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Posted: March 28, 2013
50 year anniversary question and answer Franklin Simon
Name: Franklin Simon
Title: President
Company: The Simon Cos.
Years with Company: 47
Years in real estate industry: 52
Address: 639 Granite St., Braintree, MA 02184
Telephone: 781-848-2500
Email: fsimon@simoncompanies.com
Website: simoncompanies.com
What year did you discover the New England Real Estate Journal? 1963.
In what way has the New England Real Estate Journal been a
benefit to you and your business? The Journal keeps me aware of activity and developments in the New England commercial real estate industry.
How long have you been affiliated with the commercial real estate industry? 1961.
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