March 2024

M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal — March 2024 — The Best of 2023 — 31C

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The BEST PLACE TO WORK of 2023

Horvath & Tremblay is a rapidly growing, technology driven real estate investment sales organization that services the private client segment through our three divisions: 1) Retail/Single Tenant Net Lease 2) Multi- Family/Mixed Use 3) 1031 Exchange Division. We are a rapidly growing firm that continues to empower our people to create efficiency in every process of the brokerage continuum. We have an open, collaborative, technology driven environment that helps promote broker collaboration, there are very few friction points between our brokers. Our professional service organi- zation continues to innovate and create ways for our brokers to be 100% collaborative - shared data, shared back office, shared underwriting, shared proposal, and marketing. Lee & Associates New Jersey has a culture that values its staff and agents. The company provides resources and mentoring to support professional development and en- courages entrepreneurship. From its founders to the new- est employees, Lee & Associates professionals foster a sense of community around the common goal of grow- ing the business and supporting clients. Further, the com- pany’s leadership recognizes that rewarding outstanding performance is critical to the firm’s success as an organi - zation that prioritizes growth from within – and does just that. Many Lee & Associates senior team members and Partners started with the firm as interns or associates and have moved up the line as their careers and accomplish- ments have evolved. MRA Group has a unique workplace that offers many perks and benefits in addition to having an amazing culture. The office environment is collaborative, where every associate, regardless of rank or position is encour- aged and expected to speak up and contribute to the com- pany’s overall success. Associates have described work- ing for MRA Group as fulfilling, empowering, and the appropriate level of challenging to encourage personal growth and development. Many members of the leader- ship team have been with the company for a significant amount of time, having worked their way up from entry level positions to senior, management, director, and even executive level. This inspires the associates of MRA Group as it demonstrates that hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn is recognized and rewarded. Known for designing and planning some of New Jer- sey’s most well-known and celebrated buildings and communities, it’s DMR’s talented and committed staff that is the secret to its success. In order for its employ- ees to complete the meaningful work it does, DMR provides an empowering, comfortable and supportive work environment. In addition to flexible schedules, competitive compensation and a relaxed work envi- ronment, the calendar is filled with a robust schedule of celebrations. But what employees love most about DMR is the community. Leadership has cultivated a culture of empowerment that allows people to follow their interests and reach new professional heights, while staff members come together to support each other in both professional and personal ways.

At its inception, DIG established a narrative to define its business model: each team member is valued, celebrat- ed, praised and recognized. Today, DIG continues to support the advancement of individual creativity, vision and passion rooted in its own diversity and inclusion. A certified minority-owned business, DIG believes trans - formative designs and inclusionary business practices connect people, improve lives and enrich and strength- en communities – all while creating building blocks for its team members through mentorship, licensure devel- opment, career experience and networking. JLAM’s motto for both our workplace and what we cre- ate & invest in is, we build places people want to be. Therefore, we take great pride in fostering a work atmo- sphere where team members want to come in every day. We do this through flexible work scheduling (people set their own hours), regular team outings (Baltimore Ori - oles games, boat rides, a yearly team trip), an office in the heart of downtown Rehoboth and a short walk away from the beach, and a brand new rooftop deck. Bennett Williams continues to grow, with more than 60 employees and the addition of its 6th office. The com - pany’s accomplishments are a direct result of diligent and knowledgeable associates and professionals, a very energized and experienced team. Exceptional leadership encourages all employees to set goals, both personal and company-wide, and provides the support needed for continued success. Bennett Williams has established a nationwide presence with agents holding licenses in 5 states. Morgan Properties is a national real estate investment and management company headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. With over 90,000 apartment units and 2,400 total employees, Morgan Properties is one of the nation’s three largest multifamily owners and the largest in Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania. Morgan Properties emphasizes employee develop- ment and a culture of support through comprehensive training programs, resulting in employees staying for decades and most of its executive leadership being promoted from within. The company encourages net- working with industry leaders to share knowledge and best practices and provides bonding activities through philanthropic partnerships and appreciation events. Greysteel offers a dynamic workplace environment that fosters growth and innovation. With a culture that values collaboration and creativity, employees are empowered to thrive. The company’s commitment to professional development ensures that individuals can continually en- hance their skills and reach their full potential. Addition- ally, Greysteel’s inclusive and supportive atmosphere promotes a sense of belonging and community among team members. Combined with competitive compensa- tion and benefits, it’s evident why Greysteel stands out as the premier choice for those seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career.

NAIDB attributes its sustained growth to a talented multi- disciplinary team of professionals, ranging from widely re- spected industry veterans to motivated self starters. At the core of its success is a unique company culture rooted in a client-centered collaborative approach to commer- cial real estate. Located in Woodbridge in a Class A office building, NAIDB offers team members direct connections with senior leadership, support to think creatively, encouragement to deploy an entrepreneur- ial mindset and access to NAI Global’s worldwide network. The company has a long reputation for innovation and personality in the industrial real estate industry. Formed during the height of the Great Depression, the company has been in business for over 90 years and has weathered many low economic points, yet continues to thrive. Part of the reason is that the people in the company love what they do and appreciate all of the opportunities available to them as employees. After 88 years as a family-owned business, in July of 2017, the company became employ- ee-owned, empowering a broader group of employee brokers to steer company strategy and increase their earning potential. This restructuring kicked off a new era for Binswanger and has strengthened the team’s desire to remain a global leader in commercial real estate while doing so in a way that’s fun, exciting, and rewarding for all employees. ECS offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits, competitive pay, many career pathways and unlimited opportunities for growth where employees can go broad or deep, including development programs such as proj- ect management, people management and Future Lead- ers. Our core values of collaborate, focus and lead drive how we do business and how we interact with each other, deeply influencing our company culture. We have integrated safety into our culture by making it a prior- ity. Our STAR program is a behavior-based process in which employees observe coworkers regularly to rein- force good safety practices, as well as identify and cor- rect unsafe practices that might lead to injury. At Benchmark Construction Co., we cultivate a culture that embodies professionalism paired with a vibrant energy. Our approach is to engage with our work with utmost seriousness while maintain- ing a light-heartedness towards ourselves. We are firm believers in creating a work atmosphere that is not only challenging and supportive but also enjoy- able, guaranteeing superior outcomes for our clients. Benchmark thrives both as a business and as an em- ployer by removing unnecessary hurdles to effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability. We nurture this culture by providing distinctive perks, including comprehensive access to an Employee Assistance Program, fully funded by Benchmark. This includes unlimited, confidential ac - cess to psychiatric care for employees, spouses, and dependents. A recently introduced Student Loan Re- payment benefit is designed to bolster our employees’ financial health.

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