FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
STRATEGISTS
Plan. Prepare. Prosper.
OUR EXPERTISE
MIXED-USE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Emerchant Capital specializes in large-scale, mixed-use real estate development that integrates residential, commercial, and community spaces into cohesive, sustainable environments. Our development model is purpose-built to serve underinvested communities by addressing critical housing shortages, providing essential services, and creating economic ecosystems that uplift entire regions. Projects like the Metro Center Redevelopment exemplify our ability to reimagine aging infrastructure into thriving urban destinations.
FEDERAL & STATE COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Navigating the regulatory landscape of federally funded developments requires deep expertise—and Emerchant Capital delivers with a comprehensive compliance strategy that includes automated monitoring, third-party audits, and legal safeguards. We manage long-term reporting for income certifications, job creation, and community deliverables to ensure sustained program integrity and protect against penalties, disqualifications, or recapture risks.
PUBLIC-PRIVATE FINANCING
& INCENTIVE STRUCTURING
We are experts in leveraging complex financing tools—including Opportunity Zone funds, New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)—to optimize investment returns while reducing risk. Our team skillfully structures layered financing packages that unlock up to 87.5% public investment leverage, allowing private investors to participate in high-impact projects with minimized capital exposure and maximized community benefit.
COMMUNITY-CENTERED ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
At the heart of every Emerchant project is a commitment to community-driven impact. We work closely with local organizations, educational institutions, ministries, and workforce development agencies to ensure that our developments reflect actual community needs. From eliminating food deserts to creating jobs, healthcare access, and education opportunities, our projects are designed not only to build infrastructure—but to build lives and legacies.
OUR VISION
Emerchant Capital is a dynamic financial investment and real estate development firm dedicated to revitalizing underserved communities through strategic, high-impact urban redevelopment. With a mission rooted in economic equity and sustainable growth, we specialize in mixed-use developments that transform underutilized spaces into vibrant residential, commercial, and community hubs. Our projects are intentionally designed to uplift socioeconomically disadvantaged areas—including urban city centers, rural regions, and designated Opportunity Zones—through affordable housing, critical infrastructure, and long-term job creation.
Our team brings a proven track record of navigating complex development ecosystems by leveraging public-private partnerships, federal and state incentives, and robust compliance systems. From Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to Opportunity Zone funds and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Emerchant Capital maximizes public investment leverage to minimize private sector risk while ensuring lasting community impact.
We are more than developers—we are partners in purpose. Each Emerchant Capital project is guided by deep community engagement and tailored strategies that align with local needs. Our flagship initiative, the $750 million Metro Center Redevelopment in Jackson, Mississippi, exemplifies our approach: converting 70 acres of defunct retail space into a thriving ecosystem of 850 housing units, healthcare access points, educational facilities, and economic opportunity—with over 3,500 jobs projected. At Emerchant Capital, we believe opportunity is both a responsibility and a calling—and we are committed to transforming that vision into tangible results.
EMERCHANT PARTNERS
Christopher Jones
Founder & CEO
Desimber Rose Njie
Chief Operating Officer
Mark V. Day
VP of Mergers & Acquisitions
Elliott Washington
Development Partner
GET IN TOUCH
CONTACT US
3645 Highway 80 West
Jackson, MS 39209
Email: info@emerchantcapital.com
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