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NEREJ’s 60th Anniversary: Lou Antonellis, Local 103 IBEW

Lou Antonellis
Business Manager
Local 103 IBEW

 

In what way has New England Real Estate Journal been a benefit to you and your business? New England Real Estate Journal (NEREJ) has been instrumental in promoting and supporting a wide range of initiatives undertaken by our union. This esteemed trade publication has played a crucial role in shedding light on the diverse missions of both IBEW 103 and NECA, encompassing our charitable endeavors, organizing efforts, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. By collaborating with NEREJ, we have successfully gained valuable visibility within a targeted audience comprising real estate professionals, developers, investors, and potential Local 103 members. This association has been immensely beneficial to our business, and we are genuinely grateful for the opportunities provided by NEREJ to contribute opinion pieces, advertisements, and more.

How long have you been affiliated with the commercial real estate industry? Local 103 IBEW and NECA have been proudly affiliated with the commercial real estate industry since its establishment. For over one hundred years, Local 103 and NECA have provided Greater Boston with the best-trained, most efficient, safest electricians and telecommunications specialists, while fostering our values of economic fairness, equal opportunity, and charitable giving in the communities where we work, live and raise our families.

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