Did you know that there are more than 400 businesses and corporations that support Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc.? You can lend your support to the BSO by supporting the companies who support us. Each month, we will spotlight one of our corporate supporters as the BSO Corporate Partner of the Month. This month's partner is Intercontinental Real Estate.
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Intercontinental Real Estate is one of more than 400 businesses and corporations that support Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc. The BSO is deeply grateful for Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation and the pivotal role it plays in helping the BSO fulfill its musical mission.
Founded over 50 years ago, Intercontinental is an SEC registered investment adviser and fully integrated real estate service firm with offices in Boston, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. Intercontinental manages approximately $2.4 billion of institutional assets on behalf of public pension funds, ERISA retirement funds, university endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds and high net worth individuals. Today, Intercontinental is investing its 5th investment fund, the flagship "US REIF" fund, a core plus open-ended fund making investments in all major US markets.
Intercontinental provides a full spectrum of real estate investment and management services including acquisitions, asset management, portfolio management, finance, development, construction management and property management.
In 2007, Intercontinental established a charitable mission with the goal of creating a positive and long-lasting civic and social impact. The mission allows Intercontinental to make the most of its resources and give the most effective support to non-profits in our region and beyond. Intercontinental focuses on giving primarily to schools and not-for-profit organizations that support children’s education and development through mentorship, after-school tutoring, sports, career counseling, etc.; hospitals and healthcare providers; inner-city and greater Boston neighborhood charities; and organizations that support animal welfare, ecological and environmental causes.
Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation takes pride in supporting the performing arts and has been actively involved with the BSO, supporting Presidents at Pops, A Company Christmas at Pops, the BSO Business Partners, and the DARTS program, since 2005. Peter Palandjian, chairman and chief executive officer of Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, is currently chairman of Presidents at Pops and an overseer of the BSO.
