The Cordish Companies

About The Cordish Companies

The Cordish Companies is a Baltimore, Maryland-based single-family office managing the assets of Louis Cordish and his family, with roots tracing back to 1910. In 1963, David Cordish inherited the firm and assumed the position of Chairman and CEO. The firm founded Cordish Private Ventures in 1998, which acts as the direct investment private equity vehicle focusing on small-cap opportunities. As a family-owned and managed business for over a century, The Cordish Companies builds projects to prosper for generations to come. The family is one of Baltimore's largest philanthropists and active volunteers within the community. Today, The Cordish Companies takes a relatively opportunistic investment approach and is active in the real estate and private equity landscapes. Sectors of particular interest include commercial and residential real estate, green energy, entertainment, gaming, hotels, international development, restaurants, and sports. The group is also active in impact investing, particularly regarding its real estate investments. It actively partakes in large-scale commercial revitalization projects, including mixed-use developments, corporate office space, and lifestyle. These projects have taken place across the United States in cities including Philadelphia, Houston, Kansas City, Louisville, and Atlantic City. With a particular interest in sustainable energy solutions, The Cordish Companies have taken part in numerous alternative energy initiatives, from hydroelectric power generation to solar energy projects. The firm's commitment to energy sustainability ranges from the large (energy-efficient heating and cooling systems for recent developments) to the small (LED light conversion on existing projects). The Cordish Companies have also been at the forefront of adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of abandoned spaces for decades. Award-winning projects such as the Power Plant and Power Plant Live! in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, The Walk in Atlantic City, and Fourth Street Live! in Louisville were all abandoned buildings later turned into active spaces for their communities. The firm has won national recognition for its preservation and rehabilitation of historic urban buildings and places, working with the public sector to preserve distinguished urban landmarks.

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