Previous to joining R.J. Smith, John Lavelle was the director of business attraction for the Orange County Partnership, an economic development agency. He has experience in working with national and corporate site selectors, knowledge of economic development incentives and programs and utilizes computer based GIS systems for site analysis. Lavelle's focus is mainly on industrial and commercial development, specializing in site location analysis, state and local financial incentives, industrial development agency financing and community coordination. Additionally, he works with Team R.J. on the development of site marketing materials for their customers.
He currently serves as the 1st vice president of NYSCAR.
Brooklyn, NY Investment Property Realty Group (IPRG) closed the sale of 723 6th Ave., a mixed-use building located in the Greenwood Heights section of the city, for $2.65 million.
Walk down any New York block this year and you can feel it. The sidewalks are crowded, the storefronts are lit, and the energy that defines this city is back at full volume.
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