Community Investment Corporation (CIC) Welcomes Mark Duclos to its Board of Directors

Hamden, CT – May 5, 2025 – The Community Investment Corporation (CIC), an economic development lender dedicated to providing financing and guidance to small businesses in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Duclos to its Board of Directors.

Mark Duclos is the co-founder and President of Sentry Commercial, a forward-thinking real estate services firm based in Hartford, Connecticut. With nearly four decades of hands-on experience in commercial real estate, Mark has become a nationally recognized industry leader known for his authenticity, vision, and unwavering commitment to community and client success.

Since launching Sentry Commercial in 1991, Mark has been a driving force behind the firm’s growth and reputation, providing expert guidance in brokerage, property management, and construction management. His early career with Griffin Land and The Farley Company laid the foundation for what has become a lifelong dedication to thoughtful, strategic real estate solutions.

A long-standing member and past two-term Global President of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), Mark brings a wealth of leadership experience and a deep understanding of the commercial real estate landscape to the CIC board. His dedication to community service is further demonstrated through his involvement with the boards of American International College and the Boy Scouts of America, CT Rivers Council.

“We’re excited to welcome Mark to the board of directors.” said Louis Silva, President of CIC. “Mark’s extensive experience and leadership in the commercial real estate sector, coupled with his strong commitment to community, will be invaluable as CIC continues its mission to help small businesses.”

“I am honored to join the Community Investment Corporation board and contribute to its important work,” said Mark Duclos. I look forward to collaborating with the other board members and the CIC team to further its mission driven work.”

Mark’s appointment to the CIC Board of Directors is effective immediately.
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About CIC

CIC is a leading non-profit economic development lender dedicated to promoting industrial and commercial development within the States of Connecticut, Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by providing financing solutions and practical guidance to small business entrepreneurs who have powerful ideas and need more power to grow them. CIC offers a variety of loan products and technical assistance programing designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. For more information, please visit https://ciclending.com/about-cic/.

 

Contact:

Louis Silva | President & CEO

lsilva@ciclending.com

203.776.6172 x125

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