Mergers & Acquisitions

2006

December

Craig E. Isvak CPA PLC, a provider of accounting and tax services to businesses and individuals in the Mad River Valley and the Waterbury/Stowe area, announced the acquisition of Associates in Accounting PC at 6 Pinecrest Drive in Essex Junction. The new firm, Associates in Accounting PLC, will be led by Isvak. The previous owner, Michael LeBoeuf, will remain involved at the Essex Junction location, focusing on financial planning as a registered representative of HD Vest.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and selling broker representing Dr. David Gage and Kathy Gage in the sale of a 1,200-square-foot medical office condo at 595 Dorset St., Unit 1, in South Burlington. The buyer was Dr. Karen Sperry.

Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc., announced the sale of an 11,200-square-foot office/flex building at 1820 Shelburne Road in South Burlington. Burke represented the seller, Evergreen Investments Ltd. Dave Kelly of Highpoint Realty represented the buyer, Fessou Enterprises LLC.

Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing broker on 960 square feet at 286 College St. in Burlington. Home Life Co. will be the tenant, offering interior design and decorating services.

Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc., announced the signing of a lease for 3,600 square feet with Fisher Auto Parts Inc. at the 370 Shelburne Road Shopping Center on U.S. 7 in South Burlington. Burke represented the landlord, Evergreen Investments Ltd.; Mike Simoneau of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty represented the tenant, Fisher Auto Parts.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing The Hall Block LLC in the leasing of 1,925 square feet of retail space at 210 College St. in Burlington. The tenant is The North Face Store, which has expanded its retail operations.

Steve Donahue and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing brokers of 732 square feet in the Kilburn & Gates building at 7 Kilburn St., third floor, Burlington. Compufile Systems Ltd. is the tenant.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Shelburne Inn LLP in the leasing of 336 square feet of commercial space in the recently renovated inn at 5247 Shelburne Road in Shelburne. The tenant is Arts and Crafts Gallery LLC.

Yves Bradley and Charlie Poulin of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing agents on 2,930 square feet of office and outside storage space at 32 Boyer Circle in Williston. The tenant is Penske Truck Leasing Co. Esther Lotz of Highpoint Realty was the listing broker.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and selling broker representing Wisteria LLC in the sale of a 5,000-square-foot renovated building and parking lot at 10-14 Green St. in Vergennes.

John J. Rao III and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing brokers of 800 square feet at 156 Battery St. in Burlington. The tenant, Pragmatic Technologies Inc. operates a computer software business. The leasing broker was Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing 10&2 Trust in the leasing of 720 square feet of office space at 174 Battery St. in Burlington. The tenant is Barbara O’Connor, an attorney.

Linda I. Letourneau and Doug Nedde of Redstone were co-listing and selling brokers representing William and Carol Heise in the sale of a 2,222-square-foot building at 162-1/2 Maple St. in Burlington. The buyers were Serena Hollmeyer and Spencer Stevenson Taylor.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker representing Woodlot Alternatives Inc., and Tony Blake of V/T Commercial was the listing broker representing the owner, North County Federal Credit Union in the leasing of 3,807 square feet of Class A office space at 69 Swift St. in South Burlington.

John J. Rao III and Meg McGovern of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing brokers of 1,600 square feet at 30 Kimball Ave. in South Burlington. The law firm of Lobe & Fortin is the tenant. Listing broker was Tony Blake of V/T Commercial.

November

Triosyn Corp. of Williston and Safe Life Corp. announced the merger of the two companies. The combined company will operate under the name of Safe Life, and Triosyn has become a wholly owned subsidiary. Pierre Jean Messier, the founder of Triosyn Technology, which created technologies for products such as a disposable face mask that protects against avian flu and airborne diseases, will continue as president and chief executive officer of Triosyn Corp. and will serve as vice chairman and chief scientific officer of Safe Life.

Yves Bradley and John J. Rao III of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing brokers in the leasing of 9,844 square feet at The Brownway Residence on Farr Road in Richmond. The Lund Family Center Inc. is the tenant of the residential facility.

Norcross Safety Products of Oak Brook, Ill., announced the acquisition of New England Overshoe Inc. from Linckia LLC in Williston. New England Overshoe makes NEOS brand overshoes. Norcross manufactures a broad line of waterproof protective footwear and personal protective equipment for the fire service, industrial safety and agricultural/work markets. Scott Hardy, the founder and president of Linckia and New England Overshoe, said the deal presents excellent growth opportunities for NEOS.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the selling broker representing Listz Historical Restoration Inc. in the sale of a 2,200-square-foot commercial condominium at 5 Andrews Drive, Essex. Dave Kelly of Highpoint Realty represented the seller, Halpin Family Enterprises.

Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc announced that Fleet Feet Sports Burlington has leased 2,504 square feet in the Pearl Street Station shopping center in Essex Junction. It will be Fleet Feet Sports’ first Vermont store. David G. White & Associates was the listing broker for Hannaford Brothers, the property owner. and Steve Donohue of Pomerleau Real Estate represented Fleet Feet.

Steve Donahue and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing brokers of a residential property at 10 Fairholt St., Burlington. The tenant is Global Maritime Transportation Services.

Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. announced the signing of a lease for 1,200 square feet with Frank Cooper Inc. men’s hair salon, at the Ethan Allen Shopping Center in Burlington. Burke represented the landlord, Hauke Building Supply Inc.

Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. announced the signing of a long-term lease for 16,750 square feet with Mac’s Market in the Essex Junction Shopping Center on Vermont 15 in Essex Junction. Mac’s Market is a chain of grocery and convenience stores in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts. Burke represented the landlord, Hauke Building Supply Inc.

Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the selling broker of a 0.79-acre property at 135 Pearl St. in Burlington. The buyer, Meron Properties, will open the first location of a Papa John’s Pizza in Vermont. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial was the listing broker.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and selling broker representing J&S Holding LLC in the sale of a 1,291-square-foot commercial condominium at 620 Hinesburg Road in South Burlington.

Yves Bradley and Steve Donahue of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing brokers of 4,416 square feet at 20 Kilburn St. in Burlington. Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga will operate a physical therapy practice and yoga studio there.

Cowles Quilting Machine Service Inc. has leased 1,200 square feet of retail space in Highgate Commons shopping center in St. Albans. Cowles sells machines, thread, quilting and sewing supplies, and offers classroom instruction, sales and service. Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates was the listing broker representing Kellogg Properties Inc.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Gabriel Handy in the leasing of 1,500 square feet of flex space at 49 Heineberg Road in Colchester to 123 Pilates LLC.

John Rao and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing brokers of 2,370 square feet at Building C, Suite 29, Maple Tree Place in Williston. AAA of Northern New England has opened an insurance and travel services agency.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the selling broker in the sale of an 1,800-square-foot commercial warehouse condominium at 312 Commerce St., Unit 3, Williston, to Scott Riely.

Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. announced the signing of a lease for 2,116 square feet with Greer’s Laundry, a Laundromat operation, at the Ethan Allen Shopping Center in Burlington. Burke represented the landlord, Hauke Building Supply Inc.

Steve Donahue and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing brokers of 5,532 square feet at 7 Kilburn St. in Burlington. The Lund Family Center has opened a general office facility there.

Charlie’s Rotisserie & Ribs LLC, doing business as Chicken Charlie’s, has leased 2,400 square feet of retail space in the Highgate Commons shopping center in St. Albans. Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. was the listing broker representing Kellogg Properties Inc.

October

Duncan S. Harris of Redstone represented Anna Gebhardt in the sale of a multi-unit building on Murray Street in Burlington to Mark Davidson and Kelly Kaeding. Michael Allen of ReMax North Professionals represented the buyers.

Duncan S. Harris of Redstone represented Curt Hennigar in the leasing of 1,250 square feet of commercial space at 3097 Williston Road in South Burlington. Harris also procured the lessee, Auto Cents.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Shelburne Inn LLP in the leasing of 862 square feet of office space in the recently renovated Shelburne Inn at 5247 Shelburne Road in Shelburne. The tenant is Upstream Group Inc.

Duncan S. Harris of Redstone was the listing broker representing Rick Cole in the sale of a 3,500-square-foot commercial building at 150 S. Pleasant St. in Middlebury. Duncan also procured the buyer, John Illick.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Plaza Investments in the leasing of 936 square feet of office space at 41 IDX Drive in South Burlington. The tenant is New England Dairy & Food Council.

September

Healing Sessions for Women leased 335 square feet of office space at 131 Church St. in Burlington. Meg McGovern of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the landlord, 131 Church St. LLC.

Malcolm Willard sold a 2.4-acre parcel of land at 1100 Hinesburg Road in South Burlington to East Mountain View LLC. John Rao, Yves Bradley and Charlie Poulin of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the seller, and Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty represented the buyer.

Grafton Village Cheese Co. announced the building of a cheese production plant and retail space at the Retreat Farm in Brattleboro. Both companies are part of the Windham Foundation. The expansion is in addition to the cheese company’s operation in Grafton. The building of 28,000 square feet will include a cheese production facility with the potential to double expansion in future years, a retail shop, cheese-making viewing area, and office space for staff. Completion is anticipated for late spring 2007.

Vermont Business Brokers represented Jeffrey Warner, owner of Sweet Pea Natural Foods, in the sale of his store in Waitsfield to Carin Fredette, a pastry chef and caterer. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing broker, and Sharon Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the selling broker.

John Jaeger of South Burlington Realty Co. was the leasing agent for 1,300 square feet of office space at 1860 Williston Road to Help-U-Sell Mountain View Real Estate. Diane Levin was the owner-broker.

Steve Donahue and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing brokers on 2,600 square feet of offices at 131 Church St. in Burlington. Global Maritime Transportation Services is the tenant.

Duncan S. Harris of Redstone represented Boston brokerage Richards Barry Joyce & Partners and the General Services Administration in leasing 2,000 square feet of office space at 300 Interstate Corporate Plaza, Williston. Michael Marciel of the Judge Companies represented the owner.

Wireless Zone, a cellular phone company, has leased 1,200 square feet of retail space in Highgate Commons Shopping Center in St. Albans. Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. in Burlington was the listing broker representing Kellogg Properties Inc.

Tim Burke, senior associate of David G. White & Associates Inc., announced the signing of a lease with Fletcher Allen Health Care for 6,900 square feet at 405 N. Main St. in Winooski, which will be used for an employee day care. Burke represented FAHC in negotiations with the landlord, Sisters & Brothers Investment Group. Esther Lotz of Highpoint Realty represented the landlord.

Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker on 3,000 square feet at 86 Center Road in Essex to a day care called My Little World.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone represented the landlord, Foster Development Co., and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the tenant, Ron Herath of Six Counties Residential Cleaning LLC, in the leasing of 1,250 square feet of office space at 7 Ambrose Place in Burlington.

Meg McGovern of Pomerleau Real Estate assisted the landlord, 131 Church St. LLC, in the leasing of a private office on the second floor to John Outwater.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the broker representing Media 314 in the leasing of 4,170 square feet of Class A office space at 100 Bank St. in Burlington. The listing broker was Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial.

Yves Bradley and Charlie Poulin of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing brokers of 5,405 square feet at 7 Fayette Road in South Burlington. The Lund Family Center Inc. will operate a day care and educational facility during renovations of its Glen Road property.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Caribou 188 LLC in the leasing of 4,000 square feet of flex space at 188 Krupp Drive in Williston. The tenant, Sarah M. Cover, has opened a dance studio.

Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker for The Maids of Vermont, which leased 1,250 square feet of space at 7 Ambrose Place in Burlington. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing broker.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Bruce Uvanni in the leasing of 2,100 square feet of warehouse/flex space and 800 square feet of mezzanine at 450 Shunpike Road, Unit 18, in Williston to Roderick MacIver Art Studio Inc.

August

Vermont Business Brokers represented Mark Rocheleau, the owner of East Shore Drywall, in the sale of his construction business to Matt Zambarano. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing broker, and Sharon Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the selling broker.

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced its plans to merge the activities of the Vermont Lodging and Restaurant Association into the Chamber. The VLRA board of directors chose the chamber through a competitive bid and interview process.

Tuesday Morning, a close-out retailer of home products has leased 6,000 square feet of retail space at 2785 Shelburne Road in Shelburne, next to Dunkin’ Donuts. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted the landlord, Grand View Farms, and Nick Grimley of J.L. Davis Realty assisted the tenant.

Milliman Inc., an actuary firm, has leased 1,185 square feet of office space at 550 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, for five years. The landlord is 550 Hinesburg Road Associates. Bill Kiendl and Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Dan O’Connell leased 1,700 square feet of retail space at 171 St. Paul St., Burlington, for the establishment of a hair salon. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant and the landlord, Grand View Farms.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker representing Hall Block LLC, and Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker in the leasing of 868 square feet of Class A office space at 210 College St. in Burlington to Stewart Title Guaranty Co.

Tony Blake of V/T Commercial announced that Dr. Thomas Dowhan has bought a medical office building at 16 Railroad St., Essex Junction, to establish a Chittenden County presence for his ophthalmology practice. The seller was Dr. Edwin Guilfoy of Huntington. Blake assisted both parties.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker representing Kevin and Susan Pratico in the sale of a 900-square-foot commercial condo at Essex Towne Marketplace. Esther Lotz of HighPoint Realty was the selling broker representing Jay Danis, who will reopen the House of Sewing and More, a family business that closed briefly for six months in another Essex location. 

Tony Blake of V/T Commercial announced the sale of 135 Pearl St., Burlington. The long-established nightclub was sold by R.A.T. Inc. to Terry M. Meron. Meron plans to renovate the 3,902-square-foot, two-story building for a Papa John’s pizza franchise with apartments on the second floor. Blake represented Robert Toms, the principal of R.A.T., and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the buyer.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker representing Hall Block LLC in the leasing of 1,430 square feet of Class A office space at 210 College St. in Burlington. Langrock Sperry & Wool LLP has expanded its office space.

 John J. Rao III and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing agents for 3,520 square feet at Maple Tree Place in Williston to Mexicali Restaurant. Rao and Bradley were also the leasing agents for 1,227 square feet at Maple Tree Place in Williston to The Flower Market.

Yves Bradley and Charlie Poulin of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing agents for 1,240 square feet at Shelburne Bay Plaza in Shelburne to JK Jewelry.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker representing Catamount/HSI/Shelburne LLC in the leasing of 2,778 square feet of restaurant space at 5247 Shelburne Road in Shelburne, in the recently renovated Shelburne Inn, to the Vergennes Restaurant Group Inc. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial was the leasing broker. Michael Mahe is the chef-owner of The Bearded Frog.

Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing agent for 275 square feet of office space at Victoria Place, adjacent to Bove’s Restaurant on Pearl Street in Burlington, to Judith P. Dunn, CPA.

Yves Bradley and Steve Donahue of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing agents for 4,200 square feet of retail space at 66 Church St. in Burlington to Predatorwear.

Thomas and Dawn Revocable Trust has leased the building and land at 2383 Shelburne Road in Shelburne to Harvest Equipment. Yves Bradley and Charlie Poulin of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the landlord.

 Healing Sessions for Women leased 335 square feet of office space at 131 Church St. in Burlington. Meg McGovern of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the seller, and Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty represented the buyer.

July

Vermont Document Co. LLC of Shelburne and Mach One Computers Inc. of Williston announced the merger of the two companies to form Exterus Technology for Business. Exterus provides hardware, software and service for business information technology needs such as computer networking, phone systems, point-of-sale, Internet connectivity, security, copiers and fax/printer solutions. Tim Williams is president of Exterus.

Steve Donahue of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker, and Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial was the listing agent for 2,754 square feet at 125 College St. in Burlington. The tenant is Burlington Memory Technologies Inc.

Tiny Thai Restaurant bought the restaurant assets and leased 2,000 square feet of space at 24-26 Main St. in Winooski for a second location. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant and the landlord, Farrell Vermont LLC.

Eagle Network Solutions has leased 1,000 square feet of office space at 95 College St. in Burlington from Burlington Housing Authority. The company handles technological government defense work. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial represented the tenant, and Michael Simoneau of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty represented the landlord.

The University of Vermont has signed a 10-year lease for 4,897 square feet at 30 Community Drive in South Burlington to house a data center. Tim McKenzie of Technology Park Associates, assisted the landlord, and Tony Blake of V/T Commercial represented UVM.

John J. Rao III and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing agents for 3,649 square feet at Maple Tree Place. The tenant, Keeping Good Company, is a retailer specializing in furniture and household decorative items.

Steve Donahue and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the landlord in leasing 12,670 square feet of professional office space at 212 Battery St.

 Tony Blake of V/T Commercial announced that Severn Trent Laboratories has signed a lease for 40,475 square feet at Technology Park on Community Drive in South Burlington. Occupancy is scheduled for spring 2007, following construction.

Sentient Corp., a software technology company, will relocate its offices to 380 Hurricane Lane in Williston. It will sublet a 2,600-square-foot office suite from Gartner Corp. Michael Simoneau of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty represented the tenant, and Tony Blake of V/T Commercial represented Gartner Corp.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Catamount/Harbour LLC in the leasing of 7,424 square feet of commercial space to Dale of Norway Inc. at 4750 Shelburne Road in Shelburne. The property is in Harbour Business Park.

Duncan S. Harris of Redstone represented the Chittenden Bank in the sale of an industrial property located on Beauregard Drive in St. Albans. Harris also procured the buyer, Jeffrey and Michele Dussault.

June

Cathe and Ryan McDevitt bought ADD-ON Accessory Outlet from Cathe’s parents, David and Victoria Ross. ADD-ON has sold truck and car accessories for more than 30 years and recently expanded into truck caps, vehicle graphics and lettering, paint protection film, window tinting, automotive performance and mobile electronics.

Vermont Business Brokers represented Scott Mears in the sale of Onsite Windshield, a windshield replacement company in Barre, to YWP Inc. John Beal was the listing and selling broker.

Vermont Business Brokers represented Hubsch Inc. in the sale of Growing Years Preschool & Development Center in Colchester. John Beal was the selling and listing broker.

Atlantic Management Co. Inc. announced that the Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust of Pre-Tech Plastics Inc. has acquired an interest in Pre-Tech Plastics Inc. of Williston. Atlantic served as independent appraiser to the trustees of the ESOP and assisted in structuring the transaction.

Jim Baker, vice president of Baker’s Inc. and principal of Business Interiors, announced that Business Interiors has acquired the assets of Office Environments of Maine. The acquisition creates the largest contract furniture dealership with headquarters in northern New England.

Stantec, formerly Dufresne-Henry, announced that it has completed the acquisition of communications system engineering firm ACEx Technologies Inc. ACEx is a 25-person firm specializing in transit, rail and power communications and control systems engineering. The acquisition will add locations for Stantec in Oakland, Calif., and Irving, Texas.

Central Vermont Public Service announced its intent to purchase the assets and franchise territory of Rochester Electric Light and Power. Rochester Electric owners, Tom and Sandy Pierce, agreed to sell their utility’s property and share of the Hydro-Quebec contract.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Keurig Inc. that the company does not already own. Keurig is a privately held company that markets premium, single-cup coffee brewing systems for home and office.

Bill Orleans, the owner of PP&D Brochure Distribution, announced the acquisition of the Quiet Concierge. Established in 2003 by Briant Hamrell, the Quiet Concierge is a dining and activity book found in more than 50 lodging establishments in greater Burlington.

Bill Shearer, the owner of Shearer Pontiac Cadillac of South Burlington and Rutland, announced the acquisition of Fitzpatrick Buick GMC dealership. The expanded Pontiac, Buick-GMC-Cadillac dealership will continue to be located at the Shearer dealership at 1030 Shelburne Road in South Burlington. Hummer, now at Shearer Pontiac, will move to the Shearer Chevrolet dealership at 1675 Shelburne Road.

The Rock of Greater Burlington has purchased 3.12 acres of land at Meadowland Business Park from Summer Ice Joint Ventures to build an 8,000-square-foot place of assembly for the church. Tom Heney of Lang Associates represented the sellers, and Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial represented The Rock.

Tim Burke, senior associate of David G. White & Associates Inc., announced the signing of a long-term lease with Fletcher Allen Health Care for 72,000 square feet in the 327 Holly Court warehouse building in Williston. Burke represented FAHC. The landlord is The Miller Realty Group.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker representing the owner, J. Larry Williams Sr./Berta P. Williams Trust, in a long-term lease with Windows and Doors by Brownell for 6,710 square feet of flex space at 1193 S. Brownell Road in Williston.

Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate assisted Rachel Schillinger in locating Blue Buddha Tattoo in 1,000 square feet at 3 Main St., Studio 106, Burlington.

Vermont Business Brokers represented Mark Rocheleau, the owner of East Shore Drywall, in the sale of his construction business to Matt Zambarano. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing broker, and Sharon Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the selling broker.

Tiny Thai Restaurant bought the restaurant assets and leased 2,000 square feet of space at 24-26 Main St. in Winooski for a second location. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant and the landlord, Farrell Vermont LLC.

John J. Rao III and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing agents for 3,649 square feet at Maple Tree Place. The tenant, Keeping Good Company, is a retail specializing in furniture and household decorative items and accessories.

Tony Blake of V/T Commercial announced that Severn Trent Laboratories has signed a lease for 40,475 square feet at Technology Park on Community Drive in South Burlington. Occupancy is scheduled for spring 2007, following construction.

Steve Donahue and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the landlord in leasing 12,670 square feet of professional office space at 212 Battery Street.

The University of Vermont has signed a 10-year lease for 4,897 square feet at 30 Community Drive in South Burlington to house a data center. Tim McKenzie of Technology Park Associates, assisted the landlord, and Tony Blake of V/T Commercial represented UVM.

Steve Donahue of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker, and Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial was the listing agent for 2,754 square feet at 125 College St. in Burlington. The tenant is Burlington Memory Technologies Inc.

Sentient Corp., a software technology company, will relocate its offices to 380 Hurricane Lane in Williston. It will sublet a 2,600-square-foot office suite from Gartner Corp. Michael Simoneau of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty represented the tenant, and Tony Blake of V/T Commercial represented Gartner Corp.

Eagle Network Solutions has leased 1,000 square feet of office space at 95 College St. in Burlington from Burlington Housing Authority. Eagle Network Solutions handles technological government defense work. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial represented the tenant, and Michael Simoneau of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty represented the landlord.

May

Cannon Cochran Management Services Inc., a third-party administrator for self-insurance programs, has leased 1,300 square feet of office space on IDX Drive in South Burlington. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted both parties in the transaction.

Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate and Brad Worthen of REM Development were the leasing agents for 17,500 square feet at 260 Avenue D at Whitcomb Business Park in Williston. The new tenant is The Pet Lodge, providing veterinary services, training and boarding for animals.

Chet Thabault of South Burlington Realty Co. was the leasing agent for 1,012 square feet of additional office space at Creek Farm Plaza in Colchester to Tony Edwards, Steve Patterson and Jamie Brownell of Absolute Mechanical Inc. This doubles the contractor’s work space in the plaza.

Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the selling broker for a one-acre commercial property consisting of a 6,000-square-foot office and service building and a 6,000-square-foot warehouse at 4540 Williston Road in Williston. The buyers were K&S Properties LLC; the seller was K.C. Realty Inc. Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis was the listing broker.

Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. announced the signing of a lease for 1,500 square feet for a new nail salon, Essential Nails, at the Ethan Allen Shopping Center on North Avenue in Burlington. Burke represented the landlord, Hauke Building Supply Inc..

Tony Blake and Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial announced the sale of the former Fellows Gear Shaper plant in North Springfield to Winstanley Enterprises LLC of Concord, Mass. The sale includes a manufacturing facility of 371,580 square feet and 213 acres of land. The owners plan to substantially rehabilitate the property and convert it to multi-tenant capability. Blake and Dousevicz represented the seller, Regency Savings Bank.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Ryan Enterprises in the leasing of 3,000 square feet of warehouse space to Burlington Granite and Marble at 1 Industrial Parkway in Burlington.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing broker representing the owner, Funkadelic LLC, in the sale of a 2,400-square-foot commercial flex condominium at 162 Jimmo Drive, unit 4 in Colchester. Michael Simoneau of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty was the selling broker representing the buyer, Kenneth P. Felis. Pictured from left are: Kathy Daubsterns, Letourneau, Felis, Jeff Jimmo and Cheryle Jimmo.

Welch for Congress leased office space at 131 Church St. in Burlington. Meg McGovern of Pomerleau Real Estate assisted the landlord.

Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted Mark Rocheleau, the owner of East Shore Drywall, in the sale of a 1.79-acre industrial property consisting of a 20,000-square-foot office and industrial building at 16 Gregory Drive in South Burlington. Bill and Gail Savage of G.W. Savage Construction purchased the property and will relocate their business to the site. Rocheleau is relocating his business to Brentwood Park in Colchester. Blake represented Rocheleau, and Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty represented the buyers.

Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing broker representing Allen Brook Development in the leasing of a 1,710-square-foot office suite at 300 Cornerstone Drive in Williston to the law office of Anthony Lamb and Theresa Gibbons. Mike Simoneau of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty represented the tenant.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing broker representing Matthew L. Gazo, owner of Gazo Construction, in the sale of a new, four-unit property at 63 Hyde St. in Burlington. The property consists of a three-story, 5-Star energy-efficient, three-unit structure, and a fully renovated three-bedroom home. Chuck Burns of Century 21 Jack Associates represented the buyer, Lars Gange, in the purchase. Pictured from left: Burns, Gange, Gazo and Letourneau.

Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. announced the purchase of the Sunoco gas station site at 1143 Williston Road in South Burlington by Northfield Savings Bank of Northfield. The site was purchased from Rexbo Development Inc. Burke represented the buyer. This marks the fifth bank branch location in Chittenden County for the savings bank.

Rachel DiGiammarino of Redstone was the listing broker representing Bartlett Realty LLC in the leasing of 1,550 square feet of commercial space at 45 Krupp Drive in Williston. Thomas Raub of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty was the leasing broker representing Robert Reil.

Yves Bradley and Steve Donahue were the leasing brokers, and Barbara Suprenant of ICV was the listing broker for 4,550 square feet at 21 Gregory Drive in South Burlington. Poulin Performance, Vermont’s only certified postural restoration center, has opened a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center including aquatic therapy.

Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing broker representing Neonato LLC in the leasing of a 1,380-square-foot medical office space at 55 Main St. in Essex Junction to Pike Chiropractic Inc. Dean Hamel of J.L. Davis assisted the tenant.

Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. announced the sale of the Tractor Supply Building at 300 Depot St. in Bennington. Tractor Supply has a long-term lease on the building. The 31,000-square-foot building was sold to Prelco Inc. for $1 million. Burke represented Prelco in the purchase.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker, and Rachel DiGiammarino of Redstone was the leasing broker in the leasing of 1,700 square feet of office space at 308 Blakely Road in Colchester. The landlord is Paradox Properties and the tenant is the Colchester School District.

Steve Donahue and Charlie Poulin of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing brokers for 890 square feet at Shelburne Bay Plaza in Shelburne. This is the third location for Copy Ship Fax Plus in Chittenden County.

Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. announced the signing of a lease for 4 900 square feet with the Pampered Pet, a pet grooming salon, at the Ethan Allen Shopping Center on North Avenue in Burlington. Burke represented the landlord, Hauke Building Supply Inc.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Catamount/Riverside Co. in the leasing of 10,000 square feet of warehouse space to Triosyn Corp. at 133 Elm St. in Winooski.

Duncan S. Harris of Redstone was the listing broker representing the Chittenden Solid Waste District in the leasing of 3,200 square feet of industrial space at 195 Flynn Ave. in Burlington. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone procured the tenant, Celtic Roofing.

April

John J. Rao III and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing and leasing agents for 1,800 square feet at 5 Andrew Ave. in Essex. Temperature Control of Vermont is the tenant, a business specializing in HVAC control systems and regulators.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker, and Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker representing J. Larry Williams Sr./Berta P. Williams Trust in the leasing of 2,110 square feet of dance studio space at 1193 South Brownell Road in Williston. The tenant, June Poodiack, d/b/a The Movement Center, will occupy the space.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker, and Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker representing Catamount Riverside in the leasing of 5,500 square feet of warehouse space at 133 Elm St. in Winooski. The tenant is Media 314.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker in the leasing of 1,650 square feet of office/flex space at 948 Hercules Drive, Suite 09, in Colchester, to Absolute Office Equipment Inc. Tri-D Associates III FLP owns the property.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing 10 & 2 Trust in the leasing of office space at 174-176 Battery St. in Burlington. The tenant is IGS Ltd.

Richard Allen, president and CEO of Dufresne-Henry, announced that the firm is joining international design and consulting firm Stantec of Edmonton, Alberta. Stantec, which offers the same core design and consulting services as Dufresne-Henry, employs more than 5,500 people in 60 offices in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. Through the acquisition, Dufresne-Henry’s Northeast and Florida offices will supplement Stantec’s existing presence in the West, Southeast, Great Lakes and Canada.

Atlantic Tele-Network completed its purchase of SoVerNet in a deal valued at approximately $12.7 million. SoVerNet will become a subsidiary of ATN and will continue to operate under the SoVerNet name from Bellows Falls and Burlington. Richard Kendall was named SoVerNet’s president and chief executive officer, taking over for Thomas Lyons, the former president, and J. Barton Elliott, the former chairman and CEO, both major shareholders. Lyons will continue as a consultant to the company and is expected to serve on its management board.

Redstone has purchased a 54,400-square-foot building and interest in 5.59 acres of common land from Specialty Filaments Inc. at Pine and Howard streets in Burlington, to be developed into a multi-tenant building with commercial/office and warehouse spaces for lease. Pictured are Jim Marler (left), chief operating officer for Specialty Filaments, Doug Nedde, a partner in Redstone.

Brian Waxler, representing Pomerleau Family Partnership, was the listing broker, and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker for 2,370 square feet at 192 College St. in Burlington to Tootsie’s Shoe Therapy. Tootsie’s sells women’s footwear and is a pedicure salon and spa.

Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing agent for 10,458 square feet in Technology Park in South Burlington. Planet Fitness, the new tenant, opened its doors in February.

Milliman Inc. has signed a five-year lease for 1,185 square feet of office space at 550 Hinesburg Road in South Burlington. Bill Kiendl and Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted the landlord, 550 Hinesburg Road LLC, and the tenant.

Burlington Memory Technologies, a division of Nanya Technology Corp., leased 2,754 square feet of office space in the Wells-Richardson Building at 126 College St. in Burlington. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial represented the landlord, Coburn, Cooper & Feeley LLC, and Steve Donahue of Pomerleau Real Estate assisted the tenant.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker representing Catamount/Middlebury LLC in the leasing of 23,600 square feet of industrial space at 68 Nesti Drive in South Burlington. Esther Lotz of Highpoint Realty was the leasing broker representing Country Home Products.

Steve Donahue and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing brokers, and Tony Blake of V/T Commercial was the leasing broker representing Coffee Enterprises Inc.’s moving of its corporate offices to 32 Lakeside Ave. in Burlington.

Duncan S. Harris of Redstone represented CPC of Vermont in the leasing of 3,600 square feet of warehouse space at 227 Pond Lane in Middlebury. Harris also procured the tenant, Otter Creek Brewing. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing broker, and Rachel DiGiammarino of Redstone was the leasing broker in the leasing of 650 square feet of office space at 595 Dorset St. in South Burlington to Erin L. Smith P.C.

Steve Donahue and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented The Trust Company of Vermont in its purchase of 286 College St. in Burlington, listed by Tony Blake of V/T Commercial.

Tony Blake of V/T Commercial announced that Mark Rocheleau of East Shore Drywall Inc. has leased 4,800 square feet of space at 156 Brentwood Park in Colchester from Jeffrey Jimmo. East Shore will relocate its administrative offices and warehouse space to the location. Blake assisted the tenant, and Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone represented the landlord.

March

Betsy Bluto, former advertising representative for Business People-Vermont, bought Espire Personal Training Studio from Forester Dean. Espire is a semi-private personal training studio with five certified personal trainers offering one-on-one and small group personal training sessions to adults by appointment. Rolfing, massage, Reiki, yoga and Thai yoga bodywork are also available by appointment. Bluto was the Northeast district manager for Nordic Track and has 10 years’ experience as a fitness and personal trainer. She also managed fitness clubs and programs for several years. 12 Gregory Drive, South Burlington. 859-3636. www.espire2bfit.com.

William H. Baumann Jr., president and CEO of DuBois & King Inc. in Randolph, announced the firm completed the initial sale of its company stock to 14 new employee shareholders, and the firm is now transitioning into its third generation of leadership. The formal procedure of implementing the firm’s employee stock option plan has begun.

Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. announced a lease of 1,800 square feet by Body Le Bronze Inc., a tanning salon, at the Ethan Allen Shopping Center on North Avenue in Burlington. Burke represented the landlord, Hauke Building Supply Inc. Body Le Bronze has five other salons in Chittenden County.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and selling broker representing Catamount/Brownell LLC in the sale of a 24,000-square-foot commercial building at 1193 South Brownell Road in Williston. J. Larry Williams Sr./Berta P. Williams Trust bought the property.

Datamann Inc. of Wilder has acquired The Computer Connection Inc. of White River Junction. CCI is now a division of Datamann. Both businesses continue to operate as they have in the past. Computer Connection will continue to operate from White River Junction for several months before moving to the Datamann facility in Wilder.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and selling broker representing Funkadelic LLC in the sale of a 2,400-square-foot commercial condominium unit at Brentwood Park, 162 Jimmo Drive in Colchester. The buyer was Branching Out LLP.

John J. Rao III and Steve Donahue of Pomerleau Real Estate represented Bullrock Corp. in the sale of 14 condominium units in partnership with Burlington Community Land Trust. These units are located on McCabe Circle in Shelburne. Represented: Amy Demetrowitz and Brenda Torpy, BCLT; Sen. Jim Contois, Chittenden County; Rao and Greg Beldock of Bullrock.

The Busy Chef LLC, a food preparation retail store, leased 2,000 square feet at Ewing Commercial Park on Susie Wilson Road in Essex. Jim Ewing Property Management Inc. is the landlord, and Cynthia McKinstrie is the tenant.

John J. Rao III and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing agents for 1,488 square feet of retail space at Maple Tree Place. Yankee Candle occupies this space, its second store in Chittenden County.

Tony Blake of V/T Commercial announced the sale of 286 College St. in Burlington, the headquarters of Coffee Enterprises, to the Trust Company of Vermont. Coffee Enterprises will relocate its offices and laboratories to 32 Lakeside Ave. in Burlington, where it is remodeling the former Blodgett Ovens administrative office building. Trust Company of Vermont will relocate its Burlington offices to the College Street property. Blake represented the seller, Dan Cox, and Steve Donahue and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the buyer.

Essex Health Place sold a 2,440-square-foot medical office condominium at One Town Marketplace in Essex. Yves Bradley and Charlie Poulin of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the seller.

Birth of the Blues, a Levi’s clothing store, has leased 3,852 square feet of retail space in the Highgate Commons shopping center in St. Albans. Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. was the listing broker representing Kellogg Properties Inc.

Vermont Air Guard leased 1,400 square feet of office space at 3 Ewing Place in Ewing Commercial Park. The lease was handled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the tenant, and James Ewing of James Ewing Property Management, the landlord.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker, and Esther Lotz of Highpoint Realty was the listing broker representing Curley Morse of Morse Development Co. in the leasing of 4,187 square feet of office/warehouse/flex space at 7 Morse Drive in Essex Junction to Lincare Inc.

Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. announced a long-term lease for 7,400 square feet with SEI/AARON’S INC. at the Ethan Allen Shopping Center on North Avenue in Burlington. Burke represented the landlord, Hauke Building Supply Inc., in the transaction.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker representing The Syndiogroup Inc., and Tom Heney of Lang Real Estate was the listing broker representing Park Place Joint Venture in the leasing of 3,100 square feet of call-center office space at 156 College St. in Burlington.

Duncan Harris of Redstone was the listing broker representing David and Susan Werle in the sale of a commercial building at 64 Main St. in Middlebury. The Werles, owners of the Middlebury Dark Room and Lightning Photo, have consolidated their operations to Lightning Photo on Court Street. Duncan procured the buyers, Dana and Lorraine Franklin, who plan to open a retail business selling Vermont products.

Charlie Poulin and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented New England Counseling and Trauma Center in its leasing of 2,900 square feet of office space at 52 Wentworth Drive in Williston. Michael Simoneau of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty represented the landlord, Lance Llewellyn.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker representing Girard Investments in the leasing of a 1,500-square-foot, stand-alone commercial building at 40A Intervale Road in Burlington. Rachel DiGiammarino of Redstone was the leasing broker assisting Shawn LeBlanc, who will operate an automotive repair shop.

The Iron Wolf Restaurant at 86 St. Paul St. in Burlington has sold and will be renamed The Green Room. The former owners, Claus Bockwoldt and Danny Sukelis, are retiring. The purchasers, Doug Wiker and James Ryan, will change the concept, decor and menu. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted both parties in the sale and a new lease with the landlord, Park Place Joint Ventures. From left: Kiendl, Bockwoldt, Wiker and Ryan.

February

Compatibles Dating Service has been bought by Nicole T. Leclerc. The 18-year-old business offers traditional, personalized matchmaking for professionals in Vermont. The service has more than 350 clients.

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC has entered into a lease to move its Brattleboro headquarters to more spacious accommodations in the Marlboro College Technology Center building at 28 Vernon Street. DRM director Peter D. Van Oot and college President Ellen McCulloch-Lovell made the joint announcement. The fifth floor of the center will provide about 7,700 feet of office space, an expansion of nearly 2,400 feet over DRM’s current space. The move will also allow the firm to upgrade its electronic infrastructure and security systems.

Nancy Hadley announced the sale of The Pour House Restaurant at 1930 Williston Road in South Burlington to the Germani Corp. of Colchester. Jay and Lori Germani of the Germani Corp. plan to retain all the full- and part-time employees, and no major changes are planned in the restaurant. Jay Germani, who was most recently the facility’s manager, said the restaurant will also continue its longtime involvement in local charitable events.

Julian Joffe, founder and president of Pad Print Machinery of Vermont, announced the completion of a 10,000-square-foot expansion to the company’s facility in East Dorset. Moved into the new area were the ink room and shipping department, allowing expansion of the machine shop and the pad room.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker representing Catamount/Riverside LLC, and Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker in the leasing of 18,000 square feet of warehouse and office space at 133 Elm St. in Winooski, also known as Riverworks. The tenant is The Kea Group LLC.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and selling broker representing J&L Holdings LLC in the sale of commercial office condo units Numbers 6 and 7 at 595 Dorset St., South Burlington.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker and Bob Miller of REM Development is the owner of the 4,000-square-foot warehouse/flex space at 296 Avenue D in Williston, leased to Kelly Brothers of New England.

Duncan Harris of Redstone represented Catamount East Development in the leasing of 3,500 square feet of office and warehouse space at 15 Tigan St. in Winooski to Jeffords Steel. Harris also procured the tenant.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker representing Williston Publishing and Promotions Inc., and Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing broker representing Allen Brook Development Inc. in the leasing of 3,420 square feet of Class A office space at 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 330 in Williston.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker representing Lemay-Youkel LLP, and Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial was the listing broker representing Grandview Farms Inc. in the leasing of 3,000 square feet of Class A office space at 186 College St. in Burlington.

January

John Jaeger of South Burlington Realty Co. was the leasing agent for 1,012 square feet of office space at Creek Farm Plaza in Colchester to Tony Edwards, Steve Patterson and Jamie Brownell of Absolute Mechanical Inc. of Grand Isle.

Larry and Katie Davis of East Aurora, N.Y., have bought the Willard Street Inn in Burlington. The innkeepers have named their daughter, Carrie Davis, general manager. Larry Davis is a former college professor and was with Fisher-Price Toys for 15 years. He and Katie operated Talk Works, a marketing and focus research business. Carrie Davis has a bachelor’s degree in hotel management from Champlain College and nine years of hospitality experience, including the National Historic Landmark Roycroft Inn in East Aurora, Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort in St. Thomas and the four-diamond-rated Mansion on Delaware hotel in Buffalo. (800) 577-8712. www.willardstreetinn.com.

Ernest, Sharon and Annette Menard sold a parcel of land and commercial buildings at 2931 Waterbury-Stowe Road in Waterbury to Newhouse Waterbury LLC. It was formerly occupied by Waterbury Agway. Charlie Poulin of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the sellers, and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau represented the buyer.

Tony Blake of V/T Commercial announced that Coffee Enterprises will relocate its corporate headquarters to 32 Lakeside Ave., Burlington. The company will rehabilitate the former Blodgett Ovens administration building and plans to relocate in the spring. Blake represented Coffee Enterprises, and Steve Donahue of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the landlord.

Duncan S. Harris of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker for office space in the Pomeroy House at 166 Battery St. in Burlington. Barbara Richmond, a psychotherapist, is the lessee, and Pomeroy Associates is the landlord.

Yves Bradley and Steve Donahue of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing and leasing agents for 3,315 square feet at 145 Cherry St. in Burlington. The lessee is American Apparel.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Ryan Enterprises in the leasing of 3,000 square feet of warehouse space at One Industrial Parkway in Burlington to Chittenden County Transportation Authority.

Yves Bradley and Steve Donahue of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing and leasing agents for 2,800 square feet at 1150 Williston Road in South Burlington to Moe’s Southwest Grill, a Mexican restaurant.