

Relationships are the Cornerstone to Success
So many things determine success: timing, expertise, skill, experience, market knowledge. But most of all, success lives and breathes on the relationships you establish. No matter how big the company or organization, it all comes down to working with people.
At Contender, we have been fortunate to work with the finest individuals and companies across a wide range of commercial industries, in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. At Contender, we partner with companies that share our integrity and commitment to create premier developments and businesses that we can be proud of collectively.
Who is Contender?
Industry Partners


A development company focused on land development, hotels, and restaurants

Combined experience 50+ years

More than 6,500 acres for development in SC, NC, GA & FL

Over one billion in active developments

$1.5B
53
8
2
2
IN ACTIVE
DEVELOPMENTS
COMMUNITIES
HOTELS
RESTAURANTS
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIPS
Industry Partners

“From day one, our vision has been to partner with like-minded companies and individuals to create highly successful developments that bring value to the communities in which they are located. Together, with our partners, we have part of some of the most renowned residential, hotel, restaurant, and apartment projects in the southeast.”
FORD ELLIOTT
CONTENDER FOUNDER, CEO & CO-CHAIRMAN
The Contender Advantage

Deep knowledge of the southeast market

Experience in commercial and mixed-use sectors

Relationship-based approach

Strong belief in collaborating toward shared goals

Honesty and integrity in all that we do

Commitment to enhance our communities

The Southeast’s Premier
Real Estate Development Firm
HEADQUARTERED IN GREENVILLE, SC

A Team You Can Trust
Ford’s mother once gave him some advice that remains close to his heart:
“Give your 100% best every day and you can achieve anything.”
That has served as a credo for Contender—and a core value that he has passed down to everyone in the company. He says: “We want to work with the best partners, hire the best people, and always do what we say we will do. Those three things have helped us grow and achieve the success we have today. They are the foundation of our business.”


Who is Contender?

A development company focused on land development, hotels, and restaurants

Combined experience 50+ years

More than 6,500 acres for development in SC, NC, GA & FL

Over one billion in active developments
Relationships are the
Cornerstone to Success
So many things determine success: timing, expertise, skill, experience, market knowledge. But most of all, success lives and breathes on the relationships you establish. No matter how big the company or organization, it all comes down to working with people.
At Contender, we have been fortunate to work with the finest individuals and companies across a wide range of commercial industries, in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. At Contender, we partner with companies that share our integrity and commitment to create premier developments and businesses that we can be proud of collectively.
The Contender Advantage

Deep knowledge of the southeast market

Experience in commercial and mixed-use sectors

Relationship-based approach

Strong belief in collaborating toward shared goals

Honesty and integrity in all that we do

Commitment to enhance our communities

Strong belief in collaborating toward shared goals

Commitment to enhance our communities

Honesty and integrity in all that we do

Deep knowledge of the southeast market

Relationship-based approach

Experience in commercial and mixed-use sectors



$1.5B
IN ACTIVE
DEVELOPMENTS
53
COMMUNITIES
8
HOTELS
2
RESTAURANTS
2
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIPS

“From day one, our vision has been to partner with like-minded companies and individuals to create highly successful developments that bring value to the communities in which they are located. Together, with our partners, we have part of some of the most renowned residential, hotel, restaurant, and apartment projects in the southeast.”
FORD ELLIOTT
CONTENDER FOUNDER
CEO & CO-CHAIRMAN

A Team You Can Trust
Ford’s mother once gave him some advice that
remains close to his heart:
“Give your 100% best every day and you can achieve anything.”
That has served as a credo for Contender—and a core value that he has passed down to everyone in the company. He says: “We want to work with the best partners, hire the best people, and always do what we say we will do. Those three things have helped us grow and achieve the success we have today. They are the foundation of our business.”
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The Contender Advantage
The Contender Advantage

Deep knowledge of the southeast market

Experience in commercial and mixed-use sectors

Relationship-based approach

Strong belief in collaborating toward shared goals

Honesty and integrity in all that we do

Commitment to enhance our communities