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Why this developer training program wants to get Wilmington homes into local hands “A lot of the developers – affordable, nonprofit, for-profit – they all said we need more developers. How often do you hear people say, ‘We want more competition?’ There is so much vacancy and blight within Wilmington, our existing development community is …

Jumpstart Wilmington Featured in Delaware News Journal

Cinnaire’s Advancing Communities Podcast brings together Cinnaire’s Chief Strategy Officer, Jim Peffley, with thought leaders, policy makers, and others who are making an impact in the community development and affordable housing industries. Our guests share their experiences and perspective on a range of topics, each supporting the belief that all people deserve the opportunities provided by …

Jumpstart Wilmington Graduates Featured on Cinnaire’s Advancing Communities Podcast

Cinnaire’s Advancing Communities Podcast brings together Cinnaire’s Chief Strategy Officer Jim Peffley with thought leaders, policy makers, and others who are making an impact in the community development and affordable housing industries. Guests share their experiences and perspective on a range of topics, each supporting the belief that all people deserve the opportunities provided by living …

Jumpstart Training Program Featured on Cinnaire’s Advancing Communities Podcast

Federal and state historic tax credits can be used as a source of capital for historic preservation development projects. When considering this tax credit program it is important to understand the eligibility criteria, rehabilitation requirements of a historic property, and how to complete the tax credit application. Join us as Delaware’s State Historic Tax Credit …

Kickstart Session: Unlocking the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program

Kickstart Sessions complement the Jumpstart Wilmington program and offer information around specific topics related to the development process. Register now for our next Kickstart Session coming up on January 24th – Incentives for Developing Historic Properties in Wilmington. Come join us to learn about the various tax credit incentives available for developers who are interested in …

Kickstart Session: Incentives for Developing Historic Properties in Wilmington

Jumpstart Wilmington was launched to encourage Wilmington residents to become developers of their own neighborhoods through quality, community-focused real estate development training and financing options. We will be accepting our next round of applications beginning September 27th through October 15th for our 2022 cohorts. Check out what Jumpstart Wilmington alumni had to share about their …

Coming Soon – New Jumpstart Wilmington Application Round Opens 9/27/21

Please join us for our next Kickstart Session presented by Jumpstart Wilmington! Assembling Your Project Financing with Robert Snowberger Monday, April 12th, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. EDT Kickstart Sessions complement the Jumpstart Wilmington program and offer information around specific topics related to the development process. Beth Beckett, President of Real Estate Strategies, Inc., with over 30 …

Kickstart Session: Evaluating the Real Estate Market

Jumpstart Wilmington was launched to encourage Wilmington residents to become developers of their own neighborhood through quality, community-focused real estate development training and financing options. We will be accepting our next round of applications beginning March 29th through April 16th for our 2022 cohorts. Our 2021 cohorts are full, however, should any seats become available, applicants from …

Coming Soon – Next Jumpstart Wilmington Application Round Opens 3/29/21

Please join us for our next Kickstart Session presented by Jumpstart Wilmington! Assembling Your Project Financing with Robert Snowberger Monday March 8th, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Kickstart Sessions complement the Jumpstart Wilmington program and offer information around specific topics related to the development process.   Robert Snowberger, Developer/Owner at Ninth Street Development Company, will share information on …

Kickstart Session: Assembling Your Project Financing

Please join us for our first Kickstart Session presented by Jumpstart Wilmington! Understanding the Development Process with Mark McDaniel February 8th, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Kickstart Sessions complement the Jumpstart Wilmington program and offer information around specific topics related to the development process.   Mark McDaniel, Cinnaire’s President and Chief Executive Officer, presents “Understanding the Development Process,” sharing …

Kickstart Session: Understanding the Development Process

Jumpstart Wilmington’s inaugural Developer Network Event was held virtually on Thursday, December 10th. Ken Weinstein, the founder of Jumpstart Germantown, and Josh Jones, a graduate of the Jumpstart Germantown program, joined us for a conversation about how the Jumpstart Program successfully builds local developer capacity and catalyzes small scale development. We also shared highlights from our …

Networking Event: Building Developer Capacity & Making an Impact

Cinnaire has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation to support Jumpstart Wilmington, a free mentorship and training program that empowers community members to become developers of their own neighborhoods.