Since 2006, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation has been managing a Mayor Bloomberg-sanctioned expansion of the yard, including some 1.7 million sq. ft. of new industrial space.After the federal government closed the military facilities at Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1966, the property on the East River was taken over and converted into commercial real estate by The City of New York. Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation is in charge of the management and development of the old Navy Yard, which contains about 4 million sq. ft. of leasable office and industrial space. Located near the Brooklyn Bridge, the Navy Yard is home to about 250 tenants, including small businesses, high-tech startups, and film and television studios.

Ashtenne invests in and manages commercial and industrial properties throughout the UK. The firm has more than 500 properties for rent or purchase in its portfolio, including factories, warehouses, and distribution centers, as well as office space, ranging in size from 500 sq. ft. to 75,000 sq. ft. Ashtenne operates from eight regional offices.

Leisure Canada wants to welcome the American visitors expected flock to the island country when (and if) the tourism embargo between Cuba and the US is ever lifted. In preparation, the company has been acquiring land rights to develop resorts in the country, which is about 90 miles off the US coast. Leisure Canada's current holdings give it rights to develop some 4,200 high-end hotel rooms and several golf courses. Development has already begun on some three properties -- Monte Barreto, Cayo Largo, and Jibacoa. Dubai's Profile Group owns a majority of LCI. Chairman Walter Berukoff owns more than 20% of the company.

Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC) provides financing for home ownership and insurance products throughout India. The company's home loans are sold at about 50 Home Loan Services India offices and about 100 third-party locations. HDFC also offers process outsourcing, credit and risk assessment, and related banking services through its subsidiaries and affiliate companies. HDFC has supplemental operations in the UK and the Middle East. The late Hasmukhbhai Parekh founded the company in 1977; chairman Deepak Parekh joined HDFC in 1978.

First Potomac Realty Trust, a real estate investment trust (REIT), engages in the ownership, development, redevelopment, and operation of industrial properties and business parks in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and other markets in Maryland and Virginia. As of March 31, 2008, it owned approximately 11.4 million square feet. The company qualifies as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal tax to the extent that it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. First Potomac Realty Trust was founded in 1997 and is based in Bethesda, Maryland.

G&L Realty ("GLR") is a real estate developer and investor that owns, acquires, develops, manages and leases healthcare properties. G&L was founded in 1975 and has become one of the leading Medical Office building landlords in Southern California. GLR currently consists of investments, made either directly or through joint ventures, in medical office buildings ("MOB"), assisted living facilities ("ALF") and skilled nursing facilities ("SNF"). GLR owns over 1,000,000 square feet of "class A" MOB's in California, with a high concentration of "trophy" buildings in the heart of Beverly Hills, CA, two blocks from World famous Rodeo Drive.

Foremark helps its clients in the restaurant industry choose and develop properties across the US. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, contracting, and other services. Foremark Development Services offers management services for restaurant construction and development. The company has served such diverse clients as CEC Entertainment (Chuck E. Cheese pizza parlors), California Pizza Kitchen, Roy's Restaurants, and Panda Express.

Safeland invests in, develops, and manages real estate in the UK and Europe. The company primarily acquires commercial and residential real estate in and around London. It often increases property values to its investments through improved management, renovations, or overhauls, then sells them for a profit. As a short-term investor, Safeland has successfully spun off several entities. After companies demerge from Safeland, they typically retain the services of chairman Raymond Lipman and finance director Paul Davis.

REI PLC is a property investment company with interests in quality commercial and industrial properties throughout the UK. Investments will target medium sized commercial properties; the portfolio will be diversified by property type and tenant with the focus on the W. Midlands and Central England. The principle strategy is to invest in properties with strong tenant covenants and long leases.

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) is a publicly owned equity real estate investment trust. The firm manages owns, manages, develops, acquires, and leases mall and power and strip centers primarily in the Eastern United States. It also provides management, leasing, and development services to affiliate and third party property owners. Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust was founded in 1960 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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