Hartford, CT 30 members and guests of the Connecticut/Western Massachusetts chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) attended a Hartford Yard Goats minor league baseball game against the Trenton Thunder, in the new Dunkin’ Donuts Park. Sitting just north of downtown, the amenities of the new facility are impressive, offering panoramic views of the city skyline. The chapter was delighted to experience minor league baseball in Hartford, despite all the well-publicized challenges in constructing the park.

A casual meeting was held in the Dunkin’ Donuts conference center prior to the game, consisting of a few comments from chapter president Jeff Ryer. New associate members Ralph DiCristofaro from ServPro Bloomfield and Tim Lescalleet from Griffin Industrial, had an opportunity to introduce themselves and their firms to the chapter. 

DiCristofaro talked about his growing commercial and residential cleaning business, specializing in fire and water damage cleaning as well as mold remediation. He also talked about his construction background, and his skill set in offering clients a form of construction management services. 

Lescalleet provided a background on Griffin Industrial, with its roots as an agricultural land owner dating back several decades. Today’s focus is developing and managing a portfolio of land and buildings totaling 3.5 million s/f in Connecticut, the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, and the firm’s latest acquisition in Charlotte. 

Chapter members and guests enjoyed the game from the Dunkin’ Donuts party deck overlooking the 3rd base line and left field. Drinks and ball park food were served over lively conversation. And capping a great night out at the new minor league ball park, the Yard Goats hung on to beat the Thunder 5-4.