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Partnership between three for-profits and one non-profit organization: No More Empty Pots, Community Investments Opportunities LLC (CIO), Collective Development, and 3 Amigas
Collective Development: 1915 S 38th Ave, Omaha, NE, 68105 No More Empty Pots: 8501 N 30th Street, Omaha, NE 68112 CIO: 4923 S 24th Street, Ste. 201 A, Omaha, NE 68107 3 Amigas: 4923 S 24th Street, Ste. 201 A, Omaha, NE 68107
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Collective Development: https://www.collective-development.com/ No More Empty Pots: https://nmepomaha.org/
No More Empty Pots: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nomoreemptypots/ CIO: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066804174495
Glenn A. Pettis Jr.,
(Lawyer in Nebraska): Representative of the partnership
gap2143@aol.com
+1 (402) 850-0968
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Planning and Development Committee of the partnership is conformed for leaders of the companies and organizations that are part of the Multi-pronged Community Economic Development Project in South Omaha Max Honaker: Max is one of the owners of Collective Development. This company was created in 2017 to manage all their real estate holding companies and give them a brand under one umbrella. Collective Development is a real estate investment and property management company located in Omaha. Their portfolio consists of approximately 500 primarily residential units that range from single-family houses, duplexes/town homes, apartments, and mixed-use buildings including a brewery. Collective Development provides quality living accommodations with responsive property management services to their residents. They treat tenants fairly and provide professional management services to them. Nancy Williams: Nancy is the founder, President and CEO of No More Empty Pots (NMEP). Maria A. Valentin: Maria is the Director of Advancement of No More Empty Pots. Lennis Gahona: Lennis is the President of Community Investments Opportunities LLC, and CIO member. Lennis has a Master in Economics from University of Nebraska of Omaha. Furthermore, Lennis is the Manager of Business Intelligence at Microsoft. Elia Rivera is a business owner. She has owned Rivera’s Mexican Foods since 2003. This business distributes Mexican salsas in 13 states in the Midwest. Furthermore, Elia is one of the owners of 3 Amigas and its President Adela Yañez: Adela is an entrepreneur. She created and owns Hope daycares (2 daycares in South Omaha) since 2015. Furthermore, Adela is one of the owners of 3 Amigas and its Vice-president. Adela is a CIO’s member. Glenn Pettis: Glenn is a lawyer in the State of Nebraska. He has been the owner of Pettis Law Office for 42 years. Also, Glenn is a CIO member and its legal consultant. Otoniel Ojeda: Otoniel is a CPA and real estate broker in the state of Nebraska. He is the owner of Latino Investments LLC. Otoniel is also a CIO’s member. Marta Sonia Londoño Mejia: Marta created Midwest Businesses and Projects LLC to work with deserving Latino entrepreneurs without charging any commissions or fees. Marta has given technical support to CIO for 10 years. The owners of CIO are 39 entrepreneurs in the city Omaha. Marta purchased some units of participation of this company to support the development of this important project.
We will present in this section the organizational structure of each partner in the project. We will define the organizational chart of the partnership in the near future. We will report more detailed information in an appendix. Each member of the partnership will contribute with capital and their knowledge and experience in the areas that they are leading in the project. This group also represents different ethnic groups in the South Omaha community.
Collective Development They have converted 3 motels/hotels to apartments at an affordable market rate, over 200 houses many of them were rehabs, approximately 350 apartment units many of which were rehabbed, and a few smaller mixed use commercial developments that includes a brewery. They are part of a 200-unit new construction town home development off 207th and Q street, “Rows at Coventry”. Collective Development strives to deliver quality housing at an affordable market rate, and they are proud of how we maintain their properties, strive for good customer service, and provide value to their tenants/customers. There are some unique projects they are currently working on now such as a river site on the Elkhorn River where they are doing short term rentals of houses/tiny homes made from shipping containers/rvs and also an event space. https://www.collective-development.com/ No More Empty Pots No More Empty Pots has developed two commercial kitchen food hubs in the city of Omaha. They have invested in both food hubs $4.1 million dollars. This commercial kitchen has supported the startup and development of food processing companies and has contributed with job creation. The following is the expected return of these 2 commercial kitchens over 5 years: Based on surveys and market research – Over $3 million in wages and benefits; over 6 tons diverted waste; 10% renewable energy; 5 new businesses, over 10 new jobs, 75 trainees; increased food security; better access to affordable local foods; improved nutrition education, self-sufficiency and economic resilience. Generate 70% of income needed to operate the facility within ten years of operations. https://nmepomaha.org/. Community Investments Opportunities A group of 39 important leaders in the Latino business community began to work on a dream 10 years ago. We legally established this company in 2012. The dream is to build a Global public market with retail businesses area, food processing businesses, food vendors and a light manufacturing business area: sewing, tortilla factory, tamale factory, arepa factory, and bakeries to sell products to other companies. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066804174495 Marta Sonia, Principal of Midwest Businesses and Projects LLC, has supported the startup and development of several hundred projects and businesses in the state of Nebraska She was one of the founders of the Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NHCC) and Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation (MLCDC). At MLCDC, Marta Sonia obtained the certification from the Department of Treasury to become a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Also, MLCDC was awarded several federal, state, and city grants. Marta Sonia supported the development of two hospitals in Medellin, Colombia: Hospital Conquistadores and Hospital las Americas (Promotora Medica Las Americas S.A. ). She was one of the founders of “Promotora Medica las Americas” (Holding company of the health sector) in Medellin, Colombia. AUNA, a Peruvian group purchased las Americas Hospitals in December 2018, for 215 million dollars. https://clinicalasamericas.lasamericas.com.co/ Otoniel Ojeda has 2 certifications in Nebraska: CPA and real estate broker Working in project development in Puerto Rico Las Camelias Limited Partnership (Developer) 1992 to 2002 Trilateral, LLC (Developer) 1990 to 2002 3 Amigas Elia Rivera is the owner of Rivera’s Mexican Food LLC. This company distributes Mexican salsas in 13 states in the Midwest. Elia has also experience in food manufacturing. She previously manufactured her own line of corn tortillas and tortilla chips for retail stores. Her facility was in Gretna, Nebraska. Due to her short leasing agreement, she was forced to close her doors when the owner of the building decided to use the space himself. 3 Amigas Food Truck operated from 2017 to 2020, selling Mexican food in the Omaha area, serving public and private events.
Multi-pronged Community Economic Development Project in South Omaha
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Multi-pronged Community Economic Development Project will serve as the site for business development and job creation that will support the economic and social integration, and the financial independence, of low-income families. We are planning to build on the same site a Global Market, a commercial kitchen, a tortilla factory and 75 apartments ranging from 1-3 bedrooms. Eager to create new opportunities for South Omaha, four organizations came together to stablish a partnership which is working for the transformation, the fundamental change and the long-lasting economic growth of the South Omaha community. Collective Development is a real estate investment and property management company located in Omaha. Their portfolio consists of 500 primarily residential units that range from single-family houses, duplexes/town homes, apartments, and mixed-use buildings including a brewery. No More Empty Pots strives to support communities in becoming self-sufficient and food secure through collaboration and adherence to their core values. They have built two commercial kitchen food hubs in Omaha. Community Investment Opportunities (CIO) is leading the Global Market. This market will develop and maintain a place that builds upon the economic, social and cultural assets with the different ethnic communities in order to bring these communities together. People of the Midwest will come to enjoy food, entertainment, shopping and rich cultural experiences 3 Amigas is a food processing company. They have experience in food processing and manufacturing. Elia, Adela and Guillermina are planning to build a tortilla factory at the Global Market. CIO has a property located at 5025 South 33rd street. The total site area of this property is 5.53 acres with a sf of 246,740. CIO has a purchase agreement with a company. If they do not complete the purchase of this building, our first option would be to build the mixed-use project there. Total Budget for the first phase of the project will be $22,600,000.00. The group will fund 59% of this total and they are expecting to apply for a grant for 41% of the total. We will develop the first phase of this project before October 2026.
If a site is acquired by spring/summer of 2023, and this grant funding is secured, it is realistic that architectural, engineering and city approvals can be approved in the fall and winter so that construction can begin in spring of 2024. Assuming those dates, July 2025 is an attainable goal for completion. We will develop the first phase of our development before July 2026.
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Fundamental Change (i.e., a proposal that will continue to elevate North or South Omaha's presence and perception within the region, significantly improving the lives of area residents through physical development) Long-Lasting Economic Growth (i.e., a proposal that will foster gainful employment opportunities and financial investment in the area, leading to the creation of generational wealth and widespread economic vitality in North and South Omaha) Transformational (i.e., a proposal that will help energize, recharge, or spur significant and favorable advancements in North or South Omaha's function or appearance)
Other Policy (i.e., develop or improve context-sensitive education, finance, health, training, zoning, etc.) Quality of Life (i.e., create or enhance natural spaces, mixed uses, parks, safety, etc.) Sustainable Community (i.e., create or enhance housing, services, education, civic uses, recreation, etc.)
Multi-pronged Community Economic Development Project clearly addresses the following needs: sustainable community, quality of life, job creation, and minority businesses development. In the area of sustainable community, we are looking to fill the following needs for the community in South Omaha: housing, food, retail/commercial, entertainment, recreation, parking and multi-use. In the area of quality of life our project is working to create mixed use facilities and garden areas. This public market develops small businesses and celebrates community diversity through a one-of-a-kind shopping, dining, and cultural venue with products from many nations. Vision of the project: People from various cultures sharing their customs, food and culture with the community. The Global Market will be a community development project that will serve as small business incubator for fledgling local entrepreneurs. The plan calls for an equal mix of (33%) start-ups, second-stage businesses, and anchor businesses, with the goal of 40 permanent vendors. These vendors will sell food, arts and crafts and other items from the various cultures that populate greater Omaha area. Tenants must be part of a cooperative, receive training and technical assistance in order to be in the project. They will also participate in the design of the project. The Global Market will be a place where the community can share and interact with friends. In this place, people will find food from different parts of the world, fruits and fresh vegetables, arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing and other articles would be needed by the community. The Global market will have a large parking lot and be designed to reflect the cultures included in the market. Community Investment Opportunities LLC (CIO) purchased a property located at 5025 South 33rd street, Omaha, NE 68107. The total site area of this property is 5.53 acres with a building of 246,740 square feet. Environmental studies phases 1 and 2 were made for the project. Conclusions of these studies were: Solar energy and other sustainable technologies are part of the educational projects that CIO plans to implement. The goal is to demonstrate the possibilities and potential use of environmentally sustainable practices to limit contamination of soil, air, and water. During 2022 we formed a partnership between 4 organizations for the development of the project. These companies and non-profit organizations are: Collective Development, No More Empty Pots, Community Investments Opportunities (CIO), and 3 Amigas for the development of the tortilla factory. We will analyze with Nancy William the development of the commercial kitchen in South Omaha and how this project would affect the income of No More Empty Pots. Phase 1 of the project is to develop a commercial kitchen, public food court, restaurants, entertainment for families and a tortilla factory. This will be developed on the third floor. A new entrance at grade level will be developed. In an attachment, please find the first phase of the project. We will evaluate the possibility of building 75 apartments at floor 2 in the first phase. Phase 2 of the project is to develop a commercial shopping center and events and conference center and retail space. This will be developed on the third floor. In an attachment, please find plans for phase 1 and 2 of the project. Phase 3 will develop light manufacturing spaces on the third floor. Other possibilities of development: meeting rooms, immigrant center for several non-profit organizations, offices, dance academies, areas to practice sports, innovation center, and cultural spots. Phase 4 will create parking on the first floor. If we sell the CIO building, we will develop a new property with a building for housing next to the global market.
South Omaha has a strong small business community and its culture cultivates local The 24th Street and Vinton business districts have vibrant small business, but they are at risk and/or they have problems with funding their development. Theses business owners are coming from countries where business practices are different. They need to learn and adopt the business practices in the United States. The majority of them are family-owned businesses and they are afraid to hire staff because they do not know how to manage payroll. Parking is a serious problem in these business districts. Microenterprise businesses have emerged as a major strategy that offers a pathway out of poverty through their ability to create new jobs. However, the most difficult obstacle faced by these businesses is lack of access to affordable capital. Many of these businesses are self-funded by accessing their home equity, or through credit cards, or high interest debt that limits their opportunities for sustainability or growth. Barriers exist for small food-based enterprises to start-up or expand. Many begin in a home kitchen but as the business grows, the residential kitchen is no longer appropriate to accommodate large-scale production. Challenges faced by these businesses include lack of access to affordable, commercially licensed, industrial-sized kitchen space; high cost of capital investment required to formalize a food production business, lack of technical support and business assistance with cost analysis, business planning, packaging, product line expansion, and marketing resources. ARPA funds will enable our partnership of organizations to address these needs by developing the commercial kitchen, and helping these entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses while creating and sustaining jobs for low-income persons. We have an important advantage in the development of our project. Entrepreneurs are working with a cooperative model in Community Investments Opportunities. This gives us the opportunity to provide them with the tools that they need to be successful in their businesses. They need to receive training and technical assistance to be part of the Global Market. These entrepreneurs are owners of the property of the Global Market. At the present time, they are paying high rental rates because the majority of the commercial properties belong to only two property management companies in the area. They will pay rent but at the same time, they will be owners of the building. They will optimize cost because they share spaces such as bathrooms, storage areas, the cost of marketing and support in the administration of the building. We are building our complex upon the existing entrepreneurial vibrancy and demand as well as the diversity of culture and talent which can be leveraged. We will have periodical cultural events, farmer markets, flea markets, concerts in the Global Market as well as other community activities. In the future, we will build an auditorium and a space for meetings and other events. You can see the dimensions of this space for important events stated in the plans that we are attaching to this application. We are planning to develop a building with 75 apartments next to the Global Market. This will contribute to the need for new housing in South Omaha by increasing the inventory of available rental properties. Our commercial kitchen will work to ensure food safety and to limit food disparities.
Our proposal contributes fully to respond to the pandemic and its economic effects and to build a stronger, more equitable economy during the recovery. South Omaha Multi-pronged Community Economic Development Project contributes to the solution of the negative economic impacts that COVID-19 generated in the communities of color in South Omaha. We will create new jobs, support the startup and growth of minority businesses, train and give technical assistance to food processing companies, train the entrepreneurs and the community about the production of safe and healthy food. And we will build new apartments to increase the number of rental properties in South Omaha. One of the items presented by the community at the hearings was the issue of older and singular type housing stock in South Omaha.
55 employees in the first two years. Tortilla factory will increase the number of employees from 5 to 25 in the third year of operation
55 employees in the first two years. Tortilla factory will increase the number of employees from 5 to 25 in the third year of operation
There will be over a dozen sub-contractor companies that will be part of the construction of the project and over 108 individuals that will do some sort of work during the construction.
Collective Development Building of apartments- 3 full time and 2 part time positions Market rate for the construction temporary jobs, which varies drastically by the trade. The property manager wage will be $55,000-$65,000 with incentives and the maintenance worker wages will be $50,000-$65,000 depending on the skills/experience. Commercial kitchen -10 new employees Market rate for the construction temporary jobs, so that varies drastically by the trade. Kitchen Director: $52,000/year plus benefits 2 Instructors: $45,000/year plus full benefits 2 Food Processing Assistants: $37,400/year plus full benefits 5 kitchen Assistants: $37,400/year plus full benefits Tortilla Factory – 7 new employees first year up to 25 employees in the third year Market rate for the construction temporary jobs, so that varies drastically by the trade. Tortilla factory Director: $52,000/year plus benefits Director of the Operation: $45,000/year plus benefits Mechanic: $ 41,600 plus full benefits 2 Assembly line: $31,200 plus full benefits 1 Packing-weight: $31,200 plus full benefits 1 truck driver: $31,200 plus full benefits Entrepreneurs- Food vendors 25 new jobs Market rate for the construction temporary jobs, so that varies drastically by the trade. Food vendors first phase of the food court at the global market (15 entrepreneurs). Restaurants will hire 10 additional employees in the first three years of operation Global Market -5 new employees Market rate for the construction temporary jobs, so that varies drastically by the trade. Director of the Market $45,000/year plus full benefits Administrative Assistant: $41,600/year plus full benefits 2 Maintenance: $41,600/year plus full benefits Accounting: $41,600/year plus full benefits Community Investments Opportunities 3 new employees Market rate for the construction temporary jobs, so that varies drastically by the trade. Director $60,000 plus benefits Administrative Assistant: $41,600/year plus benefits Accounting: $41,600/year plus benefits Midwest Business and Projects LLC : 2 new employees Director $60,000 plus benefits Administrative Assistant: $41,600/year plus benefits
First phase of the project will be planning. In this phase, we could have 4 permanent jobs. Considering architects, engineers, legal assistant, and 1 general contractor, we can have 6 contractors working in the project in 2023. We will have entrepreneurs in different areas and companies that provide rental houses and apartments, companies providing insurance, companies involved in food processing and catering, companies manufacturing clothing, companies concentrating on tax preparation and real estate services, and contractors of many different types. We can create special discount plans or packages of services for the people that are part of this amazing project. For example, Collective Development will provide quality housing opportunities to those who work in No More Empty Pots, or a business associated with the commercial and light manufacturing companies, and they can offer a 10-15% discount to those workers and businesses which are affiliated with the project. The vision is to build a cohesive community surrounding the commercial aspect of the project.
First phase of the project will be planning. In this phase, we could have 4 permanent jobs. Considering architects, engineers, legal assistant, and 1 general contractor, we can have 6 contractors working in the project in 2023. We will have entrepreneurs in different areas and companies that provide rental houses and apartments, companies providing insurance, companies involved in food processing and catering, companies manufacturing clothing, companies concentrating on tax preparation and real estate services, and contractors of many different types. We can create special discount plans or packages of services for the people that are part of this amazing project. For example, Collective Development will provide quality housing opportunities to those who work in No More Empty Pots, or a business associated with the commercial and light manufacturing companies, and they can offer a 10-15% discount to those workers and businesses which are affiliated with the project. The vision is to build a cohesive community surrounding the commercial aspect of the project.
By increasing the sense of community in an area and providing a space that people within the community are proud of. Companies are very proud to say that they care about the environment and look for ways to contribute to its benefit. For example, Rivera’s Mexican Food LLC is currently using sustainable food packaging to ship its salsa to online customers. This eliminates waste. The commercial kitchen will train food processing companies about food safety. This was one of one of the concerns presented by the community in the hearings. CIO worked on a plan named ENVIROMENTAL IMPROVEMENT DESMOSTRATION PROJECT. CIO wants to create an example of what can be done to a building to provide energy that is clean and sustainable, and does not depend upon the use of fossil fuels. As an adjunct to this effort rainwater will be diverted to storage tanks for use that will support the rooftop gardens. The philosophy of CIO is to create an environmental oasis that can become an educational site to teach the preservation of our atmosphere through the use of solar energy and other sustainable technologies. Community Investment Opportunities LLC believes in the philosophy that as human beings, we all are charged with the responsibility of protecting and enhancing our environment. The group believes that this is a moral and ethical obligation owed to present and future generations. Protection of the environment is a matter of education. We must educate adults and children alike that this duty to society must be made a part of our lives and culture. This philosophy must be made a part of the formal education of our children from their earliest education in elementary school through college. Our future lies with our children and the level of environmental awareness we can teach them. We must do more than simply teaching theories and possibilities. We must demonstrate that sustainable clean renewable energy will be critical to their future. This requires that we are able to reproduce the benefits of our efforts to show persons who will become more and more dependent on electricity in their daily lives in the future that it is possible now. The importance of clean air and clean water are basic to our lives. We must teach our children that each person is responsible for the cleanliness of our environment. In our society, the increase in the amount and severity of asthma and other pulmonary problems in our children is frightening. There is no viable life without clean air and clean water. Recent reports state that 3000 persons in China die due to air pollution each day. Millions of persons die each year due to the lack of clean drinking water. As an advanced society, we have a great responsibility to educate and aid persons in creating a clean environment for us all. Due to the location of the property next to the Metropolitan Community College, CIO will build an educational experience so that students and the general public can see what can be done to preserve our environment. These efforts will use Kiosks presenting videos of the entire process to from beginning to end. CIO also hopes to form a partnership with the college to teach solar energy technology and other renewable sources of energy production. This would allow students of the Metropolitan community college and other area colleges, as well as the general public, to be educated as to possibilities and great potential of the uses of renewable energy sources. Persons would be able to visit the project site and observe the creation of a beautiful building using the most advanced green technology. CIO plans to build a large solar energy array on the roof of the building. We have a study for the implementation of this project (Please review the study in an attachment)
Multi-pronged Community Economic Development Project will be a development that fits with the cultural context of the South Omaha community. We will build a destination place where people from the Midwest will enjoy music, cultural activities, and good food. Furthermore, people will be able to shop for articles from many different parts of the world. Las Americas Global Market will be the first public market in the state of Nebraska. The small businesses within the commercial component have unlimited potential for growth and this project will provide a melting pot of ideas and a supportive culture for those entrepreneurs. The commercial aspect of the project will be absolutely unique. The housing component will compliment other mixed-use areas found in Omaha; think Blackstone, Benson, the Old Market, among others.
Need/challenge 1. High poverty rates and high unemployment rates Short term Outcomes: a) 55 new jobs are created b) 35 low-income persons are placed in jobs Evaluation Plan: a) # of new jobs created b) Length of time persons are employed c) Attendance records at training sessions d) Case management records 2. Wealth inequality has widened in South Omaha Short term Outcomes: a) 35 low-income persons improve their financial self-sufficiency b) 30 low-income persons are trained in managing credit and deb Evaluation Plan: a) Income eligibility determinations b) Employer payroll records c) Pre and post surveys 3. Minority businesses are underrepresented Short term Outcomes: a) Eighteen minority businesses are created or expanded Evaluation Plan: a) # of new or expanded Minority-owned businesses 4. Low educational attainment Short term Outcomes: a) 35 low-income persons improve their qualifications to obtain employment b) Businesses increase their capacity to start-up or expand businesses Evaluation Plan: a) Pre and post surveys b) Attendance records at workshops and classes c) Business retention records 5. Persons with limited English skills need information provided in Spanish, English, and Arabic. Short term Outcomes: a) Persons with limited English gain access to needed services Long term Outcomes: a) Persons with limited English qualify for employment b) Pre and post surveys Evaluation Plan: a) Pre and post surveys 6. Minority Businesses lack access to affordable capital Inputs: Short term Outcomes: a) Eighteen businesses start-up or expand Evaluation Plan: a) Loan/equity investment documents b) Permits, Certificates of Occupancy c) Employer payroll records 7. Barriers to job retention Short term Outcomes: a) 35 low income persons maintain employment for at least one year
We have not formalized the agreements with Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or other written agreements because are planning the project and defining how we will work together. Partners that will contribute in the area of business development Coordinator in the area of business development: Midwest Businesses and Projects LLC • Nebraska Department of Labor with Heartland Workforce Solutions: Provide workforce development services to help low-income persons obtain and retain employment • State of Nebraska Health and Human Services: Ensure low income persons hired by employers will receive supportive services, job training, referrals for employment and access to economic assistance that may be needed to help them retain employment: • Provide services for the businesses creating jobs to ensure they receive business development • Micro-enterprise program of Catholic Charities, Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation (MLCDC), Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and Nebraska Development Center for business training, technical assistance and financial education • Coaching and financing: Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Catholic Charities and Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation • CIO has received $37,500.00 from the Nebraska Environmental Trust for its environmental proposal • Wells Fargo Bank has committed to provide financial education services through its on-line program, Hands on Banking • SCORE: Training and technical support • Small Business Administration (SBA) Training and loans • Nebraska Department of Economic Development: Incentives and grants • Chef Mario who is CIO member. Training in food security and coaching for the businesses in the area of food processing. • No More Empty Pots training in security food an business programs for food processing programs Others partners: • Nebraska Arts Council: Cultural events • Nebraska Environmental Trust: Solar Energy and support in environmental projects inside of the project. • Mundo Latino and El Perico, local Spanish newspapers, will provide public service announcements and job posting.
Something that value attract more investment
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Partners that will contribute in the area of business development Coordinator in the area of business development: Midwest Businesses and Projects LLC • Nebraska Department of Labor with Heartland Workforce Solutions: Provide workforce development services to help low-income persons obtain and retain employment • State of Nebraska Health and Human Services: Ensure low income persons hired by employers will receive supportive services, job training, referrals for employment and access to economic assistance that may be needed to help them retain employment: • Provide services for the businesses creating jobs to ensure they receive business development • Micro-enterprise program of Catholic Charities, Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation (MLCDC), Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and Nebraska Development Center for business training, technical assistance and financial education • Coaching and financing: Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Catholic Charities and Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation • CIO has received $37,500.00 from the Nebraska Environmental Trust for its environmental proposal • Wells Fargo Bank has committed to provide financial education services through its on-line program, Hands on Banking • SCORE: Training and technical support • Small Business Administration (SBA) Training and loans • Nebraska Department of Economic Development: Incentives and grants • Chef Mario who is CIO member. Training in food security and coaching for the businesses in the area of food processing. • No More Empty Pots training in security food an business programs for food processing programs Others partners: • Nebraska Arts Council: Cultural events • Nebraska Environmental Trust: Solar Energy and support in environmental projects inside of the project. • Mundo Latino and El Perico, local Spanish newspapers, will provide public service announcements and job posting.
We have not formalized the agreements with Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or other written agreements because are planning the project and defining how we will work together
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The first option to develop the project is a property located at 5025 S 33rd Street, Omaha, NE 68107. CIO has signed a Purchase Agreement with a company with operations in the area. Our first option for the development of our project is this property. The total land area of this property is 5.5 acres and the building has 250,000 square feet. This building in the past was a packing company (Conagra) and then a cold storage business. If we complete the sale of this property to the purchasing company, we will purchase another property in South Omaha. We will purchase a property to renovate or a bare piece of land to start development of new buildings. One of the big threats for development in South Omaha is the limited land for growth and small parcels. Our real estate agents in the project are concentrated on the task of finding a suitable property for the development of the project. This will be a long-term project and several organizations will participate in purchasing the space that they need for the development of their own projects. Ideally, we are looking for a site of approximately 5 acres.
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lans and detailed descriptions, including pictures and a map of the site location/surrounding area Environmental assessment of subject site. Is the property a brownfield site? Yes Documentation of site control (proof of ownership, option, purchase contract, or long-term lease agreement)
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Total $9,300,000.00 Collective Development: $4,000,000.00. (33% of the total budget) The funds will subsidize the cost of the construction and make the numbers possible to provide quality, affordable housing in a blighted area. Community Investments Opportunities: $4,000,000. (50% of the total budget). These funds will support the funding of the food court, shell and common areas in the Global Market. Members of CIO are the majority low-income entrepreneurs who live in South Omaha. They are the owners of the building through their inversion in CIO (Cooperative model of economic development) 3 Amigas: $300,000 (50% of the total project) For the construction and equipment of the tortilla factory. No More Empty Pots: $1,000,000 (50% of the total of the total budget) For the construction and equipment of the commercial kitchen.
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Collective Development: Bank financing, potentially TIF depending on grant money allocated, and investment dollars from principals of the project Community Investment Opportunities: Bank financing, potentially TIF depending on grant money allocated, New Market Tax Credits, and investment dollars from principals of the company 3 Amigas: Bank financing, potentially TIF depending on grant money allocated, SBA loan or Nebraska Enterprise Fund, and investment of the owner of the company • No More Empty Pots: Community Economic Development (CED) grant from DHHS, grants from Sherwood Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation, Wells Fargo Bank, First National Bank, Mammel Foundation, Weitz Family Foundation, Immanuel Vision Foundation, Richard Brooke Foundation, Holland Foundation, Sunderland Foundation, and, USDA AMS Local Foods Promotion Program.
We will finish the phase completely
Collective Development 1M+ depending on the sources and allocations, bank financing terms, etc. Community Investment Opportunities 2 M+ depending on the sources and allocations, bank financing terms, and/ or incentives. 3 Amigas: $100,000.00+ depending on the sources and allocations, bank financing terms, and/ or incentives. No More Empty Pots is interested in the South Omaha commercial kitchen, but weed to study with Nancy Williams the project to make financial contributions. No More Empty Pots has received grants of many philanthropic families in Omaha, foundation, corporations, federal grants, and, individuals. Nancy could find easily $1 M+ for the development of the third commercial kitchen.
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Documentation of site control (proof of ownership, option, purchase contract, or long-term lease agreement) Environmental assessment of subject site. Is the property a brownfield site? Organizational Chart Plans and detailed descriptions, including pictures and a map of the site location/surrounding area