Mergers & Acquisitions

Ion Science leased 2,500 square feet of office and distribution space at 33 Commercial Drive, Waterbury. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant, and Ross Montgomery of Redstone represented the owner, Top Notch Properties LLC.

Big Picture Framing leased 1,757 square feet of retail space in the Dorset Square Mall, 150 Dorset St., South Burlington. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty assisted the tenant and the landlord.

Burlington College entered into a purchase-and-sale agreement with the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS). The college’s Old North End headquarters will be home to COTS administrative offices, family services program, and housing resource center. The college will retain the five houses on Lakeview Terrace, Haswell Street, and North Avenue along with the parking lot. COTS will have a parking easement on a portion of the lot. Burlington College, COTS, and the Roman Catholic Diocese, from which the college has agreed to purchase a 32-acre campus on North Avenue, intend to close on all the properties by the end of this year, but will share space through May.

Data Innovations announced its acquisition of Battery Ventures, a multi-stage investment firm focused on technology and innovation worldwide. As part of the acquisition, Mike Epplen will become chief executive officer, working through a transition process with founders Greg Vail and Dave Potter. In conjunction with the purchase, Epplen and Battery Ventures’ General Partner Dave Tabors and Vice President Chelsea Stoner joined Data Innovations’ board of directors.

Broker Esther Lotz announced that Mark Binkhorst of Burlington Furniture Co. leased warehouse space at 370 Shelburne Road in Burlington. Tim Burke of White + Burke was the listing agent. Pictured, from left: Lotz, Mark Binkhorst, and Jaden Binkhorst.

Laughing River Yoga LLC leased 1,297 square feet of yoga studio space at Suite 126 in the Chace Mill in Burlington from Catamount Holding Co. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker. Pictured, from left: Emily Garrett, Laughing River Yoga, and Letourneau.

Arthur Williams of Williams Business Agency announced his merger with Michael and Denise Stuart of M. Stuart & Associates Inc. in Hardwick. Williams will transition into retirement over the next year; Karen Richardson will remain with the firm. The CPA firm provides bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, tax planning, e-filing, and business consulting along with financial statement preparation and annual audits, reviews, and compilations for financing requirements.

Sheppard Construction purchased four acres of land at 274 Main St., Colchester, from Victoria Rhoades. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial represented the seller, and Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty represented the buyer.

The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains leased 1,900 square feet of office space at 60 Knight Lane, Mansfield Business Park, Williston, from Mansfield Investments LP. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty represented the landlord, and broker Esther Lotz represented the tenant.

Quest Diagnostics leased 1,244 square feet of medical office space at 54 West Twin Oaks Terrace, South Burlington, from One Twin Oaks Associates. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty assisted the tenant and landlord.

Von Stange Law leased an office at 70 South Winooski Ave., Burlington, from Retrovest Associates. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Bullrock Corp., d/b/a The Lodge at Quarry Hill, bought 2.71 acres at 360 Spear Street, South Burlington, from the Quarry Hill Club. John Rao of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing and selling agent.

Don and Cheryl Cota, the owners of Vermont Aerospace Manufacturing Inc. of Lyndonville and Burlington, announced the sale of the company to its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The Cotas decided to create the ESOP to reward employees for their years of service and to insure that the business would stay in the area. The company employs more than 200 highly skilled machinists, engineers, fabrication, and support personnel.

Miller Realty Group LLP purchased a 44,000-square-foot warehouse and 14 acres of land at 34 River Road, Essex, from Pizzagalli Properties LLC. Brad Worthen of V/T Commercial represented Miller, and Bob Bouchard represented Pizzagalli. Pictured, from left: Bob Miller of Miller Realty Group, Bouchard, and Worthen.

Myrtlesue Enterprises bought Bistro Sauce in Shelburne from Emily Betz. Myrtlesue will reopen the restaurant as Barkeaters after renovations. Jed Dousevicz and Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Apria Healthcare executed a long-term lease for 4,436 square feet of office and warehouse space at 37 Commerce Ave., South Burlington, from Joe Eddy Holdings LLC. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty represented the landlord.

Sara Martinez de Osaba leased an office at Suite 163 in the Chace Mill, 1 Mill St., Burlington, from Catamount Holding Co. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker.

Volunteers for Peace leased 498 square feet in The Kilburn & Gates Building in Burlington. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing agent, and Matt Tedder of Pomerleau was the leasing agent.

Vermont Center for Independent Living leased 670 square feet in The Kilburn & Gates Building in Burlington. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing agent, and Matt Tedder of Pomerleau was the leasing agent.

Courtney and Steve Boutin bought Edgeworks and the property at 466 Shunpike Road in Williston from Howard Mitchell. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial and John Stimets of CBI represented the seller.

Geodis Global Solutions signed a five-year lease with Coburn Partnership LLO for 1,800 square feet of office space at 336 Water Tower Circle, Colchester. Bill Kiendl and Averill Cook of v/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Tim Carney of Vermont Wealth & Retirement LLC signed a five-year lease with 110 Kimball LLC for 1,442 square feet at 110 Kimball Ave., South Burlington. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial represented the tenant, and Linda Letourneau of Redstone represented the landlord.

The Salvation Army executed a lease for 7,500 square feet of retail and storage space at 197 Pearl St., Essex Junction, from Franklin South LLC. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty assisted the tenant and landlord. •

November

Argosy Holdings LLC bought 2.29 acres with services and sewer capacity at Lot A-14, 29 Water Tower Circle, Colchester, from Northern Edge Associates Ltd. Profit Sharing Plan. Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing and selling agent.

Bluebird Coffee Shop leased the 130-square-foot kiosk space at the corner of Church and College streets in Burlington. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing and leasing agent.

Dwell Mission Church leased 6,000 square feet from BENT Corp. at 266 South Champlain St., Burlington. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant, and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate assisted the landlord.

A.C. Moore leased a 27,671-square-foot retail store space at 150 Retail Way in Taft Corners Park from Taft Corners Associates. A.C. Moore is a specialty retailer offering a selection of arts, crafts, and floral merchandise. Jeff Nick, president of NAI/J.L. Davis Realty, which represented the landlord, made the announcement.

Broker Esther Lotz announced that XTC Products Inc. leased a manufacturing facility at 136 Jimmo Drive, Unit 4, Colchester. Jeff Jimmo is the landlord. Nicole Senecal of Omega Real Estate Associates was the leasing agent.

Ion Science leased 2,500 square feet of office and distribution space at 33 Commercial Drive, Waterbury. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant, and Ross Montgomery of Redstone represented the owner, Top Notch Properties LLC.

Bariatrix Nutrition Corp. bought a 56,250-square-foot industrial building on 13.12 acres at 308 Industrial Park Drive, Georgia, from Vermont Fastener Sales Corp. Bill Kiendl and other members of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

LR Pest Services leased 1,800 square feet of space at 5 Andrew Ave., Essex. John Rao of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing agent, and Matt Tedder of Pomerleau was the leasing agent.

Foley Linen Services of Rutland bought North Country Linen Services in St. Albans. Foley will expand its existing service and take over the North Country accounts. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial represented the seller and assisted the buyer.

The beverage distribution company g. housen of Brattleboro and Rutland leased 4,800 square feet of office and distribution space at 446 Avenue D, Williston, from REM Development. Ross Montgomery of Redstone assisted the tenant, and Stephanie Miller Reiskin represented REM.

Doug Nedde and Larry Williams, the owners of Redstone, and Patrick Malone of Malone Properties bought the former Saputo Cheese site at 10516 Vermont Route 116, Hinesburg. The 88,369-square-foot facility sits on 15.4 acres. Uses being explored by the partners include housing, a restaurant/brew pub, and a food-related business. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing agent; Redstone was the selling agency.

AT&T and J&M Retail Inc. leased 1,455 square feet in the Shelburne Bay Plaza for a cell phone store. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing agent, and Matt Tedder of Pomerleau was the leasing agent.

Alternative Roots Wellness Center leased 1,300 square feet of office space at Town Meadow, 21 Carmichael St., Essex, from Town Meadow LLC. The space will house a chiropractor and general nutrition center. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial represented the landlord, and Ross Montgomery of Redstone represented the tenant.

Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger leased 5,125 square feet of Class A office space at 38 Eastwood Drive, South Burlington, from Sixty Farrell Street Associates LLC. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone represented the landlord, and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the tenant. Kelly Lapan representing the landlord.

MVP Healthcare executed a 10-year lease for 7,183 square feet at Mansfield Business Park, Knight Lane, Williston, from Mansfield Investments LP. Tony Blake and Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial acted as exclusive area tenant representative for MVP.

Subatomic Digital Inc., a digital media and print-on-demand company, leased a 15,000-square-foot production facility at 151 Blair Park in Williston from LNP Inc. Broker Esther Lotz made the announcement; Nicole Senecal of Omega Real Estate Associates was the listing agent. Matthew Strauss and Robert DiVenuti are the founders of Subatomic Digital.

IKON Business Solutions leased 2,805 square feet on Wintersport Lane, Williston, from Investors Corporation of Vermont. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial was the exclusive tenant representative for IKON.

Zheng Shao Jiang leased 900 square feet at 95 St. Paul St., Burlington, from Investors Corporation of Vermont for a Japanese sushi restaurant. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant and the landlord.

Tom Chase of Neagley & Chase Construction bought a 12,000-square-foot industrial building at 9 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington, from Tom Racine of MDT Partnership. Averill Cook of V/T Commercial assisted both parties. •

October

Smith Bell & Thompson Insurance executed a lease for 15,507 square feet of office space at 40 Main St., Burlington. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted in the lease negotiations with the landlord, Investors Corporation of Vermont.

Northern Power Systems Inc. announced the acquisition of the community wind turbine blade manufacturing business of Knight & Carver Wind Group of National City, Calif. The announcement was made by John P. Danner, chief executive officer of Northern Power Systems, and Sampson A. Brown, president and CEO of Knight & Carver. Morin Avenue D LLC, represented by Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty, bought a 10,645-square-foot commercial building on 1.2 acres at 45 Avenue D, Williston. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing broker representing 45 Avenue D LLC.

The Vermont Business Roundtable has acquired Nordic Educational Trust. The trust was created in 1988 by former Roundtable member Ross Anderson and his wife, Gail, to provide scholarship grants and other financial aid to assist deserving students from Chittenden and Grand Isle counties in pursuing technical education at two-year post-secondary institutions. Bill Stritzler of Smugglers’ Notch Resort, chairman of the Roundtable, said the acquisition will provide the opportunity to expand the eligibility criteria to students from across Vermont, to grow in size by reaching out to the business community, and to provide mentoring opportunities.

Liberty Mutual Insurance leased 9,438 square feet at Maple Tree Place from Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial, Liberty Mutual’s exclusive area tenant representative, made the announcement.

Broker Esther Lotz announced that L. Knife & Son Inc. leased a warehouse at 948 Hercules Drive in Colchester from CEDCO LLC.

Kempo Corp leased 800 square feet of retail space at Harborview Plaza, 73 Prim Road in Colchester, from 4 Helena Drive Associates LLC. Nick Grimley of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing and leasing agent.

Supermedia, the publisher of the Yellow Pages directory, has executed a lease for space at Blair Park in Williston. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial is Supermedia’s local tenant representative.

Outpost Embedded LLC leased 304 square feet of studio space at Suite 175, Chace Mill, Burlington. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing the owner, Catamount Holding Co.

Edward D. Jones & Co. leased 1,120 square feet of office space at 21 Munson Ave., Suite 3, Morrisville, from H.A. Manosh Corp. Nick Grimley of NAI/J.L. Davis Realty was the leasing agent.

Select Sports LLC leased 2,700 square feet at Town Meadow in Essex Junction. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant and the landlord.

FWW–Frank Whitcomb Construction Corp. leased office space at Park Hill, 200 Main St., Burlington, from Constantine Poulos. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker.

Josh Simmons leased 1,500 square feet at 2 Church Street and has relocated his law office to that address. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant, and Jeff Nick of J.L. Davis Realty assisted the landlord, II Church Street Properties.

Elizabeth Fukuxhima leased 330 square feet of studio space for a meditation studio at The Wing Building, One Steele St., Burlington, from Main Street Landing Co. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone represented the landlord.

Greg Rabideau Architects leased 1,185 square feet of office space at 550 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington. Averill Cook of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant and the landlord, 550 Hinesburg Road LLC.

Dealer.com leased 987 square feet for expansion at the Maltex Building, 431 Pine St., Burlington. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were co-listing and leasing brokers representing the owner.

The Burlington Bridge Club leased 1,782 square feet at 156 Commerce St., Williston, from Austin Commerce Street LLP. Averill Cook of V/T Commercial represented the tenant, and Meg McGovern of Donahue & Associates represented the landlord.

General Growth Properties signed a land lease for a rear portion of land at 160 Bank St., Burlington. The owner is Handy Sisters LLC. Jed Dousevicz and Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Krupp Drive Properties LLC purchased a 30,000-square-foot fully occupied investment property at 45 Krupp Drive, Williston, from Bartlett Realty LLC. Mike Simoneau of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty assisted the seller, and Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial represented the buyer. •

September

Spherion Staffing Services announced that Ken Ballard, the South Burlington franchise owner, opened an additional location in Plattsburgh, N.Y., in the Chamber of Commerce building on U.S. 9. The office will be managed by Jana Venable, who has more than five years’ experience in the industry. She was with an Orlando, Fla., company.

Sovernet Communications announced the opening of a sales office in Keene, N.H. The office at 160 Emerald St. will be staffed by account managers serving the company’s growing southwestern New Hampshire customer base. Rich Kendall, Sovernet’s president, made the announcement.

Galen Dow, founder and president of New Breed Marketing, announced a 400-square-foot expansion to its Champlain Mill space in Winooski to serve the company’s recent growth — 9 percent from 2008 to 2009, and 14 percent for 2010 to date. GK Architects designed the new space; the contractor was JRB Enterprises LLC; the principal for the project was Jason Bushey. The project consisted of expanding and redesigning the layout to create a more functional space for continued growth.

B.R.P. LLC bought the building at 70 South Winooski Ave. in Burlington known as the Daniel Kern House. It is a fully leased 8,500-square-foot Class A building with retail and office space. Duncan Harris of Redstone represented the buyer, and Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial represented the seller, David Scheuer and Retrovest Associates.

Rachel Lee Cummings announced the sale of Armistead Caregiver Services in Shelburne to A.M.E. LLC of Burlington. Cummings continues in the founder’s role and serves on the board of directors. Amy Feeney has assumed the presidency. Feeney is a 20-year resident of Vermont with a variety of experience in recruiting, scheduling, management, human resources, finance, marketing, and senior care. She and her husband, Dan, were leaders in building the Multi Generational Center in Burlington in 1997. Kim Wichert of Country Business Inc. managed the transaction.

Royea Group LLC bought Access Door Automation from Larry and Julie Bevins. The company does sales and servicing of automated doors throughout Vermont. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing and selling broker.

The University of Vermont Bookstore leased 2,300 square feet to open a satellite retail store at 46 Church St. in Burlington. UVM plans to offer many of its branded products and promote campus events. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau assisted the university and the landlord, Joseph E. Frank.

45 Ave D LLC sold a 10,900-square-foot industrial building at 45 Avenue D in Williston to Morin Ave D LLC. Linda Letourneau of Redstone was the listing agent, and Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty was the selling agent.

Dwell Mission Church leased 6,493 square feet at 266 South Champlain St., Burlington. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing agent, and Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial was the listing agent.

The city of Barre leased 1,000 square feet of office space on North Main Street in Barre for use as a police annex. It will be the staging grounds for the city’s newly trained bike patrol. Ross S. Montgomery of Redstone was listing and leasing agent.

Hanover Co-op, a food and retail sales company, leased 15,250 square feet at 206 Maple St., White River Junction. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing agent, and Bob Haynes of R.E. Haynes Co. Inc. was the leasing agent.

Alex Gaydos, a writer, leased a small office at the Chace Mill, 1 Mill St., Burlington, from Catamount Holding Co. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing the owner.

Molly M. Hastings, M.D., a pediatric ophthalmologist, leased 2,062 square feet at White Cap Business Park, 426 Industrial Ave., Williston. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing and leasing agent, Steve Donahue of Donahue and Associates assisted with the listing side, and Matt Tedder of Pomerleau assisted with the leasing.

Broker Esther Lotz represented Donald K. Erling of CAD Cut Inc., who leased a 12,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 885 South Barre Road, Barre, from Craig and Debra Gable, trustees of the revocable trust of James Gable. Capitol City Real Estate represented the sellers.

Bluebird Coffee Co. leased the 126-square-foot kiosk location at the corner of College and Church streets in Burlington to sell coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing and leasing agent.

Rich Frog Industries Inc. leased 4,800 square feet of distribution/office space at 1 Tigan St., Winooski, from JNF Holdings LLC. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker. Rich Frog is a Vermont designer and maker of toys and children’s gifts.

Flashbags leased a 1,500-square-foot studio/factory space at the Chace Mill, 1 Mill St., Burlington, from Catamount Holding Co. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing broker.

The Burlington Housing Authority bought a 4,513-square-foot building at 37 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, for use as the Phoenix House. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing agent, and Mike Simoneau of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty was the selling agent.

Newhouse Shelburne LLC bought the 9,000-square-foot building at 3093 Shelburne Road in Shelburne for a retail furniture and accessories store. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the selling agent, and Jay Robinson of Century 21 Jack Associates was the listing agent.

Broker Esther Lotz announced that the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains leased space at 60 Knight Lane in Williston, which will be its new home. Pictured, from left, are Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty; Tracy Gillick, Girl Scouts chief operating officer; Mike Zienkiewicz, Girl Scouts director of property; and Lotz.

Orage Inc. leased 1,361 square feet at the Maltex Building, 431 Pine St., Burlington, for a men’s outerwear shop. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate and Linda I. Letourneau were the listing and leasing agents.

Dick’s Sporting Goods leased an additional 16,950 square feet at Maple Tree Place in Williston. Yves Bradley and John Rao of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing and leasing agents.

Vermont Retail Association leased 852 square feet at 4049 Williston Road, South Burlington. Matt Tedder and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing agents, and Bob Platt of Platt Realty was the listing agent.

Windows & Doors By Brownell announced the opening of a Marvin Design Gallery in West Lebanon, N.H. The 4,300-square-foot Design Gallery showroom at 8 Glen Road in the PowerHouse Mall, will present the numerous options available from Marvin.

Robert and John Ste. Marie, the owners of Green Mountain Camera, announced that the company will consolidate its retail and warehouse operations into one location at 14 Sunset Drive, Waterbury Center. The retailer has outgrown its current facilities.

Champlain Chocolates leased 62,430 square feet at 290 Boyer Circle, Williston, Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing agent, and Nicole Senecal of Omega Real Estate was the listing agent.

Community College of Vermont has been authorized by the board of trustees of the Vermont State Colleges to enter a lease agreement with DEW Construction Corp. for the design and building of a new academic facility for CCV in Rutland. The 30,000-square-foot facility will be at the corner of Wales and West streets. CCV will lease the building from DEW. It will replace CCV’s location on Evelyn Street.

Wested leased 3,000 square feet in the White Cap Business Park on Industrial Avenue in Williston. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing and leasing agent, and Steve Donahue of Donahue and Associates was a co-listing agent.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. insurance brokerage and risk management services firm leased 2,000 square feet of office space at 140 Kennedy Drive, South Burlington. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial was the exclusive tenant representative.

Broker Esther Lotz represented Joan and James Cross in the sale of 161 Pearl St., Essex Junction, to Kevin Deuso. Tom Hirchak represented the buyer. Pictured, from left, are Deuso, James Cross, Joan Cross, and Lotz.

Leslie Swanson bought Vermont Barter Network in South Burlington from Bill and Walter Burnett. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing broker, and Sharon Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the selling broker.

Dealer.com leased 7,500 square feet in the Mansfield Professional Building, 183-187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing broker, and Doug Nedde of Redstone was the leasing broker.

Broker Esther Lotz announced that Cynthia Cross, d/b/a/ Bow Meow Pet Grooming Boutique & Grooming School, leased a space at 26 Susie Wilson Road in Essex from Jim Ewing Property Management Inc. Pictured, from left, are Brittany Collins; Ollie, a client; Cross, and Lotz.

Dwell Missional Church Inc. leased 6,000 square feet of studio space for worship gathering and art display at 266 South Champlain St., Burlington. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial represented the tenant, and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau represented the landlord, BENT partnership.

Hope Moulton of Montpelier bought Vermont Nanny Connection from Nicole LaBelle. Peter Yee of Redstone represented the seller and procured the buyer. Pictured, from left, are Moulton, Yee, and LaBelle.

Salaam Boutique/The Men’s Store leased 2,400 square feet at 90 Church St., Burlington. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing agent, and Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial was the listing agent.

Liberty Mutual leased 9,438 square feet at Maple Tree Place in Williston from Western Retail Real Estate Trust Inc. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial represented the tenant.

VT Butcher Block & Board Co. leased 1,100 square feet at 173 College St., Burlington, for the retail sales of Vermont-made products. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing agent.

Dreamlike Pictures, a company that creates broadcast, corporate branding, and advertising for television, leased 650 square feet at 130 Church St., Burlington. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing and leasing agent.

Jim Landrigan bought Zinn Graphics, a printer in Brattleboro, from Rupert and Honey Zinn. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing broker.

Green Mountain Beverage leased 60,000 square feet at 153 Pond Lane in Middlebury. Duncan Harris of Redstone represented the company. Pictured are Harris (left) and Bret Williams, president and CEO of Green Mountain Beverage.

B.R.P. bought 8,300 square feet of investment property/office building at 70 South Winooski Ave., Burlington, from Retrovest Associates. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial represented the seller, and Duncan Harris of Redstone represented the buyer.

The Whim Boutique leased 629 square feet at 62 Church St., Burlington, for its retail clothing store. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing and leasing agent. Pictured, from left, are Melissa Desautels, the owner of Whim Boutique, and Bradley.

Magic Hat leased 914 square feet in the Maltex Building, 431 Pine St., Burlington. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate and Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone were the listing and leasing agents.

Hannaford Bros. Co. leased 12,650 square feet at 61 Market Lane, Bradford. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing agent, and Tim Burke of White & Burke was the leasing agent.

Select Hockey Corp. leased 2,400 square feet of office space at 21 Carmichael St., Town Meadow, in Essex. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial represented the landlord, Town Meadow LLC.

Aprexis Health Solutions leased 1,020 square feet in the Kilburn & Gates Building, 33 Kilburn St., Burlington. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing and leasing agent.

State Farm Insurance leased 987 square feet in the Maltex Building, 431 Pine St., Burlington. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate and Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone were the listing agents, and Dick McKenzie of Hickok & Boardman was the leasing agent.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced its acquisition of Diedrich Coffee Inc. Diedrich Coffee, which produces three brands of specialty coffees — Diedrich, Coffee People, and Gloria Jean’s — has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Green Mountain. The acquisition was announced by Lawrence J. Blanford, Green Mountain Coffee’s president and chief executive officer. Through the acquisition, the company gains manufacturing and distribution facilities in California. Diedrich will be integrated into Green Mountain’s specialty coffee business unit.

John Larkin, the owner of Lark-Inns of South Burlington, announced the completion of an extensive renovation and expansion of the lobby and guest reception areas of the Comfort Suites Hotel on Shelburne Road. The project doubles the size of the original lobby, allowing a more expansive breakfast area, complemented by a stone fireplace. The recently renovated Sunset Ballroom offers space for events of up to 250 attendees.

Green Mountain Inn in Stowe announced the complete refurbishing of 12 of the historic hotel’s main inn room inventory. The project includes remodeling bathrooms, improving air conditioning systems, readjusting floor plans, installing high-grade noise-damping windows, and adding large-screen plasma televisions. Patti Clark is the innkeeper.

Myrkel Staley sub-leased 1,500 square feet of restaurant space at 1353 North Ave., Burlington, from Kelly Nguyen, the owner of Pro Filer Nail Salon. Peter Yee of Redstone represented Nguyen. Staley plans to open a deli at the site.

360.org leased a small office at One Main Street, Burlington, from Main Street Landing. Peter Yee of Redstone procured the tenant.

Steven J. Watson PLC leased a small, Class A office space at The Cornerstone Building, 3 Main St., Burlington, from Main Street Landing LLC. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker.

National Chimney Supply leased a 20,000-square-foot manufacturing building at 3 Green Tree Drive in South Burlington from Mark Neagley and Tom Chase. The building will be a regional hub for the company. Jed Dousevicz and Averill Cook of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Mason Dunn leased an office suite at Park Hill, 200 Main St., Burlington, from Constantine Poulos. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker.

Youkel Architects leased 1,020 square feet of Class A office space at 210 College St., Burlington, from Hall Block LLC. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker, and Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker.
Peter and Victoria Jette bought an 11,000-square-foot mixed-use building at 59-61 Main St., Middlebury, known as the Dyer Block, from Greg and Barbara Tomb. The space includes four commercial units and eight residential units, with eight parking spaces. From left, Greg Tomb, Peter Jette, Victoria and Sadie Jette, and Duncan Harris.

Oleet & Co. LLC leased 2,800 square feet on the fourth floor of 186 College St., Burlington, from Grandview Farms Inc. Averill Cook and Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted the landlord and the tenant.

John M. Lindley Insurance Agency Inc. leased 967 square feet at 431 Pine St., Burlington, from the Maltex Partnership. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing brokers. •

May

Susan Rand and Sojourn Bicycle and Active Vacations leased 2,000 square feet of warehouse space. Duncan Harris of Redstone represented the tenant; Ross Montgomery of Redstone represented the landlord.

Dan Feeney, president of North Star Leasing, announced the acquisition of Nordic Funding’s book of business. John Desrochers, Nordic’s lease originator, joined the North Star team with 18 years of experience.

Broker Esther Lotz represented Richard Struble in the purchase of Lot 23, Gauthier Industrial Park, Essex. The sellers were Pisces Properties LLC. Pictured are Kimberly Martin (left), closing agent, Desautels & Micciche, and Lotz.

Cheeseman Insurance Co. leased 1,976 square feet of office space at Financial Plaza, 84 Pine St., Burlington, from Leonora LLC. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Wells Fargo leased 1,576 square feet of office space at 92 Zephyr Road in Williston from Milot Real Estate. Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing agent, and Ryan Bunce of Omega Real Estate Associates was the leasing agent.

Ian Wyatt, president and publisher of Business Financial Publishing LLC, leased 2,350 square feet of office space at 380 Hurricane Lane, Williston, from Hillside Properties. Wendy Daniels represented the landlord, and Ross Montgomery of Redstone was the leasing agent.

Tim Burke of White + Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors Inc. in Burlington, announced the signing of a long-term lease with Hannaford Bros. Co. for the former P&C supermarket building in Bradford. Burke represented the tenant, and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the landlord, Centurion Properties Inc.

Broker Esther Lotz announced that Anne Herko and Darlene Durett of Essex Hair Designers, a full-service hair salon, purchased Unit 2B in Essex Towne Marketplace. The seller was Jay Danis of the House of Sewing & More. Lotz represented the seller. Pictured, from left, are Durett, Herko, and Lotz.

Thomas Sherrer Law Office leased 1,000 square feet of office space at 30 Main St., Burlington, in Gateway Plaza from Investors Corporation of Vermont. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

ICF Macro International expanded its office space at 126 College St., Park Plaza, Burlington, to 16,105 square feet. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial was tenant representative.

Sokolowski Investment Advisors leased office space at 95 College St., Burlington, from Burlington Housing Authority. Tony Blake of VT Commercial represented the tenant, and Mike Simoneau of Hickok & Boardman represented the landlord.

Viking Cives, a national supplier of dump bodies and plows for commercial trucks, signed a lease for 9,000 square feet at Production Park in Williston. O’Brien Brothers is the landlord. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Osprey Holdings LLC/Poulin Lumber Inc. bought the former Lacillade Lumber site at 250 Meadow St., Williamstown, from Lacillade Lumber Co. Inc. Peter Yee and Ross Montgomery of Redstone represented the seller and procured the buyer. The property consists of three buildings totaling 53,666 square feet on 36.3 acres. It will be home to Poulin Lumber’s new store. Pictured, from left, are Montgomery, Jim Lacillade, Yee, Scott Jaunich, and Cory Poulin.

Vermont Ballet Theatre leased 5,000 square feet of studio space at Town Meadow, 21 Carmichael St., Essex, from Town Meadow LLC. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Salaam Boutique leased 2,464 square feet of prime retail space at 90 Church St., Burlington, from Church Street Leasing Inc. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial represented the landlord, and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the tenant.

Cynthia DuBois bought the All America Hot Dog & Sausage Cart at Lowe’s Home Improvement Center in South Burlington from Don and Sally Allard. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted both parties. •

April

Richard Kendall, president of Sovernet Communications of Bellows Falls, and Joe Allen, president of Power Shift of Stowe, announced jointly that Sovernet is acquiring the broadband services division of Power Shift. Current Power Shift DSL customers will not see service interruptions, and Power Shift customer service will continue to provide support through the transition.

David Brown, president of Vermont Heating & Ventilating Co. in Winooski, announced the acquisition of Bedard Heating and Cooling from Ben Bedard. It is the second acquisition for VHV in the last two years.

Jennifer Celia leased 700 square feet of office space at Town Meadow in Essex. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant and the landlord, Town Meadow LLC.

Broker Esther Lotz announced that Vermont Bosna Cutting expanded its space at 450 Weaver St. in Winooski. The landlord is Mathias Dubilier of Dubilier Realty Inc.

Gallagher, Flynn & Co. announced the move of its headquarters from Burlington to a newly built, LEED-certified commercial office building at 55 Community Drive in South Burlington’s Technology Park. The address is also home to MBA HealthGroup and JPMorgan Chase.

April Desabrais, the owner of ManeStream Salon in Middlebury, leased retail space from Deirdre Holmes and Jacob Edgar at 3 Park St. The space has been completely renovated and the salon has moved from its prior location. Duncan Harris of Redstone represented the landlord and procured the lease.

AT&T, Adam Hergenrother of Keller Williams Realty, and MyWebGrocer have leased space from Stonewater Partners in the Water Tower Hill office park. Steve Donahue of Donahue Associates made the announcement.

Allscripts has expanded into the entire 48,576 square feet of the property at 25 Green Mountain Drive in South Burlington owned by GE Healthcare. Tony Blake and Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Broker Esther Lotz announced that Perkins Fitness Consulting expanded its space at 3060 Williston Road in South Burlington. The additional space will be for group training. The landlord is RP & DP Properties Inc.

Aeroparts Plus, a Quebec distributor, leased 1,240 square feet of office and distribution space at 340 Avenue D in Williston from REM Development. Bradford Worthen of V/T Commercial represented David Gregory, president of Aeroparts Plus, and Stephanie Miller Reiskin represented REM.

Bryan Phelps bought Noonie Deli in Middlebury from Karen Phelps (no relation), the owner of the deli since 1991. Duncan Harris of Redstone represented the seller and procured the buyer. •

March

KANZ Inc. purchased the assets of the former Lincoln Inn restaurant at 4 Park Street in Essex Junction and leased 4,000 square feet of pub and restaurant space from Park Street Properties LLC. The owners have opened On Tap, featuring a full bar, casual dining, and live entertainment. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial represented the buyers/tenants, and Met McGovern of Donahue & Associates represented the seller/landlord.

Broker Esther Lotz announced that APPS Paramedical Services leased an office suite at 528 Essex Road in Williston from JNF Investments LLC. Pictured are Patti Champagne, AAPS manager, and Lotz.

Sewly Tailoring leased a 1,031-square-foot retail space at Dorset Square Mall, unit 332, 150 Dorset St., South Burlington, from Dorset Square Associates. Rick Harrison of NAI J.L. Davis Realty was the listing and leasing agent.

Bob Berman, the owner of Instrumart, purchased a 14,000-square-foot commercial building at 35 Green Mountain Drive in South Burlington from General Electric. Doug Nedde of Redstone represented the buyer, and Tony Blake and Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial represented the seller.

Terrance Youk of Brook Hollow Productions bought The Savoy Theater in Montpelier from Rick Winston and Andrea Serota. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing broker, and Sharon Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the selling broker.

Broker Esther Lotz announced that Brooklyn Adventure Outfitters Inc. leased 4,500 square feet at 450 Weaver St. in Winooski for a kayak production facility. Dubilier Realty Inc. is the landlord. Pictured are Mathias Dubilier and Lotz.

Video Products Distributors Inc. leased a 1,817-square-foot office suite at 54 W. Twin Oaks Terrace, Suite 12, South Burlington, from One Twin Oaks Associates. Rick Harrison, NAI J.L. Davis Realty, represented the owner, and Megan Terry of Signature Properties of Vermont represented the tenant.

Mutual of Omaha leased a 2,717-square-foot office suite at Suite 301, 380 Hurricane Lane in Williston from Hillside Properties Inc. Rick Harrison, NAI J.L. Davis Realty, was the listing and leasing agent.

Dealer.com leased 7,500 square feet at The Maltex Building in Burlington. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate and Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone were the listing and leasing agents.

Atsalis Brothers Painting Co. leased a 963-square-foot office suite at 54 West Twin Oaks Terrace, Suite 16, South Burlington, from One Twin Oaks Associates. Rick Harrison, NAI J.L. Davis Realty, was the listing and leasing agent. •

Abe and Jean Brown sold a 30-apartment HUD housing facility/apartment to Vermont Housing. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing and selling broker.

Vermont Business Brokers represented Dennis Morey and Marie Perry in the sale of Den Mar Plastics, their Addison County company, and real estate to Injections LLC. John Beal was the listing broker, and Sharon Beal was the selling broker.

Paul Lapotosky sold Creek Run Car Wash in Middlebury to Len Knapp Miller. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing broker, and Sharon Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the selling broker.

Jim and Susan Fitzpatrick, president and vice president of SchoolSpring in South Burlington, announced the opening of an office in Illinois to expand the company’s reach into the Midwest, with a concentration in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri. Will Pearson of Edwardsville, Ill., was hired as regional account executive for the Midwest. SchoolSpring is an educational job search website.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced the acquisition of Timothy’s Coffees of the World Inc. of Toronto from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc. for approximately $157 million. The acquisition includes the Timothy’s World Coffee brand and wholesale business, but does not include retail operations. It will be maintained as a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary with operations integrated into GMCR’s specialty coffee business unit. The retail portion of Timothy’s business was purchased by Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. and will continue to support the Timothy’s brand across Canada. GMCR’s acquisition includes a five-year coffee supply agreement with Bruegger’s Canadian affiliate.

Mark Saba, the owner of Formula Ford of South Barre, announced the purchase of Walker Motors in Montpelier from Wade Walker. Formula Ford’s operation will move to the Walker Motors site on the Barre–Montpelier Road. Walker will continue to operate his other dealerships.

Steve Gonsalves (center) of Gonzo’s Golf moved his indoor golf business and pub to 1860 Williston Road in South Burlington. The location, owned by South Burlington Real Estate, has updated and new simulators and occupies about 5,500 square feet. Jed Dousevicz (left) of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant, and Tim McKenzie of South Burlington Real Estate assisted the landlord.

Edgewater Gallery has bought the Middlebury property at 1 Mill St. from Frog Hollow Craft Association. The property was the longtime home of Frog Hollow Craft Center and its educational partner. Duncan Harris of Redstone and Ingrid Jackson of Ingrid Jackson Real Estate exclusively represented the seller. Jackson procured the buyer.

Green Mountain Concert Services Inc., Green Mountain Flagging LLC, and Catamount Accounting and Tax Services PLLC leased a 2,000-square-foot office building at 67 Center Road in Essex from Mark Johnson of Colchester. The three companies relocated their operations from Hinesburg to the new location.

Candy Weston of Weston Design leased 1,000 square feet of office space at 80 Ethan Allen Drive, Unit 2, South Burlington, from Glenn and Ronalyn Cummings. Nick Grimley of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing and leasing agent.

Asa Turner leased an office suite at 174 Battery St., Burlington, from Stern Properties LLC. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker.

The Outdoor Gear Exchange leased 2,464 square feet of retail space at 90 Church St., Burlington, for a seasonal store through the holidays. Bill Kiendl assisted the landlord and the tenant.

Broker Esther Lotz (left) announced that Jeff Templeton Jr. leased space at 70 Roosevelt Highway in Colchester for a glass shop to focus on architectural and energy solutions for industry. Rebecca Lemire, for the Estate of Clark W. Hinsdale Jr., is the landlord.

Keith P. Walsh (right), Au.D., the director of Adirondack Audiology Associates, leased medical office space at 112 Lake St., Burlington, from Haigh Mill Associates LLC. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker, and Ken Resi was the owner representative.

Glenn and Ronalyn Cummings leased 1,620 square feet of industrial space at 89E Ethan Allen Drive, South Burlington, from J&M Auto. Nick Grimley of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing agent, and Peter Yee of Redstone was the leasing agent.

Luce Ventures sold a restaurant in the Ethan Allen Shopping Center, 1127 North Ave., Burlington, to G. Roy Corp. The new restaurant, Norm’s Grill, will have a sports bar and grill theme and an affordable, family-style menu. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted the buyer and seller.

Broker Esther Lotz announced that Steve Goldfield (center) and Taylor Congleton (right), the owners of Overland Corrosion Protection, a vehicle rust-proofing service, leased an application facility at 76 Ethan Allen Drive, South Burlington, from W. Thomas Anderson, d/b/a Anderson Properties. Duncan Harris of Redstone was the tenant’s broker.

Broker Esther Lotz (right) announced that Jacob Bogre of the Vermont Association of Africans Living in Vermont Inc. leased space at 72 North Champlain St., Burlington, for a community center. Maggie Sherman of North Champlain Associates is the landlord.

Maple Mountain Woodworks LLC bought 7 acres of land and a 24,000-square-foot commercial/industrial building at 484 Hardwood Hill Road in Richford from Stairs Unlimited. Linda I. Letourneau and David Jacobs of Redstone were the listing and selling brokers. •

Semiprobe leased 5,000 square feet of office and warehouse space at 4 Hillside Park, Winooski, from Hillside Park Ltd. Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing and leasing agent.

Omer Alicic, a partner in General Handiman Services, leased an office from Catamount Holding Co. at the Chace Mill, One Mill St., Burlington. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker.

A hair salon, What’s Mom Doing Now.com, leased space at 171 Battery St., Burlington. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker, and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the landlord, Tarwood N.V.

Retina Eye Center of Vermont Inc. leased 7,500 square feet of medical space at 99 Swift St., South Burlington, from Ninety Nine Swift Street Associates LLC. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing broker.