News Archive
Groundbreaking Ceremony
We are happy to announce that the groundbreaking ceremony of the Northampton I-91 Professional Center on Atwood Drive in Northampton has been scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the construction site.
To date the foundation work has started and structural steel is scheduled to arrive on site by January 15th. The base layer of pavement for the parking area has recently been installed.
If you would like to attend the ceremony or need more information please contact us here.
In
the News
The local business community is sharing the enthusiasm surrounding the upcoming Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Northampton I-91 Professional Center taking place on Thursday January 12, 2012 at 11AM.
For more information or to attend the event please contact us here.
Read the recent news articles about this exciting project in The Daily Hampshire Gazette and onMassLive.com
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We will be participating in the Western Mass Business Expo on October 18th at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. Come take advantage of the numerous seminars and opportunities to connect with hundreds of local companies.
Stop by our booth #514 to say hello, and enter to win a $100 gift card. Visitwww.wmbexpo.com for more information. Hope to see you there!
Innovative Plastic Systems
Welcome to our newest tenant, Innovative Plastic Systems. Established in 1987, IPS has grown from a small service organization to a competent technical leader in machinery rebuilding, control upgrades and field service.
The company has leased 5,122 sf of industrial space at 15 Third Street in the Palmer Industrial Park.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Development Associates of would like to congratulate our newest tenant. The Sisters of Providence Health Systems held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Mercy Hearing Center at their brand new office in the Agawam Crossing Professional Building in Agawam. In attendance to help welcome the staff to their new home was Daniel Moen, President of the Sisters of Providence Health Systems, Mayor Richard Cohen of Agawam, Ken Vincunas, owner of Development Associates, and many other members of the Mercy staff and members of the community. The Mercy Hearing Center is staffed with licensed, certified audiologists who provide diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitation and counseling services for people with hearing problems. Watch the coverage of the ceremony here.
Newest Tenant Signs Lease at
the I-391 Business Park
Tri-Wire Engineering Solutions Inc. is the newest tenant at 317 Meadow Street, Chicopee, MA, leasing approximately 3,000 sf. in the 40,000 sf. - 2 building complex. Tri-Wire will be joining Fresenius Medical Care, Alert Ambulance, A.H. Harris and others in this multi-tenant location.
Tri-Wire currently provides voice, video, and data installation services for the industry's leading content providers including Comcast, Charter, Cablevision, and Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable.
Successful Lease Renewal
The Learning Center, located in Windsor, CT recently renewed their lease with Development Associates. The 3,500 square foot buildings houses one of four facilities throughout CT. Learn more about what services The Learning Center provides here.
Welcome Mercy Medical Center
We are excited to announce our newest tenant, Mercy Medical Center at Agawam Crossing. Mercy will be opening it's first community based audiology practice on the first floor of the new, 32,000 sf. Class A medical and professional building located at 200 Silver Street in Agawam. The new facility will provide diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitation and counseling services for people with hearing problems. Construction is currently underway and is expected to be complete in July.
Mercy is joining Baystate Rehab, AspenCross Financial, Agawam Crossing Dental and others at the 200 Silver Street location. Read about all of the services Mercy Hearing Center has to offer.
Northampton/I-91 Professional Center proposed for Atwood Drive.
Kenneth P. Vincunas, of Development Associates, is proposing an 80,000 square foot two-building project for professional and medical office tenants. The project is being developed with Atwood Drive LLC.
The project includes a three-story office building on more than four acres of land adjacent to the hotel. One building would be 39,000 square feet and the second 43,000 square feet. Tenants will be able to design a custom floor plan for between 1,000 to 12,000 square feet.
To read more about the Northampton/I-91 Professional center, follow the link to the full article here.
Padgette St Project Adds Invacare
Development Associates has completed the 4800 sq ft interior build-out for Invacare at the new Westover Business Center. The 72,000 sq ft industrial center located in Chicopee MA offers high-quality modern flex spaces from 4,000 to 25,000 sq ft. Development Associates represented the property owners and CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction.
Invacare Corporation (NYSE: IVC), headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. Invacare employs approximately 6,000 associates and markets its products in 80 countries around the world.
Seahorse BioScience to expand
Chicopee, MA operations
Seahorse Bioscience, an industry leading analytical instruments, biomanufacturing systems and consumable labware products firm is currently expanding is operation at 300 Griffith Road Chicopee, MA.
The interior changes, expected to be complete by August, will improve engineering and assembly areas and create approximately 20 new jobs.
National Mobility Becomes Latest
Tenant at Padgette St Project
National Seating & Mobility, Inc. is a nationwide leader in providing customized wheelchairs and adaptive seating systems for individuals with loss of mobility due to trauma, physical abnormality, structural defect or disease.
The new 8000 square foot space, already under construction, will serve customers across the region when completed this summer.
AspenCross Financial Complete at Agawam Crossing
AspenCross Financial Group has formally taken possession on their new unit at Agawam Crossing, 200 Silver Street in Agawam, MA. Development Associates managed the 2,650 SF custom build out on behalf of the Landlord.
AspenCross Financial group is a member of the John Hancock Financial Network providing financial services to the general public with several locations in 3 states.The Agawam Crossing location is their first in Western, MA.
MSC Relocating to larger Agawam Space
MSC, a longtime tenant at 630 Silver Street is expanding into 2800 sq ft 1 mile away at 68 Gold Street. Both buildings are managed by Development Associates and owned by related partnerships. The former MSC space is located in the popular Agawam Industrial Park and the new space is at the nearby Suffield Street Industrial Park.
Since 1941, MSC has set the industry standard for quality, selection and customer service. More than half century later, dedication to these standards has made MSC one of the nation's leading distributors of metalworking & MRO industrial supplies, with over 500,000 products.
AT&T Service Center Completed at Westover
AT& T has joined the new Westover Business Center at 150 Padgette St in Chicopee, MA. AT& T will operate an emergency service center for the western MA region out of the new 4,000 SF location.
The space is part of the 72,000 SF multi-tenant industrial center recently completed by Development Associates.
Aspen Cross to join Agawam Crossing
Aspen Cross Financial Group has signed a lease to become the newest tenant at 200 SIlver Street, the new professional building known as Agawam Crossing. The new second floor office should be completed by the end of the first quarter and open for business. Liam Reynolds of SD Plotkin represented the tenant and Development Associates represented the Owner in the transaction.
Worthington moves to Deerfield
Contract assembly company Worthington Assembly has relocate to 14 Industrial Drive in South Deerfield. Development Associates completely renovated the interior for Worthington and the property owner O'Leary-Vincunas LLC.
Worthington Assembly, Inc. is a well equipped contract manufacturing firm established with focus on printed circuit board, cable & harness and light box build assembly with customers in various industries from urology to underground drilling.
AT&T Service Center Completed at Westover
AT&T has joined the new Westover Business Center at 150 Padgette Street in Chicopee. The new space is part of the 72,000 sq ft multi-tenant industrial center recently completed by Development Associates.
Porter and Chester Completes Campus
Porter and Chester Institute has added another 6000 sq ft at its Chicopee Campus to complete occupancy of all three buildings on the site. This gives the Institute additional classroom space for additional programs.
At the Chicopee campus Porter and Chester offers programs in Administrative Health Services, Automotive, CADD, Computer Networking, Dental Assisting, Electrical, HVACR, and Medical Assisting.
Qteros Lab underway at Westover
US-based biofuel manufacturer Qteros has announced plans to build a $3.2 million cellulosic ethanol plant in Chicopee, MA. The 20,000 sf facility is the latest tenant in the 72,000 sf multi-tenant industrial complex developed by Development Associates of Agawam.
The facility, which will demonstrate the company’s patented process for converting plant matter to ethanol, is expected to be in small-scale production early next year. If it is successful, a full-scale manufacturing plant could be built at the site. For More information on this tenant, please go to www.qteros.com. See our available space tab for additional information on the Westover Business Center.
ITT Power Solutions joins Meadow Street Complex
Meadow Street Partners announces a lease with ITT Power systems at its 391 Industrial Center in Chicopee.
ITT will use the space to test and research a new engine design.
DA completes State Agency Offices
On behalf of affiliate Greenfield Corporate Center LLC, Development Associates has completed 26,346 sf of office space - the new home of the regional Department of Children and Families and the Department of Transitional Assistance. The project at 143 Munson Street in Greenfield brings the corporate center to a total of 170,000 sq ft of suburban office.
Dentist office underway as Agawam Crossing
Dr. Christopher Magiera DMD has begun construction of a new state-of-the art dental office to be completed by June 2009. The practice will offer a wide range of dental services including; preventive (cleanings & x-rays), cosmetic (whitening & veneers), restorative (fillings , crowns, and root canals), prosthetic (implants, dentures, and partials.) For more information, go to www.christophermagiera.com.
Next tenant opens doors at Westover Buisiness Center
Cambridge Street Metals, a leading distributor of copper, aluminum, galvanized, lead, zinc, brass is now working out of its new 7500 sq ft warehouse center.
Fastenal renews at 317 Meadow Street, Chicopee
Fastenal has renewed its lease for 4,000 SF at 317 Meadow Street in Chicopee MA. This space serves as one of Fastenals 2,300 stores with local inventory, outside sales staff, and on-site delivery vehicles to save you time & money. Fastenal was founded in 1967 and has become the fastest growing full-time industrial distributor, and is now the largest fastener distributor in the nation.
Westover business park space now ready
Development Associates has completed the two spec building projects at 140-150 Padgette Street, Chicopee. The complex offers 4,000 - 20,000 square foot industrial units. Spaces will be finished to suit tenants needs.
Dentist office construction to begin at Agawam Crossing
Final floor plans have been approved and construction is soon to begin on Dr. Christopher Magiera's new office at Agawam Crossing. Dr. Magiera and staff will occupy approx. 3,000 SF of space in this 32,0000 SF class "A" facility. Magiera Dental plans to open the new office in Summer 2009.
New tenant at Padgette Street, Chicoppe, MA
Development Associates is pleased to announce that Salemaster Flooring Solutions will take possession on January 23, 2009 of their new location at 140-150 Padgette Street Unit 201. Salesmaster Flooring is a wholesale distributor of commercial flooring products and will better serve all of New England from this fully stocked facility. www.salesmasterflooring.com
Progress continues on state agency project
Interior construction is underway on the approx 26,000 SF addition at 143 Munson Street, Greenfield MA. The Department of Social Services and Department of Transitional Assistance will join the Greenfield Corporate Center campus during Spring 2009. This Class A facility offers 30,000 SF of back office or call center workspace that is ready for immediate occupancy.
Reliance Laser leases 2000 sf.
Development Associates welcomes Reliance Laser to 630 Silver Street, Agawam MA. Reliance Laser specializes in cutting and welding services and are happy to support you in product design, development as well as manufacturing. Development Associates is here to assist you in brokerage, management, leasing or development anywhere from professional/medical offices to warehouse/distribution sites.
Greenfiled VA offices reveive top honors
Development Associates is pleased to announce that one of its tenants, Greenfield veterans outpatient clinic located at 143 Munson Street has been recognized by the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs as one of the nation's top community based outpatient clinics in patient satisfaction. "This is the second year in a row the Greenfield VA Clinic has received this honor", said VA spokesperson Michael Walsh.
Agawam Crossing announces new tenants
Letellier Law Offices PC, Gina M Letellier and Individual & Family Counseling Center, Cristina DeNardo-Dupre LICSW have opened their new offices at 200 Silver Street and are open for business. They join Baystate Rehabilitation and Anytime Fitness at Agawam Crossing. The building offers 800 - 7,000 square foot class A office space, minutes to Springfield and Greater Hartford.
Ribbon Cutting at Agawam Crossing
Development Associates welcomed town officials, state representatives as well as area business leaders and residents to join them in a ribbon cutting ceremony held on November 20, 2008. The gathering celebrated the completion of work on this 5 million dollar project which included a United Bank branch. This 32,000 SF professional/medical facility offers class A office space built to your specifications and is located just off Route 57 & 75 at 200 Silver Street.
Construction Continues at Airpark Business Center
Interior construction is underway for Salesmaster Flooring at 140 Padgette Street. Salesmaster Flooring is a wholesale distributor of commercial floor covering products serving the northeast. 4,000 - 30,000 square foot commercial/industrial spaces are available in this 72,000 SF project. Units will be finished to suit tenants requirements.
Christopher Magiera DMD Leases 2600 SF
Christopher Magiera signs lease at 200 Silver Street - Agawam Crossing. Construction will begin soon and the offices expects to be open by April 2009. Agawam Crossing offers brand new 300 - 7,000 SF professional spaces and is well appointed to service Greater Springfield & Northern Connecticut.
Anytime Fitness open for business
Anytime Fitness receives occupancy and has opened for business. This 3900 SF 24-Hour, state-of-the-art fitness center is part of the 28,000 SF facility at 200 Silver Street, Agawam MA.
Construction Schedule on Target for 2009 Occupancy
Construction continues on the New Airpark Business Center at 140-150 Padgette Street, Chicopee MA. Development Associates is pleased to announce that Salesmaster Flooring and Cambridge Street Metals have signed leases with occupancy expected in early 2009. Airpark Business Center offers 72,000 SF of office/warehouse flex space centrally located off MA Pike Exit 5.
MA State Agencies Underway in Greenfield
Construction is underway on the 26,300 SF office project at 143 Munson Street, Greenfield MA. This project is part of the Greenfield Corporate Center, and will be home of both the Regional DSS & DTA in the same complex that houses both the VA Clinic and Association for Community Living.
Cambridge Street Metals to Expand
After just two years in the Greater Springfield Market, Cambridge Street Metals is moving to a new location and nearly doubling in size. CSM, in its 75th year in business, is a leading distributor of copper, aluminum, galvanized, lead, zinc, brass and more. The new location is part of the Airpark Business Center currently under construction at 150 Padgette Street in Chicopee's Westover Airpark.
Baystate Health Re-hab Completed at Agawam Crossing
The 2600 square foot physical therapy and re-hab center at Agawam Crossing has received a certificate of occupancy and is ready for operation upon receipt of approval from the MA Department of Public Health. Baystate Medical serves as a regional resource for specialty medical care and research, while providing comprehensive medical services to the community.
Seahorse Labware takes additional space
Seahorse Labware, has been servicing the life sciences industry for over 20 years, providing industry-leading instruments and consumable labware products for biological research and drug discovery. They have added an additional 8750 square feet to their existing operation at 300 Griffith Road in Chicopee. The additional space will initially be for warehouse use but may be converted to lab/manufacturing over time.
Agawam Crossing Adds New Tenants
Two new tenants have been added to the new professional/medical building being completed at 200 Silver Street in Agawam. Marriage and Family Counseling and Attorney Gina-Marie Latellier . Spaces still available on the first and second floor for additional professional offices. 300 - 15,000 square feet with custom interiors finished to suit tenants.
Westover Project Makes Progress
Construction continues on the new 40,000 square foot multi tenant building located on Padgette Street. These new industrial units will be finished to suit any requirement and are conveniently located with highway access.
Adesta Leases Chicopee Space
Adesta LLC, a worldwide leader in the design, construction and maintenance of stand-alone or integrated communication networks and electronic security systems, has leased space at 317 Meadow Street Chicopee. The Chicopee location will support Adesta's contract to install fiber optic network along the I-91 corridor over the next 3 years. King and Newton of Springfield represented the tenant and Development Associates represented the landlord Meadow Street Partners.
Development Associates buys Westover site with JV Partner
Development Associates of Agawam has purchased a 7.6 acre site in Westover Airpark West as a joint venture with an investor from Long Island, NY. The group intends to build a 72,000 sq ft multi-tenant industrial complex with an anchor tenant occupying 25,000 sq ft for a flooring products distribution center. The remainder of the project will offer industrial rental units from 4000 sq ft to be finished to suit a variety of users. This project represents the 10th building to be developed at Westover by Development Associates and their 15th building in Chicopee.
Anytime Fitness Leases 3900 sf
24-hour fitness leader Anytime Fitness has signed a lease at 200 Silver Street Agawam with construction to begin immediately. The facility will provide state-of-the-art fitness machines, free-weights, in a modern, attractive setting available 24 hours per day. The facility is expected to be ready for members in October, 2008.
Baystate Health Project Commences at Agawam Crossing
Approval has been received from the MA Department of Public Health to commence construction of the 2600 sq ft physical therapy/rehabilitation facility at the new Agawam Crossing building at 200 Silver Street, Agawam, MA. The project is part of the 28,000 sq ft professional/medical building being completed at the corner of Silver and Suffield Streets in Agawam.
United Bank Completed in Agawam
DA announces the completion of a branch bank for United Bank at the corner of Suffield and Silver Streets in Agawam.
Baystate Health Signs Agawam Lease
Baystate Health has signed a lease for space at the new Agawam Crossing professional building developed by Development Associates at 200 Silver Street in Agawam. Occupancy expected by late summer 2008.
DA completes Manchester Neurology Group office
Development Associates has completed the comprehensive renovation of a free-standing office building in Manchester CT for Eastern Ct Neurology Specialists. The new office provides 9 exam rooms, plus doctors' offices, conference and support areas.
SunLife Extends Greenfield Call Center Lease
Following its recent acquisition of GenWorth, Sunlife has extended its lease of approximately 40,000 sq ft of suburban Class A space. The space is part of the Greenfield Corporate Center on Munson Street which is also home to Phoenix Wealth Mgmt, Crocker Communications, the US Veterans Affairs clinic and others.
Dr. Hauschka Office Renovation Project Completed
Development Associates has completed a total renovation of 17,500 sq ft in South Deerfield, converting the former Millitech facility to the corporate offices for Dr. Hauschka's Skin Care, a world-wide provider of holistic remedies and cosmetics. The renovated building provides new space for marketing, customer service, training and executive offices. The project features solar lighting, natural marmoleum flooring, lots of natural light and an airy full-height open office area.
Dr. Hauschka Warehouse Completed
A new 12,000 sq ft energy-efficient distribution warehouse has been completed and leased to Dr. Hauschka's Skin Care in the South Deerfield Industrial Park. The new facilty is part of Dr. Hauschka's corporate move from Hatfield to this project developed and managed by Development Associates. The building includes additional insulation, and 12 skylights in a solar-white roof.
Agawam Crossing Project Continues
Construction continues on the new 32,000 sq ft medical/professional office building at the corner of Suffield and Silver Streets, known as Agawam Crossing. The 2-story project offers high quality spaces from 300 to 15,000 sf with custom interiors finished to suit tenant requirements.
Microtest Facility Completed
A new 20,000 sq ft facility leased to Microtest Labs has been completed and turned over to the tenant. Development Associates handled the leasing and build-out on behalf of the building owner Suffield Street Partnership.
Microtest Laboratories, founded in 1984, is a leader in testing services and contract manufacturing for the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. The new facility will expand product stability testing services and add a new packaging laboratory.
Industrial Facility Listed for Sale in Agawam
Representing the owner of this 97,700 square foot facility, Development Associates/Sperry Van Ness listed 609 Silver Street in Agawam for sale. This building, which is adjacent to the Agawam Industrial Park, offers easy access to Route 57, and Route 75. The building is in excellent condition and offers many unique features: first and second floor offices; separate entrance for warehouse employees; skylights; and high voltage electrical power.
United Bank Branch Completed in Westfield
A joint venture of Pearson Systems and Development Associates, this United Bank branch lease project is located on Route 10/202 in Westfield MA, just north of the MA Pike.
Lambda Zero Moves to 391 Industrial Park
Lambda Zero has recently signed a lease at 317 Meadow Street in Chicopee. They leased a total of 6,000 square feet. This location offers 3,720 square feet of office space and 2,280 square feet of warehouse. Lambda Zero specializes in optic laser coatings. This space will serve as the companies headquarters for the next 3 years.