Spotlights
2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Kelsey Pramik, Downtown Boston BID
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Earlier this year, I project-managed Winteractive: a Canadian Art Experience in Downtown Boston. Winteractive was designed to help boost tourism and hotel usage in Boston’s cold winter months and change
2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Briana Pinheiro, Ionic Development Company
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? One thing that propels my work in real estate is knowing I’m playing a role in creating the environment I want my kids to live in. Finding opportunities to merge components of my career with my personal life has filled me with a profound sense of purpose.2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Sean Webster, Downtown Initiative Downtown Boston BID
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m proudest of helping small businesses secure funding from the City of Boston’s SPACE Grant program. We’ve successfully landed two new businesses downtown, with four more close to finalizing leases.
2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Daniela Acevedo, Bergmeyer
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Continuously reevaluating priorities. What once seemed like a dire rush to make sure I reached certain achievements within a given time-frame to somehow cement that my perceived accomplishments had value, has settled into a steady state of heightened awareness of progress and intentionality – regardless of a self-imposed deadline.2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Casey Valente, Newmark
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Commercial real estate is constantly evolving. Market conditions dictate our industry and the past 12 months has been challenging to say the least. That said, the brokers who excel in these climates, pro-actively become creative and think outside the box.2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Edd Hamzanlui, MassCan Capital
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In November 2023, I launched MassCan Capital amidst a period when many developers were pausing new projects due to market conditions. Recognizing the severe statewide housing shortage and the unprecedented municipal support for housing production, I saw a unique opportunity for a new generation of developers to make a significant impact.2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: David Gorynski, Groom Construction, Co., Inc.
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past 12 months, my biggest accomplishment was overseeing two six-month Super Target remodels while keeping both stores open, finishing on time and on budget.
2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Phil Randall, Groom Construction, Co., Inc.
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? The accomplishments I gain the most pride from have been turning new clients into repeat customers. I turned over a handful of projects in the last 12 months for first-time clients. From customers to 3rd party reps, and design teams
2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Peter Nowak, Groom Construction, Co., Inc.
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Balancing a growing family, with my youngest born last July, alongside a new job and managing multiple projects has been challenging yet rewarding. It demands careful time management, prioritization, and adaptability to new responsibilities at home and work.
2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Kyle Lambert, Groom Construction, Co., Inc.
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of being entirely self-taught, despite having no formal education or background in business – only in construction. Sixteen years ago, I began my journey as an hourly worker, often putting in 60-hour weeks,
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