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Higher Ground Education (HGE) is a highly experienced education operator with 84 schools operating across the United States. HGE Schools (equity) direct EB-5 project is a diversified investment across 11 locations in Florida, Illinois, and Ohio. Six schools are already open with 80 full-time jobs already created as of December 2021. The management team has prior direct EB-5 experience with a 100% I-526 approval rate. HGE operates two successful brands: (i) Academy of Thought and Industry; and (ii) Guidepost Montessori.

The Slanted Door is one of the most popular and highly rated Vietnamese restaurants in California. The Slanted Door was founded in 1995 by award-winning executive chef Charles Phan. The restaurant has been featured in many major food publications and has two successful locations in San Francisco and San Ramon. Slanted Door has already started building out its newest location in downtown Napa Valley, which is expected to open in 2022.

Sra. Martinez is a proven restaurant concept by world-renowned chef Michelle Bernstein. With over 25 years of success in the restaurant industry, Michelle is a James Beard Award Winning Chef and her concepts have been recognized by Esquire and GQ Magazine as some of the top restaurants in the US.

The Saltaire St. Petersburg Phase II EB-5 project consists of a 35-story luxury condominium tower in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The Saltaire project is Kolter’s second project in downtown St. Petersburg following the success of ONE St. Petersburg, which is 100% sold out.

The Twin Lakes Georgia EB-5 project consists of 1,300 single-family homes in a master planned community just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. The project offers EB-5 investors a best-in-class 5% return and all required EB-5 jobs have already been created.

Black Tap is an international restaurant chain known for its award-winning burgers, craft beers, signature cocktails, and world-famous CrazyShakes®. Black Tap was established in 2015 and now boasts 15 iconic locations worldwide, including six in the United States. In 2022, Black Tap will open its 16th location at Brickell City Centre in the center of downtown Miami.

Best Western Premier Hotel in St. Croix, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is a unique opportunity for EB-5 direct investors to invest in an upscale waterfront hotel in a prime location, directly adjacent to a major airport. Best Western Premier Hotel in St. Croix will be the 43rd Best Western Premier Branded hotel in the United States.

Villa Azur Restaurant and Lounge is an established high-end brand with a global presence. Existing locations have been successful in Miami, Bodrum, and St. Tropez. This new Villa Azur Restaurant and Lounge location will be located within The Palazzo at the Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip.

Serafina is a successful brand established in 1995 with over 30 locations worldwide, including 16 in the United States. Serafina is opening its second Boston location in the Seaport district—a lively waterfront neighborhood. Serafina is operated by Sterling Group Management, an experienced operator with 20+ years of experience in developing restaurants and hospitality projects in Boston and the northeast.

The Mermaid Inn is one of the most well-known and highest rated upscale seafood restaurants in New York City. The Mermaid Inn is expanding to the heart of Times Square NYC with its 4th location. The restaurant will be owned and operated by the Alicart Restaurant Group, one of the largest restaurant operators in the U.S. with 9 restaurants and $100M+ in revenue including Carmine’s and Virgils BBQ in Times Square.

The MGM Mandalay Bay Restaurant and Bar, Las Vegas project will open in the MGM Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, one of the largest resorts and casinos on the Las Vegas strip. The project will feature award-winning, established hospitality brands with multiple locations already open and profitable.

The “EL Cielo” concept was started in Colombia and has expanded to Miami and Washington, D.C. All locations are managed by world-renowned chef Juan Manuel Barrientos. The El Cielo Restaurant in Washington D.C. opened in September 2020 and has received the highly prestigious Michelin Star Award.

German Doner Kebab is an established global restaurant franchise founded in 1989 with over 80 current locations in 7 countries. First U.S. location at American Dream Mall in New Jersey is already open and six more locations will open in New York and New Jersey in March 2022.

Amazing Explorers Preschool Academy is an award-winning preschool, fully accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs. The company has 12 existing locations and is expanding to new locations in the New York metro area.

The Mai-Kai restaurant and Polynesian dance show has been operating since 1956 in south Florida. Renovation of the restaurant will be partially funded using EB-5 direct investment. The Mai-Kai restaurant is the 14th EB5AN EB-5 project.

The Saltaire St. Petersburg Phase I EB-5 project consists of a 35-story luxury condominium tower in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The Saltaire project is Kolter’s second project in downtown St. Petersburg following the success of ONE St. Petersburg, which is 100% sold out.

Mark Sarasota is a mixed-use real estate project consisting of condominiums and office and retail space in a 12-story tower in downtown Sarasota, Florida. Project construction has been completed, and all (157) units have been sold. The project received I-526 and I-924 exemplar approval from USCIS.