The Cordish Companies Announces Hiring To Begin For Waterside District In Norfolk, VA

Waterside District will be a dynamic, mixed-use development that will feature best-in-class local, regional and national dining and a variety of entertainment, events and festivals. A comprehensive $40 million overhaul and rebranding of Norfolk's iconic Waterside Festival Marketplace, Waterside District will become a central gathering spot for local residents and visitors.  

"We are extremely excited to kick off hiring initiatives for Waterside District," stated Zed Smith, Chief Operating Officer of The Cordish Companies. "Hiring local, diverse workforces for our projects has remained a core value and passion for our Company over its 100-year history.   Waterside District will bring 1,000 new jobs for the City of Norfolk and the Hampton Roads region and will become a vibrant, energetic gathering spot for residents and visitors alike." 

An eclectic group of premier local and national brands have previously been announced for Waterside District including Blue Moon TapHouse, Guy Fieri's Smokehouse, The Fudgery, as well as Cogan's Pizza, Carolina Cupcakery, and Starr Hill which will be part of The Market, a 30,000 square foot, two level anchor concept located in the heart of the project. Designed by internationally-acclaimed Jeffrey Beers International, The Market will feature a variety of unique food and beverage concepts, as well as be home for entertainment, festivals and family attractions. 

Cordish developments nationwide employ thousands of people and continue to grow in current and new markets across the country. 

"We are always committed to delivering transformative projects of the highest quality that generate maximum benefits to the local community," continued Smith. "We're extremely proud to be able to carry this out in Norfolk at Waterside District and look forward to opening in the Spring." 

For more information on Waterside District and hiring opportunities, please visit www.watersidedistrict.com or via Waterside District's social media channels on Facebook (www.facebook.com/WatersideDistrict), Instagram and Twitter (@WatersideDistVA).  

About the Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies' origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Commercial Real Estate; Coworking Spaces; Entertainment Districts; Gaming; Hotels; International Development; Private Equity; Residential; Restaurants; and Sports-Anchored Developments. One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are The Cordish Companies' prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore's world famous Inner Harbor; Philadelphia, PA; Atlantic City, NJ; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY; Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO. In addition, The Cordish Companies has developed and operates multiple highly acclaimed entertainment destinations throughout the United States which welcome over 50 million visitors per year and are the most visited destinations in their respective regions. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family's core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships and integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more information visit www.cordish.com or follow us on Twitter (@cordishco).

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