Investment Real Estate Group of Companies Receives Outstanding Large Business Award at Downtown First Awards

YORK, Pa. (Aug. 12, 2024) — The Investment Real Estate Group of Companies (IREGC) received the Outstanding Large Business Award at the 2024 Downtown First Awards. This award honors IREGC’s significant contributions to downtown York and its strong commitment to the community.

The Downtown First Awards, presented by Downtown Inc., recognize those who prioritize downtown York through business practices and community involvement. IREGC was celebrated for establishing its headquarters in a LEED Platinum-certified historic building on North George Street, enhancing downtown York with jobs and energy.

Beyond its business impact, IREGC is deeply involved in philanthropy, supporting the YWCA York Junior Board’s Adopt A Family program, volunteering for local playground builds and donating $25,000 to 25 York-based nonprofits in honor of its 25th anniversary.

“Our commitment to downtown York is rooted in a belief that thriving communities are built through active participation and meaningful investments,” said Chris Riley Sr., president and chief operating officer at IREGC.

IREGC supports downtown by hosting events for YCEA and Leadership York at its headquarters and participating in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Through the Gilliland Family Foundation, founded by chief executive officer John Gilliland and his wife Denise, IREGC also invests in local initiatives like the York Revolution and the White Rose Impact Fund.

Gilliland added, “Revitalizing historic buildings and fostering new partnerships within York is a part of our business, but it’s also our passion. We look forward to continuing to be a part of this vibrant community for years to come.”

ABOUT IREGC

Founded in 1998, the Investment Real Estate Group of Companies (IREGC) has grown to become a national leader in the self storage industry with more than 100 employees developing, building, acquiring and operating more than 80 facilities under the Moove In Self Storage brand across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Midwest regions. Locally owned and operated, IREGC is guided by its core values: do the right thing; be enthusiastic, engaged and competitive; work hard and work smart; be positive; be compassionate and authentic; and have fun and celebrate success.

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