Post 200: Top D.C.-Area Businesses

Clark Enterprises

About Clark Enterprises

7500 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, Md. 20814
www.clarkenterprisesinc.com | 301-657-7100 | Founded: 1906

Industry: Real Estate | Category: Top Private Companies

The investment firm focuses on construction, real estate and venture capital. Clark owns more than 5 million square feet of commercial office space, 15,000 residential units and 300,000 square feet of industrial warehouse space, as well as stakes in biotechs, telecoms and other tech firms. Last year, it walked away from a project to develop Poplar Point on the east side of the Anacostia River after a disagreement with the D.C. government.

Chairman and CEO: A. James Clark

2008 Financial Data

Revenues: $4,794,000,000
Total employees: 4,200 | Local employees: 2,450
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