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EXIT Realty expands to 40 new markets

Woburn, MA According to Craig Witt, CEO-USA, EXIT Realty Corp. International, the firm has expanded the company into forty new markets since 2022. While some real estate companies are slowing down, laying off staff and bracing for a slowdown, EXIT continues to grow.

R.W. Holmes negotiates 11,854 s/f office
lease for ReWalk Robotics

Marlborough, MA R.W. Holmes has negotiated an 11,854 s/f office lease renewal for ReWalk Robotics. ReWalk Robotics, a provider of innovative technologies that enable mobility and wellness in rehabilitation and daily life for individuals with neurological conditions, renewed its lease at 200 Donald Lynch Blvd.

Byrne joins CBRE as executive vice president

Boston, MA Rob Byrne has joined CBRE’s Boston office as an executive vice president. Byrne will focus on the industrial leasing arena, further enhancing the firm’s industry-leading market position. Byrne will be tasked with leading the industrial team and driving the growth of the business. 

Columbia’s Science + Technology Group awards five new construction and renovation projects

North Reading, MA Columbia, the construction management firm, has provided the award of three new projects for its Science + Technology sector for clients including 24M Technologies, Corning and Nyobolt. Columbia has also completed biotech projects for Ratio Therapeutics in the Seaport and Remix Therapeutics in Watertown.

Schultheis and Casey of Sweeney RE completes sale of 20,876 s/f industrial building

Woonsocket, RI Eric Schultheis and Kevin Casey of Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal have completed a sales transaction at 220 Founders Dr. 

Harris of Jay Nuss Realty completes first level in MS Path in Toastmasters

Raynham, MA Jason Harris, real estate agent at Jay Nuss Realty Group, LLC, has completed level one in the Motivational Strategies (MS) Path in the Toastmasters Pathways education and leadership program. Level One focuses on mastering the fundamentals.

Celebrating three decades of apprenticeship
at Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc.

Holliston, MA For Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric), 2023 is an especially significant year as the company recognizes not just one, but two major milestones. A leading electrical and telecommunications subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast, Griffin Electric is proudly celebrating its 45th year in the industry, while also marking the 30th year of its Apprenticeship Training Program.

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