MBA elects McIsaac chair and new board members and officers

Boston, MA Meg McIsaac, president and CEO, Bluestone Bank, Raynham, has been elected 2023-2024 chair of the Massachusetts Bankers Association (MBA) at its annual meeting, a post she will assume on July 1, 2023. Founded in 1905, the MBA is the only association representing FDIC-insured community, regional and nationwide banks serving consumer and business clients across the Commonwealth.

Norris joins Torrington Properties as CFO

Boston, MA Torrington Properties has hired industry veteran Mike Norris as the company’s new chief financial officer. Norris officially joined the company on March 6. During his 25-year career, Norris managed the accounting, tax preparation, reporting and compliance of major commercial real estate firms in the Boston market.

Wise Construction hires project executive, Tyler Virden

Winchester, MA Wise Construction has hired Tyler Virden as project executive. His background in pre-construction planning, program management, and complex design-build projects for Science & Technology and Institutional clients will continue to position the firm for future success. In the project

Cresa Boston’s Keenan promoted to managing principal

Boston, MA The Boston office of Cresa, one of the world’s largest tenant-only commercial real estate firm, has promoted Vicki Keenan to managing principal. A respected leader in the industry, Keenan brings fresh vision and creative portfolio solutions to clients in

Wise Construction hires project executive, Tyler Virden

Winchester, MA Wise Construction has hired Tyler Virden as project executive. His background in pre-construction planning, program management, and complex design-build projects for Science & Technology and Institutional clients will continue to position the firm for future success. In the project

Bokon joins Bank of Canton as vice president/commercial lender

Canton, MA Bank of Canton has hired Adam Bokon as vice president of commercial lending. With 18 years of experience building and managing commercial loan portfolios in the Hartford

Ellis Realty Advisors completes $3.75 million sale of 71 Armstrong Road in Plymouth, MA

Plymouth, MA Ellis Realty Advisors has completed the sale of 71 Armstrong Rd. for $3.75 million. The industrial property was previously owned by Bel Air Company LLC, and was bought by JB Capital Management LLC.  The 30,000 s/f flex/warehouse space was constructed in 1985 on a 3-acre plot, with accessibility to Rte. 3/44.

Why promotional products work - by Carlton Cooper

Promotional products, also known as advertising specialties, are an effective marketing tool because they generate goodwill, increase brand recognition, and create a lasting impression on customers. Promotional merchandise is any item branded with a logo or message that is gifted to promote a brand, product, service, or message. 

East Brown Cow and Malone Commercial sell
42,000 s/f office space for $5.9 million to to Fork Food Lab

Portland, ME East Brown Cow, in partnership with Malone Commercial Brokers, has sold 95-97 Darling Ave. to Fork Food Lab for $5.9 million. Construction at the 42,000 s/f office space is underway to convert the space into a shared commercial kitchen space and food business incubator.

Shaw joins East Cambridge Savings Bank as business development manager

Woburn, MA East Cambridge Savings Bank has added Susan Shaw to the bank as business development manager at the Woburn Banking Center. In this role, Shaw will serve as the banking center manager and will oversee business development and banking center operations.