FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
South Orange, NJ — October 15, 2026 — On Collab Enterprise and COHO Construction Management (COHO CM) have formed a strategic alliance to create a national development and construction partnership designed to pursue large-scale federal, state, municipal and private-sector projects. The partnership combines the 8(a) contracting capabilities of an Alaska Native-owned enterprise with full-service construction management, oversight and execution.
The partnership comes as the New York metropolitan region prepares for significant entertainment, hospitality and real estate investment, including major casino development proposals and projects associated with Hard Rock, Bally’s and Resorts World in New York City, alongside New Jersey’s expanding film and television production industry.
On Collab Development intends to position itself to pursue opportunities connected to this anticipated entertainment boom, including mixed-use real estate, hospitality, production and post-production facilities, entertainment venues, infrastructure and related construction projects. Through its development and construction platform, On Collab aims to connect large-scale development opportunities with experienced construction management, qualified contractors and strategic public- and private-sector partnerships.
“Our vision is to position On Collab Development and On Collab Construction to participate in the next generation of entertainment, hospitality and mixed-use development throughout the region and nationally,” said J. Wayman Henry III, President of On Collab Enterprise and Managing Partner of On Collab Construction, who resides in West Orange. “As casino and film production investments create new opportunities, we intend to bring together the development strategy, construction capabilities and partnerships needed to compete for major projects.”
A Strategic Partnership for a Changing Entertainment and Development Market
The New York–New Jersey metropolitan region presents opportunities at the intersection of entertainment, tourism, hospitality, housing and commercial development. Casino-related investment can create demand for hotels, restaurants, retail, transportation infrastructure and supporting real estate, while film and television production can generate demand for studios, soundstages, production offices, post-production facilities and workforce services.
On Collab Development is preparing to pursue projects that connect these sectors with municipal priorities, private investment and regional economic development. The company’s strategy includes evaluating development opportunities, establishing public-private partnerships, coordinating construction delivery and pursuing projects that can support long-term economic activity.
The platform unites two organizations with complementary strengths:
On Collab Enterprise: An 8(a) contractor focused on development and public-sector opportunities.
COHO Construction Management: A member of the Copper River Family of Companies and a federally recognized Alaska Native tribal-owned SBA 8(a)-certified entity specializing in full-spectrum construction and facilities management.
“This partnership brings together capabilities that are rarely assembled under one platform,” Henry said. “Together, we have the opportunity to create one of the most capable minority-owned and Native-oriented development and construction platforms in the country.”
A Scalable Platform for Major Development and Infrastructure Projects
With bonding capacity, contracting capabilities and management resources, On Collab/COHO CM is positioned to pursue projects of greater size and complexity across public and private markets.
Henry noted, “Bonding capacity changes the conversation. We are talking about a platform capable of taking meaningful responsibility for major projects.”
The platform will target opportunities in:
Commercial and mixed-use development
Film and television studio development and supporting facilities
Casino-related hospitality, entertainment and real estate projects
Infrastructure and municipal projects
Federal contracts and public-private partnerships
Large-scale construction and site development
Integrated development and construction delivery
The partnership is designed to align development planning with construction execution, allowing the organizations to pursue opportunities that require coordinated project management, contractor oversight and large-scale delivery capabilities.
Positioning for New York’s Casino and New Jersey’s Film and Television Opportunities
The anticipated expansion of casino and entertainment investment in the New York metropolitan area creates a potential pipeline of development opportunities extending beyond gaming facilities themselves.
Projects associated with Hard Rock, Bally’s and Resorts World are part of the region’s broader casino-development landscape. These projects may create opportunities for supporting hospitality, commercial, residential, transportation and entertainment infrastructure, subject to project approvals, procurement requirements and development schedules.
At the same time, New Jersey’s film and television industry provides a potential market for studio facilities, production infrastructure, soundstages, post-production space, hotels and other services that support productions and their workforces.
On Collab Development plans to evaluate opportunities across these markets, with a focus on strategic partnerships, real estate development, construction management and projects that align with municipal and private-sector objectives.
The company’s broader development strategy is intended to connect real estate investment with construction execution and economic development, while evaluating opportunities to work with municipalities, developers, institutional partners and qualified local contractors.
Execution-Focused Construction Management
Jeff Babos, President of COHO Construction Management, will lead project-delivery operations.
“Our focus will be on execution,” Babos said. “We want owners, developers and government agencies to know they are working with a team capable of managing complex projects, coordinating qualified contractors and delivering projects successfully.”
The partnership intends to combine development planning with construction oversight and project delivery, supporting opportunities across commercial real estate, infrastructure, entertainment and public-sector construction.
Strengthening Native Enterprise Participation and Economic Impact
Brian Graham, Executive Director at a Copper River operating company, emphasized the partnership’s long-term value.
“This partnership is about building capacity,” Graham said. “By working together, we can create opportunities that extend beyond individual projects and establish a platform capable of supporting larger development, construction and infrastructure initiatives.”
The partners intend to expand economic participation for minority, Native, disadvantaged and small businesses through subcontracting, supplier engagement and local-market partnerships, consistent with applicable contracting requirements.
The organizations will also pursue opportunities to connect large-scale development projects with local contractors, vendors and other businesses capable of contributing to successful project delivery.
Compliance, Governance and Responsible Growth
As the partnership pursues new opportunities, its operating priorities will include performance, compliance, bonding, management and execution.
“Performance, compliance, bonding, management and execution are what ultimately define the On Collab/COHO CM collaborative partnership,” Henry said.
The organizations intend to evaluate each opportunity based on its requirements, delivery structure, financial feasibility and ability to support responsible growth.
Positioned for National Expansion
On Collab/COHO CM will focus on building a national pipeline of development and construction opportunities while expanding the operational infrastructure needed to support growth across multiple markets.
The partnership’s strategy includes pursuing federal and public-sector projects, commercial and mixed-use development, entertainment-related facilities, infrastructure and public-private partnerships.
“This is the beginning of a national platform,” Henry said. “Our vision is to compete for major projects, create economic opportunity and deliver exceptional results.”
Graham added, “Each partner brings something different, and together we can pursue opportunities that create lasting value for our companies, Native communities, minority businesses, and the communities we serve.”
About On Collab Enterprise
On Collab Enterprise is a small business contractor providing customized contracting solutions to federal, state and municipal clients. Through the ONES ON Collab Joint Venture, the company uses its 8(a) and HUBZone partnerships to streamline and enhance the acquisition process. On Collab brings expertise in federal financial management, planning, programming, budgeting and execution (PPBE), audit readiness and cybersecurity, along with capabilities in construction, water and wastewater infrastructure, and federal and government infrastructure projects.
About On Collab Development
On Collab Development focuses on real estate development opportunities, including commercial and mixed-use projects, entertainment-related development, hospitality, housing and public-private partnerships. The company seeks to connect development strategy, public- and private-sector relationships and construction capabilities to pursue projects that support long-term economic development.
About COHO Construction Management
COHO Construction Management (COHO CM) is an SBA 8(a)-certified firm specializing in full-spectrum construction and facilities management. COHO CM is a member of the Copper River Family of Companies, a portfolio of operating companies owned by the Native Village of Eyak, a federally recognized Alaska Native tribe. Copper River companies have participated in the SBA 8(a) program since 2006.
Margarita Duran
Media Contact for On Collab
Email: mduran@newjerseyconsultingsolutions.com
Phone: 347-385-0464
Website: www.on-collab.com