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Posted: June 30, 2023
NEREJ’s 60th Anniversary: Richard Poyant, Poyant Signs
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When did you discover the New England Real Estate Journal? About 20 years ago.
In what way has New England Real Estate Journal been a benefit to you and your business? NEREJ has been pivotal in increasing the awareness of our company to our target customers throughout New England. It has allowed us to feature notable projects we have built and installed, enabling customers to learn about our unique capabilities. We have featured projects such as Converse, Gillette, Warrior Ice Arena, Boston Consulting Group, Reebok, Boston Arts Academy, Schrafft’s City Center, TD Garden, Mathworks and PUMA. On the retail development side, featured projects include The Mall at Rockingham Park, Southcoast Marketplace, Johnston Plaza, The Point, Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, The Mall at Chestnut Hill, Northshore Mall and Linden Square.
How long have you been affiliated with the commercial real estate industry? We have supported the commercial real estate industry for over 35 years beginning with First Bristol Corp. and J. Karam Management of Fall River, Ma and Carpionato Group of Johnston, RI.
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