Members
Member Spotlight: Paul Criscuolo
Groundwork member Paul Criscuolo has years of experience in the adult beverage industry. These days he helps emerging craft brands find a “route to market,” while also enjoying his grandkids, sports, and plenty of hobbies.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Shonna Ryan
Groundwork member Shonna Ryan is a freelancing wizard, community volunteer, and the kind of person you want on your team.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Steve Markowski
Steven Markowski is one of New Bedford’s unsung heroes. If you haven’t seen him around town supporting new businesses and events, you aren’t paying attention.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Kevin Maillet
A true New Bedford native, Kevin worked his way from selling swordfish in restaurant kitchens to crunching data at national banks. Kevin’s story is inspiring, and he is on a mission to empower others to embark on a career in data science.
Read MoreCelebrating a Groundwork! Legend: Doug Lane
“One thing that really sets Groundwork apart from any other place I’ve worked is the authenticity of the community. All coworking spaces try to foster a sense of community, but the Groundwork community feels very organic.”
Read MoreMeet our Community Manager: Renee Dufour
“What excites me about Groundwork is the sense of community and it’s diverse members. There is a enormous variety of personalities, businesses, and passions all working in the same space. It’s a very motivating place with positive energy and hard workers.”
Read MoreDolores Hirschmann on Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs
Dolores Hirschmann is passionate about helping people clarify their ideas and translating them into action. In this interview, Dolores explains how she works with clients, and why we all need to examine our limiting beliefs.
Read MoreLearn to Communicate with Brian McNeany
Brian McNeany was a classmate of mine in the 2017 Leadership SouthCoast cohort. During an ice-breaker we discovered we had both spent time on the West Coast, and ended up…
Read MoreTeams that Thrive: EforAll
EforAll exemplifies teamwork– not only amongst themselves, but in the way they involve the community in all aspects of their programs: from mentoring, to reading applications, to interviews. It is always fun to watch the members of each accelerator cohort grow to know and support each other on their journey.
Read MoreTeams that Thrive: South Coast Almanac
“Don’t let things fester. Talk it through. A team can be like a family so there is a tendency to let slights/resentments build up. Don’t let that happen. Just calmly put it out there when you’re not happy about something. It may not change things, but it will avoid the accumulation of quiet negativity which kills things.”
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