International Council of Shopping Centers Offers Educational Programs

Kevin Scott Woolf serves as the chief financial officer of Tom Wolf Co. LLC, where he identifies and makes real estate investments that generate free cash flow. To stay current on industry trends, Kevin Scott Woolf is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He attended the organization's annual conference in Orlando in 2018.

Representing the interests of America’s shopping-center owners, the ICSC offers comprehensive professional-development programs that allow members to sharpen their management skills and grow their businesses. Some ICSC initiatives are designed to immerse participants in real-world business case studies, which provide valuable perspectives on current industry conditions and strategies for growth. Aside from these exercises, the ICSC organizes a variety of dynamic lectures, small group discussions, and customized workshops at its live conferences. 

In addition to in-person education, the organization offers a robust online-learning program to help members navigate new developments in the retail real estate industry. Participants can learn at their own pace through self-guided online courses and expand their knowledge on a range of topics through monthly live webinars.

Historical Buildings to be the Site of New Taylor Hotel

Based in Winter Haven, Florida, Kevin Scott Woolf serves as chief financial officer of Taylor Capital Holdings, LLC, as well as with Tom Wolf Co. LLC. Among the ongoing business ventures he is involved with is the renovation of two historical downtown Winter Haven properties, which together will be turned into the Taylor Hotel. Kevin Scott Woolf is assisting Jeff Donalson, his business partner at Tom Wolf Co., with the project.

The hotel is set to consist of two properties - a two-story and a six-story building - at the intersection of West Central Avenue and 3rd Street. According to the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, these two structures are among the city’s oldest. The smaller building dates from 1915. DeWitt Taylor, who relocated to the area from Michigan and developed a banana plantation, had the taller building (known as the Taylor Building) constructed in 1926 under the direction of architect H. A. Tilldan.

When complete, the Taylor Hotel will be prepared to offer an upscale destination to travelers from all over the world. Its branding will position it as a blend of local historical flavor and an array of sophisticated 21st century amenities, including a rooftop bar and a conference space.