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Posted: September 28, 2018
2018 Women in Real Estate: Michelle Bleau, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
Name: Michelle Bleau
Title: Development Associate
Company Name: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
Years in real estate: 5
Real estate associations or organizations you’re a member of: NAIOP, ULI, Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce
What honor, achievement or recognition means the most to you and why? The completed development project. Creating something that will continue to shape its surroundings, and benefit the people and environment feels like such an achievement. It all begins with a piece of dirt and a vision; seeing that vision come to fruition in a tangible form is truly inspiring.
What recent project or transaction are you most proud of? A multifamily and condominium project comprised of three buildings, totaling approximately 450 units. The site is quite remarkable; centered between the hustle and bustle of Boylston St., and the historic tree-lined neighborhood of Fenway.
Who or what has been the strongest influence on your career and why? My Co-workers at CC&F. I am very fortunate to work with such a wonderful team and would not be where I am today without the mentoring of our fearless leader and CEO.
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