Category Archives: News

Urban Mosaic is restoring a city in ruins, and restoring faith in its residents

On behalf of all of us at UC Funds and The Palmier Foundation, our prayers go out to those affected by the recent earthquake in Mexico City that left the area in ruins. One of the groups on the ground … Continue reading

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Emerald Greens kicks off Gulf Shores’ Annual Shrimp Festival

It’s that time of year in Gulf Shores, Alabama! The 46th Annual National Shrimp Festival has arrived. Our property Emerald Greens, soon to be rebranded as One Club Gulf Shores, is hosting a kickoff party at the Clubhouse pool tonight … Continue reading

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Emerald Greens starts the fall giving season by supporting those in need

The string of natural disasters over the past few months have left catastrophic results, and I’m contributing to relief efforts in any way I can. The latest contribution will be made through my Alabama property, Emerald Greens. To kick off … Continue reading

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$100,000 donation from The Palmier Foundation helps the Asian Christian Academy build its first college

It’s here. Today marks the groundbreaking ceremony for the first building of the Asian Christian Academy (ACA) College of Arts and Sciences in Bangalore, India. It will be the first Christian college of its kind in the country. And in … Continue reading

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Stamford’s Newest Hot Spot Bar Zepoli Hosts VIP Grand Opening

On Thursday, September 7, The Courtyard Stamford Downtown in Stamford, Connecticut, held the much anticipated VIP Grand Opening of Bar Zepoli, a New York-style Italian bar and grill, located at 75 Broad Street, on the ground floor of the Courtyard. … Continue reading

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Five tips on how Houston can start to rebuild

Hurricane Harvey has rocked Texas, causing billions of dollars in construction damage. As cities start to rebuild, it’s our duty to help business owners get back on their feet. UC Funds has a long history of investing in Houston’s commercial … Continue reading

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UC Funds’ New Closing Kicks Off a Major Redevelopment in Minnetonka, Minnesota

We’ve recently closed another extremely notable deal. I’m delighted to announce our investment of $20 million preferred equity for the ground-up construction of RiZe at Opus Park, with a total deal capitalization of approximately $73 million. RiZe, located in Minnetonka, … Continue reading

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Making a difference through The Palmier Foundation

Some of you might not know that the “U” in UC Funds stands for “Ubuntu.” It’s a South African word that means “I am because of you.” Ubuntu perfectly embodies my philosophy when I started UC Funds back in 2010. … Continue reading

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Presenting UC GO – Transformational commercial real estate financing

On behalf of the team here at UC Funds, I’m thrilled to introduce our new UC GO non-recourse commercial bridge loan, the most competitive commercial real estate financing in the United States. By offering an 85 percent LTV, and 0.5 … Continue reading

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7 Questions that Will Help You Become a Better Leader

Complacency is cancer to leadership. Getting into a groove can turn into being stuck in a rut without you ever noticing. So, how can you combat complacency? Test yourself, measure your current skill and ability in several key areas on … Continue reading

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