B.R.A.G.
Business Resource Advisory Group
South Shore Massachusetts Business Support Community
B.R.A.G. is not a networking group, it is a community of experts committed to support local business growth.
What We Do
Empowering Business Owners with Professional Expertise & Support
B.R.A.G. holds monthly advisor meetings that are designed to provide education and guidance on the day-to-day challenges faced by business owners.
Apply to gain valuable insights, share experiences, and learn from others in similar situations. Our meetings focus on practical solutions to help you manage your business more effectively and achieve your growth goals.
Our B.R.A.G. Advisors Cover
Accounting
Bookkeeping, financial management and compliance.
Planning
Strategic business planning & financing strategy.
Operations
Enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Technology
Implementing and maintaining solutions.
Insurance
Business & personal insurance support.
Branding
Crafting compelling brand identities.
Payment Processing
Secure and efficient transaction solutions
Marketing
Boosting visibility and attracting customers.
Legal
Startup Support
Who We Help
Interested in Joining a Meeting?
Curious if you’re a good fit? If you can confidently answer “YES” to any of the following questions, we encourage you to submit your application today!
“Are you a business owner or entrepreneur?”
“Are you located near the South Shore, Massachusetts?”
“Do you have the resources to grow but are too busy managing your business?”
“Are you missing the expertise needed to make the decisions necessary to grow?”
Local Business Spotlight!
Frame Center - Hanover, Ma
Frame Center is more than a custom framer. They have a 2nd floor gallery, hundreds of frames in stock, growing podcast, and a play a key role in an annual North River Arts Society. Owner, Dave Petty, came to B.R.A.G. with some questions but also open to new ideas.
Who We Are
Meet Our B.R.A.G. Advisors
Ryan Holbrook
Website & Marketing Solutions
Angie Laperriere
Business Lending
Kevin Dyer
Commercial and Personal Insurance
Stacey Coyne
Deposit & Cash management banking solutions / Treasury Management
Michael Ulshoeffer
CPA
Joseph Moser
Business Banking, Commercial Lending, and Business Coaching
Kristen Shaughnessy
Deposit & Cash management banking solutions / Treasury Management
Michael Bessette
Payroll Service
Kendall Wright
Residential Realtor
Tony Fiore
Business Advisor
Matt Curran
Commercial Real Estate
Karen Stacey
Leadership Training and Coaching
Michael Lawlor
Corporate IT Services and Security
Jodi Hogan
Business Medical/Health Insurance Plans
Mark Bross
Business Attorney
Kevin Goodfellow
Business Risk Management / Credit
Anna Shea
Bookkeeping Services
John Simonetta
Business Broker and Advisor
Jaclyn Torrey
Bookkeeping / Consulting
Ryan Howard
Payment Processing Solutions
About BRAG
B.R.A.G. is not a networking group. We believe in fostering genuine connections with a supportive and collaborative approach.
We are a group of like-minded, successful business owners and professionals who share our knowledge and expertise and give our time to educate, mentor, advise, consult, and coach small business owners who may need support and resources in any area. We understand that growing and operating a business is a challenging task that can benefit from the guidance of experienced advisors.
Our Values
- Community
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Development
Our Mission
We are dedicated to enhancing local small businesses by building relationships with and among business owners in these communities to share practices and common and not-so-common experiences.
