Connecticut
Connecticut CCIM Chapter Deal of the Month - $1.65m sale of 538-550 Broad St.
Hartford, CT The Connecticut CCIM Chapter said that Brandon Rush of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Cozzi Team represented the seller in the sale of 538-550 Broad St. The property, known as the Broad Street Twins, are two brick multi-family properties in the Frog Hollow neighborhood within walking distance to the Capitol Building.
Strickling and Dube of Sky Realty broker
sale of apartment complex for $2.959m
Bristol, CT Sandy Strickling and Anne-Marie Dube of Sky Realty Group broker the sale of a 20-unit luxury apartment complex located in between downtown and Bristol Hospital. A Connecticut shoreline based investor acquired the luxury complex for $2,958,500 ($147,925/unit).
Hoffmann Architects + Engineers awards first Diversity Advancement Scholarship to Shrestha
New Haven CT Hoffmann Architects + Engineers has named the first recipient the Hoffmann Diversity Advancement Scholarship. Now in its inaugural year, the Hoffmann Scholarship was established in collaboration with the Connecticut Architecture Foundation (CAF) to support students from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups who are seeking degrees in architecture or engineering.
Union Savings Bank opens
new branch and Advice Center
Norwalk, CT Union Savings Bank CEO Cynthia Merkle and team celebrated the opening of a new full-service branch and Advice Center. Located at 454 Main Ave., the office will be supported by the bank’s Solutions Teams, a group of local specialists that offer customized personal and business banking solutions.
Bongiorni of SR Commercial Realty completes leasing of five mixed-use units at Union Place Apartments
Hartford, CT Paul Bongiorni of SR Commercial Realty has completed the lease-up of five street level commercial units downtown. The mixed-use residential and commercial property at 74 Union Pl., known as Union Place Apartments, will now host a mix of retail, dining, and nightlife tenants.
Cushman & Wakefield arranges 4,200 s/f lease at Mohegan Sun
Uncasville, CT Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the lease of Athleta at Mohegan Sun. The new 4,200 s/f retail outlet that provides versatile premium performance apparel for women athletes opened at 10:00 am, located in the Shops at Mohegan Sun, which stretches 130,000 s/f. “We are thrilled to have arranged a lease for Athleta at this exceptional property,” said Carl Wunderlich, director, Cushman & Wakefield
Union Savings Bank makes executive management changes and adds Downey to wealth management team
Danbury, CT Cynthia Merkle of Union Savings Bank board of trustees is retiring as CEO of the community bank. Current president Chelen Reyes has been elected to serve as both president and CEO. Kimberly Downey has also joined the bank’s wealth management team as vice president, trust officer and fiduciary advisor.
CCIM CT to hold CI 102 course September 11-14th
East Hartford, CT The CCIM Connecticut Chapter will hold a CI 102 Course, “Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate,” on September 11-14 at Goodwin University. The course will be taught by Connecticut chapter past president and CCIM 2022 Instructor of the Year Stanley Gniazdowski, CCIM, CRE.
The Ashforth Company unveils living wall installation designed by Plants a la carte
Stamford, CT The Ashforth Company unveiled a living wall installed at its headquarters located at their owned property, 707 Summer St. This feature aims to enhance the building’s main lobby space and provide environmental, health, and wellness benefits to the tenants, employees, and visitors.
PWC Connecticut appoints 2023-2024 board of directors
Hartford, CT On July 1st, the Professional Women in Construction Connecticut Chapter (PWC CT) welcomed their new board for the 2023-2024 program year. Board officers and directors are elected by the PWC CT Chapter members. Dawn Meeker stepped into the role of chapter president. Meeker is a CPA and partner at Marcum LLP. She has over 30 years’ experience in accounting in the AEC industry.