CIRC/Delaware Holds March Luncheon
Members of the Commercial-Industrial Realty Council of Delaware (CIRC/Delaware) gathered for their monthly luncheon on March 11, 2015 at the Clarion Belle in New Castle, Delaware.
Mike Hare, Senior Vice-President, The Buccini/Pollin Group was the speaker. Mike updated attendees on current and future development plans for the company.
Mike Hare and John Birmingham
Mr. Hare joined The Buccini/Pollin Group in March 2008 as Senior Vice President for Development. His responsibilities include development management, acquisitions, public investment and government relations. He currently serves as Project Director for the Chester Waterfront Redevelopment efforts. Prior to joining the Buccini/Pollin Group, Mr. Hare served as the Deputy Director of the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware (RDC), a position which he held from 1995-2008. Mr. Hare was employed by the Delaware Economic Development Office starting in 1989 most recently serving as a Senior Development Specialist prior to being assigned to the RDC by Governor Thomas R. Carper in September, 1995.
The Buccini/Pollin Group, Inc. is a privately-held, full-service real estate acquisition, development and management company with offices in Washington, DC, Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Baltimore, MD. Formed in 1993, Buccini/Pollin develops and acquires hotel, office, residential, retail, and parking properties in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States. On behalf of its principals, investors and financial partners, Buccini/Pollin has acquired or developed real estate assets having a value in excess of $4.0 billion, including 26 hotels, 6 million square feet of office and retail space, 10 major residential communities, and multiple entertainment venues, including PPL Park, home of the Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer team.
CIRC/Delaware members congratulated the organization on aggressively developing project in and around the City of Wilmington.
Continuing Education classes were also offered in conjunction with the luncheon meeting.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 8, 2015 @ the Clarion Belle.
Registration and networking begin at 11:30 AM, followed by luncheon and speaker.
The speaker will be Peter Bailey, Ph.D., WilHermington University.
He will provide a history of Wilmington University, as well as an update on the planned Route 202 Campus.
Here is a gallery of March Luncheon photos, courtesy of Sonitrol Security of Delaware Valley:
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