Company: The Connor Group, Miamisbug, OH
Company Description: The Connor Group, founded in 1992, has grown from $0 to more than $5 billion in assets. The real estate investment firm owns and operates luxury apartments in Austin, Nashville, Tampa, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Phoenix, Raleigh-Durham, Dallas, Denver, Louisville, Indianapolis, San Antonio, and its home state of Ohio.
Nomination Category: Company / Organization Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Company of the Year - Real Estate - Large
 Nomination Title: The Connor Group
- Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the achievements of the nominated organization since January 1 2023, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
Written answers to the questions
- If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: Briefly describe the nominated organization: its history and past performance (up to 200 words):
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The Connor Group is a nationally recognized owner and operator of luxury apartments, managing more than 15,000 units in 17 U.S. markets. Founded in 1992 in Dayton, Ohio, it has grown from a single property to more than $5 billion in assets. This growth is fueled by an uncompromising commitment to excellence and a 30.4% annual internal rate of return for its 1,300 investors—results that consistently outperform industry benchmarks.
At its core, The Connor Group is built on a culture of elite performance, innovation, and relentless pursuit of the impossible. Unlike traditional firms, it recruits top talent outside the apartment industry, fostering a dynamic, results-driven team unbound by conventional thinking. This approach has led to unprecedented capital events within 18 months of property acquisition, setting a new standard in the industry.
Beyond business success, The Connor Group is transforming lives. Through its nonprofit arm, Kids & Community Partners, it is breaking the cycle of generational poverty, investing in groundbreaking initiatives like The Greater Dayton School—Ohio’s first private non-religious school for underserved students.
This is not just a company—it’s a proven blueprint for success where people, performance, and purpose drive extraordinary outcomes.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Outline the organization's achievements since the beginning of 2023 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 250 words):
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- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization's past performance (up to 250 words):
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- You have the option to answer this final question: Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/giacomotognini/2024/04/17/meet-the-skydiving-billionaire-with-sky-high-returns-larry-connor/
https://www.inc.com/magazine/202312/ali-donaldson/this-founder-built-a-school-to-fight-poverty-in-his-community.html
https://connorgroup.com/news/what-matters-is-hope-and-belief/
https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/its-the-learning-in-the-building-that-matters-new-school-opens-downtown/HBJBMSIIRRAYBNXEADFBB4RKAE/
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