The Cordish Companies Announce New Key Hire At The Power & Light District In Kansas City, MO

Heidi Schmidt Named Leasing and Hospitality Specialist

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Sep 08, 2015, 10:39 ET

BALTIMORE, Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cordish Companies announced today a new key hire at the Power & Light District in Kansas City, MO. Heidi Schmidt has been named as Leasing and Hospitality Specialist for One Light Luxury Apartments. One Light, opening this November, is the first high-rise residential tower built in downtown Kansas City in several decades and the first of four planned luxury high-rise apartment buildings in the Power & Light District.

The Cordish Companies announced today a new key hire at the Power & Light District in Kansas City, MO. Heidi Schmidt has been named as Leasing and Hospitality Specialist for One Light Luxury Apartments. One Light, opening this November, is the first high-rise residential tower built in downtown Kansas City in several decades and the first of four planned luxury high-rise apartment buildings in the Power & Light District.

As Leasing and Hospitality Specialist for One Light, Schmidt will primarily focus her time working with current and prospective residents. She most recently served as Senior Sales Consultant for Village Green Property Management where she consistently ranked on the "Top Ten Closers" lists, as well as was recognized as a "Top Five Phone-to-Appointment Closer" in the Midwest Region.

"The Cordish Companies and The Power & Light District are pleased to welcome Heidi at this very exciting time for the District," said Marnie Sauls, Community Manager for One Light. "Heidi has extensive experience in sales, marketing and customer service in property management and will make an excellent addition to the One Light team."

About The Kansas City Power & Light District
The Kansas City Power & Light District is a vibrant eight-block neighborhood in the heart of downtown Kansas City that is redefining the City from its skyline to its sidewalks. The District links together the renovated Bartle Hall Convention Center, the new Sprint Center, offices, hotels, entertainment, cultural destinations and residential developments. One Light Luxury Apartments, the first of four high-rise apartment buildings planned for The Power & Light District, is scheduled to open in November of this year, with Two Light scheduled to break ground in January 2016. The addition of these residential units in The Power & Light District builds on Kansas City's forward momentum in growth and revitalization has set the new standard for luxury urban living in the region. The combination of entertainment, shopping, nightlife and residential with the District's imaginative and innovative design, has created an intriguing 24/7 neighborhood. For more information on The Power & Light District, visit www.powerandlightdistrict.com or www.facebook.com/KCPowerLightDistrict. For more information on One Light Luxury Apartments, please visit www.onelightkc.com.

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 Real Estate Development, Gaming & Lodging, Entertainment Management and International Development. 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. www.cordish.com

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