28May 2019 by Ashley Caprarella
What Your Office Foyer Says About Your Business

What Your Office Foyer Says About Your Business

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In business, a first impression is everything. That goes beyond simply meeting and greeting new potential clients and customers. An office is a space that makes an impression the moment someone walks in. Whether it is a potential new hire, a business partner, or someone who might be joining in on a venture, they will look to your office foyer when forming their first impression. The office foyer says a lot about your business, so be sure to make it a good first impression on anyone entering. Perfecting the Office Foyer An office foyer is truly the first thing people see when they enter your place of business. There are a few things you want people to think when they come into your foyer for the first time, all of…
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11Apr 2018 by socialmedia
The Baby Mavens: a local resource for expectant parents in Beverly

The Baby Mavens: a local resource for expectant parents in Beverly

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New and expectant parents now have additional resources to guide them through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. The Baby Mavens, which specializes in doula services, has opened at 100 Cummings Center, Suite 435-F. The company offers birth and postpartum doula services, sleep and lactation consultation, babysitting and overnight care, newborn care education, and sibling support. It also offers “baby concierge services,” which are aimed at helping parents-to-be navigate the world of baby gear and care products. The Baby Mavens was co-founded by longtime friends Laurie Oesterle and Lauren Gaudet, former nannies with a shared interest in supporting new parents through the early stages of parenthood. Both have received doula training from DONA, the world’s first – and largest – doula training organization. Baby Mavens founders Laurie Oesterle and Lauren Gaudet…
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04Oct 2017 by socialmedia
Pet-oriented businesses continue to grow at Cummings Center

Pet-oriented businesses continue to grow at Cummings Center

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Cummings Center welcomes another animal and pet-oriented business to campus this October.  Beverly Animal Natural Health Center is a treatment center that focuses on holistic remedies and overall wellness treatments for its four-legged patients.  Founded in 1998, Dr. Nancy Crowley’s practice will bring more than 30 years of experience to a new center located at 950 Cummings Center, Suite 99-X. Dr. Crowley is a native of Boston and is a 1992 graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, which is now known as Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. The location is just a few steps away from long-time Cummings Center client firm, Four Leggers.  Four Leggers Doggie Daycare, also located at 950 Cummings Center, offers an array of services at Suite 108-Y, including doggie daycare in its…
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18Feb 2016 by socialmedia
Keeping our commercial property local

Keeping our commercial property local

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Although conventional wisdom advises commercial property owners to reduce risk through geographic diversification, Cummings Properties has never been a conventional company. When Bill Cummings began expanding Cummings Properties' commercial real estate portfolio beyond Woburn, he decided that no property could be so far that he couldn’t pedal there on his bicycle. A Local Commercial Property Company Through and Through We’re proud to have a spot – No. 8 to be exact – among the successful and well-respected global giants on Boston Business Journal’s recently released list of the Largest Commercial Real Estate Leasing Firms in Massachusetts. We’re even prouder, however, to be a local company through and through. Cummings Properties has been betting on the Boston suburbs for 46 years. We work here. We live here. We build here. We give…
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05Nov 2015 by socialmedia
If you lease commercial property, it’s time to get on social media

If you lease commercial property, it’s time to get on social media

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Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Tumblr – it seems like a new social media platform is popping up every day. There’s no denying the importance of a strong digital presence, but busy commercial real estate professionals need to make sure that time allocated to social media is time well spent. With so many options, how do you know which channels can most effectively build your brand and boost credibility? Here are three suggestions: LinkedIn: LinkedIn lets you showcase your skillset by letting others sing your praises. Endorsements and recommendations from clients and colleagues are great ways to validate your expertise. Follow industry influencers to gain direct, instantaneous access to experts and to stay up to date with trends and news. But, don’t just sit back and “listen.” Use status updates and Groups…
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14Oct 2015 by socialmedia
Renting Office Space? Use Our Checklist to Make Sure Your Space is Perfect

Renting Office Space? Use Our Checklist to Make Sure Your Space is Perfect

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When it comes to renting office space or other commercial property business owners often overlook important details that could make working in their new space a challenge.. But it doesn’t have to be. To ensure you're leasing the perfect space, here’s a checklist of things you may not have considered. ◰ Meet the Neighbors Speaking to a few existing clients is a great way to get an insider’s perspective on the property, as well as get a feel for whether it’s the right place for you. Scanning the on-site or online client directory will tell you if the building is home to any competitors, and better still, potential partners or customers for your business. ◰ Can You Hear Me Now? Reliable cell phone service and Wi-Fi accessibility are essential elements of running…
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21Sep 2015 by socialmedia
Biotech in the ‘Burbs

Biotech in the ‘Burbs

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As vacancy rates in Cambridge remain low and rents there remain high, one might think that biotech firms unable—or unwilling—to pay the average $55-per-square-foot rate would be left out of the Kendall Square party. The reality, however, is that life sciences firms, large and small, are finding plenty of reasons to venture outside the city. The result—the emergence of thriving biotech communities in the ’burbs. Related: Lab Space: Is the “Top” Choice the Best Choice? Low Costs With rental rates typically one-half to one-third of those in Boston and Cambridge, the suburbs have become an attractive option for many biotech companies. Scientists leasing space in communities like Woburn, Medford, and Beverly are paying $11 to $36 per square foot less than they would in the city. Less money going to…
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21Sep 2015 by socialmedia

Cummings Cones Treats Clients

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The kids are back in school, the sun is setting a little earlier, and the leaves are getting a little brighter. Even though summer officially ends on Wednesday, we have one final summertime treat for our clients -- and it's by far the coolest client perk yet. To show you just how sweet it is to have your business, we rented an ice cream truck. That's right, on Wednesday, September 23 the Cummings Cones Ice Cream truck will visit Woburn and Wakefield clients to deliver free Bomb Pops, Drumsticks, Choco Tacos, and other childhood favorites to clients. Want to be the first in line? Cummings Cones will kick off its trip at 299 Washington Street from 2:00 to 2:30 PM, before making its way to Audubon Road. in Wakefield from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Keep…
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