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Southern Connecticut BOMA announces Green Expo
By Press Release
May 12, 2008 - 11:35:08 AM

High Ridge Park to host eco-friendly event

Stamford, Conn. (May 12, 2008)—Fairfield County real estate owners and managers can learn how to implement eco-friendly practices in facilities management at Southern Connecticut BOMA’s Green Expo. The event will take place on May 29 from 4:30-8pm at High Ridge Park Corporate Center in Stamford.

The expo will showcase green ideas, products, and services that are unique and significant to operating a facility. Exhibitors will share information on eco-friendly alternatives in areas such as cleaning, energy use, water usage, plumbing, construction and mechanical.

“We are always interested in learning more about increasing building efficiency and promoting a healthier environment,” said Jodi Gutierrez, VP of Property Management for George Comfort & Sons and the On-Site Property Manager at High Ridge Park Corporate Center. “This event will be a fantastic way for all area property managers to learn how to make informed choices when it comes to greening their buildings.”

Exhibitors will include American Carrera Tech LLC; New England Mechanical; Ever-Green Interiors; CL&P and Titan Energy; O,R&L; CT Green Building Council; Dennis Rowan Services; United Services/Premier Maintenance & Eastern Bag & Paper; SimplexGrinnell; and 4Elements Group.

Over the past few years, BOMA International and its local affiliates have taken a leadership role in educating members on green buildings and the various programs available for achieving an environmentally responsible building.

“BOMA International is committed to encouraging environmentally-friendly building practices,” said Sharon Moran, Executive Director of Southern Connecticut BOMA. “This event is not a trade show, but rather an informative expo exhibiting new and visionary concepts.”

To register for the Green Expo, please contact Sharon Moran at smoran@ssmgt.com or 860-243-3977.

About High Ridge Park

High Ridge Park offers the only true corporate campus setting within the City of Stamford, Fairfield County, CT. The 40 acre park consists of six Class-A office buildings, each architecturally distinct, as they were designed by famed architect, Victor Bisharat. Right off the Merritt Parkway, only minutes from I-95 and with a dedicated shuttle to the Stamford Transportation Center, High Ridge Park is highly conducive to commuters. The recent multi-million dollar renovation has transformed the campus into a truly magnificent “Office in a Park” with a setting that is unparalleled in Fairfield County. The park is owned and managed by George Comfort & Sons, one of the New York metropolitan region’s oldest, largest and most reputable real estate firms. George Comfort & Sons partners with RREEF Leasing and Property Management, part of RREEF North America, a leading U.S. based real estate investment manager.

About Southern Connecticut BOMA

A local affiliate of BOMA International founded in 1983, Southern Connecticut BOMA serves the commercial real estate industry from New Haven County to Fairfield County. Presently, Southern Connecticut BOMA is comprised of 120 members in three categories. Principal members are property owners and property managers. The Professional members are architects, engineers, etc. and Allied members are vendors that supply products and services to the real estate community. For more information, visit www.soctboma.org

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