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Founder and Senior Managing Member Brooks Holstein, recently had his debut as a Forbes Business Council Blog contributor.

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Brooks Holstein accepted into Forbes Business Council

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BILOXI, Miss., Sept. 22, 2021 — D. Brooks Holstein, Founder and Senior Managing Member of LifeCare Properties, LLC, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide. LifeCare Properties is a wholly-owned affiliate of COMVEST Properties, LLC, a Biloxi, Mississippi-based commercial real estate development company.

Brooks was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

“We are honored to welcome Brooks Holstein into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

As an accepted member of the Council, Brooks has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence. He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum and at members-only events. Brooks will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.

Finally, Brooks will benefit from exclusive access to vetted business service partners, membership-branded marketing collateral, and the high-touch support of the Forbes Councils member concierge team.

“I am honored to join the Forbes Business Council as I have always admired the Forbes brand for identifying innovative companies,” Brooks said. “This is an exciting opportunity for me to network with and contribute to the idea exchange of an elite group of business leaders.”

ABOUT FORBES COUNCILS
Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.

To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.

About COMVEST / LifeCare
Founded in 2003, COMVEST Properties, LLC is a commercial real estate development company. In conjunction with its wholly-owned affiliate, Net Lease Developers and transactional development partners, COMVEST has developed over two million square feet of retail shopping centers and single tenant retail properties.

In 2018, COMVEST expanded its development platform with the formation of LifeCare Properties, LLC, focused on the development of resort style senior living communities. Under the terms of a joint venture with Blake Management Group, LifeCare brought The Blake senior living brand to markets in Texas. To learn more, visit lifecarepropertiesllc.com.

BLAKE MANAGEMENT GROUP INTRODUCES NEW SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY IN NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS

(February 11, 2019) – LifeCare Properties, together with Blake Management Group, introduces The Blake at New Braunfels, a resort-style senior living community in the northeastern part of greater San Antonio. This will be first Blake location to open in Texas.

LifeCare Properties is developing the 93,000-square-foot assisted living and memory care community. The assisted living and memory care suites will be designed for comfortable, safe and enjoyable senior living.

“We are delighted to introduce our first Blake senior living community in Texas,” said Jeremy Cole, CEO of Blake Management Group. “Our blend of upscale hospitality and commitment to high quality care will fit well in this vibrant city.”

The assisted living options include two-bedroom suites, one-bedroom suites and studios. The memory-support area of the community, focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, will feature both studio and one-bedroom suites specifically designed to provide a safe environment where resident’s socialization and specialized cognitive therapy plans are paramount. Walk with Me, Blake’s proprietary program centered on dementia care, will also be available at New Braunfels.

“By investing in industry leading engagement tools and proprietary programs like Blake’s Walk with Me in our communities, we will provide what we believe is an unmatched experience for residents with cognitive changes and the peace of mind for their loved ones,” said Cole.

The Blake at New Braunfels will be situated at the intersection of I-35 and FM 306, one of the only intersections in the Austin/San Antonio corridor to connect to SH 130 and    1-10, three of the most traveled highways in Texas. It also neighbors a 56-acre Resolute Health Hospital Campus.

“We’re excited by the pro-development atmosphere we’ve experienced in New Braunfels,” said Brooks Holstein, managing partner with LifeCare Properties. “Combined with the natural beauty of the area and the charm and amenities the city offers, we’re convinced we’ve selected the perfect site for the Blake.”

Cole added, “New Braunfels and the entire I-35 corridor, from San Antonio to Dallas, is full of promise and development growth. Our goal is to find opportunities to bring Blake’s unique facilities and services to this quickly expanding community.”

Deeply rooted in hospitality, the Blake strives for the best in care and quality of life, as well as exceptional value. Communities are staffed by registered nurses 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. The Blake also takes pride in delivering an exceptional dining experience with highly trained chefs and food prepared purposefully for seniors.

Visit www.blakeatnewbraunfels.com for upcoming news regarding development and pre-opening sales. Construction is expected to be finished in fall 2020.

ABOUT BLAKE MANAGEMENT GROUP

Blake Management Group is a privately held senior living operator formed in 2007 with the goal of providing outstanding senior living services that are meaningful, compassionate and innovative. Based in Jackson, MS, Blake Management Group is responsible for the operation of 20 communities throughout Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina and Virginia.

 

For additional information on BMG, please visit www.blakeliving.com.

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Melissa Zoeller

502.553.9732

melissa@zprlouisville.com