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3 ways (or more) to avoid getting hacked

This presentation is targeted at business executives and business owners and is intended to be straightforward, easy-to-understand solutions to complex IT security problems.

Viewers will learn:

  • Training staff to recognize hacking/scamming red flags
  • Setting simple policies and passwords
  • Determining necessary firewall, intrusion detection and encryption
  • Identifying general safeguards
  • Monitoring of platform, patches and malware protection

Guest panelists include: Kevin Martin of Nerds to Go; Will MacFee of System Support Corporation and Paul LaFlamme of Centrend.

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My Pinnacle Network launches 13th year of B2B networking groups with May 2024 slate of meetings.

“I led the first My Pinnacle Network meeting back in 2012 in Westborough,” said Joe D’Eramo, a partner in My Pinnacle Network, along with Steve Dubin and Jonathan LaMaster. “It was right before my stepdaughter graduated high school and my daughter was six. That six year-old is now getting ready to graduate. Time flies!”

Taylor Swift is not the only fan of the number 13. My Pinnacle Network, a B2B networking organization with four locations, is hoping for a banner year number 13, starting with its May 1 meeting.

To celebrate Lucky 13, My Pinnacle Network recently announced a full slate of business-to-business networking meetings for May 2024. My Pinnacle Network meetings are as follows:

My Pinnacle Network-Mansfield – Wednesday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network – Marshfield, Thursday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network – Westborough, Tuesday, May 7, from 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network – Newton, Thursday, May 9, 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Zoom only:

If you would like to attend a My Pinnacle Network meeting, please contact us at admin@mypinnaclenetwork.com. There is no charge to visit a My Pinnacle Network meeting.

For information on My Pinnacle Network, visit www.mypinnaclenetwork.com.

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Why Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)?

In the latest Coffee with the Coaches, Ed Grant of TAB-Nashoba Valley and Flavia Guerreiro of TAB-Boston West explore Key Performance Indicators or KPIs.

The Coffee with the Coaches series is part of My Pinnacle Network’s webinar series. My Pinnacle Network is a B2B networking organization with virtual monthly meetings covering the territories of Westborough, MA, Mansfield, MA, Marshfield, MA and Newton, MA.

For more information on My Pinnacle Network, visit www.mypinnaclenetwork.com. For more on TAB, visit https://www.thealternativeboard.com/tabnashobavalley for Ed Grant and https://www.tab-bostonwest.com/ for Flavia Guerreiro.

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My Pinnacle Network announces the April 2024 schedule of B2B networking meetings.

My Pinnacle Network recently announced a full slate of business-to-business networking meetings for April 2024. My Pinnacle Network meetings are as follows:

My Pinnacle Network – Westborough, Tuesday, April 2, from 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network-Mansfield – Wednesday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network – Marshfield, Thursday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network – Newton, Thursday, April 11, 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Zoom only:

If you would like to attend a My Pinnacle Network meeting, please contact us at admin@mypinnaclenetwork.com. There is no charge to visit a My Pinnacle Network meeting.

For information on My Pinnacle Network, visit www.mypinnaclenetwork.com.

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3 Critical Ways to Avoid Being Hacked. Free webinar on April 10, 9 a.m. sponsored by My Pinnacle Network

Every day we are besieged by enticing email messages to trick us into a virus or scam.  Errant phone calls that fast talk us it a blunder. Hackers are prodding our firewall to plunder our bank accounts and data.

Our defense? Knowledge and readiness.  The complimentary webinar 3 Critical Ways to Avoid Being Hacked will feature a panel of three experienced IT professionals. The free, virtual event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 9-10 a.m.

The panel of IT experts includes Kevin Martin of Nerds to Go; Paul LaFlamme of Centrend; and Will MacFee of Systems Support. The panel discussion will be led by Steve Dubin of PR Works.

This presentation is targeted at business executives and business owners and intended to be straightforward, easy to understand solutions to complex IT security problems. Participants will learn –

  • Training staff to recognize hacking/scamming red flags
  • Setting simple policies and passwords
  • Determining necessary firewall, intrusion detection and encryption
  • Identifying general safeguards
  • Monitoring of platform, patches and malware protection

The event is sponsored by My Pinnacle Network which hosts monthly networking meetings for business-to-business professionals at four locations throughout Massachusetts including Mansfield, Marshfield, Needham and Westborough.

Although there is no cost for the webinar, reservations are required.  To participate, please RSVP here.  Or call My Pinnacle Network at 781-582-1061.

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My Pinnacle Network announces March 2024 schedule of B2B networking meetings.

My Pinnacle Network recently announced a full slate of business-to-business networking meetings for March 2024. My Pinnacle Network meetings are as follows:

My Pinnacle Network – Westborough, Tuesday, March 5, from 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network-Mansfield – Wednesday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network – Marshfield, Thursday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network – Newton, Thursday, March 14, 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Zoom only:

If you would like to attend a My Pinnacle Network meeting, please contact us at admin@mypinnaclenetwork.com. There is no charge to visit a My Pinnacle Network meeting.

For information on My Pinnacle Network, visit www.mypinnaclenetwork.com.

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My Pinnacle Network announces February 2024 schedule of in-person B2B networking meetings.

My Pinnacle Network recently announced a full slate of business-to-business networking meetings for February 2024. My Pinnacle Network meetings are as follows:

My Pinnacle Network – Marshfield, Thursday, February 1 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network – Westborough, Tuesday, February 6, from 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network-Mansfield – Wednesday, February 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network – Newton, Thursday, February 8, 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Zoom only:

If you would like to attend a My Pinnacle Network meeting, please contact us at admin@mypinnaclenetwork.com. There is no charge to visit a My Pinnacle Network meeting.

For information on My Pinnacle Network, visit www.mypinnaclenetwork.com.

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LinkedIn for Better B2B Networking

If you’re a B2B professional or a business owners whose customers are other businesses, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better prospecting tool than LinkedIn. Yet very few take full advantage the many benefits of LinkedIn.

Get Better at LinkedIn

Tuesday, January 30 at 9am, Barry Braunstein of Barry Braunstein Photography will share his secrets on and how he used LinkedIn as a major tool to build his business. The LinkedIn for Better B2B Networking presentation will include:

  • LinkedIn Overview/reach – why it’s one of the best tools for B2B
  • Different ways to effectively use LinkedIn as part of your overall marketing strategy
  • LinkedIn tools for sales people
  • Some best practices for building your personal LinkedIn Profile
  • Success stories using LinkedIn

Barry began his photography business a few years ago after a long career in high tech sales. He’s been able to leverage LinkedIn and other networking efforts to garner such clients as Needham Bank and Hyannisport Research & Development. Barry is a recent winner of the My Pinnacle Network Networking Ninja Award for Most Ubiquitous—Barry gets around to many networking circles.

There’s no fee to attend LinkedIn for Better B2B Networking. Simply RSVP here or email My Pinnacle Network.

RSVP here for webinar

About Barry from Barry

I’ve been shooting since high school. After a long/successful career in high technology sales/marketing I decided to pursue my passion for photography as a business. I studied with the world’s top headshot photographer for more than a year. I chose to specialize in headshots for businesses, individuals, and creatives, trying to capture images amplify branding and show show the best of who people are. My clients range from businesses in biotech, high tech, financial services, law firms and other professional services/industries to authors, consultants, physicians and kids preparing to start their careers. I also use my skills to give back to the community. I am a proud member of a nationwide organization of headshot photographers, Portraits for Patriots (www.portraitsforpatriots.org) where we provide complementary headshots to transitioning military service members. I have a studio in Wellesley and also go on location for my larger clients.

For more information, visit https://www.barrybraunsteinphotography.com/

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MY PINNACLE NETWORK ANNOUNCES JANUARY 2024 SCHEDULE OF B2B NETWORKING MEETINGS.

My Pinnacle Network recently announced a full slate of business-to-business networking meetings for January 2024. My Pinnacle Network meetings are as follows:

My Pinnacle Network – Westborough, Tuesday, January 2, from 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network-Mansfield – Wednesday, January 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network – Marshfield, Thursday, January 4 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Zoom only.

My Pinnacle Network – Newton, Thursday, December 14, 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Zoom only.

If you would like to attend a My Pinnacle Network meeting, please contact us at admin@mypinnaclenetwork.com. There is no charge to visit a My Pinnacle Network meeting.

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My Pinnacle Network honors networking achievements of six Massachusetts B2B professionals


Clockwise, l-r – Deb Honor, Chris Shea, Brian MacFee, Carolyn Ross, Barry Braunstein and Maureen Ciaccio.

My Pinnacle Network, a business-to-business networking group with monthly meetings in Mansfield, Marshfield, Newton and Westborough, MA, recently named six Massachusetts B2B professionals as recipients of its annual Networking Ninja Awards. The 2023 Networking Ninja honorees include the following:

Maureen Ciaccio of Marlborough, MA-based MHC Designs won the Best Connector Networking Ninja Award. She is a member of My Pinnacle Network-Westborough.

Barry Braunstein of Barry Braunstein Photography of Wellesley, MA received The Most Ubiquitous Award. He is a member of My Pinnacle Network-Newton and My Pinnacle Network-Westborough.

Chris Shea, a financial planner with BPS Financial Services, won the Most Altruistic Networking Ninja Award. He is a member of My Pinnacle Network-Marshfield. He is a Marshfield resident.

Deb Honor of Franklin, MA took home the Brightest Beacon Award. She is a member of My Pinnacle Network-Westborough.

Carolyn Ross of Ross Insight Solutions won The Rookie of the Year award. She is a resident of Walpole and a member of My Pinnacle Network-Mansfield.

Additionally, Brian MacFee of System Support Corporation of Marshfield, MA was named as this year’s recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. MacFee had been a member of My Pinnacle Network-Marshfield.

“This year’s winners share one key component of networking—energy!” noted Steven V. Dubin, one of the founders of My Pinnacle Network. “Each brings not only a passion for their occupation but a genuine desire to connect and deliver introductions to their fellow group members. And quality introductions really are the key to successful networking.”

Winners will receive their trophy at a networking event hosted by the Heart of Massachusetts on Wednesday, January 24, 5:30-7:30 pm at La Cantina Winery, 357 Union Street, Franklin, MA. The price of admission is $10. You can RSVP at https://t.ly/Ttswr.

The event is being sponsored by My Pinnacle Network and Middlesex Insurance Agency of Concord, MA.

“Networking, sharing information and opportunity, is what makes the world go around,” noted Dubin. “Both whimsical and pragmatic, the Networking Ninja Awards provide recognition for many who typically do great deeds and humbly hang is the shadows.”

For information about the Networking Ninja Awards, please visit www.MyPinnacleNetwork.com, or contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061.