INKANA Healthcare Development | 3036 Independence Drive | Homewood, Alabama 35209 | o. 205.324.7676

Slade Blackwell

Founding Partner

3036 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35223
o. 205-324-7676 x 2
e. Slade@Inkana.net

Bio

Slade Blackwell founded INKANA Development over 23 years ago with a primary focus on the healthcare industry. For each project, he concentrates on financial structuring and debt placement, working with redevelopment authorities, bond councils, and state and local governments for approvals of the capital stack, a mix that can include public private partnerships (PPP), government tax abatements, new market tax credits, and historic tax credits. During his tenure at INKANA, he has been responsible for over $550M in healthcare developments, including many healthcare firsts in the state of Alabama. He developed one of the state’s first LEED certified office buildings, the first PPP bond issue with the City of Huntsville, the first parking deck in Shelby County, and implemented one of the largest healthcare new market tax allocations in the state’s history. Slade also served in the State of Alabama Senate for 8 years.

3036 Independence Drive
Homewood, AL 35209
o. 205-324-7676

To develop, acquire, lease, and manage quality properties while maintaining relationships of integrity.

To execute our mission in a manner which exceeds client expectations in both the level of service we provide and the quality of our work.

Our company was established on the cornerstone of helping our clients achieve their long-term goals. Success, for us, only happens when it’s shared with the organizations we serve.

ABOUT INKANA

INKANA was founded on the principles of delivering quality services and providing exceptional value to build long-term customer relationships. Creating the highest level of client satisfaction is essential to our success, so we partner with local and national experts best suited to address each client’s needs. Our team of consultants includes healthcare design and construction talent as well as financial specialists and experts who understand the intricate complexities of healthcare planning.

With our knowledge and experience in both healthcare and real estate development, we aim to give healthcare providers a new perspective on how to better manage, develop, and own their real estate. We begin by understanding your specific needs, then tailor a solution to achieve your business goals, providing as much support as you need throughout the entire development process. Whether you require help with strategic planning, conceptual budgeting, project finance, design, construction, regulatory compliance, property management, or tenant representation services, we’re committed to guide you along the way.

Our project experience covers hospitals, medical office buildings, long-term care facilities, surgery centers, wellness facilities, built-to-suit facilities, and special projects such as parking decks and corporate offices.