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KOA Celebrates a World-Class Net Promotoer Score of 70

“Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) welcomed 376 campgrounds, totaling 801 attendees, at its convention at South Point Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada for its annual convention. The company announced a significant milestone during its opening session: a world-class Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 70.

This score places KOA in the same esteemed category as renowned brands like Starbucks and Costco. This achievement highlights the brand’s growing popularity and steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction. Net Promoter Score is a key indicator of customer loyalty and satisfaction.”

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Property of the Year for Small Property Division 2023 – Oak Grove Place

We are so proud that Oak Grove Place was the recipient of the Property of the Year for Small Property Division 2023 at the Mississippi Apartment Association Gala last week.

This gated community underwent a complete interior and exterior renovation in 2019 and offers premium 1- and 2-bedroom apartment homes with beautiful finishes.

What an incredible tribute to the staff at Oak Grove Place!

Read about our newest venture with Sacred Heart University!

Kleban Properties Emphasizes the Positive Economic Impact Local Universities Have on their Communities
Sacred Heart University Community Theater is the Next College Business to Join a Thriving Downtown Fairfield

July 8, 2019, Fairfield, CT: Kleban Properties, LLC recently announced their pending acquisition and renovation of the historic Fairfield Community Theater building which is set to re-open as the “Sacred Heart University Community Theater” in spring of 2020. Al Kleban, no stranger to incorporating college based businesses into the Fairfield community, beginning with the addition of the Fairfield University bookstore into the center of town, believes in the positive local economic impact a university has on its community.

“The presence of a university has a direct effect on a city or town’s retail foot traffic, lifestyle amenities, job creation, tourism dollars, and real estate,” explains Mr. Kleban, “While numerous studies have been conducted throughout the country (and the world) to illustrate this fact, one only need observe the growth and energy of a community that has the benefit of a local university at its core.”

A 2017 study by Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU), the governing body of the state’s regional universities and community colleges, reported on the 17 institutions which pump more than $11 billion annually into Connecticut’s economy.

Even more impressive is an analysis of the economic impact of the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges (CCIC) stating the total economic impact of Connecticut’s Independent Colleges and Universities for the year 2017 was over $33.2 billion. The report, prepared by Mark Paul Gius, Ph.D., Quinnipiac University, states the total economic impact of a university can be measured in terms of the direct and induced economic impact of a university’s activity on the local and state economy. Direct spending is defined as the amount of money spent directly by the university, university employees, students, and visitors. The induced economic impact is the additional employment and expenditures of local industries that result because of direct spending. Study highlights include:
Direct Spending by Employees: $3,192,474,834
Direct Spending by Students: $739,760,700
Direct Spending by Visitors: $162,072,965
University Purchases: $1,117,863,458
Capital Assets (5 year average): $11,966,850,805
Jobs Created: 257,939
Connecticut is home to 220,471 alumni

Fairfield University’s economic impact on the state was reported as $1,976,022,886 and Sacred Heart University had a $$2,356,703,876 impact on the state. Comparatively, Quinnipiac University had a $3,119,278,347 impact, and Yale University contributed $16,603,211,780, half of the overall CCIC state income.
According to a study by Jonathan Rothwell of the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program, 68% of alumni from two-year colleges and 42% percent of alumni from four-year universities remain in the same area after graduation? Graduates enter the workforce, statistically making more money than those without a degree and promoting long-term economic stability for the city in which they studied.

Henry Bienen, President Emeritus, Northwestern University says it’s important for college towns to be aware of the lifestyle interests of not only educators and students, but of the increased number of visitors as well.
Cultural contributions, music, theater, and athletic programs fill up not only stadiums, but hotels and restaurants, providing tax income and recreational dollars.

The benefits do not stop at economics; they also benefit development and social issues. In an article by Times Higher Education, it is explained that a metro university can often mean stronger city planning and be a benefit to social concerns. Author Clare Melhuish, a senior research associate and co-director at the University College London Urban Laboratory, describes universities as a catalyst for redevelopment and overall improvement of urban areas. She feels that the presence of a large population of students challenges planning norms and patterns as well as the dedication to solve social problems.

Kleban Properties believes in creating a sustainable community and continues to not only recognize the economic, demographic, and sociographic impact its local universities have on their properties, but Kleban Properties addresses this unique phenomenon by bringing in businesses which fill voids and contribute to the overall vitality of the town of Fairfield.

Walk the Walk with Kleban Properties

Walk the Walk – A Night at the Brick Walk
Neighborhood Restaurants and Retailers Come Together for an Evening of
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment
Tuesday, May 21, 5-10 PM

May 9, 2019, Fairfield, CT: The address reads 1125-1305 Post Road, but Fairfield County has come to know this charming Fairfield neighborhood of restaurants, shops, and services simply as the “Brick Walk”. Under the management of Kleban Properties LLC, a leader in the commercial real estate sector throughout the country, and with numerous properties in Connecticut, the Brick Walk has established itself as a premier lifestyle destination in downtown Fairfield.

Event highlights and participants include:
Brick + Wood – Happy Hour at the Bar All Night, $5 Sangrias Bar/Restaurant
Broadway Method Academy- Live Performance
Burn Boot Camp
CT Cookie Company- Samples and Special Offers
In the Mood Intimates – Open Until 9 PM, 20% Off Hanky Panky Brand from 5-9 PM, Raffle Basket Worth $250+
Intrigue Salon- Open Until 8PM, BOGO All Davines Products
Island Outfitters- Open Until 9 PM
Jos. A Bank- Open Until 10 PM, Sale items
Mecha Noodle Bar – Buy a Bowl, Get a Boba Free!
Molto – $30 Three-Course Dinner Prix Fixe Menu
Nordic Fish Market
Shearwater Coffee Bar – Live Music with Billy Ruegger 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, $2 Nitro Cold Brew Shots
The Sinclair – $24 Two Course Dinner Prix Fixe Menu, All Night Happy Hour Menu at the Bar
Vintage Garden
More TBA

“The Brick Walk community continues to evolve with exciting new restaurants and shops adding to the fabric of Fairfield,” says Bailey Kleban, Manager of Kleban Ventures, “We are excited to see everyone come together to promote themselves and one another for this fun evening of dining, shopping, and entertainment.”

Joining Kleban Properties in the production of Walk the Walk is MaxEx Public Relations, a powerhouse marketing and public relations firm specializing in the hospitality industry. “Collaborative marketing efforts are an effective way to expand an individual business’ reach,” says MaxEx Owner Linda Kavanagh, “A business within the Brick Walk community has the added benefit of consumer traffic and cross-promotion opportunities, while the consumer reaps the rewards of multiple dining/shopping options and convenient parking all within a central and accessible location.”
Walk the Walk will be the first of many Brick Walk events and promotions.
More information: https://www.klebanproperties.com/news

Washington Trust Provides $2.3 Million in CRE Financing

Press Release:

Washington Trust’s Commercial Real Estate Group recently provided $2,345,000 in commercial mortgage financing to Kleban Newington, LLC for the purchase of a 10,478 square foot retail plaza which includes two restaurants, located at 3260 Berlin Turnpike in Newington, Connecticut.

The sponsor, Kleban Properties, is a family-owned value added real estate developer that owns and operates professional and retail properties in town centers across the state of Connecticut and in several locations on the East Coast. The fourth generation family-owned business owns and operates nearly 1 million square feet of commercial space and has the largest taxable holdings in Fairfield, Connecticut.

“This property is well located with excellent frontage on a highly-trafficked retail corridor,” said Joseph J. MarcAurele, Washington Trust Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “We are pleased to provide financing to Kleban Newington.”

Washington Trust's Commercial Real Estate Group provides commercial real estate mortgages for the construction, refinancing, or purchasing of investment real estate projects. Financing ranges in size from several hundred thousand dollars up to multi-million dollar projects. For more information, contact Bethany Lyons, Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Group, 401-348-1538 or 1-800-475-2265 ext. 1538.