Volunteering to Be Top of Mind
Bank philanthropy can feature a lot of standing next to oversized checks. PeoplesBank Chief Administrative Officer Amy Roberts and her colleagues are putting in the hard work, as well.
BlueHub Weathers Pressures on CDFI Program
For four decades under founder Elyse Cherry, Boston-based BlueHub Capital has filled gaps in the lending environment for inner-city real estate projects.
Cracking the Code for Gateway Cities Development
Decades after they roomed together at Boston College, Lucian McPherson and Kevin Mapp went into business full-time to accelerate the growth of McPherson Development.
Helping Home Sellers Navigate a New Landscape
Kristin Keegan is stepping into the presidency of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors as home sellers lose some of the market power they’ve held for many years.
MetroWest Brokerage Committed to Independent Niche
Wayland-based R.W. Holmes Commercial Real Estate is turning 50 this year under the guidance of second- and third-generation leaders Garry Homes and Elizabeth Holmes.
An Advocate for Organized Real Estate
Joselin Malkhasian is stepping into the presidency of the Greater Boston Association of Realtors at a time where such trade groups are facing questions about their efficacy.
Aiming for ‘Bold’ Moves on Beacon Hill
State Sen. Julian Cyr has only chaired the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing since March, but says he’s “been living the housing crisis” for much of his life.
Tackling the Deals Others Walk Away From
James Keefe arrived at his family’s Boston-based development firm, Trinity Financial, in 2024 just in time to take a key role managing a pair of major local projects.
A New Face in a Familiar Place
After his last employer merged with a major local competitor, Steven Mead now finds himself back leading commercial lending at a medium-sized community bank: East Cambridge Savings Bank.
Marcus Partners Putting $650M Fund to Work
Marcus Partners is flush with capital that it’s getting ready to deploy across the Eastern Seaboard under the guidance of Levi Reilly, the company’s head of development.
Others’ Mergers Create an Opening
When Amesbury-based BankProv came up for sale, Needham Bank faced plenty of competition. Deal in hand, CEO Joseph Campanelli said, his bank is looking forward to “a lot more synergies than we anticipated.”
Tenant Retention Takes Center Stage
A flexible investment strategy has fueled the growth of Helge Capital. With the Boston multifamily market softening modestly, CEO Oleg Uritsky says it’s shifting to focus on keeping tenants from moving.
Hastings Marks a Half-Century in Homebuilding
It’s been over 40 years since Tom Hastings started his homebuilding odyssey with the innovative Leisurewoods 55-and-over development in Rockland. Along the way, he’s turned bunkers into housing and helped transform the Hingham Shipyard.
A Day of Reckoning Drives Auction Business
Bank loans gone bad translate into an uptick in business at Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers, led by founder Marianne Sullivan.
A Digital and a Physical Footprint
Cambridge Savings Bank President and CEO Ryan Bailey says the bank will evaluate opportunities to grow its presence in the state, whether through more branch openings or merger and acquisition activity.
Making Way for New Generation of Housing Leadership
Under Clark Ziegler, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership has become an important financial partner for housing developers and first-time homebuyers. Now, after 35 years he’s handing over the reins.
Raising the Bar for Senior Living
Shane Herlet helps lead a company trying to up the ante in its industry with a new brand that combines hospitality-level living standards and urban locations.
An Engaged Leader Is Honored
Grace Lee has taken over as president and CEO of St. Mary’s Credit Union, but her time leading M&T Bank’s Boston-area unit is producing one last headline: a philanthropic honor from the Boston Arts Academy foundation.
Design and Build Combination Gains Momentum
Jonathan Garland is finding success combining architecture and development services under the umbrella of J. Garland Enterprises, his Boston-based company.
Timing a Rebrand, and a Handoff
After 104 years, The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod has rebranded to Cape & Coast Bank. But as it adopts a new name, the bank is saying goodbye to longtime CEO Lisa Oliver.
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