City of Dallas Regional Center and Civitas Capital Group to Speak at Urban Land Institute Expo on October 18

DALLAS, October 11, 2012 – The City of Dallas Regional Center and Civitas Capital Group today announced that representatives from both organizations will speak at the 2012 Urban Land Institute Expo in Denver, Colo., on October 18th. The session, How to Use New Market Tax Credits and EB-5 Programs to Finance Ground-Up Development Projects, will provide an indepth look at the City of Dallas Regional Center’s (CDRC) EB-5 Program funding for the renovation of a 100-year-old South Dallas building into a boutique hotel. The discussion will be moderated by Karl Zavitkovsky, director of the City of Dallas’ Office of Economic Development, and will be co-led by Gabriel Hidalgo, partner at Civitas Capital Group.

“The completion of the NYLO Hotel in South Dallas was a huge success for both our city and our community,” said Hidalgo. “By investing capital, creating jobs and attracting new business, the EB-5 Program is truly win-win. We look forward to participating in the Expo and sharing our experiences with the session attendees.”

About the City of Dallas Regional Center

The City of Dallas Regional Center is the official EB-5 regional center of the City of Dallas. In a unique public-private partnership, the City collaborates with Civitas Capital Group to provide the highest quality EB-5 investment opportunities to investors around the world. The CDRC takes full advantage of the City of Dallas’ pro-business culture, steady growth and job creation, all of which have made the City and the surrounding region a magnet for corporate headquarters, business expansion and foreign trade.

About Civitas Capital Group For investors seeking a more progressive and objective evaluation of the options available, Civitas Capital Group is an independent specialty asset management and financial services firm with operating divisions focused on Alternative Investments, EB-5 Funds and Wealth Management. Civitas evaluates the truth that lies at the core of every investment. We dig deeper, using a rigorous process to evaluate investment opportunities from every angle.