Hoffmann Family of Companies
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Private equity, Media, Transportation, Food |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | David Hoffmann |
| Headquarters | Naples , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | David Hoffmann (leader) |
| Products | Media publications, Transportation services, Dairy products, Chocolate products |
Hoffmann Family of Companies is a privately held family-operated equity firm based in Naples, Florida. Established in 2015, the company is under the leadership of billionaire David Hoffmann.
In 2022, the organization purchased the Old Corkscrew Golf Club located in Lee County, Florida and is actively engaged in redeveloping this asset.
David Hoffmann's vision includes creating the second largest newspaper conglomerate in the United States. The company possesses ownership interests in 19 publications, including shares in Lee Enterprises, and manages its media assets through the Hoffmann Media Group division. This subsidiary's portfolio features titles such as the Town Crier on Mackinac Island, Florida Weekly, California’s Napa Valley Register, along with a notable ownership position in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
- Arnold Transit Company (now integrated into Hoffman Marine), providing services to Mackinac Island, Michigan
- Star Line Ferry, also serving Mackinac Island
- The St. Ignace News, delivering news coverage for St. Ignace, Michigan and Mackinac County, Michigan
- Washington Missourian, based in Washington, Missouri
- Oberweis Dairy
- Elmer Chocolate of Louisiana