Fairfield County Business Journal articles from December 2005

Fairfield County Business Journal archives from December 2005

The heat is on: shoppers warm up to online store site.(www.hotwebholdings.com )(TheHotMall.com)(Interview)
December 5, 2005... A few years ago, Bob Glaser and his wife, Debora, decided they were tired of winter and snow and moved to Florida, where they bought a Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop, re-branded it Conehead and made plans to create a Conehead franchise. ...

Hot slice of history to be served up in Fairfield.
December 5, 2005... For the first time in its 80-year history, a celebrated New Haven restaurant, which commonly has a line of customers wailing outside its door, is opening up a branch beyond the old neighborhood: Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is coming to the...

New owners of Bluefish team to invest more in the ballclub.(Get Hooked! L.L.C)
December 5, 2005... The new owners of the Bridgeport Bluefish minor-league baseball team n plan to invest more money in the franchise and also ask fans for advice. The group, named Get Hooked! L.L.C., plans to keep the team in Bridgeport and has the funds to...

Business alert system set up to make emergencies easier.
December 5, 2005... Both businesses and public safety agencies in Fairfield County are being invited to sign up for a new service that will put them in touch with each other in the event of an emergency. And so far the service is free. The "Fairfield County...

New owners upgrade hotel in Greenwich.
December 5, 2005... The 104-room Howard Johnson Hotel in the Riverside section of Greenwich now has new owners who are still taking in guests even as they renovate the building and prepare to open an Indian restaurant on the premises. "We always thought of...

New award showcases 40 young business leaders.(FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S 40 UNDER 40)
December 5, 2005... Many of tomorrow's business leaders in Fairfield County are already showing their talents today, and 40 of those potential leaders will be recognized Thursday with a new countywide award. Business professionals who have demonstrated success...

Commercial real estate firms.(THE LIST)(Directory)
December 5, 2005... Name, address, phone number Top local executive(s) Area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted) E-mail address Web site Year established Advantage Realty Commercial ...

Sometimes, the more you speak, the more you lose.
December 5, 2005... A few weeks ago I ran into an old friend down at the corner deft. He was lamenting that he had to get back to the office for a very difficult conference call with an attorney for someone his client was negotiating a big business deal with. ...

Making money with unit costs.
December 5, 2005... The owner of a company that provides medical services asks the following questions: How important is it to determine my unit cost and how difficult is it to do? What is activity-based costing and how does that come into play? If you...

Business web directory.(Directory)
December 5, 2005... ACCOUNTING Eisman, Zucker, Klein & Ruttenberg www.ezkrcpa.com 914-428-7733 ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATIVE RECRUTING/STAFFING SERVICES The Execu|Search Group www.execu-search.com 914-653-9000 914-653-9001 (fax) Specializing in...

Hotel occupancy down, but revenue up: local hotels forecast modest growth in 2006; rising interest rates worrisome.(FOCUS: Hospitality, Corporate Travel, Transportation, Retail and E-tail)
December 5, 2005... When Smith Travel Research, a hospitality research firm, released a comparative study of the hotel industry in October, it revealed a puzzling trend. Between October 2004 and 2005, U.S hotel occupancy rates were between flat and a 2...

Up, up and away: as business trips increase, so do prices.(FOCUS: Hospitality, Corporate Travel, Transportation, Retail and E-tail)
December 5, 2005... The good news is that business travel is up in numbers not seen since the pre-9/11 days, the bad news is all that demand is pushing costs up too, according to local and national travel experts. "It's the law of supply and demand taking...

Connecticut's transportation challenges.(FOCUS: Hospitality, Corporate Travel, Transportation, Retail and E-tail)
December 5, 2005... Last year, Connecticut took a significant first step in meaningfully addressing its most significant transportation challenges with a $1.3 billion initiative focused primarily on mass transit in southwestern Connecticut. Traditionally, such a...

Relief in the I-95 corridor: possible or a pipedream?(FOCUS: Hospitality, Corporate Travel, Transportation, Retail and E-tail)
December 5, 2005... The level of desperation about conditions in the I-95 corridor has never been higher. Commuters are frustrated and fearful. Editorial pages are thundering. Tractor-trailers seem to be overturning at an ever faster pace, road construction seems...

Online managed business travel market to soar.(FOCUS: Hospitality, Corporate Travel, Transportation, Retail and E-tail)
December 5, 2005... As companies continue their quest for more cost savings, they will drive the market for online managed business travel to reach $31.5 billion by 2010, more than double the $15.1 billion currently spent, according to a report by industry...

3D without the glasses: Fujifilm looks to ease info gathering for radiologists.(TECHCETERA)
December 5, 2005... Stamford-based Fujifilm Medical Systems is partnering with California-based Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI) to create a revolutionary picture archiving and communication system (PACS) that will change the way radiologist see and analyze complex...

Judith Stanton of Wilton, owner of The Spa at Split Rock, Wilton, a spa and inn, received the 2005 Outstanding Connecticut Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award from NAWBO-CT.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
December 5, 2005... Judith Stanton of Wilton, owner of The Spa at Split Rock, Wilton, a spa and inn, received the 2005 Outstanding Connecticut Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award from NAWBO-CT, an organization with a mission to propel women business owners into...

The Stamford Health Foundation.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
December 5, 2005... The Stamford Health Foundation, the fund-raising arm of Stamford Hospital, Stamford, announced that it raised more than $422,000 at its Dream Ball, held at the Tully Health Center in Stamford, to benefit the hospital's pediatrics department....

Bankruptcies.(ON THE RECORD)
December 5, 2005... The following petitions were filed in U. S. Bankruptcy Court. Chapter 11 indicates the filer intends to submit a plan of reorganization to the court. Chapter 7 indicates a liquidation of assets. Kimberly Farms Nursery Inc., 259 Frog Town...

Building permits.(ON THE RECORD)
December 5, 2005... Commercial 1485 Black Rock L.L.C., Darien. Interior fit-out for lower-level music store at 1485 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Acme Construction Company L.L.C., contractor for Scott Viteretto. Construct an...

Epstein Becker & Green P.C.(Newsmakers)(William A. Ruskin appointed as a member)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... William A. Ruskin of Greenwich joined the New York City office of the law firm Epstein Becker & Green P.C. as a member. Since 2001. Ruskin was a partner in the Stamford office of the law firm Shipman & Goodwin L.L.P. Prior to that, he was a...

VogtGoldstein.(Newsmakers)(Jane Steimer appointed as senior vice president)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Jane Steimer of Westport was promoted to senior vice president, account director at VogtGoldstein, Westport, a marketing and communications company. Steimer joined the company in 2004 as management supervisor. From 1995 to 2004, she worked at...

Fairfield County Bank.(Newsmakers)
December 5, 2005... Christopher G. Johnson of Monroe joined Fairfield County Bank as vice president, branch manager of the bank's new Tunxis Hill office in Fairfield. Most recently, Johnson was vice president, branch manager at Webster Bank in Norwalk. He formerly...

William Ravels Real Estate & Home Services.(Newsmakers)
December 5, 2005... Daniel Carpenter of Bridgeport was appointed marketing communications manager at William Ravels Real Estate & Home Services, Shelton, a real estate company. Most recently, Carpenter worked in marketing and public relations at another real...

Antinozzi Associates.(Newsmakers)
December 5, 2005... Jose L. Albaladejo Jr. of Bridgeport was appointed an architectural intern at Antinozzi Associates, Stratford, an architectural and interior design firm. Most recently, Albaladejo was a project manager at Charles Georgie Associates, West Haven....

The Connecticut Business & Industry Association.(Newsmakers)
December 5, 2005... The Connecticut Business & Industry Association, Hartford, announced the election of the following executives based in Fairfield County to four-year terms on its board of directors.

Northeast Inc.(Newsmakers)
December 5, 2005... Steven H. Nelson of Milford, president of Health Net of the Northeast Inc., Shelton, a health plan, joined the board. Nelson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Portland State University and two master's degrees--in health services...

PSEG Power Connecticut L.L.C.(Newsmakers)
December 5, 2005... Robert T. Parnell Guilford, director, asset operations at PSEG Power Connecticut L.L.C., Bridgeport, a subsidiary of PSEG Power, a power producer, joined the board.

Thomas S. Santa of Redding, president and chief executive officer of Santa Energy, Bridgeport, a provider of energy products, motor fuels and services, joined the board.(Newsmakers)
December 5, 2005... Thomas S. Santa of Redding, president and chief executive officer of Santa Energy, Bridgeport, a provider of energy products, motor fuels and services, joined the board. Santa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Syracuse...

Mid-Fairfield Hospice.(Newsmakers)
December 5, 2005... Fran Reynolds of Westport, a consultant at the Westport Department of Human Services, was appointed to the board of directors of Mid-Fairfield Hospice, Wilton, a nonprofit hospice organization and a partner with Nursing & Home Care. Reynolds...

Court cases.(ON THE RECORD)
December 5, 2005... Bridgeport Superior Court Atlantic Metals and Alloys Inc., Stratford. Filed by Sandra Zaritsky, Stamford. Plaintiff's attorney: Thomas Minogue, New Canaan. Action: plaintiff claims while she worked for defendant she was promoted by...

Deeds.(ON THE RECORD)
December 5, 2005... Commercial 230 Orland L.L.C., Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Michael Stone. Property: 230 Orland St., Bridgeport. Amount: $290,000. Filed Nov. 15. 49 Stevens Street L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: Gerald Masone, Wake Forest, N.C. Property: Unit G,...

Liens.(ON THE RECORD)
December 5, 2005... Federal Tax Liens-filed Ghianuly, Thomas, 387 Post Road East, Westport. $22,938 FICA/withholding. Filed Oct. 14. New Generation-Event Consulting Agency L.L.C., 1925 Black Rock Turnpike, Suite 204, Fairfield. $4,341 FICA/withholding....

Lis pendens.(ON THE RECORD)
December 5, 2005... The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. 2450 Main Street L.L.C., et al. Filed by the City of Bridgeport Tax Collector. Property: 2450 Main St.,...

Mortgages.(ON THE RECORD)
December 5, 2005... 230 Orland L.L.C., Brooklyn, N.Y. Lender: Greenpoint Mortgage Funding Inc., Novato, Calif. Property: 230 Orland St., Bridgeport. Amount: $217,500. Filed Nov. 15. 35 Lexington Avenue L.L.C., by Jardar Nygaard. Lender: First County Bank,...

New business names.
December 5, 2005... The Business Journal is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings. A&M Racing & Hobbies L.L.C., 2325 East Main St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Morris Moore. Filed Nov. 14. All In One L.L,C., 490 Thorme St.,...

On the agenda.(Calendar)
December 5, 2005... Wednesday, Dec. 7 Connecticut Mediation professional mediation training program, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Homewood Suites, 6905 Main St., Stratford. Continues Dec. 8, 9 and 11. $595. To register, call 834-7564. SoundWaters luncheon...

Patents.(ASML Holding N.V)(American Standard Inc)(ADC Telecommunications Inc)
December 5, 2005... The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. Anti-decoupling mechanism for solid or tubular circular cross section assemblies having a rotating coupling nut or nuts. Patent no. 6,966,788...

Public notices.(ON THE RECORD)(Public Notice)
December 5, 2005... Thursday, Dec. 8 "A Christmas Carol" production, presented by Curtain Call, 8 p.m., Ethel & Sydney Kweskin Theatre, Stamford. Runs through Dec. 18. For tickets, call 329-8207. Friday, Dec. 9 "Amahl and the Night Visitors"...

Resource directory.(advertising)(Directory)
December 5, 2005... Advertising Agencies * WRIGHTWAY CREATIVE GROUP 203-354-3650 A full-service advertising agency providing award winning creative and marketing services. Advertising/...

Congress must tackle meaningful immigration reform.(VIEWPOINT)
December 5, 2005... Increased security at U.S. borders and the reform of immigration laws have become a growing national concern and are gaining attention throughout the count. The city of Danbury is no exception. President Bush's recent discussion regarding the...

Gina Pastore: net results.(Interview)
December 5, 2005... Most people probably don't associate strategic thinking with the game of tennis, but Gina Pastore of Greenwich, believes it is every bit as important a having a strong backhand. "Tennis is about a lot of strategic thinking, about finding...

A message from UBS, 40 Under 40 host.
December 5, 2005... I eagerly anticipate hosting the "40 Under 40" for a variety of reasons. The first, and most obvious, is the opportunity to meet and rub elbows with 40 rising stars right here in our backyard. What a great occasion to speak with those who are...

Building a $30 million real estate empire from scratch.(COMPETITIVE EDGE)
December 12, 2005... When Paul Scalzo went into business for himself 20 years ago, he put up a partition in part of his father's Danbury appliance store, installed a desk and phone, and started selling real estate. "I worked hard and had an appetite for...

Blum Shapiro buys Leask & Leask accounting firm.
December 12, 2005... The biggest accounting firm based in Connecticut has become a bigger player in the Fairfield County accounting market by absorbing the smaller firm of Leask & Leask P.C. The four partners of Leask & Leask, now based in the town of...

New projects to spiff up Byram section of Greenwich.
December 12, 2005... Byram, a modest section of Greenwich with a working-class past that can I still be seen in a few gritty spots, is in the first stages of developments toward a higher-end future. A new 20-unit waterfront condominium development, a major...

Worth quoting.
December 12, 2005... "The Internet has created an impatient consumer. Peel back the onion to the bare essentials. A clearer voice gets heard." --Peter Schelfhaud, CEO, Creative Partners, Stamford

Ridgefield company starts prostate drug campaign.
December 12, 2005... A national campaign to educate men above 50 about benign prostate enlargement has enlisted basketball legend Earl "The Pearl" Monroe to be point man for the campaign--aimed at spreading the word about Ridgefield-based Boehringer-Ingelheim...

Citibank opens Ridgefield branch.
December 12, 2005... Citibank cut the ribbon of its new Ridgefield branch office last week, the bank's ninth branch in Connecticut and its first in northern Fairfield County. The branch is at 621 Main St., at the intersection of Danbury Road and Main Street on...

The list.(Illustration)
December 12, 2005... THE LIST Independent and assisted-living facilities Ranked by number of units or apartments. Listed alphabetically in event of tie. INDEPENDENT LIVING Rank Name, address, telephone Facility number ...

Manhattan firm opens Ridgefield satellite office.(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... A New York City direct-marketing services company has opened a satellite sales office in Ridgefield's Copps Hill Plaza and is recruiting senior sales staff to help beef up the company's sales. The company also changed its name from ALC of...

New York IDA charms expansion-minded retailer.
December 12, 2005... A Pennsylvania-based retail giant says its plan to take over Lane Bryant's online and catalog business in 2007 is driving an expansion scenario that could unfold in Westchester County, N.Y., next year. Charming Shoppes Inc. is searching in...

Sweet delivery.
December 12, 2005... Shortly after Connie Grant was laid off from her job as cash manager in 2000, she faced a unique challenge. There was no one to call for dessert after she finished her take-out dinner. Delivering cookies to customers seemed as natural...

Prepare for disaster.(COMMON-SENSE BUSINESS)
December 12, 2005... This year, in a case of life imitating art, the world has gone through one incredible, oversized, unimaginable disaster after another. Regardless of the causes, real life has certainly outdone what we can conjure up in the movies. It's...

Finding the right employees.
December 12, 2005... QUESTION: I have problems finding the right person to hire. How do I choose from the many applicants and resumes I get? I don't want to hire me wrong person. Maybe I should just look at people who are personally referred to me? You're...

Business web directory.(Directory)
December 12, 2005... ACCOUNTING Eisman, Zucker, Klein & Ruttenberg www.ezkrcpa.com 914-428-7733 ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATIVE RECRUITING/STAFFING SERVICES The Execu|Search Group www.execu-search.com 914-653-9000 ...

Long way to go: blogs, podcasts, receive lukewarm reception from marketers.(FOCUS: Advertising and Marketing)
December 12, 2005... Ken Lempit, president of The Austin Lawrence Group in Stamford, has one serious issue with advertising on blogs--there are millions of them, and each serves a small community, making it awfully difficult to reach a sizeable crowd. As...

Norwalk firm breaks tradition with online ads.(FOCUS: Advertising and Marketing)
December 12, 2005... In June, FactSet Research Systems Inc, which offers financial data to investment bankers, contacted a White Plains, N.Y., advertising agency to create an online ad campaign. Since its founding in 1978, the Norwalk-based firm never ran an ad...

Marketing trends: anytime, anywhere.
December 12, 2005... Technology is reshaping marketing. The medium is no longer the message. Consumers want immediate access to content and information where they are and when they want it. And they only cam about the medium if it facilitates access to that content...

Mayor up and running with business projects.(DOING BUSINESS IN NORWALK)
December 12, 2005... Richard Moccia was sworn in as Norwalk's mayor on Nov. 22 and he hasn't wasted any time in moving ahead on redevelopment projects that will help shape Norwalk s future, "It's a good time for development in Norwalk because my administration...

John A. Klein of Easton, chairman, chief executive officer and president of People's Bank, Bridgeport, received the 2005 Walter H. Wheeler Jr. Leadership Award from The Business Council of Fairfield County, Stamford.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
December 12, 2005... John A. Klein of Easton, chairman, chief executive officer and president of People's Bank, Bridgeport, received the 2005 Walter H. Wheeler Jr. Leadership Award from The Business Council of Fairfield County, Stamford. The award is annually given...

Eastern Land Management Inc., Stamford, a landscape management company, was named by The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), Herndon, Va., an organization that represents green industry service provider companies and suppliers, as a 2005 PLANET Trailblazer.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
December 12, 2005... Eastern Land Management Inc., Stamford, a landscape management company, was named by The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), Hemdon, Va., an organization that represents green industry service provider companies and suppliers, as a 2005...

The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, Norwalk, received a $20.000 holiday gift from actor Paul Newman.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
December 12, 2005... The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, Norwalk, received a $20.000 holiday gift from actor Paul Newman in support of the symphony's education and outreach programming.

Attachments.(ON THE RECORD)
December 12, 2005... Hall Neighborhood House Inc. $62,000 plus costs in favor of The Hartford Provision Co. Property: 346348-350 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Nov. 28.

Building permits.(ON THE RECORD)
December 12, 2005... Commercial Bismark Construction. Construct a foundation for future expansion to 40 Tashua Knolls Lane, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $45,000. Blackwell Construction L.L.C., contractor for AG-GCS. Build a conference center at 5 High Ridge...

Court cases.
December 12, 2005... Bridgeport Superior Court Aero Limousine L.L.C., Stamford. Filed by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Portsmouth, N.H. Plaintiff's attorney: Steven Sugarmann of Sugarmann & Sugarmann, New Haven. Action: seeks $7,523, plus interest and costs,...

Lippincott Mercer.(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Suzanne Hogan of Greenwich was promoted to chief operating officer at Lippincott Mercer, New York City, a brand strategy and design consultancy. Since 1995, Hogan was a senior partner in the firm's brand strategy practice. Prior to that, she...

Health Net of the Northeast Inc.(Newsmakers)
December 12, 2005... Donald R. Shassian of Rye Brook, N.Y., was appointed chief financial officer at Health Net of the Northeast Inc., Shelton, a health plan. Since 2001, Shassian was an independent consultant, providing financial advisory and consulting services...

People's Bank.(Newsmakers)
December 12, 2005... Pierre Pureur of Stamford was appointed senior vice president of applications development in the information technology division of People's Bank, Bridgeport. Most recently, Pureur was co-chief technology officer and a director at BearingPoint...

Stamford Office Furniture.(Newsmakers)
December 12, 2005... Stamford Office Furniture (SOF), Stamford, a contract office furniture dealership, announced the following appointments. Joan Eldin of Greenwich joined the SOF as a sales vice president. Since 1994, Eldin worked in sales at Corporate...

Sterling Glen of Darien.(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Carolyn Arnold of Weston was appointed activities director at Sterling Glen of Darien, an independent and assisted senior living residence in Darien. Most recently, Arnold was a senior account executive at A.H. Schreiber Co., New York City....

Vision Financial Search L.L.C.(Michael J. Bajda Appointed )(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Michael J. Bajda of Fairfield was appointed a recruiting manager at Vision Financial Search L.L.C., Norwalk an accounting and financial search firm. Most recently, Bajda was a senior financial analyst at Diageo plc, Norwalk. Prior to that, he...

RVI Group.(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Shashank Shringi of Stamford was appointed manager, financial analysis at the RVI Group, Stamford, a group of insurance companies that specialize in underwriting residual value insurance products. Most recently, Shringi was an analyst at...

Rowayton Country Market.(Newsmakers)
December 12, 2005... Rowayton Country Market, Rowayton, a provider of catering services and event planning, announced the following appointments. Randi Brawley of Easton joined the company as director of catering and event planning. Since t995, Brawley was...

Deeds.(Directory)
December 12, 2005... Commercial 3180 Main Street L.L.C., Bridgeport. Seller: Robert Russo Jr. Property: Unit 1F, The Beechmont Professional Center, 3180 Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $130,000. Filed Nov. 22. 38-44 Main Street L.L.C. Seller: Kimball Land...

Liens.(Directory)
December 12, 2005... Federal Tax Liens-filed Wooten, Annette, Annette Vision of Beauty, 2314 Main St., Bridgeport. $5,934 FICA/withholding. Filed Nov. 22. Federal Tax Liens-released Acer Landscaping Inc., 24 Karen Road, Danbury. $1,575...

Lis pendens.(ON THE RECORD)
December 12, 2005... The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. ACF Properties L.L.C. Filed by Edward Leili. Property: 153-157 Main St., Danbury. Action: seeks to foreclose...

On the Agenda.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
December 12, 2005... Wednesday, Dec. 14 Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce and Norwalk Education Foundation awards breakfast program, with Michael Gaudino of GE Corporate Financial Services, 7:45 to 9:15 a.m., Brien McMahon High School, Center for Global...

Mortgages.(z)(Directory)
December 12, 2005... 43 Knapp Street L.L.C., Stratford, by Jeffrey Miller. Lender: The Wilton Bank, Wilton. Property: 1B Knapp St., Monroe. Amount: $725,000 (for construction). Filed Nov. 18. 47 Lake Avenue Associates L.L.C., Fairfield, by Michael Berkowitz....

Public notices.(ON THE RECORD)(Public Notice)
December 12, 2005... Thursday, Dec. 15 The Concert Choir of St. Barnabas concert, 7:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 954 Lake Ave., Greenwich. $25. For tickets, call 661-5526, ext. 21. Friday, Dec. 16 New Haven Symphony Orchestra concert, 8...

New business names.
December 12, 2005... AG Semiconductor Services Inc., 22 Knapp St., Stamford 06907, c/o Albert Vasquez. Filed Nov. 3. Arbone Independent Consultant, 41 Lauderdale Drive, Trumbull 06611, c/o Bridget Valentino. Filed Nov. 15. B&A Hardwood Floors, 78 Burnsford...

William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services.(Real Estate Update)
December 12, 2005... Edie Anderson of Westport joined the Westport office of William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services as a sales associate. Most recently, Anderson was a Realtor at another real estate firm. Prior to that, she worked for 22 years at Pepperidge...

Seaboard Properties.(Real Estate Update)
December 12, 2005... Seaboard Properties acquired Holly Pond Plaza, a 66,000-square-foot office building located off exit 9 of Interstate 95 in Stamford, from 1281 East Main Street Associates L.L.C. for $12,750,000. CB Richard Ellis Inc., Stamford was the broker.

GHP Office Realty L.L.C.(Real Estate Update)
December 12, 2005... GHP Office Realty L.L.C., White Plains, N.Y., acquired the Outdoor Trader's Building, an 18,817-square-foot building at 79 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, for $9,850,000.