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Fish of Suffolk Const. Co. honored with the 2008 CEO Social Leadership Award

Suffolk Construction Co. CEO John Fish was recently honored as the recipient of the 2008 CEO Social Leadership Award. The Boston Business Journal and the Boston College center for corporate citizenship help to administer the award, which has a five-year $500,000 funding commitment from The Lewis Family Foundation, founded by Grand Circle Travel owners Alan and Harriet Lewis. As part of his award, Fish received a $100,000 donation to promote or fund a social initiative of his choice. Fish was selected for the CEO Social Leadership Award because of his strong commitment to improving the lives of children and families in need.
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Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi

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cross the New England commercial real estate landscape, from urban life sciences hubs in Greater Boston to academic research facilities throughout the region, the metrics defining high-performing buildings are shifting. Tenants, developers, and facility owners are placing a renewed focus on an invisible yet vital asset: indoor air quality (IAQ).
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