DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP (DGC), a CPA and business consulting firm is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2017 Forman, Itzkowitz, Berenson & LaGreca PC (FIBL), joined DGC. FIBL is a certified public accounting firm which has served Massachusetts companies and individuals since 1928. For almost 90 years, FIBL has specialized in tax, accounting, and consulting services for closely-held businesses and high net-worth individuals. Joining DGC will be Managing Partner, Carl LaGreca and his team of ten audit, tax and operations professionals. With the addition of FIBL, DGC will now have over 140 professionals and offices in Boston, Waltham and Woburn.

DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP (DGC) a CPA and business consulting firm is pleased to announce that Laura J. Gregoriadis, CPA has been promoted to Partner, effective January 1, 2017. Laura, previously a Principal at DGC, has been with the firm since 2004 and is a member of the Real Estate Practice. She provides financial reporting, tax and consulting services to clients in the real estate and hospitality industries. Laura works with a diverse group of clients with a variety of property types, including multi-use, hotels, commercial, multi-family and retail. Clients rely on Laura’s depth of expertise and breadth of experience, especially when issues arise which aren’t typical textbook matters.

CrowdComfort, a company that builds fast and simple mobile facility management tools, announced that Sarah Abrams has joined their Board of Directors. Sarah is Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate for Iron Mountain, where she leads a team that provides the full range of corporate real estate and facility services for the company’s 80+ million square foot real estate portfolio. "We are really excited to have Sarah join us in our efforts to shake up building management." CrowdComfort has a mobile facilities management platform that is called the "Human Sensor Network". It allows any occupant of a building to submit a maintenance or comfort report from their smartphone in 30 seconds or less.

What you need to know: A Real Estate Guide For Non-profit Leadership and Boards. A conversation with your peers, led by subject matter experts and TBC members: Lisa DonFrancesco, M.B.A., Saint James RE Advisors, LLC., and Leslie Saul, AIA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, BD+C, Leslie Saul & Associates. Also, joining the discussion is Jennifer Pinck, Pinck & Co. This event is geared toward: Senior Leaders of non-profit organizations; Board members of non-profit organizations; People who have or are about to embark on a real estate project. The event will be held on Friday, November 18 at 263 Summer Street, 1st floor (Ver-Tex showroom) from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. RSVP to ldf@saintjamesrea.com.

On November 11th, South Boston NDC and Caritas Communities will celebrate the Grand Opening of Patriot Homes, affordable apartments for Veterans in South Boston.This project is the redevelopment of the former City of Boston D6 police station into 24 affordable apartments for Veterans. Patriot Homes will provide an important resource to address the housing needs of Boston Veterans. The development received significant support from the City of Boston, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and several foundations.

Alta Properties LLC, in partnership with Grander Capital Partners, announced the acquisition of 313 Washington Street in Newton, Massachusetts. The property was acquired from Taurus Investment Holdings, LLC for $15 million. Totaling 81,052 square feet, 313 Washington Street is presently 90 percent leased to a diverse mix of analytics, technology, law and software tenants. The property’s complementary street-level retail component includes Buff’s Pub, a popular sports bar. Situated immediately off Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) and just 8 miles from Downtown Boston, the property also offers a below-grade parking garage. “The property has experienced exceptional historic occupancy and is consistently more than 90 percent leased," said Kathleen Joyce Kusiak, owner and managing partner at Alta Properties.

Lupoli Companies announced today that Vice President of Real Estate Gerry-Lynn Darcy has been selected by Governor Charlie Baker to be a member of the UMass Building Authority. In this role Gerry-Lynn joins 10 other c-suite executives throughout Massachusetts responsible for the oversight of the organization, which builds facilities on University of Massachusetts campuses. These include student dormitories, dining facilities, parking garages, academic buildings, laboratories, athletic facilities, heating plants, and other facilities, along with renovations and repairs to existing properties. Gerry-Lynn will play an integral role in shaping the future of all five UMass campuses.

DiCicco, Gulman & Company (DGC) is pleased to announce that Laura Gregoriadis, a Principal at the firm, has been selected as a recipient of the Massachusetts Society of CPA’s (MSCPA) Women to Watch award in the Emerging Leader category. This award is given to women who have made a significant contribution to their profession, provided outstanding service to the community, and shown leadership in workplace initiatives. More at https://www.dgccpa.com/lauragwomentowatch/

Each year, the Women of FIRE award is presented by Banker & Tradesman recognizing key female players in the local FIRE (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate) sector. This year the following members will be honored on July 22 at the Courtyard Marriot Boston Downtown: Tina Cassidy with InkHouse, Patricia Cooper with Vinfen and Tricia Pinto with Sanborn Head. For tickets or more information visit http://www.thewarrengroupevents.com/btwof/

Rhino Public Relations (Rhino PR), a specialty public relations and marketing agency, is proud to announce that President and CEO Susan R. Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM, has received the SMPS Boston Chapter 2016 Marketing Professional of the Year Award. Presented at the annual SMPS Boston Awards Gala on June 9th, the Marketing Professional of the Year Award honors an A/E/C marketing professional who has significantly contributed to the success of his/her firm and actively participates as a member in the SMPS Boston Chapter. Since joining the A/E/C industry and SMPS Boston in 2001, Susan has served in numerous leadership capabilities on a local, regional, and national level. In 2012, Susan was named a Fellow of SMPS.