What Boji Group does

Boji Group is a privately held, family-owned real estate development, construction management, and property management firm founded in 1997 in Lansing, Michigan by Louie Boji and his son Ron Boji. The company operates a portfolio of more than 60 properties spanning over 3 million square feet of commercial space across Michigan, with approximately 30% of its portfolio leased to state and local government tenants. Its core specialization is Private-Public Partnerships (PPPs), evidenced by landmark deals including the $180 million Royal Oak City Center development with the City of Royal Oak and Henry Ford Health, the $40 million state-appropriated David Hollister Lansing City Hall project, and the $60 million grant-backed Greenview Integrated Behavioral Health Campus in Detroit.

The firm's business model combines multiple revenue streams: development and construction management fees on PPP and private projects (including guaranteed maximum price contracting), ongoing property and asset management services for owned and third-party properties, value-add and core+ property acquisition and repositioning targeting $5 million to $50 million deals, commercial leasing of office, retail, and multi-family space, and ancillary services such as the Tower Conference Center at Boji Tower. The company pursues a dual go-to-market motion combining direct enterprise field sales to government entities and institutional clients with channel partnerships through commercial real estate brokers for tenant representation. Geographic focus is concentrated in Michigan with stated expansion intent across the broader Midwest and Southeast U.S., and active Illinois retail acquisitions through co-investment partner Peaceable Street Capital.

The company is led by Ron Boji (CEO) and Louie Boji (Chairman), with a professional management team including a President (John Hindo, formerly a 20-year real estate attorney) and functional Directors for Acquisitions, Construction, Development, Operations, People Services, and a Controller. Boji Group has no external institutional investors and is entirely family-controlled. Signature assets include Boji Tower (250,000 SF, Lansing's tallest building, on the National Register of Historic Places), The Louie (renovated 11-story Class A office building), 370 Brown (135,000 SF mixed-use development anchored by JPMorgan Chase), and the Davenport University LEED-certified campus developed as master developer.

Name

Boji Group

Legal name

Boji Group

Website

https://bojigroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boji Group is a family-owned Michigan real estate development, construction management, and property management firm operating 60+ properties totaling over 3 million square feet, specializing in private-public partnerships with state, local government, healthcare, and education clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Development Fees: Development and construction management fees from PPP projects and private developments
2. Property Management: Ongoing property management services for owned and third-party properties
3. Asset Acquisition and Repositioning: Value-add and core+ property acquisitions with repositioning for enhanced returns
4. Leasing Revenue: Commercial space leasing for office, retail, and multi-family properties
5. Conference Center Rental: Tower Conference Center rental for events with capacity up to 100 people

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Boji Group is a family-owned commercial real estate firm that develops, acquires, owns, and manages office, retail, mixed-use, and multi-family properties, primarily across Michigan. Its core services are real estate development, construction management, property and asset management, and Private-Public Partnership (PPP) project delivery for government, healthcare, higher education, and private commercial clients. The firm also runs an in-house Tower Conference Center rental operation at Boji Tower.

Product overview

Boji Group is a family-owned real estate development, property management, and construction management firm specializing in private-public partnerships (PPPs). The company operates a portfolio of more than 60 properties throughout Michigan totaling over 3 million square feet of commercial space. Core services include real estate development, property management, construction management, and PPP development. The company's flagship managed properties include Boji Tower (250,000 SF Class A office building) and The Louie (renovated historic office building), while active developments include 370 Brown mixed-use project in Birmingham. The firm also provides conference room rental services at Boji Tower and acquisition/investment services targeting office, retail, and multi-family assets in Michigan and the Midwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Real Estate Development Services Comprehensive real estate development services covering site acquisition, project conceptualization, planning and permitting, market and financial analysis, and construction oversight for commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties. Used by government, healthcare, higher education, and private commercial clients across Michigan.
• Property Management Services Full-service property management and asset management covering tenant services, lease negotiations, facilities services, and budget management across more than 3 million square feet of commercial space. Serves tenants of Boji-owned and third-party managed properties.
• Construction Management Services Construction management and general contracting services including guaranteed maximum price contracts, project scheduling, and quality control across multiple asset classes. Used by Boji Group on internal developments and delivered to external clients.
• Private-Public Partnership (PPP) Development Specialized structuring and management of Private-Public Partnerships with state and local governments, higher education institutions, and public agencies for civic facility development. Approximately 30% of Boji Group's portfolio is comprised of state and local government tenants.
• Acquisitions Services Investment and acquisition services targeting value-add and core+ office, retail, and multi-family properties in Michigan and the Midwest, with deal sizes from $5M to $50M and target cap rates of Retail 8.0%+, Office 8.5%+, and Multi-Family 7.5%+.
• Tower Conference Center Rental Rental of the Tower Conference Center at Boji Tower in Lansing with capacity for up to 100 people, featuring multiple seating configurations, audio-visual equipment, WiFi, and catering facilities, located across from the State Capitol.
• Boji Tower (Class A Office Building) 250,000 square foot, 23-story Class A historic office building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, located across from the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. Houses prestigious tenants including Fraser Law Firm, Truscott Rossman, and Senator Gary Peters.
• The Louie (Class A Office Building) 11-story historic Class A office building in Lansing, formerly the Billie S. Farnum Building, completed with $20 million in renovations and housing major tenants including Dickinson Wright, Truscott Rossman, and AARP.
• 370 Brown Mixed-Use Development 135,000 square foot, four-story mixed-use development in Birmingham, Michigan with 22 luxury residential units, 42,000+ SF of office space anchored by JPMorgan Chase, and active rooftop amenities. Project completion anticipated for spring 2026.
• 460 Parkview Three-story, 13,404 square foot mixed-use property in Birmingham featuring premium retail (Wilder's Bistro), 4,200 SF of office space, and one residential unit, developed with Saroki Architecture.
• Maplewood Two-story historic building in downtown Birmingham at the corner of N. Old Woodward and W. Maple Road, serving as Boji Group's headquarters with CB2 (Crate and Barrel company) as ground floor tenant. Represents a $17.5 million investment.
• Trowbridge Crossings (SpringHill Suites by Marriott) 88-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hotel (approximately 60,000 square feet) completed March 2019, plus a separate 10,700 square foot retail/restaurant building in East Lansing.
• Davenport University LEED-Certified Campus LEED-certified new university campus in downtown Lansing developed by Boji Group as master developer with guaranteed maximum price, including 107 on-site parking spaces and delivered on time and on budget.
• Greenview Integrated Behavioral Health Campus Regional integrated behavioral health campus on Seven Mile Road in Detroit housing Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and retail space. Spearheaded by a $60 million grant with Boji Group donating the land and serving as developer.
• David Hollister Lansing City Hall Development New Lansing City Hall at 425 S. Grand Avenue, backed by a $40 million state appropriation. The modern facility will feature a one-stop customer service center and advanced technology, with construction underway and anticipated opening in late 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% of portfolio comprised of government groups demonstrating PPP expertise
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• State of MichiganflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025$40 million state appropriation for new David Hollister Lansing City Hall. Boji Group serving as developer for this transformational civic project with anticipated opening late 2026.
• Henry Ford HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022$5 million gift from Ron and Heather Boji to Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University for Accelerating Innovation healthcare partnership. 30-year partnership bringing healthcare innovation to Michigan communities.
• Detroit Wayne Integrated Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Greenview Integrated Behavioral Health Campus on Seven Mile Road in Detroit. $60 million grant for DWIHN facility providing underserved populations access to healthcare. Boji Group donated land and serves as developer.
• City of KalamazoocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020PPP for MDHHS facility at Performance Paper Mill Site - turning polluted former industrial site into health services campus. Collaboration with Kalamazoo Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
• Davenport UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Boji Group acted as master developer for LEED-certified Davenport University campus in downtown Lansing. Guaranteed maximum price with on-time, on-budget completion.
• City of Royal OakflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2017$180 million public-private partnership for Royal Oak City Center (ROCC) development including new city hall, police station, parking deck, central park, and 6-story 145,000 SF office building. Boji Group served as developer.
• Central Park Development Group, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2017Development partnership for Royal Oak City Center project where Boji Group served as developer on behalf of Central Park Development Group.
• Forgotten HarvestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular volunteer partnerships - team volunteering at Forgotten Harvest warehouse and farm, bagging produce for families in need. Part of Boji Cares community initiative.
• Homeless No MoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Share the Warmth drive partner for winter item collection and distribution to homeless populations. 7-year partnership with New Hope Community Center of Lansing.
• Haven HouseminorGTM or Marketing Partner6th Annual Share the Warmth Drive partner for collecting essential items for those in need.
• Greater Lansing Food BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer partnership at Greater Lansing Food Bank - packaged kid kits, over 2,500 pounds of essential items.
• Saroki ArchitecturecoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitectural firm partnership for Birmingham developments including 460 Parkview and 370 Brown projects.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• REDICO: Michigan-based commercial real estate developer, owner, and manager focused on mixed-use, office, and healthcare developments. Comparable to Boji Group's PPP expertise and Southeast Michigan footprint.
• Rockford Construction: Grand Rapids-based construction and real estate development firm operating across Michigan. Comparable in construction management, mixed-use development, and PPP-style civic projects.
• Hagerman Group: Indiana-based family-owned construction and real estate development firm. Comparable family-owned structure, regional Midwestern focus, and construction management + development integration.
• Schostak Brothers & Company: Family-owned Michigan real estate developer and manager with a multi-million sq ft portfolio across office, retail, and mixed-use. Comparable family-owned operating model and Michigan concentration.
• Bedrock (Gilbert Capital): Detroit-based real estate firm developing mixed-use, office, and residential projects across downtown Michigan. Comparable large-scale urban redevelopment activity and Class A office focus.

Broad incumbents

• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global real estate investment and advisory firm with property management, capital markets, and project leasing services overlapping Boji's offerings — but as a third-party service provider rather than principal owner.
• CBRE Group: Global commercial real estate services and investment firm. Operates in the same asset classes (office, retail, multi-family) as Boji but at much greater scale and as a third-party brokerage/management platform rather than principal developer.
• Duke Realty / Prologis: National industrial/office REIT now merged into Prologis. Comparable institutional acquirer of office and mixed-use assets but operating at much larger scale and as a public REIT.

Others

• Honigman (Real Estate Practice): Major Michigan-based law firm with deep real estate development practice. Less directly comparable as a service provider, but a frequent counterparty and ecosystem participant in Michigan PPPs.

Regional players

• Rackley Industrial / National Western Life: Limited comparability — included as a regional capital partner adjacent to Boji's value-add acquisition pipeline in the Midwest and Southeast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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