Agents Top Project Judges crowned three project winners during the inaugural shark-tank-style EB-5 project competition at the Miami Global Mobility & Investment Summit on August 29.
HomeFed Corporation won first place in the Urban Project category, while Green Card Fund and EB5 United tied for first place in the Rural Project category.
The ATP awards showcased innovation, financial viability, investment security, immigration potential, and commitment to advancing the field of EB-5 immigration through impactful and high-quality projects.
Kyle Walker, Green Card Fund’s founder and CEO, appreciated the recognition and the chance to present their Terra VI Yosemite project.
“At Green Card Fund, we believe these events and awards are invaluable, as they bring together the brightest minds and most innovative projects in the EB-5 space,” he said. “The Terra Vi Yosemite project is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, and it’s an honor to have it recognized by such a distinguished panel. Competitions like these not only showcase the quality and diversity of investment opportunities in the EB-5 market but also help foster transparency, trust, and collaboration among all stakeholders. We’re grateful for the platform that EB-5 Investors Magazine provides, and we look forward to continuing to contribute to the industry’s growth and success.”
Brennan Sim, global sales for EB5 United, expressed enthusiasm for tying first place with their Yellowstone Club project: “It was a tremendous honor for EB5 United to participate in the Agent’s Top Project Contest at the EB5 Investors’ Miami Conference on August 29.,” he said. “We are even more honored to have shared the award for the top EB-5 project in the industry. EB5 Investors did an outstanding job organizing the contest, bringing together a diverse and highly qualified panel of unbiased attorneys, broker-dealers, and agents to judge the presentations. It was truly inspiring to witness the exceptional projects presented throughout the contest by leading Regional Centers and industry innovators. At EB5 United, we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to compete among the best and humbled by the recognition we received. The event was a tremendous success, and we are proud to have shared in the top prize.”
Meanwhile, Trevor Anderson, director of EB-5 Financing at HomeFed Corporation, won in the Urban category with their Cota Vera 2 project.
“HomeFed was honored to participate in the Agent Top Project event, and we are thrilled to be recognized as the top urban project,” Anderson said. “The ATP event was a great opportunity to showcase our offering alongside several other premium Eb5 offerings. There are so many more quality Eb5 offerings since the RIA and HomeFed is proud to be a leader in the EB-5 space. HomeFed has always stressed the financial security of the Eb5 investors when structuring our Eb5 offerings and we attribute our success to this approach.”
Competing projects at first ATP Awards reflect high-quality standards of EB-5 industry
The judging panel assessed the winning EB-5 projects from a selection of eight proposals based on their financial viability, immigration potential, job creation, developer background, geographic suitability, investment security, and management competence.
The panel consisted of distinguished EB-5 agents and experts: Janak Mehta from FRR, Jenny Zhan from Beyond International, Kristine Li from AmCan, Ozzie Torres from Torres Law, Sam Newbold from CSG, and Vivek Tandon from Sequence.
The competing projects lineup included American Lending Center, Atlanta Partners Group, Habitat Group, Peachtree Group, and US Immigration Fund.
The next Agents Top Project awards for 2025 will take place during our Newport Beach expo on Jan. 9-10.
To apply to have your project be one of the eight competing, contact us today.
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