JGJ Designs

12/19/2024

Looking forward to feeding my creative soul on Saturday. See you there?

Find tickets for SUN MUSIC PRESENTS VOCALIST CHARENEE WADE showing at the Scullers Jazz Club - Boston, US Saturday Dec 21, 7:00PM Tickets starting at $35.00

12/05/2024

Mocha Mousse??!! 🤔

12/04/2024

Tis’ the season for gathering.

had amazing time networking and noshing yesterday evening at Dorchester Bay EDC’s Winterfest Open House to celebrate community. It was packed! I reconnected with my Cambridge Savings Bank favorites, Monique Briggs, Eddy Desir, and Desmond (the popcorn raffle winner). I can’t forget my Dorchester BayEDC favorites, Laurene DaRosa, Donor Relations Manager, Nicholas Fernandes, Lending and Outreach Officer and Kimberly Lyle, CEO. Upham's Corner Main Street’s Executive Director, Val Daley, was in da house. The food was catered by Rebecca’s and their mashed potato bar stole the show.

You can support the great work of Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation by donating to the Stanwood Playground renovation.

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/dorchester-bay-economic-development-corporation/giving-tuesday-campaign-to-revitalize-stanwood-playground

12/02/2024

Buddy the Elf says the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear.

Christmas cheer was alive and well on Saturday at Upham's Corner Main Street’s tree lighting event. There was a small and mighty crowd of Christmas well-wishers and holiday mice. The Boston Latin Academy Choir and ballet dancers from the José Mateo Ballet Theatre brought the cheer. Mr. and Mrs. Clause arrived by troller to help light up the Christmas Tree.

It was a cold Saturday evening in Dorchester, but the warm Christmas spirit flowed throughout the crowd.

Not only is a graphic design vendor, but we also support our clients.

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10/30/2024

10/30/2024

About Monday Night…

The energy in the Artists For Humanity EpiCenter was electric. The artistic building was filled with individual, and community awardees, friends, family, small businesses, sponsors, and incredible artwork by local artists. We celebrated the business of the year and volunteer of the year from each Boston Main Streets district. Executive Director Eric Esteves of and Mayor Michelle Wu welcomed the room of over three hundred guests. was especially delighted to support our clients, Roxbury Main Streets and Upham's Corner Main Street. Well done!!!

10/28/2024

It’s about to go down…🏆

10/25/2024

I’m baaaaaaack!

More to come.

Black Economic Council of Massachusetts

10/18/2024

Day Two of Networking: Morning

Yesterday, Roxbury Main Streets hosted their annual Women’s Breakfast with the phenomenal speaker Collete Phillips, Founder, President, and CEO of Get Konnected!

You might recall was in the house at Get Konnected’s Taste of Ethnic Boston a few months ago savoring all of the delicious offerings. (see my previous post).

Yesterday’s early morning workshop added another layer to Center for Women & Enterprise’s Women of Color Summit on Wednesday. It was great catching up with clients, colleagues, a potential new client, and meeting new friends.

Check out my signed copy of Collete’s new book, The Includers.

And finally, thanks to local vendors, Frugal Bookstore Inc., Fire Code Design, and Dudley Cafe

If you weren’t there, you certainly missed out. See you next year!

10/18/2024

Day One of networking and I am filled!

Yesterday was an exciting day with the Center for Women & Enterprise Women of Color's Summit at in Worcester. Driving west on the Mass Pike, there was an explosion of yellow, orange, and red trees.

At the summit, I connected with new and familiar colleagues. I was delighted to see Mavis Chin of Zenagos, Jeanette Velasquez of Velasquez Tax & Business Services, Victoria Downes of Eastern Bank, Annis Gill-Miller of Northern Bank, Catherine Balungi Waiswa of Love Balungi, Shana Bryant of , and more.

The morning fireside chat with Raquel Graham of Roq Innovation and CWE's Kimberly Zouzoua was AWESOME! I am inspired!!

Takeaways for …

Your race, your pace – Raquel Graham of Roq Innovative

You don't get what you want, you get what you negotiate – Angela Di**le, Women Impacting Public Policy

Your Network Is Your Net Worth!

10/15/2024

Happy and Tuesday!

Yesterday was a cold, wet, and clammy day in Boston, Massachusetts, however, JGJ Designs was able to travel virtually to sunny Miami for Adobe MAX. From the comfort of my office, I’m able to participate in Adobe’s FREE exciting, educational, and informative workshops.

Day 2 is already off to an incredible start.

10/02/2024

Looking forward to this event.

I’ll add to #1… Connecting with old colleagues and meeting new ones!

Look out Worcester! Here comes !!!

Get ready to connect, elevate, and empower! This in-person Summit, developed by and for women of color, provides the perfect opportunity to tackle unique challenges while accelerating your path to success.

Don’t miss out on this game-changing event! Secure your spot today and take your career to the next level. 👉 BUY YOUR TICKET NOW: https://cweonline.org/about-us/women-of-color-business-summit-2

09/30/2024

I see clients everywhere!

Whether I’m riding the T (Public transportation in Boston) or hanging out in Boston’s Seaport district.

I see clients everywhere!

09/27/2024

About last night…

It was a pleasure to support the great work of Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation last night. It was a night of poetry, with , and celebration.

Always fun running into clients Kevin Bynoe and Chris Shepherd of UHM Properties, Rahsaan Hall of The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, and Kelley Chunn of Kelley Chunn & Associates, colleagues Adam Gibbons of Community Collaborative Consulting, , and Angela Yarde, and new friend Betsy Miessner all at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute. I’ve visited the JFK Library, which is next door on many occasions, but never visited the Edward M. Kennedy Institute. The food was amazing and the flowers were beautiful. I had a blast! Continue to do the marvelous work that you do DBEDC!!!

09/26/2024

Congrats Roxbury Main Streets to the new addition to the Square!

09/20/2024

Speaking of anniversaries…

Friends of the Roxbury Branch Library - BPL

09/18/2024

Anniversary Logos...

I love it when clients allow my creativity to flow!

Over a decade ago, I worked with the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) to create their 25th-anniversary logo. I enjoyed working typographically with the “25th” and “A,” to create a visually exciting space.

Recently, I had the pleasure of working with UHM Properties to add an anniversary element to their existing logo and with the Boston Foundation’s SkillWorks to create a new and an . It was great working with all three organizations to develop their anniversary logos and elevate their .

If your organization is approaching a milestone year in business and needs to develop a logo or a redesign to incorporate your anniversary, reach out to JGJ Designs. We’ll get the job done!

09/13/2024

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They say, each one, teach one. I say, each one, teach a few. I believe learning is lifelong in both my personal and business lives.

Thanks to Jada Turner of Black Owned Bos. and a Northeastern University alumni, for hosting an amazing event. And, thank you to the Northeastern University Alumni Center for creating space and community for students, alumni, entrepreneurs, and friends. It was great meeting NEU undergrad students, Skyar, Jonathan, and Jamila at last night’s event. It was also great running into friends and colleagues. I gleaned new business takeaways and left wanting more. Already connected with the speakers on LinkedIn and FB. Working to incorporate last night’s tips into . What an amazing night, especially the artwork in the elevators.