Northern New England

Nobis Group awards 2023 STEM scholarships

Concord, NH Nobis Group recently awarded scholarships to two 2023 high school graduates. Now in its fifth year, the Nobis scholarship program was developed to further the company’s dedication to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to high school students.

Landry/French Construction and Waterstone Properties Group top off Rock Row’s Medical and Research Campus

Westbrook, ME Landry/French Construction joined Waterstone Properties Group on June 1, 2023 to celebrate the placement of the last steel beam on Rock Row’s Medical and Research Campus building. The Rock Row Medical & Research Campus, anticipated to be completed in 2024, will be anchored by New England Cancer Specialists, the largest medical oncology group and leading provider of cancer care in the region.

2023 MEREDA Index unveiled at annual spring conference

Portland, ME On May 25th, over 300 real estate insiders gathered both in-person at the Holiday Inn By the Bay and virtually for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) annual spring conference. As part of the Conference, MEREDA released its 17th edition of the MEREDA Index.

Aho of Aho Properties arranges sale of 4,638 s/f building for $740,000

Newington, NH Joel Aho, president of Aho Properties, represented ownership in the sale of the 4,638 s/f building on 0.2 acres located at 23 River Rd. for $740,000.

New Hampshire multifamily market growth benefits all - by Michael Charron

As I reflect on the past 10 years, I am reminded about the multifamily expansion and growth, nationwide. The remarkable progress in this sector has not only revitalized our cities but has also positively impacted countless lives; I am grateful for the prosperity it has brought to our communities and its citizens.

The financial/economic house is still standing - by Bill Norton

We have made it halfway through 2023 and the financial/economic house is still standing! In fact, several pundits are starting to float the idea that there will be no recession this year. The democrats will go to extreme ends to achieve that because of the blow-back on the Biden Administration and their hopes for re-election.

Gilbert of North Branch Construction receives LEED Green Associate Certification

Concord, NH North Branch Construction’s project manager, Susane Gilbert, has recently received the LEED Green Associate credential from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED Green Associates are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and implement green building practices within the workplace and community.

PROCON completes 139-kW rooftop solar array at headquarters

Hooksett, NH PROCON has completed a 139-kilowatt solar array that sits atop the company’s headquarters. The array will generate an estimated 154,377-kilowatt (kW) hours of renewable energy each year, offsetting nearly 50% of the company’s electric load and over 151,000 pounds of annual carbon emissions.

Choate and Bachman of Colliers facilitate 53,664 s/f lease renewal

Newington, NH Colliers has facilitated the recent 53,664 s/f, seven-year lease renewal for FedPoint, a federal benefits administrator, at 100 Arboretum Dr. David Choate and Abigail Bachman, of Colliers’ Portsmouth office, represented the tenant in the renewal and Steve Horan of Farley White Interests represented the landlord.

July 2023 CIBOR president’s message: - by Matthew Bacon

Summer is here and in full swing! As we enjoy the beauty and many resources that NH has to offer, especially at this time of year, many of us gather for an annual tradition to build and foster relationships, recognize achievements, and just have some fun at our annual summer kick-off – the NHCIBOR annual BBQ and ROTY/AOTY presentation.