Life at Sentry Commercial
Happy Employee Appreciation Day!
“Process…Technology…Social Media…Marketing…Branding. You name it, we need it. But most of all it’s about our people! Without our people, we are nothing. Thank you to all our team at Sentry Commercial. You have created something special here and we are forever grateful for who you are and appreciate all you do.”
— Mark Duclos
Thank you. 💙
Life at Sentry Commercial – February 2023
February was the shortest month, but it was nothing short of spectacular.
The past 28 days were jam packed with events, collaboration and community. 👏
Check it out here.
We kicked of Women’s History Month at a CREW CT Event
This morning, Kathryn Frasier attended the CREW CT event, Commercial Real Estate in 2023 and Beyond – A Panel Discussion with Industry Experts, at the Society Room of Hartford.
Our very own Mark Duclos, SIOR, CRE was an honored panelist, alongside Alexandra Daum, Commissioner of the CT Dept. of Economic & Community Development, Avner Krohn, Owner of Jasko Development, LLC and Jonathan Putnam, Executive Director of Cushman & Wakefield.
Mark Duclos attended the 413 Area RA Conference held at American International College.
The power of #networking was in full force – as he introduced the idea of a #CRE career at Sentry Commercial to college upperclassman ready to dive into the #workforce.
ONWARD Ep. 7 – With Sara Wilson, Director of Development and Communications at Journey Home
Sentry Commercial ONWARD – Episode #7 is Live!
Imagine a Hartford CT, where homelessness is a thing of the past.
We invite you to dive into a worthwhile discussion between our Director, Curt Gemme, and Journey Home’s Director of Development and Communications, Sara Wilson to explore the collaborative and innovative efforts to end homelessness in our city.
Since 2014, the nonprofit implemented an extremely successful universal system, making veterans homelessness a functional 0, and decreasing chronic homelessness in the Greater Hartford region by 90%.
Journey Home continues to explore new ways to raise funding – expanding their event schedule drastically! The REC Hartford is honored to be hosting their next event, Pub Night.
Ready to make a difference? Visit their website » https://journeyhomect.org/about-us/contact-us/
We Welcomed Mae Maloney, Senior Program Director, and her team at Leadership Greater Hartford to The REC Hartford.
This kickoff networking event was for the 2023 participants of Leadership Greater Hartford’s Quest program, which Quest unites high-performing mid-career professionals from many different sectors — nonprofit, government, education, business — around the idea of growing stronger together through collaborative leadership and social responsibility.
Click here to learn more about their mission.
The REC Hartford Hosted a Round Table of Knowledge with the CT Chapter of Counselors of Real Estate
The CT Chapter of Counselors of Real Estate met at THE REC Hartford to meet Dave Wharmby, the new Program Director for UConn’s Center for Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies.
A round table discussion was shared with Mark Duclos of Sentry Commercial, John J Leary, MAI, CRE of Advisra Consulting LLC, Dwight Merriam of Attorney at Law, Jack Mullen of Summer Street Global Advisors, Gregory F Servodidio, Esq of Pullman & Comley, and Pam Torsiello, CPA, CRE of Chestnut Realty Management.
#MoreCollaborationPerSqFt
Happy Presidents’ Day!
“Use power to help people. For we are given power not to advance our own purposes nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but one just use of power and it is to serve people.” ― George W. Bush
Today we reflect on the accomplishments of our American Presidents’, and thank them for their sacrifice and service that helped shape our Nation.
Happy Presidents’ Day! 🇺🇸
#SentryCommercial #PresidentsDay #ThankYou
We Wished Kathryn Fraiser a Very Happy Birthday!
It takes dedication, expertise, and passion to excel as a CRE broker, and you have all of these qualities in abundance!
Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a successful year ahead. 💙 🎉
Kathryn Frasier Mentor’s Seniors Callie Spika and Alexis Dabroski from South Windsor High School.
From Classroom to Conference Room.
This past week, Sentry Commercial’s Kathryn Frasier had the honor of mentoring Seniors Callie Spika and Alexis Dabroski from South Windsor High School.
They were able to explore the world of Commercial Real Estate for their Senior Capstone Project, which required them to choose a potential career they were interested in.
We Spread love (and calories) to the Commercial Real Estate World
More Care. More Collaboration. More Chocolate…
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
We celebrated our annual Holiday Gathering at Carbones Restaurant for the first time in 3 years.
Sentry Commercial was pleased to host our annual holiday dinner at Carbones Restaurant for the first time in 3 years! We were joined by many new smiling faces as our company continues to grow.
A big welcome to the entire team – very much looking forward to a prosperous ’23! 👏
Celebrating 32 Years of Sentry Commercial!
32 years ago, Mark Duclos, SIOR, CRE and his late partner, Peter Gutterman, started Sentry Commercial.
Peter would be proud to know that the vision they had for Sentry Commercial has been beyond fulfilled.
Throughout the years, the team’s energy, drive and determination has revolutionized the CRE Industry, bringing an openness and level of care not seen before – or since.
Cheers to all the friendships, accomplishments, and accolades that came along the way – and those to come. 🎉
January Recap With The Sentry Commercial Team!
#ICYMI – check out January’s happenings at Sentry Commercial.
Another successful month full of #care, #collaboration and #community. 👏
View the recap here!
Join Us for Journey Home’s Pub Night at The REC Hartford!
One night out can help countless people stay in.
Journey Home is hosting its first ever Pub Night at @The Rec Hartford! It will be a great night including an open bar, signature cocktail, pub food, karaoke, trivia, pool and foosball!
All proceeds to benefit Journey Home’s fight against homelessness in Connecticut’s Capital region.
Get tickets here
Mark Duclos Attends Boy Scout Event to Honor Board Member for the annual CRE Building Foundations Event.
We felt the need, for speed.
Recently, we helped two growing companies find new spaces to accommodate their expanding operations, with each needing to vacate their current spaces in a timely manner.
Our team recognized this urgency and delivered with #MoreUrgencyPerSqFt
Check it out here.
Mark Duclos Shared his Insight on the Importance of Client Relationships!
Words to live (and do business) by.
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Today we recognize and honor the legacy Dr. King left behind. Our nation will forever be changed by his determination to overcome the injustices that plagued our society.
Start With Someone Who Cares.
Culture. Collaboration. Community. 24/7/365.
Start With Someone Who Cares.
It’s not just a tagline, but a culture that embodies everything we do.
See video here.