Massey and Munger Announce New “Green” Office Building in Branford

Massey Properties and Munger Construction have announced the construction of a new office building at 3 Sycamore Way – on the corner of Rte. 1 in Branford. It will be a 3 story, modern, energy efficient design – the first of its kind on the Center Shoreline of Connecticut.

The building is targeted at professional firm tennants looking for right blend of brand image, location advantage, convenience and economy. The main features of the building are:
• 6,400 SF Professional Class A Office Building
• Contemporary, clean design
• Interior design to suit tenants
• Units can be sized from 1,600 – 2,400 SF
• 3rd floor terrace
• Energy Star rated “green” building design
• Convenient location – easy access to I95 (Exit 56)
• Close proximity to New Haven & Yale
• Visible location – 350’ frontage on US Route 1
• City water and city sewer (Shoreline communities to east must use septic)

Dow Realty is representing the building for lease.
www.branfordgreenoffice.com

Greenleaf Biofuels to Build New Plant at New Haven Terminal

Dow Realty represented Greenleaf Biodiesel, LLC in its lease of land and building at New Haven Terminal. The lease opened the door to the groundbreaking for a new 8,500 SF plant that will produce biodiesel fuel from reclaimed and used vegetable oil from restaurants and food manufacturers.

The New Haven Terminal location is an ideal fit for Greenleaf due to its access to rail, a deep water port, tank farm storage and fuel truck loading capability. The company plans to ultimately produce 10 million gallons per year of multi-feedstock biodiesel fuel in what would be the largest production facility of its kind in New England. Production is planned to start in 2012 and initially provide 20 new full time jobs in New Haven. Additional jobs will be added within the next 3-5 years.

Biodiesel is a blend of the vegetable oil product and diesel fuel which is a substitute for No. 2 heating oil. Greenleaf’s mission is to meet the growing regional demand for biodiesel in home heating and transportation fuels, to provide energy security and to promote environmental responsibility.

New Branford Office Building Fully Leased

780 East Main Street - Branford, CT

Representing Massey Properties, Dow Realty has fully leased a new 6,000 SF office building on Route 1 in Branford. The building is ideally located for two growing technology companies – CVM, Inc. and IGA Worldwide.

CVM is an IT Services company that has been twice recognized as one of the Deloitte CT Fast 50 fastest growing companies. CVM provides on-site and off-site IT products, services and support. In addition, CVM offers server co-location and hosted services.

IGA Worldwide enables consumer advertisers to reach the PC and console computer gaming market via impactful contextual ad placement that is not intrusive. This is a fast growing advertising medium that is measurably effective.

Massey Properties, in partnership with Munger Construction, will soon be adding once again to Branford’s new professional office space market with a recently announced 6,400 sf 3 story “green” professional office building – click www.branfordgreenoffice.com for details. Dow Realty is representing that property for lease.

3 Sycamore Way Office Building - Branford, CT

Two Companies Find New Haven Location Ideal for Their Businesses

100 John Murphy Drive in New Haven is a perfect location from which contract construction and maintenance companies can run their business. In this case two companies have found this property ideal. Dow Realty represented the seller of the property which contains two warehouse buildings with loading docks that was purchased by CSS Industries, a Stratford CT based company. CSS, an asphalt paving, maintenance and sweeping contractor, will operate out of the 7,140 sf facility. Dow Realty facilitated the lease of the 6,000 sf warehouse on the site to Bond Brothers Construction. Bond Brothers is a commercial construction, general contracting and building asset management company based in Everett, MA with an operation in Durham, CT. Both companies will use their new base to serve local projects.

Branford Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Dow Realty

Jeff Dow with Branford Chamber President Ed Lazarus

Dow Realty was recognized for its business success at the Branford Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Success” Business Breakfast on May 18th at Woodwinds in Branford. Dow Realty was one of 11 member business that was awarded a certificate of recognition for achieving excellent business results over the past year. Specifically mentioned were Dow Realty’s significant growth in listings and closed transactions. The recent Greater New Haven Board of Realtors Award for largest industrial lease of the year for Brook & Whittle’s expansion in Guilford was also cited.

Ed Lazarus, President of the Branford Chamber said “We feel it is important to shed light on the strong businesses of the Chamber, like Dow Realty, that are succeeding in some very difficult economic times. Strong business strategies and good old hard work pay off regardless of the economy”. The Chamber also noted a number of land and building transactions that Dow Realty has been involved with in Branford that contribute to the economic well being of the Town.