Our Mission

 

Apple REIT Seven is a premier investment company committed to providing maximum value for our shareholders.

 

Our Objectives

 

Apple REIT Seven’s objectives are to consistently provide the highest possible shareholder returns, protect shareholder principal, and grow earnings; by implementing dynamic, productive and sustainable business strategies, building quality relationships based on integrity, responsibility and respect, and creating a work environment where team members are valued and our mission is fulfilled.

 

Our Values

 

Integrity

We exemplify the highest standards of personal and professional ethics in all aspects of our business. We believe in being open, honest and trustworthy, and in taking responsibility for our actions. We are committed to being fair and objective, and to acting in accordance with our convictions. We comply fully with the letter and spirit of the laws, rules and practices that govern Apple REIT Seven.

 

Respect

We treat others as we desire to be treated. We respect the dignity of each individual, whether an Apple team member, shareholder, partner, colleague, or member of the community. We behave professionally and responsibly. We value diversity and support an environment where people of different backgrounds can reach their fullest potential with equal access to opportunities. We embrace a corporate culture where work and personal life are balanced.

 

Loyalty

We appreciate those who show loyalty to us, and we promise loyalty to them in return. We recognize and reward individual contributions and achievements. We deliver on our commitments, and commit ourselves to acting in the best interests of our shareholders, Apple team members, partners, colleagues, and community.

 

Entrepreneurship

We have confidence in the intelligence, talents, skills and foresight of our Apple team members and we believe that our company operates best in an entrepreneurial environment. We empower our people to make timely and responsible decisions and to take actions necessary to achieve exceptional operating results.

 

Collaboration

We value individual differences in style, perspectives and background, and we value independent thinking and talent, but we believe that individual contributions made in a collaborative setting are most effective. We cooperate and collaborate within and across workgroups and teams, and share our successes and failures. We are dependable and reliable and share the workload. We communicate and share information openly and candidly with each other. We forge relationships that are beneficial for all parties involved.

 

Improvement

We believe in continuous improvement, encouraging our people to think innovatively and respond dynamically. We provide superior training and resources, and encourage our people to grow both professionally and personally. We demand high standards from ourselves, challenging us to reach our potential.

 

Competency

We recruit and retain exceptional people with high levels of skill, education, and experience. We value motivated and ambitious individuals who work efficiently and productively to help us fulfill our mission.

 

Our Team Member Promise

 

Our team members are the heart of our organization. We are committed to fostering an entrepreneurial culture where we employ the most capable and talented individuals and encourage them to think independently in a collaborative setting, enabling them to grow both personally and professionally. Apple REIT Seven embraces a work environment where our values are lived, life balance is encouraged, individual aspirations are achieved, and our mission is fulfilled.