May 6, 2008

First client moves into TradeCenter 128:
As the second phase of TradeCenter 128 nears completion, the first client is preparing to move in. Well-known international travel company BCD Travel is now packing up its Cambridge office and heading north to Woburn, becoming the first tenant in this impressive new building. While the Middlesex County Superior Court has already occupied one major building of the complex, the larger building facing Route 128 is just now coming to life. Later this summer, the law office of Cohn & Dussi will be moving to TradeCenter 128 from their Burlington location, having already recognized the convenience of locating their firm next to the new Courthouse. We are also hard at work preparing ground floor space for Reading Cooperative Bank, which plans to offer a full-service retail branch and a convenient night depository and ATM. Finally, The Lobby Shop, a convenience store offering snacks, sundries, lottery and more, has become the latest amenity to lease space in this incredible new structure. With its premium office space, prime location and planned first-class amenities, TradeCenter 128 is an ideal alternative to more expensive Cambridge and Boston office space. Please visit www.TradeCenter128.com or contact your leasing/property manager at 781-935-8000 if you have any questions or want to further inquire about this project.

Let’s fill those pantries!
Danversbank, with 14 branch offices in eastern Massachusetts, is hosting a drive from May 1 - May 25 to benefit food pantries across its branch network. While any and all donations are welcome, the majority of pantries need staple items such as cereal, juice boxes, peanut butter and jelly. While thirteen different charitable organizations will benefit from contributions, all donations brought to Danversbank’s 400 West Cummings Park branch will benefit Woburn Council of Social Concern. For further information regarding this food drive, visit the bank’s website at www.danversbank.com, or call the Customer Support Center at 800-771-8200.

Smokey Bear says . . .
With the advent of warmer and drier weather, it is essential to fully extinguish and properly dispose of all cigarettes. Never toss a cigarette into landscaped areas, as they are filled with dry and very flammable bark mulch. Improperly disposed of cigarettes are a frequent source of brush fires, which can quickly spread to buildings and vehicles, causing needless damage. Thank you for your cooperation, and please pass the word on to your colleagues and friends.

Curb appeal:
Clients are reminded to help keep all outside and common areas clean and neat. Pursuant to the "Outside Area" section of your lease, storage of any materials outside your building, including pallets and crates, is prohibited. Please store all company materials inside your premises. Storing items outside is unsightly for visitors and clients and increases the risk of fire and vandalism. The following vendors may be able to assist with the removal and disposal of pallets and crates: BNB Pallet and Box, 781-246-5019; E J Pallets, 603-378-0026; Northside Carting, 978-745-0635. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Time for spring cleaning and organizing!
Are your files becoming insurmountable? If you’re experiencing difficulty making room for those extra boxes of inactive files or merchandise, keep in mind that there are inexpensive storage spaces available in many of our buildings. Whether you’re looking to store items for the full term of your lease, or just a portion of it, we will be happy to find you a little extra space. Please call your leasing/property manager to discuss available options, and begin to clear your office of excess materials!

April 29, 2008

Enjoy a "Taste of Spring" . . .
Client organization CMARC, at 100 Sylvan Road, will be hosting its 11th Annual Taste of Spring restaurant fundraiser on Wednesday, May 21 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Holiday Inn Select, Middlesex Canal Park Road, Woburn (next to Showcase Cinemas). More than 22 area restaurants are participating, offering a wide variety of delicious appetizers, entrees, and desserts for sampling. This fundraiser will also feature raffle prizes, a silent auction, and Red Sox tickets! All proceeds benefit programs for adults living with developmental disabilities. Tickets are on sale for $20 per person, and may be purchased at the door. For further information, or to order tickets for the event, please call 781-935-7057, x3021.

Little things make a big difference --
On April 24, 2008, Nanobiosym CEO Dr. Anita Goel testified before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Science, Technology and Innovation. Chaired by Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.), the subcommittee invited Dr. Goel to speak about how the United States can revitalize its economy by harnessing the global nanotechnology revolution. Dr. Goel provided testimony to help determine whether the Committee should reauthorize the $1.5 billion National Nanotchnology Initiative (NNI), which is expiring this year. Nanobiosym, and its commercial partner Nanobiosym Diagnostics, are Cummings Properties clients located at 200 Boston Ave in Medford. Nanobiosym Diagnostics is currently developing nanobiotechnology platforms that address global healthcare needs. For more information about Dr. Goel’s testimony, please visit www.nanobiosym.com.

Alarm registration:
Following a recent incident where an unregistered alarm rang in to the Woburn Police Department, Detective Thomas Callahan has reminded us that all Woburn residents and businesses with alarm systems are required by city ordinance to register with the Woburn Police Department. The Police Department has developed an online form (Alarm Registration) to ease the registration process. Please complete this form if your firm has not already registered, and remember to update your information whenever there is a change in pertinent data regarding your alarm system. Thank you for your cooperation.

Remember to close those windows!
Now that the nice weather is here, we are all apt to open windows for a breath of fresh air. If you do so, just remember to shut all open windows at the end of the day to prevent unauthorized access, pests, and the damaging effects of wind and rain to interior décor!

Expanded recycling program:
Cummings Properties is pleased to announce our expanded paper recycling program for West Cummings Park. Clients are encouraged to recycle the following paper products: catalogs, cardboard, colored paper, envelopes, file folders, glossy paper, junk mail, magazines, newspaper, post it notes, shredded paper, and white paper. Recycling containers are located by the elevators on most floors of the mid-rise West Cummings Park buildings for all (clean) paper. Thank you for your participation in this program!

April 22, 2008

Summer employment pledge:
The Career Place, 100 Sylvan Road, is a Massachusetts one-stop career center chartered by the Metro North Regional Employment Board and managed by Middlesex Community College. It works with more than 600 local companies and five local high schools, and helps 10,000 job seekers annually. This year, The Career Place is launching an exciting new campaign called CareerLaunch, with the goal to create 200 summer jobs for the young people of the Metro North Region. Please consider joining Cummings Properties and other companies in our region by pledging one or more summer jobs to CareerLaunch. For further information, please contact Nancy Roberts at NRoberts@detma.org (781-932-5507) or Barbara Maglio, BMaglio@detma.org (781-932-5551).

Help your neighbor and have fun!
One of Cummings Properties’ newest clients, Gemini Staffing Consultants at 10 Tower Office Park, has a personal connection to Mission of Deeds, a volunteer-staffed charitable organization based in Reading. As such, he has asked that we inform readers of its 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, scheduled for Monday, June 2, at Woburn Country Club. Whether helping to sponsor the event or playing a round of golf, Cummings client firms and their employees can help Mission of Deeds reach its tournament goal of $40,000, designated to help local families in need. Since its inception in 1993, Mission of Deeds has reportedly helped more than 6,000 families by providing beds, used furniture and household items to needy individuals and families. Many recipients are women and children who have lived in shelters for battered women, while others are victims of fires or other tragedies, elderly individuals with no family, men and women who have lost their homes, and mentally ill individuals. Tournament foursomes are limited, so please register soon. For more information about sponsorship, or to register, please contact Beth Ryan, Pat Fenton, or Paula Goss at 781-944-9797.

Hoop it up!
Now that the NCAA Tournament is over, it’s time to dust off those high-top sneakers and get ready for another exciting season of 3-on-3 basketball. The highly anticipated Cummings Properties 2008 Spring Classic 3-on-3 Basketball League is here again, with games beginning at the end of April and extending through August. The league historically has been comprised of eight teams including players of all skill levels. Teams typically play at least once a week, beginning at 5:30 PM, at the basketball/tennis court across from the Far East Restaurant in Cummings Park. Visit our website, www.cummings.com, for more information and sign-up forms. If you have any questions, call Matt Coady or Dave Suny at Cummings Properties, 781-935-8000. All are welcome!

Spring has sprung . . .
and it’s time to get outside and enjoy the spring flowers and warmer temperatures! Don’t forget about "Park in the Park," located between 200 and 400 West Cummings Park. Bring your lunch and enjoy the picnic area, grass lawn and cobblestone plaza – all accented by extensive colorful plantings and granite benches. Consider it a natural oasis within our business park!

April 15, 2008

Summer sun safety:
Client firm Hallmark Health Cancer Center is hosting a Stoneham Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours event on Thursday, April 17, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at its 41 Montvale Avenue location. This event will offer information about skin safety, as well as a tour of the facility and overview of services provided there. Representatives from the American Cancer Society will be on hand with a skin analyzer, so attendees can take a peek at their skin before "going for the glow" of a summer tan. Light refreshments will be served. The fee for this event is $10 for Stoneham Chamber members and $20 for non-members. As a special incentive to Cummings Properties client firms, individuals may attend for the member fee of $10 if registering before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16. If interested, please indicate you are from a Cummings client firm to receive the special rate. For planning purposes, please RSVP to Sharon Iovanni at info@stonehamchamber.org or 781-438-0001. You may also visit www.stonehamchamber.org and click on the event flier to register. Note: Walk-ins are welcome to attend!

‘ROO tracks!
Client firm One7 Inc., a brand holding company, is looking for a few good "soles" to wear test the KangaROOS brand of sport shoes/sneakers. The company is seeking testers: men’s size 9 and women’s size 6, both in medium width. Selected candidates will be asked to complete detailed feedback forms and be willing to have their feet measured and analyzed by One7 Inc. staff. Participation may also require spending 15 - 20 minutes during the week at One7 Inc.’s offices at 600 West Cummings Park, Suite 4850. In return for detailed feedback, selected individuals will be compensated with a pair of KangaROOS at the completion of the Wear Test Program. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Deneen Habarta at Dhabarta@One7inc.com.

Look around . . . and be dazzled!
Check out Beedazzled, now open at 600 West Cummings Park, Suite 1600. A convenient stop within the Park for sweet treats and sparkly items, the shop features homemade gourmet fudge, truffles, candy, candy bar bouquets, cards, personalized engraved jewelry, baby and birthday gifts. Beedazzled encourages shoppers to inquire about its soon-to-be-launched new array of gifts and gift baskets. Stop by for a free sample of homemade fudge, and drop off a business card to be entered into a monthly drawing to win a free, six-piece box of fudge. Springtime hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM, and Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For further information, call 781-721-BUZZ!

Play ball!
Throughout the month of April, Danversbank is celebrating a new Red Sox season by raffling off a Red Sox Gift Package at each branch. Each package, valued at $50, has lots of fun stuff for a baseball fan. Drawings will be held on April 25, and anyone can enter at any Danversbank branch. In addition, anyone who enters the Gift Package raffle will be automatically entered to win the Grand Prize of two State Street Pavilion tickets to the July 11 Red Sox/Baltimore Orioles game. The prize also includes a parking pass, bringing the total value to nearly $600. The Grand Prize drawing will take place on April 30. There is no purchase necessary to enter; entry form contains official rules and disclosures. If you have any questions, please visit or call the 400 West Cummings Park branch office, 781-938-5567.

Welcome your new neighbors!
Does your firm have a worthwhile coupon, gift certificate or special offer to distribute to new Cummings Properties clients? If so, we would be delighted to help promote your business by including your special incentive in our Welcome Package, which is presented to all new clients. For further information, please contact Laurie at 781-935-8000, or email sales@cummings.com.

April 8, 2008

Express printing with local service:
Let Color Express, 266 West Cummings Park, print your meeting notes, last-minute invitations, training manuals, white papers, business cards or brochures. It offers full color printing and same day or overnight delivery. As an added incentive, Color Express is currently offering a 10 percent discount to Cummings Properties clients on their first printing or digital press project. For further information, call 781-938-5655.

Get your game on with Sports Images:
Located nearby at 2-G Gill Street, Sports Images, advertises itself as the #1 wholesale distributor of Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins novelties and autographed items. As part of its current marketing promotion, Sports Images is offering Cummings Properties clients and employees a no-risk opportunity to use its inventory for an upcoming auction event or fundraiser. In addition, the company will give away a free 2004 Red Sox DVD to everyone who sets up a new account. Those spending $500 or more will receive a 10 percent discount on their purchase as well. Call Matt Lane at 781-938-4340 for further details on the "Cummings Properties Special," or to set up an appointment with one of his sales representatives.

It takes a village!
New client firm Youth Villages, Inc., at 400 West Cummings Park, Suite 5200, and relatively new to the Commonwealth, is incorporated as a not-for-profit mental health organization, with offices in nine states and the District of Columbia. Helping youth and families through the Massachusetts Department of Social Services and the Department of Mental Health, Youth Villages provides an intensive in-home treatment program called "Intercept," serving emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families. The priority at Youth Villages is to help children live safely and successfully with their families and avoid out-of-home placements. For more information about Youth Villages, please visit its website at www.youthvillages.org or email matthew.stone@youthvillages.org.

Neat! . . . and clean!
Boston Business Journal recently released its list of the "Area’s Largest Janitorial Firms," ranked by the number of Massachusetts employees. Appearing #5 on the list, with 902 employees, is client firm Eastern Building Services Corp., with a local branch at 21-V Olympia Ave in Woburn. Ranking #8, with 700 employees, is client firm Hurley of America Inc., 41 Montvale Ave, Stoneham. In addition, it is reported that Hurley experienced one of the largest percentage gains in total Massachusetts employees (16.7%). A.C.P. Cleaning Inc. of 400 West Cummings Park, also made the Journal’s list at #14, with 440 employees. Congratulations to all of these expanding local businesses!

Smoking reminder:
In accordance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ anti-tobacco legislation, smoking is prohibited anywhere inside any Cummings Properties building, including bathrooms, hallways, stairways, lobbies, etc. By state law, all those wishing to smoke must do so outdoors at least 30 feet away from any building entrance. Please help ensure that your firm’s employees follow all smoking rules. For more information about the Massachusetts Smoke-Free Workplace Law, please visit www.mass.gov/dph/mtcp. Thank you for your cooperation.

March 25, 2008

Middlesex Superior Court now open at TradeCenter 128:
The new furniture has been installed, years of case files have been dusted off, moved and organized, and the computers are all hooked up and ready to go. After 40 years in Cambridge, the Superior Court opened for business in Woburn last Monday.

Serving nearly all of the 54 communities in Middlesex County, the new courthouse building is home to 15 courtrooms, clerks’ offices, judges’ chambers, the probation department, a law library, and more. In addition, the Court estimates that more than 400 people will use the building every day, including, lawyers, judges, administrative staff, jurors, litigants, visitors, and state employees. All who use the new building will find a modern facility with state-of-the-art heating, cooling and ventilation, operable windows for fresh air circulation, well-lit, comfortable common areas, and plenty of free garage and surface parking. Cummings Properties extends a warm welcome to Middlesex Superior Court!

Important notice:
In an effort to expedite mail delivery to all Cummings Park clients, the US Postal Service has asked us to communicate the importance of your complete business address. Please encourage anyone doing business with your company to use your complete business mailing address, including your suite number (if one applies) and the four-digit add-on code, when sending mail to your company The following is an example:

ABC Company
800 West Cummings Park, Suite 6034
Woburn, MA 01801-6372
By doing so, you will help the Postal Service continue to provide on time and accurate delivery to your business. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your leasing/property manager.

Take your marketing to the "Next Level" . . .
Struggling to build your brand in a competitive marketplace? Worried that your advertising isn’t working? Consider contacting Next Level Promotions, LLC. Located at 500 West Cummings Park, Suite 2800, Next Level Promotions helps businesses of all sizes establish their identity and increase the effectiveness of their advertising through the use of promotional products. Featuring a range of eco-friendly items made from recycled materials and organic fabrics, as well as a large selection of conventional products, the company works with its clients to achieve a customized solution to their internal and external marketing needs. Cummings clients placing an order before May 1, 2008 will receive 10 percent off their purchase price. For more information call 781-933-4660.

Proper use of the recycling bins:
For those clients in buildings that offer the use of recycling bins, please be sure to advise your employees and cleaners that these bins are for white paper only. No colored paper, trash, cardboard or plastic is allowed. Removal of any non-recyclable items by Cummings Properties will result in a minimum charge of $95 to those who disregard that rule. Thank you for your cooperation.

March 4, 2008

The leprechauns are a’callin’ . . .
Woburn Business Association (WBA) invites the Cummings community, both WBA members and non-members alike, to a complimentary St. Patrick’s Day Network Gathering on Wednesday, March 12, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at 147 New Boston Street, Woburn. This networking event is sponsored and hosted by client-firm CMARC, whose longtime mission has remained to support people with disabilities as they direct their own lives and destinies. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. To reserve your place at this gathering, please RSVP by March 7 to WBA by phone at 781-935-0345, or by fax at 781-935-8920. Be sure to bring your business card for a "Fish Bowl" drawing!

Free seminar in the hub!
Client firm HighGround, 444 Washington Street, which advertises it has helped more than 400 firms and products reach their business goals by penetrating existing and new markets, will be co-hosting a seminar entitled "Accelerating Revenue for Medical Device/Life Science Instrumentation Products" on Thursday, March 27. The program, organized by the Emerging Business Collaborative, will begin at 8:00 AM, with registration, continental breakfast, and networking at Posternak Blankstein & Lund LLP, Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, 33rd Floor, in Boston. This morning program will tackle a number of topics through a panel presentation, including how to address buyer apathy, reduce your sales cycle, and differentiate your offerings. A question and answer session will close the event. The deadline for registration is Friday, March 21, however, to guarantee a seat, register early by contacting jkoles@highgroundinc.com. Note: Admission is free to Cummings clients.

Changing locations within Cummings Properties?
Let TeamLogic IT, 100-F Tower Office Park, help you pack and move your computers to your new Cummings location. According to the company, for as little as $50 per computer, TeamLogic will provide its move IT! ™ services. TeamLogic IT states that this service includes a site review to develop a customized technology plan, labeling and preparing your computers for the move, and providing on-site coordination and set-up of your network the day of the move. In addition, TeamLogic IT advertises that it will remotely monitor your new installation and offer "Help Desk" services to every employee for one month FREE. Call Andy at 781-791-3016 or email ahackett@TeamLogicIT.com for your complimentary assessment, move IT!™ Kit, and customized estimate.

Could you use a little help?
Post unlimited job opportunities FREE at www.cummings.com. List your company’s open positions by scrolling down to "Employment Opportunities" on the left-hand menu and clicking on Job Postings – Woburn Area Clients. Use the password woburnjobs and simply add your job and contact information in the appropriate sections. If you have any questions regarding the job posting procedure, please contact Maryann at 781-935-8000. NOTE: Remember to periodically update your listings, as listings that are more than 45 days old are routinely deleted every two weeks.

February 26, 2008

Best companies to work for!
Cummings’ clients are well represented on Fortune Magazine’s latest list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Included are childcare provider and educator Bright Horizons Family Solutions; financial services firm Goldman Sachs Group; international toy producer Mattel; and high-tech developer Microsoft, all located at 100 Cummings Center, Beverly. Retailer Starbucks Coffee and shipping guru FedEx, both at 204 West Cummings Park, Woburn, and test, control, and design innovators National Instruments, 800 West Cummings Park, have also all made this distinguished list. Congratulations to all honorees!

Better your business model:
On Tuesday, March 4, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, William D. Norman, Esq. of Metaxas, Norman & Pidgeon, 900 Cummings Center, Suite 207-T, will moderate How To Partner With A Defense Prime Contractor . . . "The Raytheon IDS Story," a Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE) symposium, in the Cummings Center Community Conference Room at 100 Cummings Center, Suite 221-E. All are invited to this informational breakfast to learn more about Raytheon IDS’ OpenAIR business model and how it can help your business. Please click here for more information, or to register for this event. You may also register the day of the event between 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM in Suite 221-E, while enjoying a complimentary breakfast. The cost to attend this informative event is $35 for SBANE members and $50 for non-members.

Upcoming Webinar!
Client firm General Communications, 114 Cummings Park, a 28-year-old company that specializes in advanced telephony applications, equipment installations, and servicing, invites Cummings clients to its first in a series of Webinars scheduled for 2008 on March 4, at 9:30 AM. This initial program will discuss how tele-working can fight the impact of the region’s decreasing employee pool, increase customer service hours, and help reduce greenhouse emissions with one simple telephony application. Tele-working allows employees to work from remote locations as though they were present in the office. According to General Communications, CareerBuilder.com reports that 33 percent of Massachusetts companies already use tele-working! To register for this free Webinar, or to view a list of upcoming topics, visit www.generalcom.com.

Alarm registration:
All residents and businesses located in the city of Woburn with alarm systems are required by city ordinance to register with the Woburn Police Department. The Police Department has developed an online form (Alarm Registration) to ease the registration process. Thereafter, kindly complete the online form, also, whenever there is a change in pertinent data regarding your alarm system.

Key issues:
In order to help ensure the return of keys signed out from the leasing office, anyone signing out a key to any common area, including an electrical closet, must temporarily leave a photo I.D., major credit card or $20 cash at the leasing office. For security reasons, duplicate keys to a client’s space (if available) are typically only signed out to those listed on the client’s Emergency Contact form. Clients should make arrangements with vendors and contractors to access their suite. Any client who would like to change or update contact information may download an Emergency Contact form at www.cummings.com/emergencyform.pdf. Please print out the form, complete it in full (including signature by an authorized company representative), and return it to the leasing office. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

February 19, 2008

Neighborly gesture!
Over the next few weeks, the Hilton Boston/Woburn, located adjacent to Cummings Park at 2 Forbes Road, will send Cummings Properties’ Woburn-area clients their own 2008 VIP Card. This card will enable clients to receive a 30 percent discount off the "Best Available Rate" for an overnight guest room quoted for the date(s) of the stay. This discount is particularly useful to companies that do not procure enough rooms on an annual basis to qualify for a "Local Negotiated Rate." When calling 781-932-0999 to reserve a room, be sure to tell the Front Desk Agent/Reservation Department that you are part of the VIP Program. (Alternatively, you may use Client ID #2678074.) In addition to a room discount, the VIP Card entitles the bearer to 30 percent off all food and beverage purchases, excluding alcohol. Companies hosting a meeting at the Hilton Boston/Woburn may also receive 30 percent of all banquet food and beverage charges, excluding alcohol. If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the hotel directly at 781-932-0999.

Feeling secure these days?
According to Boston Business Journal, client firm J.M.T. Associates, Inc., 400 West Cummings Park, ranks #13 on the 2008 list of the Area’s Largest Security Firms in Massachusetts, and #6 for the security company with the most clients. J.M.T. reportedly offers free initial consultations and a wide array of security services, including executive protection, executive driving services, protection of commercial and residential real estate, and K-9 services. For further information, visit www.jmtsecurity.com, or email jmtassociates@rcn.com.

Green and more green . . .
Mass High Tech recently reported that new client BioEnergy International, LLC, 42 Cummings Park, has obtained $210 million in debt funding, bonds and equity financing for its corn ethanol biorefinery in Clearfield, PA. This project originated in 2006, when BioEnergy reported $17.4 million in funding from the state of Pennsylvania and signed a five-year purchase agreement with Lukoil Americas. Lukoil will ultimately purchase the plant’s output and market the end product of gasoline-ethanol blend throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions. BioEnergy is a privately held biotechnology company with an overall mission to produce reliable energy from renewable resources.

Short-term parking reminder:
Spaces designated for short-term parking are located adjacent to many building entrances. These spaces provide a significant benefit to on-site businesses by offering many clients and visitors access to the most convenient spaces each day, rather than allowing early arrivals to occupy the spaces for the entire day. Spaces are monitored throughout the day, and reminder stickers are placed on offending vehicles. Repeat violators are subject to being towed. Employees and long-term visitors are encouraged to park away from buildings, where there are typically enough empty spaces for all. To be effective, the cooperation of all is required.

February 12, 2008

Musical accelerometers?
Yes, cutting-edge technologies are now in concert with guitars to enable musicians to garner new sounds from their instruments. Mass HighTech recently highlighted client firm Source Audio LLC, 120 Cummings Park, and its new device, dubbed the Hot Hand®. Worn like a ring on the player’s strumming hand, this wireless device allows the player to control guitar effects just by using the motion of the ring. According to the article, no longer is a phaser, a flanger, or a wah-wah pedal required. Founded in 2005, Source Audio is guided by its president, Roger Smith, CEO C. Hunter Boll, and vice president of engineering, Jesse Remignanti. Chief scientist Robert Chidlaw, who reportedly worked previously at California-based Kurzweil Music Systems, is the firm’s sound guru, "responsible for making the company’s products suitable for professional musicians, as well as hobbyists."

Home furnishing acquisition:
As reported last week in Boston Business Journal, client firm Mystic Valley Traders, 106 Cummings Park, manufacturer of luxury top-of-the-bed products and upholstered headboards, along with Belle Maison, a Newton, MA purveyor of designer furnishings, have together acquired Brown Street Furniture, based in Whitefield, NH. Brown Street Furniture has remained part of the northern NH landscape for more than 35 years, and one of its original owners will stay on as a partner to manage production. Kyle and Adam Tager, owners of Mystic Valley Traders, are pleased to support local economies and keep quality manufacturing capability right here in the United States.

Put a name to a face . . .
Join client Woburn Business Association on Wednesday, February 27, from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at "Fairways" at Woburn Country Club, One Country Club Road, for a "Meet Your City Government" breakfast gathering. Invited guests include Mayor Thomas L. McLaughlin, newly elected State Senator J. James Marzilli, Jr., as well as the Woburn Board of Aldermen: Charles E. Doherty, President; Paul J. Denaro; Raymond B. Drapeau; James J. Dwyer; Scott D. Galvin; Richard F. Gately; Joanna Gonsalves; Darlene Mercer-Bruen; and Michael Raymond. Breakfast begins at 7:30 AM, and the guest speakers will be announced starting at 8:00 AM. Cost of the event is $20 per person. Please RSVP by phone no later than February 22 to WBA at 781-935-0345, or via fax at 781-935-8920.

Network, network, network:
When sourcing products or services, please remember your fellow tenants may be able to assist you. Don’t overlook the resources and networking opportunities within your own backyard! Click on "Yellow Page" Directory of Clients, under "Client Information" on the left-side of www.cummings.com for a convenient, informative listing of the fine products and services offered by your neighbors.

Unmonitored video recording:
Numerous video cameras are scattered throughout Cummings office properties, and are used regularly to record various building entryways, parking and other common areas. These cameras are NOT actively monitored, but are in use solely for the police to review video footage in the event of an incident. Anyone observing suspicious activity at any time is urged to immediately contact the Woburn Police Department by calling 9-1-1. While uniformed or plainclothes police officers from the city of Woburn sometimes do patrol the buildings and grounds, please remember that security services are not provided by Cummings Properties.