Category: Northern New England

Portsmouth, NH Andrew Ward, senior associate with Colliers in New Hampshire, has been elected chairman of the Portsmouth Economic Development Commission. Ward formally assumed the role on January 9, succeeding Tom Watson. The Economic Development Commission is a nine-member advisory board to the Portsmouth City Council, providing guidance and recommendations on economic development initiatives throughout the city.

Portsmouth, NH Portside Real Estate Group has welcomed Jennifer Jackson, an experienced Seacoast real estate professional, to its team.

Portsmouth, NH Lark, the premium development and management company encompassing multiple boutique hospitality brands, has on-boarded three senior leaders: Michael Albert (senior director of technology), Chamesha Beniefield (director of marketing), and Jesse Souza (director of restaurants and bars). This news follows the recent appointment of Lynsey Kreitzer as Lark’s Executive Vice President of Commercial Strategy

Portland, ME CORE, the largest integrated commercial real estate firm in Northern New England, has announced the appointment of Ben Spencer as its first shareholder from within its brokerage team,

Concord, NH According to Turner Group, Jonathan Smith, AIA, has joined the firm as a senior architect and associate, bringing more than three decades of experience in the planning and design of healthcare, institutional, and complex residential care facilities.

Portsmouth, NH AMCON has expanded its commercial construction management and general contracting services into Northern New England with an office in Portsmouth, bringing its experience managing complex commercial projects to businesses and developers throughout the NH, Maine, and Southern Vermont region.

Dover, NH Windover Construction and EMBARC have completed The Truette for Cathartes – the first phase of the Cochecho Waterfront Development, known as The Waterfront District, a transformative 300,000s/f mixed-use multifamily community.

Manchester, NH David Choate, III received the 2025 Top Producer Award, recognizing his outstanding performance and long-standing contribution to the firm’s success. Bob Rohrer, managing director and principal of Colliers in New Hampshire, was honored with the Deal of the Year Award for his role in the $12.4 million sale of a 60,000 s/f Class A office in Lebanon, N.H.

Portland, ME Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan) has been selected to manage construction of the new Thompson’s Point apartment community in partnership with the project’s developer,

Portland, ME CORE has completed the acquisition of three Old Port properties located at 363–371 Fore St. ($805,566), 373–375 Fore St. ($587,312), and 9–17 Exchange St.

Bangor, ME Bangor Savings Bank has appointed Liz Kohler and John Stebbins to its board of directors. Kohler is managing director of strategy, operations & growth at Northeastern University’s

Portland, ME Portside Real Estate Group has recognized the talent and achievements of its 2025 Portside Partners, Circle of Excellence, Trailblazers, and Sign Rider Award winners. These awards