Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, GBX Group is a privately held real estate investment and development firm specializing in the acquisition, preservation, and operation of historic properties in urban markets. The company’s mission centers on revitalizing communities through adaptive reuse of architecturally significant buildings, leveraging federal, state, and local tax incentives to make preservation economically viable. GBX partners with investors, developers, and preservation organizations to fund and execute projects that stimulate economic growth while maintaining cultural heritage. GBX has completed over 211 real estate projects across 24 states, with a portfolio that includes boutique hotels, mixed-use developments, and commercial office spaces. The firm’s investment strategy focuses on properties eligible for historic tax credits and preservation easements, often located in economically challenged urban cores. The company’s asset class focus includes hospitality, office, and mixed-use properties, with notable projects such as the Urban Cowboy Denver hotel and the Roar entertainment complex in Winston-Salem. GBX’s top markets include Ohio, Colorado, and North Carolina, with significant exposure in Cleveland and Denver.