Four Industry Veterans to Speak at the 12th Annual…


BOSTON–Foun industry veterans of the assisted living and senior housing industry in New Engla will speak at Boston’s 12th annual “Assisted Living and Senior Housing Conference: Demand & Opportunities in New England” on Feb. 27, 2025 at the Burlington Marriott Hotel in Burlington, MA.

Organized and produced by the Boston Real Estate Times, the region’s integrated online, print and video real estate magazine, the conference will be held from 7:00 am to 9:30 am.

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Upendra Mishra, published of the Boston Real Estate Times said that that growth in the aging population across the United States as well as in New England provides immense opportunities for investing in Assisted Living and Senior Housing facilities.

“The US assisted living facility market size was valued at USD 91.8 billion in 2022, and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5 percent from 2023 to 2030,” says a report from Grand View Research. “Major factor driving the market growth is the growing geriatric population seeking companionship, security, and assistance with daily activities, are residing in ALFs. We’re excited to have four great panelists at this year’s conference.”

The panelists are:

Wendy Nowokunski

President, Northbridge Companies

Chair, Massachusetts Assisted Living Association.

Ms. Nowokunski is the co-founder and President of the Northbridge Companies, awarded a Top Place to Work by USA Today and The Boston Globe. Over the past 30 years Ms. Nowokunski has established herself as a leader in senior living industry, having been an integral part of the start-up and growth of several companies specializing in senior living. In her career, she has overseen the development, acquisition, start-up and operations of over 80 communities including active adult, CCRCs, independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Ms. Nowokunski was awarded the 2020 Women of Distinction Award by McKnight’s…