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MBS Urban Initiatives Supports Transformational Early Childhood Education Center in Zion, Illinois
$35.6 Million Educare Lake County Project Expands Early Learning, Family Services, and Economic Opportunity This investment reflects our belief that transformative community development extends beyond housing” — Nicole Blumner, Senior Vice President and Director of MBS UI SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- MBS Urban Initiatives CDE (MBS UI), the Community Development Entity affiliate of McCormack Baron Salazar, is proud to announce the successful financial...
MBS Urban Initiatives Supports Transformational Early Childhood Education Center in Zion, Illinois
$35.6 Million Educare Lake County Project Expands Early Learning, Family Services, and Economic Opportunity This investment reflects our belief that transformative community development extends beyond housing” — Nicole Blumner, Senior Vice President and Director of MBS UI SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- MBS Urban Initiatives CDE (MBS UI), the Community Development Entity affiliate of McCormack Baron Salazar, is proud to announce the successful financial...
MBS Urban Initiatives Supports Findlay Market Healthy Food Hub to Expand Healthy Food Access and Economic Opportunity
MBS Urban Initiatives CDE, the Community Development Entity affiliate of McCormack Baron Salazar, supports the Findlay Market Healthy Food Hub in Cincinnati, OH Findlay Market Healthy Food Hub demonstrates how strategic investments strengthen neighborhoods by improving access to healthy food while creating quality jobs and opportunities for economic mobility” — Nicole Blumner, Senior Vice President and Director of MBS UI ST.
MBS Urban Initiatives Supports El Bolillo Bakery Expansion in San Antonio Through New Markets Tax Credit Investment
MBS Urban Initiatives CDE (MBS UI), has successfully closed financing to support the expansion of El Bolillo Bakery (EBB) into San Antonio, Texas.
MBS Urban Initiatives Deploys $575 Million to Drive Equitable Community Development Nationwide
Investments support job creation, education, and essential services in underserved communities Our work has consistently shown that housing alone is not enough to transform communities.” — Vincent R. Bennett, President & CEO of McCormack Baron Salazar SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- MBS Urban Initiatives CDE (“MBS UI”), the Community Development Entity affiliate of McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc.
McCormack Baron Salazar awarded $75 million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation
McCormack Baron Salazar awarded $75 million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation The allocation will be invested in projects that provide educational opportunities, community services, and employment in underserved urban neighborhoods. For over 50 years, MBS has partnered with underserved communities to meet their housing needs and aspirations. Through MBS UI, we deploy NMTC awards to help communities thrive holistically,” — Nicole Blumner, Senior Vice President and Director of NMTC for MBS UI ST.
MBS Urban Initiatives, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, and Nonprofit Finance Fund Close New Markets Tax Credit Financing
MBS Urban Initiatives, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, and Nonprofit Finance Fund Close New Markets Tax Credit Financing MBS Urban Initiatives CDE, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, and Nonprofit Finance Fund announced the closing of $17.5 million in New Markets Tax Credit financing This project embodies what New Markets Tax Credits were designed to do—bring critical community assets and opportunities to neighborhoods that faced significant disinvestment” — Cady Seabaugh, Senior Vice President and...
MBS Urban Initiatives, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, and Nonprofit Finance Fund Close New Markets Tax Credit Financing
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Lafayette Village Apartments Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Rehabilitation in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette Neighborhood
McCormack Baron Salazar, in partnership with the Jersey City Housing Authority, unveils the first phase of newly rehabilitated apartments at Lafayette Village This ribbon cutting is more than a celebration of bricks and mortar, it is a celebration of families, stability, and investing in the future of the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood.” — Richard Baron, Founder and Chairman of McCormack Baron Salazar JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A wave of renewed...
McCormack Baron Salazar Announces Financial Closing of Perkins 4A/B in Baltimore, Maryland
McCormack Baron Salazar Announces Financial Closing of Perkins 4A/B in Baltimore, Maryland Perkins 4A/B is the fourth of five phases in the redevelopment of the former Perkins Homes site in Baltimore, Maryland This milestone reflects the commitment and coordination of an incredible public-private partnership” — Vincent R.
McCormack Baron Salazar Breaks Ground on 2nd Phase of Winn Dixie Redevelopment Continuing Iberville/Tremé Transformation
McCormack Baron Salazar Breaks Ground on 2nd Phase of Winn Dixie Redevelopment Continuing Iberville/Tremé Transformation On July 10, community leaders, partners, and neighbors gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the next phase of the Winn Dixie redevelopment This groundbreaking marks more than new construction—it’s a testament to strong public-private partnerships, community vision, and commitment to resilient and mixed income affordable housing.” — Vincent Bennett, CEO and President...
McCormack Baron Salazar Breaks Ground on 2nd Phase of Winn Dixie Redevelopment Continuing Iberville/Tremé Transformation
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McCormack Baron Salazar and HANO Close on Winn Dixie Phase II Development in New Orleans
McCormack Baron Salazar and HANO Close on Winn Dixie Phase II Development in New Orleans New 45-Unit Mixed-Income Development Advances Iberville/Tremé Redevelopment Plan We are excited to expand access to affordable housing in New Orleans with the Winn Dixie Phase II project” — HANO Executive Director, Marjorianna Willman NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- McCormack Baron Salazar (MBS), a leading national developer of mixed-income, mixed-use communities,...
Groundbreaking Celebration Held for Jazz District III at Iconic 18th & Vine in Kansas City
Groundbreaking Celebration Held for Jazz District III at Iconic 18th & Vine in Kansas City On Monday, May 5, community leaders, stakeholders, and supporters will gather to celebrate the groundbreaking of Jazz District III With thoughtful design and strong community partnerships, Jazz District III will enhance quality of life, attract tourism, and preserve the District’s rich legacy for generations to come. ” — Vincent R.
McCormack Baron Salazar Proposes The Lovejoy: A $27 Million Development to Revitalize Downtown Alton
McCormack Baron Salazar Proposes The Lovejoy: A $27 Million Development to Revitalize Downtown Alton McCormack Baron Salazar is excited to announce The Lovejoy, a proposed $27 million development aimed at bringing high-quality rental housing to Downtown Alton ALTON, IL, UNITED STATES, February 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- McCormack Baron Salazar (MBS) is excited to announce The Lovejoy, a proposed $27 million development aimed at bringing high-quality rental housing to Downtown Alton while...
Governor Gavin Newsom Today Announced Appointments
Governor Gavin Newsom Today Announced Appointments Governor Gavin Newsom Today Announced the Reappointment Of Adhitya “Adhi” Nagraj to the California Housing Partnership Corporation SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Adhitya “Adhi” Nagraj, of Oakland, has been reappointed to the California Housing Partnership Corporation, where he has served since 2016. Nagraj has been the Chief Development Officer at McCormack Baron Salazar since 2022.
McCormack Baron Companies Expands Impact with Launch of McCormack Baron Residential
McCormack Baron Companies Expands Impact with Launch of McCormack Baron Residential New Initiative to Bring Speed, Flexibility, and Innovation to America’s Housing Challenges We’re not just developing housing—we’re creating opportunities for families, students, seniors and professionals to live in well-designed, accessible communities where they can thrive.” — Vincent Bennett, Chief Executive Officer SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Making bold moves to...
Galveston Housing Authority, and Partners Celebrate the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of The Oleanders at Broadway
Galveston Housing Authority, and Partners Celebrate the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of The Oleanders at Broadway This is the grand opening of The Oleanders at Broadway, a mixed-income, multifamily development located at 815 52nd Street, Galveston, Texas.
McCormack Baron Salazar awarded $50 million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation
McCormack Baron Salazar awarded $50 million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation The allocation will support educational opportunities, community services, employment, and access to fresh, healthy foods in disinvested urban neighborhoods. The NMTC program is an important federal tool for public-private partnerships to support community development and economic growth in distressed communities.” — Vincent R.
Fort Worth Housing Solutions, Partners to Celebrate Babers Manor Groundbreaking
Fort Worth Housing Solutions, Partners to Celebrate Babers Manor Groundbreaking The latest Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative development is named for former community leader Clarence Donald Babers Babers Manor is the next step in the transformation that is happening before our eyes in Stop Six.
Kim Hartmann Promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Appointed to Board of Directors
Kim Hartmann Promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Appointed to Board of Directors McCormack Baron Salazar is pleased to announce the promotion of Kim Hartmann to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Her leadership will continue to drive our financial strategy and support our mission of creating vibrant, sustainable communities.” — Vincent Bennett, CEO of McCormack Baron Salazar SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/...
City of Huntsville and Huntsville Housing Authority Win Prestigious $50 Million HUD Grant for Mill Creek Transformation
City of Huntsville and Huntsville Housing Authority Win Prestigious $50 Million HUD Grant for Mill Creek Transformation The City of Huntsville announces they have been selected to receive one of the HUD prestigious Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants (CNI). This is no longer a plan. This is no longer an application. It’s no longer a pile of paper and a lot of conference calls.
Villa Del Sol Celebrates Grand Reopening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Kansas City Missouri
Villa Del Sol Celebrates Grand Reopening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Kansas City Missouri Villa Del Sol, a cherished residential community originally developed in 1997, proudly announces its grand reopening on May 21, 2024 at 2015 W. Pennway Terrace. We are excited to celebrate the grand reopening of Villa Del Sol and thank the city and housing authority of KC, and equity and debt partners for their support in this effort.” — Vincent R.
HUD to Present Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) Funding to benefit Preservation Square
HUD will be presenting a prestigious award to Preservation Square of up to $16,000,000 through HUD’s groundbreaking Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). ST.
Grand Unveiling of Aura at Innovation Square: Elevating Living in Cleveland's Fairfax Neighborhood
Grand Unveiling of Aura at Innovation Square: Elevating Living in Cleveland's Fairfax Neighborhood Aura at Innovation Square, the mixed-income apartment development in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood has the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on March 19, 2024 The availability of quality, affordable housing for area employees at all income levels has been a central component of our revitalization plan from the beginning.” — Denise VanLeer, Executive Director of FRDC CLEVELAND, OHIO, UNITED...
McCormack Baron Salazar Closes on Financing for Phase III of Perkins Homes Redevelopment in Baltimore
McCormack Baron Salazar Closes on Financing for Phase III of Perkins Homes Redevelopment in Baltimore Construction of 152 Mixed-Income Apartments Has Begun as PSO Transformation Plan The significant investment in the PSO project highlighted by the recently awarded $10 million in supplemental CNI funds from HUD, magnifies the impact of this initiative on Baltimore's redevelopment. ” — Janet Abrahams, HABC Executive Director ST.
McCormack Baron Salazar and Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency Celebrate Mirasol Village Grand Opening on May 31
McCormack Baron Salazar and Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency Celebrate Mirasol Village Grand Opening on May 31.
McCormack Baron Announces the Retirement of Hillary Zimmerman, President, MBS Asset Management and SVP & General Counsel
Zimmerman oversaw all ownership and legal matters for the McCormack Baron companies We’re delighted for Hillary to enjoy a well-deserved retirement, but sorry to lose her expertise and knowledge of the inner workings of the company. ” — Vincent Bennett, CEO - MBS ST.
McCormack Baron Salazar Hires Vanessa Parker-Lewis as Chief Human Resources Officer
News Search | All News Topics > Real Estate News Topics: By Country | By State ; Press Releases by Industry Channel > All Real Estate Press Releases ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- McCormack Baron is pleased to announce that Vanessa Parker-Lewis has joined McCormack Baron as Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Parker-Lewis will be based in the St. Louis Corporate office.
McCormack Baron Salazar Closes on Financing for Phase II of Perkins Homes Redevelopment in Baltimore
Construction of 156 Mixed-Income Apartments Has Begun with Phase III Right Behind We are grateful to Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for their unwavering support of the Perkins Homes Redevelopment.” — Pam Askew, Senior Vice President of McCormack Baron Salazar ST.
Winston-Salem Choice Neighborhood Phase One Breaks Ground
There were 1,397 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 309,777 in the last 365 days. Phase One – Mixed-Income Housing Development Groundbreaking on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Breaking ground at this historic site marks the beginning of change. Residents of this neighborhood will experience community investment and opportunity not seen in more than fifty years.” — Vincent Bennett, CEO - MBS ST.
McCormack Baron Salazar awarded $55 million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation
The allocation will be invested in projects that provide employment, community services, education and access to fresh foods in disinvested urban neighborhoods. We appreciate the CDFI Fund’s efforts to address the needs of distressed urban communities by investing in important, diverse, and inclusive economic development projects. ” — Vincent Bennett, CEO - MBS ST.
McCormack Baron Salazar Closes on Financing for Phase I of Perkins Apartments Redevelopment in Baltimore
There were 1,388 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 260,710 in the last 365 days. Construction of 103 Mixed-Income Apartments Has Begun with Phase II Right Behind This new mixed-income, mixed-use community will provide a range of housing choices and opportunities for legacy Perkins residents that includes public, workforce, and market-rate rental opportunities.” — Vincent Bennett, CEO - MBS ST.
St. Louis Near North Side Preservation Square Grand Opening On Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 11:00 am cst
McCormack Baron Salazar, City of St. Louis, and St. Louis Housing Authority will hold a grand opening for the new $186 million development, Preservation Square With the construction of the new bridge and the $1.75 billion construction of the NGA, the neighborhood has become a new “front door” to the City of St. Louis.” — Vincent Bennett, CEO - MBS ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA, September 28, 2022 / EINPresswire.com/ -- McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc.
Collaboration fosters success for the 2022 inaugural Anthem Awards
McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc. (MBS), Urban Strategies, Inc., and the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers celebrate the power of collaboration. The Anthem Awards highlights the revitalization effort, and we congratulate the HACFM, Urban Strategies, and other partners who assisted in this inclusive and equitable community transformation effort” — Vincent Bennett ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2022 / EINPresswire.com/ -- McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc.
A Primer on Changes Made to the Texas Mechanic’s and Materialman’s Liens Act, Effective January 1, 2022 | JD Supra
In early June 2021, Governor Abbott signed into law House Bill 2237 (the Bill) that makes substantial changes to the law that establishes the requirement for mechanic’s and materialmen’s liens and bond claims in Texas. We have prepared the following primer that provides an overview of the key changes—enacted under Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code—including discussion of the impacts on contractors, subcontractors, and the attorneys who represent them. When Will the Changes Go Into Effect?
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