Mr. James Montague is the quintessential entrepreneur. A native of Southeast Raleigh, he came
from humble beginnings, starting his career as a barber. After he was abruptly forced to vacate
rental space at no fault of his own, he quickly realized that the secret sauce for sustainability
and wealth creation was not in being a tenant, but in being an owner. This lesson planted a
seed of curiosity and a strong desire that nudged him toward real estate development and
ownership.
Fast forward a few decades, Montague’s climb to developer and landlord has placed him at the
helm of F7 International Development and a flourishing real estate business. Never forgetting
his roots and the communities that shaped him, he has an unwavering commitment to utilizing
his resources and influence to create opportunities for underserved, marginalized groups.
His real estate development projects include the following:
Statue Side Business Plaza – Montague’s very first shopping center that hedeveloped and still owns
Elders Peak – an affordable housing complex for seniors in Raleigh
Falcon’s Point – a partnership with Saint Augustine’s University’s CommunityDevelopment Cooperation
Montague Plaza – a 15,000-square-foot entrepreneurial hub and shoppingcenter in the heart of southeast Raleigh
Durham Development Partners – a $470 million redevelopment initiative toreimagine downtown Durham
909 Rock Quarry Road – the future site of a major mixed-use developmentWith a tireless work ethic, Montague is just getting started. He currently has plans to bring a
Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Center to Montague
Plaza, among other endeavors. As he continues to touch people and places in more impactful
ways, his commitment to set the bar high when it comes to doing well and doing good remains
unchanged. To see more information about Mr. Montague please visit F7 International
Development’s website at Media (f7development.com).