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Jim Abbott 2009

Name: Jim Abbott Title: Vice President/Director of Membership Company: ABC-Mass. chapter Location: 200 Wheeler Rd., Burlington MA 01803 Family: Wife Suzanne and son Riley (4) College: University of New Hampshire First job: Professional hockey What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts believes that the common good is best served by an open and competitive marketplace; that every company, regardless of its affiliations, has the right to compete free of coercion by any group or organization; and that every person must have the opportunity and right to work. Toward this end, ABC's mission is to foster an environment that ensures our members and their employees the ability to grow and prosper. Hobbies: Coaching hockey and baseball; watching the Boston Bruins, UNH Wildcats Hockey, and the New England Patriots Favorite movies: 21, Heat, Casino, Family Man, Youngblood, Pirates of the Caribbean If I was working somewhere else: I'd like to be the general manager/owner of a minor pro hockey or Junior "A" hockey team
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The New England Real Estate Journal presents<br> the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate Journal presents
the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate proud to showcase the remarkable projects that have graced the cover and center spread of NEREJ this year, all made possible by the collaboration of outstanding project teams. Now, it's time to recognize the top project of 2024, and we need your vote!
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