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n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m | N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 2 | n e w h a v e n B I Z 27 P o w e r 2 5 R e a l E s t a t e house 470 apartments ranging from stu- dios to three-bedroom units. Construc- tion began on the first phase in 2018. Spinnaker's other big project in New Haven is for a new development planned for the vacant site of the former New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum, at 275 South Orange St. It currently is a parking lot. at project is slated to be done in phases. First up is a mixed-use building with 200 housing units and 16,000 square feet of retail, a mix of stores and eateries. A groundbreaking event kicking off construction of this first phase is sched- uled for Nov. 10. Spinnaker eventually plans for the approximately 5-acre site to have up to 700 housing units, 80,000 square feet of commercial space to include office and medical laboratory uses, and 30,000 square feet of retail. Fowler's career spans about four decades, and he has led Spinnaker in building over 7,500 housing units nation- ally. Fowler leads a team of more than 75 professionals. Spinnaker now estimates that its portfolio includes more than 4 million square feet of office, industrial, hotel, and adaptive reuse projects. Dawn M. Calvo, CEO, New Haven Middlesex Association of Realtors Inc. As CEO of New Haven Middlesex Association of Realtors (NHMR), Dawn Calvo is at the helm of the second-largest local Realtor association in the state, serv- ing over 3,000 members throughout New Haven and Middlesex counties. Along with providing required pre-licensing and continuing educa- tion for real estate professionals, NHMR also provides programming and services. Under Calvo's leadership, NHMR has forged a strong network of affiliated partnerships throughout the community for Realtors to build business relationships. Calvo's 30-year career in the real estate industry spans the local, state and na- tional levels, beginning with Connecticut Realtors (CTR) based in Hartford. While with CTR she headed the Commercial Investment Division (CID) focusing on the commercial aspect of real estate. Calvo's background includes more than 25 years in association leadership, previ- ously serving as executive vice president of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Association, followed by the Middle- sex-Shoreline Association of Realtors prior to its merger with the Greater New Haven Association of Realtors in 2015, which created the current NHMR, which is headquartered in Guilford. Calvo also heads the New Haven Middlesex Realtors Foundation, the nonprofit arm of NHMR. e foundation supports programs and organizations including the Diaper Bank, New Reach, "Adopt-A-Family" program for families in need, programs that fight homelessness and a scholarship program for children of Realtor members. Calvo holds the RCE (Realtor Certified Executive) designation awarded by the National Association of Realtors. She has served on the board of directors for the SmartMLS multiple listing service and held the position of president for the Con- necticut Society of Association Executives. Tammy Felenstein, President, Connecticut Association of Realtors When Tammy Felenstein isn't busily selling multimillion-dollar luxury homes, she spends her time leading the Connecti- cut Association of Realtors (CTRealtors), which bills itself as the voice for real estate in Connecticut. Felenstein is serving as president of the organization, the largest profes- sional trade associa- tion in the state, for 2022. In this role, she leads over 19,000 agents and works to promote and safeguard the real estate community's interests. e association regularly endorses political candidates it deems to be the best for real estate. In September, the association supported Gov. Ned Lamont in his reelection bid. Felenstein said in an announcement that the Lamont adminis- tration had made decisions that have "al- lowed Connecticut real estate to thrive." In February, the association applauded proposals for tax relief, saying it would benefit homeowners statewide. In April, the association formally supported a bill aimed at speeding up the timeline to fully fund state education grants to school districts. Felenstein called it an "investment in our communities," which could positively impact property values. Before rising to the president role, Fe- lenstein had an assortment of leadership positions with the association in recent years. She also has been very active with the Stamford Board of Realtors, ultimately serving a stint as president. Felenstein is the strategic growth and sales manager at William Raveis' Fairfield/ Southport office. A glance at her recent listings shows multiple luxurious homes, such as a $14 million, 15,000-square-foot Fairfield estate offering views of Long Is- land Sound. Felenstein's talent as a Realtor earned her the title, "Realtor of the Year," in Stamford for 2012. She has been an ac- tive Realtor since 1997, and over the years has been designated as a top producer. Felenstein also has served on the board of directors for the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender Over 165 Years Suppor ting Local Businesses Local businesses are more than just accounts. They're what make our communities great places to live. And at Newtown Savings Bank, we have what it takes to help your business grow. We're neighbors helping neighbors— that's the Power of Local. See how we can help your business: Visit NSBonline.com or contact Mark Candido at 203.364.2987. 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