FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE COLLEGE NIGHT COMES TO 100 OAKS MALL

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 1998) -- If you're concerned about what college your high school junior or senior should attend, and are looking for more information; then you won't want to miss the Metropolitan Nashville College Night, sponsored by the Guidance and Counseling Division, at 100 Oaks Mall. Representatives from approximately 150 colleges and universities across the country will be present to answer all of your questions. They will be able to provide helpful information on academic programs, admission requirements, financial aid, and college life on their campuses. The event will take place Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will be held throughout the mall's second level common area.
    "We especially enjoy participating in this type of event because it promotes higher education," says Andrew J. Groveman, Vice President of Belz Enterprises, the owner and developer of 100 Oaks Mall. "We are very pleased to provide students and parents with the opportunity to talk to college representatives who can help them plan their transition from high school to higher education."
    No matter who you are and what you are looking for, information will be provided to fit your own special needs. The colleges and universities included in the program are those that award both two or four year degrees. They offer materials on all types of programs and classes.
    "We expect the College Night to be a huge success and we encourage all prospective students and parents to stop by, gather information, and ask lots of questions" says Mr. Groveman.
    With headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., Belz Enterprises is also a leading developer and manager of factory outlet malls nationwide. In addition to 100 Oaks Mall, Belz owns and manages Factory Outlet Worlds in Lakeland and Pigeon Forge, Tenn., Las Vegas, and Orlando, Fla. Belz Enterprises is also developing a factory outlet mall in St. Augustine, Fla. and Puerto Rico, and "Festival Bay at International Drive", a lifestyle retail complex in Orlando. The company has also developed and owns a group of premier hotels, including the flagship Peabody Hotels in Memphis and Orlando.
    Belz is a multi-faceted real estate company with more than 25 million square feet of developed property including more than 40 shopping complexes, ranging from community shopping centers to regional malls, as well as industrial/warehouse/distribution facilities and developments, office parks and corporate campuses, hotels.

 
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