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VertitechIT upgrades to 3,557 s/f at Open Square

According to John Aubin and VertitechIT, the company has established VertitechIT's new headquarters at Open Square. The national IT networking and consulting firm is moving to a new, customdesigned and built work space in Open Square, a mixed-use office, retail, and event complex located in a historic 19th-century mill along city's Upper Canal. VertitechIT, based in temporary quarters at Open Square since May 2013, will occupy an office environment created for it by architect/builder John Aubin. The new headquarters will provide 3,557 s/f of work and meeting space, configured to maximize secure, private areas for consultation plus an open, flexible floor area for operations. VertitechIT, a 13-year-old consultancy that specializes in managing IT infrastructure for the healthcare industry, large and small businesses, and private equity firms, decided to upgrade to a custom-built environment after experiencing significant growth during the past two years.
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The Westin Portland Harborview to host exclusive VIP pop-up with The Woods Maine July 24–26

Portland, ME The Westin Portland Harborview will introduce an exclusive, limited-time pop-up shop with The Woods Maine, taking place July 24–26 in the city’s Arts District. This elevated retail experience brings The Woods Maine, the acclaimed Maine lifestyle brand behind the popular retail shop in Norway, Maine, directly to hotel guests and the local community.
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