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SIOR New England Chapter Member's Night Out at nebo

The New England Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) held a Chapter Member's Night Out at nebo restaurant in the North End on August 23rd. Thirty members of SIOR and guests were formerly introduced to the new communications chair, Lisa Nickerson, of Nickerson PR and the Nickerson PR team. Guests met and socialized in a casual setting over cocktails and a special menu prepared by Carla Pollatta and the nebo team consisting of Italian fare. Chapter president, Thomas Farrelly, proudly welcomed Nickerson and the Nickerson PR team. "Lisa's unique background along with her broad experience and her rolodex in commercial real estate makes her the perfect marketing and public relations professional for our chapter." Nickerson and the Nickerson PR team will work closely with all SIOR members to enhance the chapters new media resources so New England Chapter members and those interested in joining SIOR can stay more connected and up to date with industry news and business activities. Farrelly also introduced nebo's restaurant owner Carla Pollatta, who spoke of the history of the restaurant and the spirit of which the nebo menu is developed and presented to their guests. Pallotta also encouraged guests to visit their second nebo restaurant, opening closer to the Financial District in February of 2013. SIOR New England Chapter treasurer, James Boudrot of NAI Hunneman said, "We look forward to more events like this, where we can catch up with our fellow SIOR members, colleagues and friends."
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