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Inside you will find the latest association news, legislative updates, upcoming events, and featured articles about the industry. Editorial Staff Jackie Bertolone Executive Officer Sarah Iannarone Membership & Events Coordinator Clare Michalak Marketing & Graphics Coordinator hbra@buildfairfieldcounty.com www.buildfairfieldcounty.com Find Us On Social Media Subscribe Advertise Sign up here to subscribe to have Building Connections Magazine delivered to your inbox every month Advertise your business to a list of over +1200 recipients! Click HERE for more information and opportunities Got News? Exciting news to share? 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READ MORE Bethryn Rogers The Higgins Group Higgins Group Real Estate, founded in 1997, is the fastest-growing local real estate company in Fairfield County. One of the reasons for Higgins’ success is its commitment to creating a welcoming environment for its real estate agents, always encouraging its Realtors to think outside of the box and be open to new ideas so they can help sellers better compete in a crowded marketplace... READ MORE David Noe 360 Design Plus LLC Rooted in a hands on approach, 360 Design Plus is an architectural firm offering a diversity of services. Custom homes, tenant fit-out, retail space, and commercial design are among the firms specialties. Being a New England based firm, regional vernacular is an important factor in every project. Our enthusiasm for coastal architecture makes us a perfect fit for the Southern Connecticut region... 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