The original six-month membership with the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation was approved via Referendum #1224, and this proposal seeks to extend that membership for an additional six months, covering the period from May through October 2025. Looking ahead, I anticipate submitting a request for an annual membership beginning in November 2025 to reduce the frequency of returning to OpenGov for renewal.

The terms and benefits remain unchanged, and I encourage reviewers to consult the original proposal for further background. The Levan Center continues to provide a low-cost, low-risk opportunity to assess the long-term viability of this strategic location. Based on the feedback and documentation shared via OG Tracker and in the comments of Referendum #1224, the initial six-month period has delivered measurable value.

In an effort to enhance cost-effective, localized outreach for Polkadot, I plan to adopt several proven community engagement strategies modeled after successful implementations in Toronto and other Roots cities. This includes launching co-working sessions and WUD meet-ups within the Levan facilities, in accordance with their membership terms and conditions. I intend to leverage Levan’s complimentary conference rooms, acknowledging their limited capacity. Should interest outgrow the available space, I am open to covering additional costs via relevant bounties to reserve larger rooms on-site for formal events.

I acknowledge this proposal was submitted later than intended. I only recently realized that I have continued to pay the monthly membership fees beyond the approved period (November 2024 – April 2025) using my personal credit card. As confirmed in discussions with NSU’s Business Administrator during the original proposal period, NSU does not accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment. Therefore, consistent with the original arrangement, I have submitted this renewal proposal under my personal Polkadot account, and will continue to remit payments to the Levan Center on behalf of the Polkadot ecosystem.

Please note that membership fees for May, June, and July 2025 have already been paid. Copies of the relevant invoices can be found here:
📎 Google Drive – Invoices & Receipts

It’s worth noting that the Center is currently in a leadership transition and is actively searching for a new Executive Director. Until this position is filled, the implementation of several Polkadot-related initiatives I’ve proposed has been temporarily paused. Nonetheless, the Levan Center has proven to be an effective environment for networking, raising awareness, and generating interest in Polkadot.

We’ve also leveraged our broader regional network to invite members of the Levan executive team and leadership from other prominent Levan-affiliated organizations to join us in the Polkadot VIP Suite at Inter Miami matches. These gatherings are designed to foster both casual and meaningful conversations with local business and tech leaders in a relaxed setting.

As always, I extend an open invitation to any ecosystem member visiting South Florida to tour the Levan facilities or collaborate on hosting an event there.