Opportunity Zones are designed to spur economic development by providing tax incentives for investors who invest new capital in businesses operating in one or more qualifying OZs. In this session Jennifer Tintenfass and Leila Vaughan, attorneys for Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC, will discuss the benefits of OZ’s and how you qualify.
Steven McAlpine: Business Banking and Budgeting
You are aspiring developers, and also entrepreneurs. Learning the basics of banking and budgeting is a vital aspect to any business. This session will help you gain the knowledge and tools needed in order for you to you manage and grow your business and provide a basic overview of business finances, cash flow, borrowing solutions, insurance and employees. Join Steven McAlpine, Branch Leader of BB&T, (now Truist), for this informative session.
Will Fernandez: Making Sure You're Compliant
The City's L+I Audits and Investigations Unit is responsible for enforcing the requirement that construction work in Philadelphia is only performed by Philadelphia licensed contractors and trade licensees, and that these trade licensees operate their business and job sites in a code compliant manner. Join Will Fernandez, Director of Audits and Investigations, to learn more.
Dan Greenspun: The Construction Timeline
Dan Greenspun, President of Penn Construction and Design, will cover The Penn Process, the timeline he uses with clients. Dan will touch on budgeting and how other important factors play into a timeline.
Brett Madsen: When Do I Need a Permit?
Brett Madsen is founder of Permit Philly, a full-service firm dedicated to helping property owners get their Philadelphia permits for building and zoning as quickly and simply as possible. Brett will talk the levels of construction, what types of permits exist, when they're needed, as well as the role of an expediter and how they can help save you time.
In this interview Brett talks about how he came to start Permit Philly after working for a zoning law office and gives us the scoop on changes to Philadelphia's construction codes that went into effect earlier this year for both commercial and residential properties.
Ian Hegarty: How District Plans Impact Developers
Have you heard of Philadelphia 2035? Philadelphia2035 is the comprehensive plan for managing growth and development in the City of Philadelphia. Did you know this and the District plan are important for developers? With these plans builders, developers and architects can identify areas that are suitable for new development and understand the City's development priorities. Additionally it can help you align your design/development ideas with City goals!
Join Ian Hegarty, City Planner for the Upper North & Upper Northwest districts as he talks all thinks Philadelphia2035!
Matt Wahl: Property Managment - DIY or Contract Out?
Do you own rental property, or plan to? Then Property Management is key to your success. Finding and keeping great tenants depends on how well the properties are managed. Matt Wahl, Jumpstart Mentor and owner of 13 rental properties, discusses the pros & cons of managing yourself versus hiring a property management company. He'll also talk about making the switch from DIY to hiring a company.
Richard Vanderslice: What Is the Conservatorship Act?
Learn about the conservatorship process from identifying blighted properties to understanding the acquisition procedure under conservatorship. Richard Vanderslice, P.C. will review Act 135 conservatorships so you're more educated about this potential method of property sourcing & blight removal.
