February 2021 Kickstart Session - Understanding the Development Process

Our Mission: Jumpstart Wilmington promotes the growth of local developer capacity through training and development to support neighborhood revitalization and community development solutions.We provide training, mentoring, networking, and financing options for aspiring local developers, to:Create opportunities for local residents to invest and develop in their neighborhoodsBuild wealth locallySupport scattered-site rehabilitation (as opposed to urban renewal)Encourage a healthy mix of affordable and market-rate housingImprove neighborhood safety and raise property values through blight reductionHelp first-time investors become more attractive to traditional lendersProvide opportunities to groups traditionally under-represented in real estate developmentWe are looking to identify new and seasoned enthusiastic, community-driven, and socially-conscious developers who share our interest in investing in the future of Wilmington and are committed to removing blight and vacant properties, creating more quality, affordable housing, and creating community assets that complement neighborhood revitalization objectives.

Jumpstart Wilmington

Please join us for our first Kickstart Session presented by Jumpstart Wilmington!


<p>Mark McDaniel, Cinnaire's President and Chief Executive Officer, presents “Understanding the Development Process,” sharing a comprehensive overview of the important factors to consider during the development process. With over 30 years of real estate development experience, Mark will share his expertise on:
</p><ul><li>Understanding your market </li><li>Financing options to consider  </li><li>Assembling a development team and what skills to consider  </li><li>Site investigation </li><li>Acquiring property  </li><li>Community and financing approvals needed  </li><li>Developer engagement during construction   </li><li>Project Marketing/Lease-up/Stabilization</li></ul><p>Please register by February 4th to ensure receipt of the Zoom link needed to attend this session. We look forward to seeing you on February 8th!</p>

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