
A Legacy of Vision and Long-Term Value
The Velmeir Companies is a full service commercial real estate development firm specializing in retail and mixed-use developments. We develop and sell passive investment properties, facilitating 1031 exchanges, opportunity zone funds, and joint venture equity investments nationwide. Our various clients include Fortune 500 companies that have entrusted us to build not only their developments, but their brands. With millions of square feet developed across the country, our full range of services allows for seamless project management and a sincere commitment to providing superior customer service from project conception to completion.

1995
Year Established
4
States with Active Projects
$1B+
Invested in Developments
5M+
Square Footage Created
Integrated Development Capabilities
Land Acquisition
Our team performs comprehensive due diligence, negotiations, and feasibility analysis to evaluate each opportunity with confidence. Through detailed financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, and profitability projections, we help ensure every development is positioned for long-term success.
Development
From permitting and regulatory approvals to design support and value engineering, we help guide projects through every stage of development. Our team works to optimize project efficiency while coordinating land development strategies that support long-term success.
Joint Venture
We partner with landowners, developers, and investors through co-development opportunities and strategic investments built on shared goals. By fostering strong, long-term relationships with quality partners, we create successful projects that deliver lasting value.
Financing
We provide comprehensive financial modeling, deal analysis, and project budgeting to support sound investment decisions from the outset. By identifying financing strategies and coordinating capital market resources, we help position developments for long-term financial success.
Construction Management
We oversee the bidding, budgeting, and contracting process while managing every phase of project execution with attention to detail. Through proactive lender coordination and clear communication, we help keep projects on schedule, on budget, and moving toward successful completion.
Market Research
Every successful development begins with informed decision-making. We conduct comprehensive market research and demographic analysis to identify the strongest opportunities, evaluate market demand, and determine the most strategic locations for long-term success.
Lease Modification
We recognize value in a wide range of acquisition opportunities, including properties with short-term leases and occupied buildings with existing tenants. Our team can also evaluate and restructure lease agreements acquired from previous owners to support long-term investment and redevelopment objectives.
Marketing and Sales
We provide strategic marketing and sales management support to help position developments for long-term success. By aligning market insights with targeted sales strategies, we help maximize exposure, attract qualified tenants and buyers, and achieve project objectives.
A Thoughtful Development Process
The Velmeir Companies’ predecessor was founded in 1968 and specialized in the residential real estate business. As the business evolved and development progressed, the company transitioned into the retail sector. The Velmeir Companies was founded in 1995. Carrying on traditions from the past with visions for the future, Steven Silk continued to grow the company until his passing in 2017, and his team is continuing his legacy of creating value in communities across the country.

Meir Jedwab
Co-Founder
1927-1998

Steven Silk
Founder
1958-2017
The People Behind Our Work
Our leadership team brings decades of experience in commercial real estate development, guiding every project with integrity, strategic vision, and a commitment to lasting value.
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Robert J. Flewelling
PsyD, LP
Principle Officer Overseeing Market
Development and Administration
Developments That Create Lasting Value
Each development The Velmeir Companies orchestrates is completed with integrity, loyalty, honesty, and trust. Take a moment to look through our development galleries, containing completed and in-development projects.

Let's Build Something Extraordinary Together.
Partner with The Velmeir Companies for thoughtful development, lasting value, and legacy of excellence.
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