THANK YOU
Since the summer of 1997, Julio has called Boston home, having moved there for college. While planning the second location, he realized the importance of being part of the larger Boston community and the importance of a network in one success. He deeply appreciates the technical support he received, as it has played a crucial role in securing the second business location. Below is a list of skilled professionals who provided exceptional technical support, expertise, and mentorship. Your support has been invaluable, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have had your assistance! Thank you for building Julio’s sense of community. Breaking barriers is hard, but it is not impossible when surrounded by a fantastic group of people who believe in your dream.
CUSTOMERS
Thank you for your unwavering support, engaging questions, and uplifting words of encouragement.
1 FEDERAL STREET TEAM, SECOND LOCATION
Tishman Speyer
www.tishmanspeyer.com
COMMERCIAL REALTOR
Nicole Nielsen, Nicole.Nielsen@nmrk.com
Dave Downing, dave@graffito.com
BUSINESS PLAN & FINANCIAL ANALYST
Chris Hunter, chunter@leaffund.org
Jordan Browne, jbrowne@leaffund.org
CONTRACT ATTORNEY
Joel Sowalsky, Joel.Sowalsky@Dailygc.com
ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
Aaron J. Weinert, aweinert@studio-draw.com
Studio DRAW
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
TBD
CITY OFFICIALS
Julia Mejia, City Council at Large
CITY OF BOSTON EMPLOYEES
Donald Wright, donald.wright@boston.gov
Alia Hamada Forrest, alia.forrest@boston.gov
Emily Patrick, emily.patrick@boston.gov
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Michael J. Nichols, mnichols@bostonbid.org
Sean Webster, swebster@bostonbid.org
MENTORS
Betty Francisco, betty@bostonimpact.com
Francis Iaccarino, Francis.Iaccarino@tjhale.com
Vanessa Calderon-Rosado, vanessacr@ibaboston.org
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Thank you for helping Julio plant a seed of hope during the opening of his first location:
SOUTH BOSTON SPACE OWNER
Donna Brown, donna.brown@sbndc.org,
Thank you for embracing Julio’s business concept, allowing us to revitalize your former organization’s
business space, and welcoming us to the South Boston community.
FRIENDS
Edward Hale & Erica Walker
“Thanks for enthusiastically embracing my unconventional
ideas from the start, replying to my texts, and consistently supporting me!
Ed, thank you for identifying the first space. You helped me plant the first seed!
Erica, thank you for helping me paint and with the first projections–arrrr, those numbers!”
FAMILY
Mami:
“Mom, I’m deeply grateful for your unwavering strength, love for nature,
and resilience during tough times. Thank you for inspiring me never to give up. “
Sister and Brothers:
“Thank you for granting me the invaluable space to develop and express myself
throughout this business journey. Especially to my sister, thank you for expressing how
much you miss me. It has been a solitary experience, and I genuinely miss all of you.”
