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Williams promoted to executive vice president at Dakota
Waltham, MA According to Dakota Partners, Gary Williams has been promoted to executive vice president of construction. “In the time he has been with us, Gary has done tremendous work in bringing consistency and uniformity to the data and details within the construction team. He has brought hands-on leadership to current project teams, reinforced existing teams with additional resources and is working hard daily to enable the overall success of the department,” said Dakota principal and CEO, Marc Daigle.
Beacon Capital Partners earns 12th Energy Star Partner of the Year recognition
Boston, MA According to Beacon Capital Partners, they have received the 2023 Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership in successfully improving and optimizing energy efficiency across its portfolio. The Sustained Excellence Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Energy Star program.
MHIC hires Ronayne as chief capital development officer and O’Donnell as director of community investment
Boston, MA Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation (MHIC), has appointed two executives to its senior leadership team. Elizabeth Ronayne, who joined MHIC on March 6, will serve as chief capital development officer, and Beth O’Donnell, who joined on April 10, will serve as director of community investment. Both bring experience in affordable housing and real estate investment, with a focus on racial equity. They will be instrumental in pushing forward MHIC’s mission to revitalize neighborhoods by investing in whole communities.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for The Preserve at Olmsted Green
Boston, MA The vision for Olmsted Green and its East and West Campus was ahead of its time nearly 20 years ago when a partnership between the New Boston Fund and the Lena Park CDC was designated as the master developer of the nearly 38.5 acres in Mattapan on the former Boston State Hospital site.
BOMA Boston Update: April Roundtable, BOMI classes and BOMA Springfest
Boston, MA On April 27th, BOMA Boston and the Energy & Environment committee presented a roundtable on Energy & Waste Audits. The event was held at BXP’s Fort Point Room, at Atlantic Wharf which is a zero waste facility. The panel discussion led by Radhika Kanaskar, sustainability program lead, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston offered insight on the different types of energy and waste audits, including ASHRAE and decarbonization.
President’s Message: Fair housing – A commitment to equality - by William Woodward
More than 80 attended the IREM Boston Chapter’s Boot Camp for Property Managers during our April 20th in-person training in Braintree, Mass. Covering a wide range of topics, much time was devoted to the issue of fair housing – very fitting as April is designated as National Fair Housing Month. While those of us in the property management and real estate industries are well aware of this celebrated month, we could all benefit from a little refresher on its origins.
CAI - College of Community Association Lawyers
Boston, MA Since 1994 CAI recognizes excellence in the practice of community association law through the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL).
IFMA Boston names winners of 2023 Awards of Excellence
Boston, MA The Boston chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), a non-profit association dedicated to serving the facility management profession, today announced the winners of the 2023 Awards of Excellence. Presented to recipients at the 20th Annual Awards of Excellence event on May 10th. This year’s IFMA Boston awards will take place over breakfast at the organization’s signature event – FMForward at Bentley University.