IMMIGRATION THROUGH INVESTMENT
Local Roots, Global Reach
HOUSTON EB5 IS UNIQUE IN THAT
we invest alongside our clients and are a team of immigrants just like you. Headquartered in Houston, Texas with global offices all around the world and proven business opportunities offered across the United States, we assist international investors with gaining permanent U.S. residency in return for making a qualified investment. Over the years, the Houston EB5 team has worked diligently to provide success for clients on I-526 and I-829 approvals, sponsoring over 1,500 green cards for investors and their families.
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A $800,000 EB-5 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
WHO IS MODERNO? Moderno Porcelain Works specializes in the fabrication and installation of ultra-luxe large format porcelain panels in the residential and commercial markets. As the only company in North America using state-of-the-art fabrication machines and a proprietary installation process, Moderno is 100% dedicated to porcelain.
THE MODERNO STORY To revolutionize the installation of unique porcelain surfaces, several powerhouse leaders within the industry combined forces: the former CEO and CFO of the largest stone countertop distribution company in North America, the former Global Product Manager of Home Depot who oversaw $1 billion in annual materials purchasing, one of the world’s leading executives in the operations of commercial and new home construction, and the addition of a globally-respected expert who developed the tools and techniques to fabricate and install Moderno’s large format porcelain slabs.
OWNED & OPERATED BY THIS EXECUTIVE TEAM, MODERNO PORCELAIN WORKS IS EXCLUSIVELY COMPRISED OF THE INDUSTRY’S PREMIER AUTHORITY FIGURES IN NEXT-LEVEL SURFACING.
MODERNO EXECUTIVES 100+ combined years in the surfacing industry
ARMIN DEUTSCH
DOUGLAS DILLARD
ROBERTO CONTRERAS
MIKE HEYLMUN
BEN SZELL
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
President & Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operations Officer
Chief Product Officer
Former executive at:
CFO of the Year Finalist - 2017 & 2018
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USE OF INVESTOR FUNDS Each Moderno service location accepts 3-4 EB-5 investors to fund the following job-creating expenses:
INVENTORY
SHOWROOM
WAREHOUSE
WAGES
OFFICE
TRAINING FACILITY
LOBBY
MODERNO TODAY Each investment funds the opening of new locations with the goal of better servicing Moderno's national accounts.
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1. HOUSTON, TEXAS [2019]
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FUTURE LOCATIONS:
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2. SOUTH FLORIDA [2020]
15. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS [2022]
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3. CENTRAL TEXAS [2020]
16. ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO [2022]
4. TWIN CITIES, MINNESOTA [2020] 5. DALLAS, TEXAS [2021] 6. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA [2021] 7. ORLANDO, FLORIDA [2021] 8. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA [2022] 9. PHOENIX, ARIZONA [2022] 10. ATLANTA, GEORGIA [2022] 11. DENVER, COLORADO [2022] 12. TAMPA, FLORIDA [2022] 13. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA [2022] 14. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE [2022]
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MODERNO'S FUTURE A repeatable business model with predictable results.
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JOB CREATION • As a leading porcelain fabrication and installation company, Moderno heavily relies on manual labor • Moderno’s in-house training and certification program ensures Moderno’s installers are the best in the industry • Each Moderno service location creates 120 jobs to count towards your EB-5 application • Our craftsman are full-time employees, e-verified and insured by Moderno • Our lead installers have a minimum of 10 years industry experience and are trained to deliver a beautiful, high quality projects and an exceptional customer experience
One service location
INDIVIDUAL SERVICE LOCATION STRUCTURE
CREATES 120 JOBS
GENERAL MANAGER Between 15-20 years of experience in surfacing industry
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LEAD INSTALLER
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
OFFICE ASSISTANT
CUSTOMER SERVICE
PRODUCTION MANAGER
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ALL SERVICE LOCATIONS OVERSEEN BY
CORPORATE Over 100 collective years of experience in surfacing industry
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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LARGE COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS Houston EB5 and Moderno Porcelain Works are working together to service these national accounts* :
PORCELAIN VS. EVERYONE ELSE MARBLE A metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite that has been recrystallized under the influence of heat, pressure, and aqueous solutions. It is known as a porous, high-maintenance surface
$70-$100
Benefits: distinction, heat resistance, longevity
GRANITE A light-colored plutonic rock found throughout the continental crust, most commonly in mountainous areas. It consists of coarse grains of quartz (10-50%), potassium feldspar, and sodium feldspar. These minerals make up more than 80% of the rock
$46-$79
Benefits: durable, resists bacteria and dirt, easy to f ix if it does scratch or chip
QUARTZ An igneous rock that is composed of oxygen and silicon atoms in a continuous makeup of siliconoxygen tetrahedra (SiO4) or more commonly known as engineered stone or compound stone Benefits: low maintenance, durable, nonporous, almost indestructible and 10% of the material volume is cement-based binder
$45-$74
MODERNO PORCEL AIN Is made from fine clay and a mineral called kaolinite. Feldspar, silica, and mineral oxides often come naturally in the clay, improving strength and color. This mix of clay and minerals is heated at incredibly high temperatures and compressed at 20 tons. Does not have binders. Also known as ultra-compact or sintered stone. Benefits: heat, stain, UV, thermal and scratch resistant, environmentally f riendly, slip resistant, different textures, endless colors and designs
$40-$65 per SQ FT pricing
BENEFITS OF PORCELAIN
STA I N R E S I S TA N T
H E AT R E S I S TA N T
S C R ATC H R E S I S TA N T
UV R E S I S TA N T
THERMAL SHOCK R E S I S TA N T
PRESTIGIOUS LOOKS
SLIP R E S I S TA N T
LOW WAT E R ABSORPTION
DIFFERENT TEXTURES
TIMELESS COLORS
BOOK M ATC H
VEIN M ATC H
E N V I R O N M E N T A L LY F R I E N D LY
INDUCTION COOKING
WA R R A N T I E D QUALITY
BETTER PRICE
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
APPLICATIONS average applications to date
COUNTER-TOPS
FLOORING
INTERIOR WALLS
SHOWER ENCLOSURES
EXTERIOR WALLS
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RETURN & SAFETY OF INVESTMENT • 7-9% average annual ROI over a 5 year period • Strong corporate framework with 8 service locations already in operation • You invest directly into the project together with Moderno Porcelain Works • Every new service location has a seasoned general manager who has relationships with reliable laborers and accounts ready to be serviced
EB-5 ADVANTAGES RECAP • Quicker and greater job creation (120 jobs created per location) • Small, manageable raises (3-4 investors per location) • Repeatable business model with predictable results • Directly investing with an experienced team with proven track record of success in the surfacing industry • No redeployment
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