David Hoffmann Builds Empire Across Sectors | Greensboro News

David Hoffmann, chairman of Lee Enterprises and mastermind behind a sprawling 120-company empire spanning farming, aviation, hotels, real estate, media, and manufacturing, just earned the prestigious Horatio Alger Award. A believer in diversification and resilience, he’s also reshaping Chicago’s cultural and sports landscape—his wife helped bring the Joffrey Ballet to town, and his company is set to acquire the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. But his biggest mission? Saving local newspapers with millions in investment, proving he’s not just building empires—he’s preserving community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e828e5e47a9241a6