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ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING | DESIGN INNOVATION
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CREATIVE SPACES FOR
LEARNING, GROWING AND SUSTAINING
B O B P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S
Founded: 1916
Employees: 124, including the partners
One of Mirick O'Connell's greatest
strengths is a collegial and respectful
work environment where individuals with
a variety of backgrounds, perspectives,
and life experiences come together to
provide outstanding legal representation
and client service. Its attorneys and
professionals strive for excellence,
whether serving clients or supporting the
community.
Notable runners-up: Fletcher Tilton PC,
Bowditch & Dewey n
BEST ACCOUNTING FIRM
Stowe & Degon LLC
Westborough
www.stowedegon.com
Additional location: Topsfield
Top executives: Founding Partners
Michael Stowe & David Degon
Founded: 1997
Employees: 45
Using its auditing, tax, and advisory
services as its foundation, Stowe &
Degon aims to be highly responsive
to its clients, so the company is their
first call whenever opportunities or
problems surface. In 2021, this meant
advancing a multitude of filings for the
Employee Retention Credit and the
Payroll Protection Program, two of the
main federal initiatives designed to
keep companies thriving throughout the
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coronavirus pandemic.
Notable runners-up: Bollus Lynch
Certified Public Accountants and
Consultants, McLaren & Associates
CPA's, PC n
Mirick O'Connell's employees at a fundraising walk
BEST MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS
Studio Jade
Worcester
hellostudiojade.com
Top executive: CEO Brittany Wong
Founded: 2021
Employees: 6
Studio Jade was established as a
full-service marketing agency in 2021,
offering outsourced marketing solutions
to companies of all sizes nationally. The
firm is picky about the work it takes on.
In order to do disruptive work, Studio
Jade has to be the right fit for a client,
and the client has to be the right fit for
the company. n
BEST WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS
Sullivan Benefits
Marlborough
www.sullivan-benefits.com
Top executive: President & Owner
Chrystine Heier
Founded: 1998
Employees: 10
In 2021, Sullivan became a certified
woman-owned business under the
rigorous and stringent Women's
Business Enterprise National Council,
providing access to education and
development programs to further
CEO
Brittany
Wong
