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Bluhawk Announces New Tenants and Substantial Progress

Bluhawk Announces New Tenants and Substantial Progress

Overland Park, KS. Price Brothers is pleased to announce the steel is up, and some of the walls for the 250,000 square foot, phase 1, of the AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk. They have also recently opened various new businesses at Bluhawk. The AdventHealth Sports Park is located southwest of 159th Street at U.S. Highway 69; this will be Kansas City’s premier indoor multi-sport complex and regional sports hub. In completion, the 420,000-square-foot project will offer; an indoor multi-sports facility and civic and community center. It is centrally based in Bluhawk, a thriving mixed-use development.

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Bluhawk announces naming rights on their cutting-edge indoor sports complex in Overland Park, KS

Bluhawk announces naming rights on their cutting-edge indoor sports complex in Overland Park, KS

At the groundbreaking ceremony of the Bluhawk sports complex southwest of 159th Street at U.S. Highway 69. President of PriceBrothers, Mr. Kent Price, announced the naming partner for the facility. The ceremony was at capacity, with the mayor of Overland Park attending, the Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, Senator Kellie Warren, Representative Sean Tarwater, several world-class athletes, and dozens of business leaders from the community.

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Bluhawk Sports Park Groundbreaking

Bluhawk Sports Park Groundbreaking

Overland Park, KS. Kansas City’s century-old, family-owned Price Brothers is proud to announce the greatly anticipated groundbreaking of the multi-sport complex within the overall $750 million, 277 acres mixed-use Bluhawk development. Funded both privately and through the use of STAR bonds, this 420,000-square-foot project will be built in two phases in the development, anchored by a neighborhood shopping center with an existing grocery store, restaurants and retail, with plenty more on the horizon. This multi-sport complex alone will drive a projected 3.8 million dollars in economic impact through new market sports and spending revenue to Overland Park in its first year of operation.

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World’s Finest Frozen Custard Shop Adds 11th Kansas City Location and New Treat Worthy of a Big Bite

World’s Finest Frozen Custard Shop Adds 11th Kansas City Location and New Treat Worthy of a Big Bite

Andy’s Frozen Custard® Opens New Overland Park Store and Launches Hand-Spun Caramel Apples

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Bluhawk taps largest sports facilities advisory and management network to manage multi-sports complex

Bluhawk taps largest sports facilities advisory and management network to manage multi-sports complex

Sports Facilities Advisory and Management specializes in sports tourism development and operations OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Nov. 23, 2020 – The developer of Bluhawk today announced it has reached an agreement with Sports Facilities Management (SFM), the preeminent leader in the industry, to optimize, program and manage Bluhawk’s multi-sports complex in Overland Park.

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Fall Sweets and Treats to Enjoy in Overland Park

Fall Sweets and Treats to Enjoy in Overland Park

As the weather gets cooler in Overland Park, you may find yourself reaching for a bit of comfort in the form of fall-themed sweet treats, warm drinks and home cooking. Luckily, you don’t have to roam far to indulge your weather-induced cravings; the shops in Bluhawk’s Marketplace have just what you need.

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Overland Park Restaurants: Dining for Every Occasion at Bluhawk

Overland Park Restaurants: Dining for Every Occasion at Bluhawk

Part of what makes Bluhawk such a great space for businesses, residents and visitors alike is its collection of some of the top restaurants in Overland Park. Retail stores and other businesses benefit from the heavy traffic attracted by great food options, and vice versa. Residents enjoy the array of retail and restaurants just steps from their front doors. And visitors love that they can visit Bluhawk to make a day of shopping, relaxing and eating at their favorite Overland Park restaurants.

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Location, Location, Location: Why it’s Ideal to Lease Retail Space in Kansas City

Location, Location, Location: Why it’s Ideal to Lease Retail Space in Kansas City

If you’re starting a retail business, the number one thing you need to become successful is a good product (or range of products). But the second-most important thing is probably your physical location. Before you decide where to lease, make sure you’ve done your research. Start with the population trends and demographics of a particular region that you believe will present plenty of opportunity for your store. Then see if the data is there to back up your investment.

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Restaurant, Retail & Real Estate Trends: Mixed-Use Developments

Restaurant, Retail & Real Estate Trends: Mixed-Use Developments

Fortune 500 companies and new businesses alike are relocating to commercial business districts, spurring local governments to invest in these areas by making them more accessible and walkable. More and more new tenants of the resulting mixed-use developments, or mixed-use communities, are discovering the competitive advantages these locations offer.

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Blue Valley School District Among Best School Districts in The U.S.

Blue Valley School District Among Best School Districts in The U.S.

When deciding whether or not a community is a good place to raise a family, educational opportunities for children will always be a big factor for parents. Fortunately, Kansas City and its wealthiest suburb, Overland Park, have some of the best school districts in the U.S., including Blue Valley School District.

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Bluhawk Progress Report: See What’s New & What’s Coming Soon

Bluhawk Progress Report: See What’s New & What’s Coming Soon

During these unusual times, Bluhawk has been fortunate enough to be able to move forward with development plans across the site. You can check out the drone-captured video footage of the progress we’ve made on our leasing page.

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Retail & Restaurants Are Back: Bluhawk Businesses Are Reopening Responsibly

Retail & Restaurants Are Back: Bluhawk Businesses Are Reopening Responsibly

We’re all feeling the effects of the global health crisis in different ways. Countless retail stores, restaurants and other businesses were forced to adapt quickly this year in order to keep operations up and running safely and smoothly. As many states enter the early phases of reopening, the businesses at Bluhawk have found successful ways to operate while following the recommended safety measures. We applaud them and appreciate their efforts toward establishing new standards and processes for retail during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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AdventHealth Expansion Indicates Economic Growth in Overland Park

AdventHealth Expansion Indicates Economic Growth in Overland Park

From the beginning, a major goal of Bluhawk has been to seamlessly integrate health and wellness into the Overland Park community. It’s critical for families in this community to have convenient access to quality healthcare. The recent plan to expand AdventHealth South Overland Park into an 85-bed hospital shows that the sustained economic growth in the area is only creating more demand for healthcare services and other businesses.

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What Makes Overland Park the Best Place to Raise a Family?

What Makes Overland Park the Best Place to Raise a Family?

2019 marks the fifth year in a row (and sixth year overall) that Overland Park has been named the #1 place to raise a family by WalletHub.com. The personal finance site releases an annual ranking of “Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family,” comparing 180 cities across 47 key metrics. And this Kansas City suburb, now home to Bluhawk, is a perennial chart-topper. So what is it exactly about Overland Park that makes it such a great place to live?

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Life in Overland Park: Bluhawk Homes, Apartments and More

Life in Overland Park: Bluhawk Homes, Apartments and More

The Kansas City metro has experienced fast, exponential growth and a revamp in infrastructure. Growth in Johnson County, the wealthiest in the state of Kansas, in particular, has skyrocketed its livability factor and resulted in a wave of individuals and new families looking to relocate to the area. With exponential growth comes the need for housing from single-family homes to a variety of rental units and apartments, plus shopping and more to solidify the city as a lifelong home to its residents.

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Shopping in Kansas City: Prepare for the Holidays at Bluhawk

Shopping in Kansas City: Prepare for the Holidays at Bluhawk

The holiday season is here. That means some Overland Park shoppers have just a few days left to complete their holiday shopping in Kansas City. No matter where you are in your holiday journey, Bluhawk has just what you need to find the perfect gift, finish any holiday meal prepping and snag some end-of-year treats.

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4 Smart Health Tips for This Flu Season with AdventHealth

4 Smart Health Tips for This Flu Season with AdventHealth

Every year, residents of Overland Park prepare for the upcoming flu season. While getting colds are an inevitable part of life, there’s plenty you can do to prevent the flu. Clinics like AdventHealth South Overland Park in Bluhawk are a staple to maintain your health and wellness. So, we’ve put together a few tips to help you stay healthy this flu season.

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Kansas City Officially Moves Forward with Bluhawk

Kansas City Officially Moves Forward with Bluhawk

In August, Bluhawk received the necessary approvals to continue development from Overland Park officials. The next phases of development will further enrich the Kansas City metro with a focus on leisure, wellness and community. This innovative mixed-use destination is the next step in urban development for Kansas City, bringing businesses and residents together in one place.

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Where to Find Class-A Office Space in Overland Park

Where to Find Class-A Office Space in Overland Park

Upgrading office space is often a top priority once businesses have expanded and are comfortable further investing in their company. Businesses located in the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas like Overland Park, are no exception. Managers may not be sure what to look for in their next location, but for those businesses looking to make a change, a Class-A office space is the ideal choice. By understanding what Class-A office is and why your business would want to find it, you can get the most out of your high-quality space.

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The Overland Park Foodie Scene at Bluhawk

The Overland Park Foodie Scene at Bluhawk

Now more than ever, food is becoming a focus in our social lives. This is especially true as we learn more about how food impacts our health and wellbeing. From clean, sustainable eating at home to innovative, new foods at a restaurant, people are focusing on flavor. They are also focusing on the celebration that comes with this natural commonality. In Overland Park, current restaurants like Red Door Grill, and those to come like Gyu-Kaku, Saltgrass Steak House and Cactus Grill are some of the places that combine great flavor with community. This mix makes for the ultimate Kansas City foodie experience.

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Why Overland Park Malls are Ready for Outdoor Retail

Why Overland Park Malls are Ready for Outdoor Retail

The retail landscape is always changing. Since the birth of the department store in the 1800s, retailers have consistently paved the way to innovate the shopping experience. From boutique stores to shopping malls to e-commerce, the retail industry is always introducing something new. Now, Overland Park malls are poised to join the next step in retail immersion.

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Prep for Back-To-School at Bluhawk

Prep for Back-To-School at Bluhawk

Summer is coming to an end and for families across Overland Park and the Kansas City metro, that means preparing to go back to school. This time of the year is always a little stressful, so we’ve put together a list of ways to prep for the school year at Bluhawk to make it a little easier.

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Are Mixed-Use Communities The Future Of Kansas City Living?

Are Mixed-Use Communities The Future Of Kansas City Living?

Kansas City living is about to change. The boom of mixed-use communities in the real estate industry over the last few years is bound to impact the future of apartments in Overland Park. While many have heard of these new developments, they may not know all the benefits that come with living in these modern neighborhoods. Mixed-use areas provide plenty of great advantages to both renters and businesses alike.

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Add Japanese BBQ to the List of Best Restaurants in Overland Park

Add Japanese BBQ to the List of Best Restaurants in Overland Park

We’ve all done it. Hungry for more than just dinner, we desperately ask Google “what are the best restaurants near me?”. Scanning the latest Yelp list of Top Restaurants in Overland Park can often return results you’ve already exhausted. Luckily, soon to be nestled in Bluhawk, is a new restaurant experience for you to try, Gyu-Kaku.

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How Kansas City Became a Midwestern Metropolis

How Kansas City Became a Midwestern Metropolis

Nestled along the meeting point of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers is one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the midwest. While most Americans know of Kansas City, many don’t realize that it’s actually a combination of cities, towns and suburbs. At the heart of this urban center exist not one, but two Kansas Cities, each located right across the Kansas/Missouri border from each other.

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Summer Beauty Prep at Bluhawk

Summer Beauty Prep at Bluhawk

A stagnant health and beauty routine can affect your well-being more than you would expect. With the start of summer behind us, it’s time to reset. The changing of seasons means that you will be exposed to more sun, higher temperatures and even different illnesses. Prepare for the season with these summer beauty and health tips.

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Reinvention of the Marketplace

Reinvention of the Marketplace

What is a marketplace? It may seem like a simple question but in reality, the very definition of a marketplace is evolving. Increasingly, city planners bear a sense of responsibility to their community. In practice, this means developers are shifting focus toward mixed-use locales, which cater to convenience, comfort and community. These marketplaces increase the quality of life and standard of living, creating better places to live. In fact, this new type of marketplace has already started flourishing in the Kansas City area.

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Plan the Perfect Picnic with These Top 5 Recipes From Cosentino’s Market

Plan the Perfect Picnic with These Top 5 Recipes From Cosentino’s Market

The warmer weather has given residents of the Kansas City metro a spark of energy. In fact, there is a resurgence of things to do in Overland Park and Kansas City this summer. If you are looking for an inexpensive mini-retreat with the family, why not a picnic? Overland Park offers 83 different parks and open spaces where visitors can relax with a picnic, take a stroll, bike and even fish! But, where do you start? Luckily, Cosentino’s Market has you covered. The fine foods grocery store located at the Bluhawk Marketplace has a variety of recipes perfect for summer fun. Here are our top 5 recipes from Cosentino’s Market for summer picnics.

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There’s No Age Limit on the Benefits of Recreational Sports

There’s No Age Limit on the Benefits of Recreational Sports

Recreational sports are one of the most common activities amongst youth in America. 69.1% of children play team or individual youth sports. But what makes them so popular? Well, for those involved in youth sports between ages 5 to 18, the benefits range from improved cognitive and social function to future career success. In fact, these benefits transcend the age range of “youth” into adulthood. So what makes recreational sports so important for youth and adults alike?

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Overland Park Economic Growth

Overland Park Economic Growth

The second largest city in the Kansas City metro has a bright future. And it seems to be getting even brighter. People and businesses are moving into the area with a population increase of 25,000 projected in the next two years and future job growth of 43% over the next ten years.

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Grocery Stores and Restaurants Dominate Mixed-Use Developments

Grocery Stores and Restaurants Dominate Mixed-Use Developments

s a focus on health and wellness continues to trend in the lives of the everyday consumer and in food-service and supermarket retail, mixed-use communities with restaurants and grocery stores that offer fresh alternatives are seeing increased foot traffic. The hunt for quality ingredients and businesses offering outlets for mental and physical wellness, consumption trends that are rising in popularity, have resulted in workplace initiatives aimed toward wellness, providing a fresh opportunity for growth that drives visitors to the property.

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Top 5 Things to Do in Overland Park with Your Family This Spring

Top 5 Things to Do in Overland Park with Your Family This Spring

Springtime is finally here and there is no better way to enjoy the warmer weather, budding flowers and glimmering sunshine than by exploring the latest in Overland Park and Kansas City. As a growing metropolis, Kansas City offers endless options for fun things to do with the family. To help you decide, we’ve put together our top five things to do in Overland Park and Kansas City this spring.

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Tropical Smoothie Café is a Big Hit at Bluhawk

Tropical Smoothie Café is a Big Hit at Bluhawk

There’s a lot going on at Bluhawk, the new mixed-use development that’s in mid-construction in Overland Park. With a planned sports park and immersive outlet retail, and quite a few places already open for business, there’s a sense of excitement in the air. Nick Patel, whose Tropical Smoothie franchise recently added a store here, offers a perspective on what it’s like to open during this burgeoning phase.

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Are Mixed-Use Developments the Key to Attracting Millennial Markets?

Are Mixed-Use Developments the Key to Attracting Millennial Markets?

Mixed-use communities are an innovative development trend that combines urban elements like residential living, entertainment, dining and workspaces together in order to provide a holistic “one-stop shop” for visitors. Popping up in all types of locations from downtown high-rises to suburban sprawls, mixed-use developments may be the key to attracting and retaining, the Millennial market sector.

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Top 5 Wellness Trends of 2019

Top 5 Wellness Trends of 2019

Resolutions are in the air and everyone is on the lookout for the latest wellness trends to incorporate in their plans. As consumers are increasingly seeking products, experiences and lifestyle changes that promote well-being and healthy habits, businesses across multiple industries are launching wellness-focused initiatives to keep up with the trend. We’ve gathered the top five wellness trends to try in 2019.

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Kansas City Hotels to Drive Events and Teams to the Area

Kansas City Hotels to Drive Events and Teams to the Area

Kansas City is growing. There is no doubt about that. The city is facing development that it has not seen in years. As one of the best places to live, with one of the country’s highest average household incomes, the city faced one major problem: lack of accommodations held the city back from hosting events that would’ve brought out-of-town spending to the local economy. But hotels across the region are changing the game for event lodging.

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Get Ready To Shop: Holiday Shopping Trends in Kansas City

Get Ready To Shop: Holiday Shopping Trends in Kansas City

Holiday gift season is upon us and with it comes shopping mania to ensure the undeniable joy of finding the perfect gift. It’s time to pull out all the stops and reap the rewards of the busiest time of the year. But where do you start? Before looking for the latest must-have on your loved one’s list, take a peek at some of the shopping trends hitting the shelves this year.

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Bluhawk Names Western Retail Advisors for Retail & Restaurant Leasing Ahead of ICSC Conference Participation and Tenant Meetings

Bluhawk Names Western Retail Advisors for Retail & Restaurant Leasing Ahead of ICSC Conference Participation and Tenant Meetings

OVERLAND PARK, KS; November 19, 2018 – Bluhawk development named Western Retail Advisors as its exclusive leasing company for retail and restaurant space at the exceptional mixed-use development in Overland Park, Kansas.

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Kansas City Top Destination for Steaks in the States!

Kansas City Top Destination for Steaks in the States!

In a country that adores beef, the competition for the best steak, burger and strip in the States is 50 deep. But Kansas City, Kansas tops the list time and again as a prime location for mouthwatering red meat. So, when you are ready to indulge in a delectable steak, burger, or BBQ to reward yourself for kicking butt at the gym, or for a solid date night, look no further than the pitmasters in our hometown.

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Kansas City Featured on America’s Art Scenes Off the Beaten Track

Kansas City Featured on America’s Art Scenes Off the Beaten Track

Attention tends to focus on major cities like New York and London due to their large, museum exhibits and world-class art auctions. Yet beyond these international hubs which hold a greater sway in the art market, there exist unique, autonomous art scenes that thrive in smaller markets. Kansas City is one such “microclimate.”

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Retail Sales are Up Over Last Year and Even This Summer

Retail Sales are Up Over Last Year and Even This Summer

Many people in the Kansas City area and throughout the nation see retail sales as a significant barometer of how our economy is doing. Judging by the latest numbers in retail, it seems the economy is pretty robust. CNBC.com report that sales rose in June and that “May’s rise in retail sales was the largest since September 2017.” They also report that “consumer spending is being driven by a tightening labor market, which is steadily pushing up wages” and that “consumption is also being supported by tax cuts and savings.”

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How Kansas City Groceries are Giving Consumers What They Really Want

How Kansas City Groceries are Giving Consumers What They Really Want

It used to be that Kansas City grocery stores simply needed a good location, low prices and a broad selection of groceries to operate. Not so anymore. Today’s food consumer is more time-constrained, more aware of multi-ethnic and healthy food choices and more driven by unique experiences, which means that today’s grocer has to offer a lot more than just groceries. Check out these trends that are changing the modern grocery.

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The Price Brothers Management Vision: The Bluhawk Experience

The Price Brothers Management Vision: The Bluhawk Experience

With the hopes of building his family a better life, young Isaac Price, immigrated to the United States from Poland with one simple business principle: make a good product and make your customers happy. Through hard work and determination as a tailor in Kansas City,

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5 Surprising Benefits Kansas City Area Kids Get From Sports

5 Surprising Benefits Kansas City Area Kids Get From Sports

As parents and citizens in the Overland Park and Kansas City area, we’re aware of some of the reasons why we should encourage our kids to do youth sports. Like teaching them the value of teamwork and keeping them healthy and out of trouble. But there are actually a lot of other benefits many of us don’t know about, including psychological ones. Here are 6 benefits of youth sports we can all feel good about.

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Price Brothers is the Top Area Apartment Owner

Price Brothers is the Top Area Apartment Owner

Price Brothers Construction Inc. is the king of the apartment market in Kansas City, outdistancing its next competitor by thousands of units.

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Tropical Smoothie Café Coming to Bluhawk

Tropical Smoothie Café Coming to Bluhawk

Tropical Smoothie Café is opening another location in the Kansas City area.

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 Bluhawk Announces Redesigned Plans for Civic Center / Community Arena

Bluhawk Announces Redesigned Plans for Civic Center / Community Arena

The developer of Bluhawk in south Overland Park has filed plans for a redesigned arena/sports complex as a centerpiece for the giant mixed-use project.

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Bluhawk Partners with Colorado Based Sport Stable to Operate an Indoor, Multi-Sport Complex

Bluhawk Partners with Colorado Based Sport Stable to Operate an Indoor, Multi-Sport Complex

“Bluhawk is excited to have an agreement with Superior, Colorado-based Sport Stable to operate our indoor, Amateur Multi-Sport Complex,”

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