Zephyr Development Co. (formerly USA InvestCo) is a real estate investment and development firm with over 80 years of combined partner experience in acquisition, entitlement, development, management, and sales.

Founded in 2009, Zephyr has built a reputation for delivering strategic, high-efficiency projects across industrial, urban, and waterfront real estate. Our partners have raised over $100 million for development initiatives nationwide, with a current focus on high-opportunity markets along the East Coast.

Our portfolio includes both operating businesses and ground-up development:
• Port City Marina – a premier waterfront marina in downtown Wilmington
• Marina Grill & Tequila’s Waterfront – full-service restaurants on the Cape Fear River
• Atlantic Houseboats – a custom houseboat manufacturing operation
• Port of Wilmington Cold Storage – a 100,000 SF cold storage facility at the port
• Wilmington Industrial Park – a 23-acre flex warehouse development near ILM airport

We take a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach to every project—uncovering overlooked opportunities and creating long-term value for partners, communities, and end users alike.

Zephyr Development Co.

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