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The Greater Boston Business Network was founded with the goal of promoting business growth within the network by the exchange of leads and information. Founded in 2007 the group is still in the formative stages and we are looking for new members to join. For more information, please email David Belyea at Jackrabbit Design.

 

Spotlight: Realty Direct Commercial

If you are looking for knowledge, experience, professionalism,integrity and personal service in a real estate agent, Patrick O’Donnell of Realty Direct Commercial has them all. If your future requires counseling in the purchase or sale of real estate, we highly recommend you contact Patrick.

About GBBN

The Greater Boston Business Network was founded with the goal of promoting business growth within the network by the exchange of leads and information. Founded in 2007 the group is still in the formative stage and we are looking for new members to join.

The Greater Boston Business Network meets every Wednesday at 7:00am at the Jackrabbit Design office, 333 Edge Hill Road, Milton, MA 02186

The Group

Currently the groups members cover
the following industries:

Banking
Business and Brokerage Services
Estate Planning Law and Business Law
Financial Planning
Graphic and Web Design
Property and Casualty Insurance
Landscape Design and Construction
Mortgage Specialist
Payroll Services
Printing and Promotions
Real Estate Sales
Real Estate Law

Members

  • Jackrabbit is a Boston-based, strategic design firm in the business of building brands and creating compelling visual communications for clients worldwide.

    We work fast, smart and on budget. We view every client and every assignment as unique. We believe the best way we can serve you is by working with you as a marketing partner – a partner who offers you marketing value beyond design and advertising. We combine all the creative advantages of a full service design studio with marketing support and personalized service that few can match.
  • Present Value LLC is a full service appraisal firm that can meet all of your appraisal needs. We began as a real estate appraisal firm known for its integrity, professionalism and being on the cutting edge of its industry. Our company has grown to cover all facets of the appraisal industry, including business valuation and certified machinery and equipment appraisals. In addition to appraising, Present Value LLC also provides brokerage services for Businesses, Machinery and Equipment.
  • Patrick O’Donnell is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable real estate agents in New England. Patrick is a designated REALTOR member of the Plymouth & South Shore Board and chairman of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS, community services. With Patrick’s outstanding performance over the years as a top-producing agent, he consistently maintains the reputation of being service – oriented and understanding. Patrick’s customers, clients and even other brokers ask, “How does Patrick do it?” When you sell as many properties, buyers and sellers agree Patrick is the best choice for a real estate agent to get the job done!

    Patrick’s in-depth training includes special real estate courses such as Real Estate Practice, Economics,Financing,Property Management,Legal Aspects, Real Estate Appraisal,Real Estate Investments,Exchanges,Taxation,and Creative Financing.We are Fortunate and proud to have Patrick O’Donnell associated with our sales staff. Patrick’s customers and clients continually comment on his warm personality and personal commitment in making their REAL Estate transactions a pleasurable experience.

    If you are looking for Knowledge, Experience, Professionalism,Integrity and personal service in a Real Estate Agent, Patrick O’Donnell has them all . If your future requires counseling in the purchase or sale of real estate, we highly recommend you contact Patrick at our office.
  • Caruso Landscape Design is a full service landscape and design company serving southeast Massachusetts. For over ten years we have been working with residential customers and commercial contractors on enhancing property image, value and usability.

    Our philosophy is quite simple. We incorporate small business enthusiasm with large company offerings. From lawn care to complex environmental designs, we treat each project as unique. We offer prompt, courteous and professional services that few can match.
  • With today’s busy lifestyles our lives move quickly, sometimes we simply don’t take the time to do the planning we truly want to do. Martha counsels her clients by helping them articulate their unique and most dearly held values. She then develops a coordinated plan using their value statement and assets designed to help them achieve their financial goals and bring them order and peace of mind. Martha’s approach is simple, thorough and professional

    For Individuals-- Her mission is to help you determine the most effective methods to protect your family, save for education, secure your retirement income, protect lost income due to disability, and reduce your tax burden.

    For Businesses- Martha supports owners unique needs, ensuring the business has a manageable and effective group benefits structure, implementing plans to attract and retain key employees, and recognizing their individual challenges to protect the business and business partners in the event of death or disability.

    With that in mind, when was the last time you reviewed and correlated your insurance, financial, and estate matters?
  • Roderick O. Ott is a member of the law firm of Gordon, Mond & Ott, P.C. with offices in Quincy and Hyannis, Massachusetts. Mr. Ott began practice in 1977 and concentrates his practice in the areas of estate, elder and business planning. The members of his firm support him in these areas and provide real estate, family practice and litigation support to Mr. Ott and the firms clients.

    Rod is a graduate from the University of Massachusetts with a degree in finance, cum laude. He attended Case Western Reserve Law School in Cleveland, Ohio and returned to Massachusetts after his graduation.

    Further information can be found at gmo-law.com.
  • Steven Day is a Business Banking Officer at Citizens Bank. His focus is on working with business owners to help them address their banking and financial needs with a competitive product set and a world class level of service. These products include checking, savings, and money market accounts, CD’s, loans and lines of credit, business credit cards, business mortgages, equipment leasing & financing, and credit card processing services. Steve can also offer personal accounts and loans as well as home equity based lending products, and would welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how Citizens can meet your needs by offering the personal touch of a smaller bank with the product depth of a larger bank.

     About Citizens Bank Citizens Bank is a division of RBS Citizens, N.A., operating its seven-state branch network in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. It has 263 branches and 608 ATMs in Massachusetts. RBS Citizens, N.A. is a subsidiary of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., a $159 billion commercial bank holding company headquartered in Providence, R.I. CFG’s two bank subsidiaries are RBS Citizens, N.A. and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania. They operate a 13-state branch network under the Citizens Bank brand in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont, and the Charter One brand in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. CFG has non-branch retail and commercial offices in about 40 states. It is one of the 10 largest commercial banking companies in the United States ranked by assets and deposits. CFG is owned by RBS (The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc).

  • GM NetWorks is a Weymouth based full service company created solely to provide Computers, Networks, Security, with all hardware/software required to meet the needs of individual businesses and/or customers. Along with this, service is available to insure the equipment is maintained with a high level of efficiency, in keeping with the fast growth of the industry.

    For Businesses - For companies with multiple systems an in depth discussion of “Networking” will explain the numerous advantages of interoffice communication. The need for security, and an automated backup.

    For the Homeowner/Individual - The homeowners needs will determine their minimal requirements to have a system that will meet their expectations. The capabilities of the home computers are limited only by the customer’s decision that their system has become inadequate to meet the changing times. With more and more homes having multiple PC’s, a secured Wireless Network is a viable option.

  • After more than two decades as an employee of the Boston-based firm FayFoto, Steve formed a partnership with another long-term employee, Wayne Jackson, and together they now own and operate FayFoto.

    Our work is nearly exclusively business-to-business. Our customer base ranges from corporate marketing managers to advertising and PR agencies to sole proprietor businesses. Our areas of competence include photography of interiors, exteriors, products, special events and groups. A particular area of specialization is business and executive portraiture. We have a staff of experienced photographers. Although much of our work is done on location, we maintain product and portrait studios in our Brighton office. We work efficiently, unobtrusively and economically. We obsess over customer support. For us this includes keeping records regarding a client's preferences so they can count on consistency. We understand that every customer comes with a unique need and workflow and we seek to tailor our product to fit those individual needs.

    We like to think of what we do as helping a company "tell its story."

  • Solidus Editorial Services is the preeminent provider of proofreading, copyediting, copywriting, rewriting, and consulting services in the market today. Our staff has extensive experience in a variety of industries, and is backed by a management team of editing and writing professionals with 30 years' combined experience in the business of language.

    The basis of all of our client relationships is respect and trust. We earn your respect by setting our standards incredibly high and delivering our product back to you error-free and within your time frame. You will come to trust us with all of your written work because you'll know that you're working with the best in the business.

    Whether it is two-line ad copy or a 200-page report, Solidus knows that consistency and clarity are of the utmost importance. Whomever your audience may be, Solidus makes your copy clear, concise, and first rate to ensure that your message is conveyed effectively.

  • LIDO Consulting Group is a business marketing consulting company specializing in helping small to medium sized businesses and non-profit organizations reach their goals and potentials.

    As your strategic marketing partner, we will get to know your business, help you to determine and develop opportunities for growth, and write and execute marketing plans that yield the results you desire: all at a price you can afford.

    With LIDO you will receive experienced, professional service from partners who are as committed to your success as you are.

    Some of the marketing, public relations and event planning experience that we bring to your business:

    We have:
    * written and implemented numerous, strategic marketing plans for companies and organizations of all shapes and sizes,
    * been responsible for customer retention and acquisition for two large, local, daily newspapers and one small business,
    * conceptualized and written ad campaigns for print, radio and web,
    * planned and executed several events, including themed fundraising events, Regional Spelling Bee for South Shore students, and talent shows,
    * formulated strategy for various acquisition, retention and customer loyalty opportunities,
    * trained and managed two customer care centers on the South Shore,
    * executed successful public relations initiatives for profit and non-profit organizations,
    * directed fundraising campaigns that resulted in net gains of $40,000 - $110,00.

  • Certified Connection is the premier provider of custom designed entertainment systems and home control systems to residential and commercial customers. We create custom systems that are easy to use, functionally appropriate, and aesthetically pleasing.

    Our professional technicians will transform complex technical components and systems into customized simple and elegant solutions. We are dedicated to your satisfaction by providing state-of-the-art components, quality workmanship, and excellent value.

    We are more than just a supplier of out-of-box components. Let Certified Connection create a custom entertainment or home control solution suited to your individual needs and desires.
  • Get Going Graphic Services is the Marketing General Contractor for your small business. Whether you are just starting out or have been around for 100 years and never really had to market before, we can walk you through the complex world of marketing, eliminating the unnecessary, and focusing on what’s right for your business. From logo design to complete websites, we can do it all. Please visit us at www.getgoinggraphicservices.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
  • Get Going Services, Inc. works with small and medium businesses to help them think outside the QuickBooks box. We provide training and consulting on QuickBooks. Then, once we get your information in order, we’ll help you understand how to use that information to grow your business.
  • Omega Financial has built a strong reputation as an outstanding mortgage brokerage firm serving the lending needs of real estate professionals, builders and individual homebuyers.

    We're a full service mortgage broker with an experienced staff offering expertise in every area of mortgage lending...from purchase to refinance to construction lending. We have access to a full range of mortgage sources and all of our lending specialists are dedicated to finding the right loan - with the best rates, terms and costs - to meet our clients' unique needs. But that's just the beginning of our service. Throughout the lending process we provide regular loan updates and progress reports so clients always know the status of their loan. We also offer a special Mortgage Manager service for those considering refinancing their mortgage.

    And, now it's our pleasure to offer all of our exceptional mortgage services online. Through Omega Financial you not only have access to the best loans available in the marketplace, but you can review loan alternatives, and even apply for your loan, at your convenience, online - 24 hours a day.
  • Next Level Business Development is a professional business coaching practice located in the North Shore serving business owners and leaders throughout the Boston metropolitan area with professional coaching, strategy development and training. Owner Mike Sobus helps business owners meet their challenges thus improving their odds of attaining greater success by working with them individually to:

    AG: Assess their situation, clarify Goals,
    SP: Strategize, and Plan programs,
    IM: Implement and Measure the results.

    Areas of focus include business strategy, financial analysis, marketing, sales, customer service, human resources, leadership and management strategy.

    Years of professional experience growing, developing and managing small businesses, together with hundreds of proven strategies and best in class tools and products, all supported by a nationwide alliance of professional business coaches provides owners with real help not hype.
  • Linehan Photography works with ad agencies, design firms, and in-house advertising and publications departments to provide photography for use on the web, in print and for tradeshow displays. We work primarily with clients who need images illustrating interior and exterior architecture, food, manufacturing, industrial and consumer product, jewelry, semiconductors and high tech/defense products, manufacturing and/or services. We specialize in hurry-up; the deadline was yesterday projects and understands that our clients are often faced with demands and deadlines that aren't readily or economically serviced by others.

    Our capabilities include complete digital and conventional photography including very extensive lighting capabilities that can handle just about any studio or location demand, from very small product to industrial locations. We provide complete in-house Photoshop retouching and image compositing services for all categories of web, print and display materials and can also provide production and prepress services to in-house publication departments and graphic designers. Our goal is to service clients who need creativity on time and on budget when both are at a premium. We also partner with a network of other professionals to provide full services for web, print and display design needs.
  • DotGain Solutions is a full service print marketing company that specializes in creating brand impact for our clients. We have the knowledge and creativity to be a difference maker to you and your clients.

Join Our Network

We are currently seeking new members to join our group. We meet weekly in Quincy for about an hour and a half on Wednesday mornings starting at 7am. We maintain a casual and light-hearted setting. To continue to learn about each the members and their company's services our meetings typically consists of "show & tells" or sharing of real- world case studies.

The latter half of the meeting is for indivdual meetings and sharing of leads or other information.

To Join:

If you are interested in joining or know someone that might be a good fit for the group, please email David Belyea at Jackrabbit Design for more information..

Contact

If you are interested in joining or know someone that might be a good fit for the group, please email David Belyea at Jackrabbit Design for more information.