Green Environmental Leases 6,000 Sq. Ft.

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Founded in 1980, The Stevens Group is a Boston-based commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm with more than four decades of experience helping companies make informed real estate decisions. Today, our practice is centered on Corporate Real Estate Advisory & Tenant Representation, providing independent, conflict-free guidance to tenants and occupiers throughout Greater Boston and beyond.

We advise clients on site selection, negotiations for new leases, renewals, relocations, expansions, consolidations, and specialized office, R&D/lab, industrial and flex requirements. As the Boston affiliate of the International Tenant Representative Alliance (ITRA Global), we can also support clients across the U.S. and internationally while maintaining the senior- level, hands-on service of an independent firm.

The Stevens Group has been certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) since 2011 and is proud to celebrate 15 years of certification in 2026.

What inspired you to start your company, and what has shaped your journey woman business owner in CRE?

The Stevens Group was founded by my parents, Mark and Debra Stevens, in 1980, and I joined the firm in 2013. My mother had a remarkable career in commercial real estate and showed me firsthand what was possible for a woman in the industry, while my father was an equally important mentor and supporter. Since Debra’s passing last year, carrying forward what they built has taken on added meaning. I am proud of our history and committed to positioning The Stevens Group for the future while preserving the integrity, reputation, and client focus that define us.

What are you most proud of about the company you’ve built?

I am most proud of the trust we have earned and the long-standing relationships we have built with clients over more than four decades. Our size and independence allow us to stay closely involved, be responsive, and give objective advice. I also value that we have continued to evolve and stay current while remaining true to how we do business.

Celebrating 15 years as a certified women business enterprise is another milestone I am especially proud of.

What are you most excited about for your company and its future?

I am excited to continue expanding the ways we support clients as their real estate needs become more complex. We have the advantage of being nimble, experienced, and highly personal in our approach, while our ITRA Global affiliation gives clients broader reach when they need it. I see the next chapter as thoughtful growth, interesting assignments, and continuing to strengthen our reputation as a trusted advisor to corporate occupiers.

What does being a woman-owned business mean to you, and what perspective would you share with women considering starting a business of their own?

Being a woman-owned business is meaningful to me because it reflects how far opportunities for women in commercial real estate have come. CRE Brokerage is a demanding career, but I believe women can build successful businesses and careers in this industry without having to choose between professional growth and the other priorities in their lives. My advice is to seek out strong mentors and advisors, trust your expertise and create a culture that values high performance and flexibility. The right environment can make a meaningful difference in sustaining a rewarding career over time.

FOUNDED: 1980

HEADQUARTERS: Boston, MA

SPECIALTIES: Corporate Real Estate Advisory & Tenant Representation; Office, R&D/Lab, Industrial & Flex Requirements

MARKETS SERVED: Greater Boston/Massachusetts; and national and international supportand consulting

WOMAN-OWNED SINCE: 2011

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November 2008

Boston, MA – Debra Stevens CCIM, of The Stevens Group, represented Green Environmental in the leasing of 6,000 sq. ft. of office at 120 Longwater Drive in Norwell, MA.The Landlord was represented by David Mitchell of Radar Properties. The 48,000 sq. ft. multi-tenanted property is owned and operated by Weichert Commercial Brokerage and is located right off the Route 3 Corridor/Southeast Expressway in Norwell. The location provides Green Environmental with an upgrade in both work environment and image for their employees and clients plus additional space to continue growing the firm.

Green Environmental, Inc. (GREEN) a New England based consulting firm founded in 1986, has grown from a single man operation to approximately seventy employees. The firm includes three divisions: Environmental Consulting, Civil Engineering, and Construction. GREEN’s philosophy towards project work is, “Keep things simple for the client!” This was the central idea behind the formation of the company. GREEN believes it is beneficial for clients to have the ability to do “one stop shopping”, meaning the same firm will see projects through from inception to completion. This approach is unique because many companies do only a portion of a project, and GREEN’s primary goal is to provide complete and cost-efficient services, on or ahead of schedule and within budget.

GREEN provides services for real estate developers, industry, petroleum storage facilities, underground storage tank managers, municipalities, federal agencies, state agencies, and private individuals that require professional assistance in the civil engineering, and the environmental engineering/construction field. GREEN is involved in a wide variety of projects including site assessments, storm water and wastewater design, remediation system design and construction, site work design and construction, underground storage tank design and replacement, and utility design and construction.

The Stevens Group is a commercial real estate advisory firm located in Boston, MA that specializes in exclusively representing corporate clients in the leasing, acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate. The Stevens Group is a member/partner of ITRA Global with 65 offices in major cities around the world.