Turner Enterprises Corporation
Turner Enterprises
Turner Enterprises, Inc. (TEI) is a private company responsible for managing the business interests, land holdings, and investments of Ted Turner. The company oversees a significant portfolio, including two million acres of land across eight states and a herd of more than 45,000 bison.
Philanthropic Engagement
TEI maintains a close relationship with Ted Turner's philanthropic and charitable endeavors. The organization is involved in the founding and ongoing operations of several notable initiatives, including:
- United Nations Foundation
- Nuclear Threat Initiative
- Turner Foundation
- Captain Planet Foundation
- Turner Endangered Species Fund
Turner Enterprises is headquartered in the Turner Building located in Atlanta, Georgia. This building is also home to the Ted's Montana Grill restaurant chain, as well as Turner Renewable Energy.
Turner Ranches
Ted Turner is recognized as one of the largest individual landholders in North America, with approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land. The management of Turner lands emphasizes the integration of economic viability with ecological sustainability. The ranches operate as working businesses, primarily focusing on bison, hunting, fishing, and ecotourism as their principal enterprises.
In addition to these activities, Turner ranches are involved in various progressive environmental projects, which include:
- Water resource management
- Timber management
- Reintroduction of native species to their lands
Overall, Turner Enterprises not only manages extensive land and bison resources but also champions environmental sustainability and philanthropic initiatives.