bobrien1Dec 13, 20202 minAmesbury Holiday Elves – Innovating tooThese wonderful people for a number of years have been so giving of their time for the benefit of less fortunate families and children....
bobrien1Nov 13, 20202 minAdapt and Grow as Opportunities Develop – Even a PandemicIt is one thing to be good at what you do both as to product quality and profitability. But the business model can’t become stale and...
bobrien1Nov 13, 20202 minElectrification - of businessesThis is a subject that points in two different directions – related devices and infrastructure. Despite all of the crazy noise about...
bobrien1Jun 16, 20202 minSustainability on SteroidsAt CI Works, we encourage tenant businesses to be environmentally focused and become stewards. We encourage energy savings, renewable...
bobrien1Jun 8, 20202 minCOVID and ConfusionCOVID has represented trying times for all in coping with an unprecedented health pandemic.....at least in our life times. I have to...
bobrien1May 20, 20202 minRe-Opening MassachusettsAs most of you are likely aware, the state of Massachusetts has announced re-opening guidelines effective May 18. Similar to the...
bobrien1May 8, 20202 minCovid-19: How Did You Pivot & Adjust? C-10 Research and Education FoundationWe are two part-time paid staff and a working volunteer board of directors. We both have young kids at home, so there is a lot of...
bobrien1May 8, 20202 minCovid-19: How Did You Pivot & Adjust: Anchor Hitch MediaWhen the news of a shutdown first hit, my first reaction was, I am dead in the water! How would I continue to shoot videos? A large part...
bobrien1May 8, 20202 minCovid-19: How Did You Pivot & Adapt? Northshore Barn DoorsI caught up with all the projects customers had in queue and await the time when they or the builders working on their homes are ready to...
bobrien1May 8, 20202 minThe Need to SucceedChallenging times require people to step up to even unforeseen challenges. COVID-19 is not like anything any of us have encountered...
bobrien1Apr 23, 20201 minTough Times Bring out the BestIn spite of the challenges faced in these COVID -19 disastrous times, some start up companies continue to succeed. While many companies...
bobrien1Apr 17, 20202 minCOVID-19 Game ChangerThis COVID-19 pandemic has presented an enormous challenge for businesses – particularly small businesses. First of all, we wish good...
bobrien1Mar 16, 20202 minCI Works Mission Statement - 2020In 'crazy' times - remain true and zealous to your mission: CI Works offers ‘Real estate as a Service’ to small businesses by providing...
Robert OBrienMar 12, 20204 minTenant Spotlight: C-10 Research and Education FoundationWritten by Natalie Hildt Treat, Executive Director of C-10 Research and Education Foundation (C-10). C-10 is a non-profit organization...
bobrien1Mar 10, 20204 minHas anyone actually had a positive experience with a Utility?CI Works purchased commercial real estate knowing that we would have fairly significant utility bills in an older building full of tenant...
bobrien1Feb 12, 20202 minEnvironmental Sustainability (an update)I was recently speaking with a sustainability officer (he looks after the environmental foot print of the company - its buildings, travel...
Robert OBrienFeb 12, 20202 minTenant Spotlight: Farm + SeaWho are you? Mary and Rob Swenson What is your business? Farm + Sea, a home fragrance company - farmandsea.com Is there a story behind...
bobrien1Feb 11, 20201 minPatriot Vending Expands to GameTimeSteve Belmonte has drastically expanded after graduating from CI Works to open GameTime, also in Amesbury. GameTime is a state of the...
Robert OBrienJan 28, 20203 minEnvironmental Awareness – We Can All HelpEven with all of the increased discussions about the environment and stupidity from politicians, the reality is that we all need to be...
Robert OBrienJan 20, 20202 minMassachusetts Commercial PACE Program UpdateIt is pleasant news that this program is reemerging after years in limbo. It was introduced by Gov. Baker as an innovative way to expand...