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South End’s Genuine Interactive Named One of Boston’s Fastest Growing Businesses

The South End’s Genuine Interactive has been recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts by the by the Boston Business Journal. More than 20 Boston businesses are being recognized as 2013 Pacesetters this spring for being among the 70 fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts—businesses that saw the most revenue growth over the past three years, with a revenue baseline of $ 1 million. Genuine’s executive creative director and co-founder Chris Pape, said he and CEO John Grayson founded the company seven years ago with a firm grasp on innovation through collaboration for the digital market. “I wanted to ceate an agency that produced impactful digital ideas and to do that, we needed to have all of the relevant digital thinkers in the room,” he said. “It’s paid off because the work we’ve produced has been really well received, gone viral or been hugely impactful, and it’s because we’re thinking in the digital space.” Pape also said he’s honored to be surrounded by his 90 or so employees that really care about the work they do. “They care so much about the results and what we do for clients, and their work is really different and stands out,” he said. Pape said the location of the office in the South End was not by chance—he considers the South End a great place to work because of its art, culture, restaurants and overall vibe. “We try to attract a creative but also techncially savvy person, and there’s so many people like that in this neighborhood and this city, the South End just makes sense to us.” he said. “The other cool part is there so many technologically focused companies, and we like to be surrounded by innovative people.” The 2013 Pacesetters will be recognized at an April 25 event in downtown Boston. Also at the event, the BBJ will announce the name of Massachusetts’ No. 1 fastest growing company of 2013. Tickets to the event can be purchased online. The full list of Boston-based Pacesetters includes: Allston Latitude Beverage Co., 1354 Commonwealth Ave. Back Bay 360 Public Relations, 150 Clarendon St. Consumer United, 31 St. James Ave. High Street Partners, 31 St. James Ave. Wayfair.com LLC, 177 Huntingtom Ave. Beacon Hill Beacon Hill Staffing Group, 152 Bowdoin St Downtown Best Doctors Inc., 100 Federal St. Big Night Entertainment Group, 3 Boylston Place Boston Technologies Inc., 280 Summer St. Bullhorn Inc., 33-41 Farnsworth St. Daley And Associates LLC, 1 Financial Center EdgeRock Technology Partners, 260 Franklin St. Integrated Design Group, 133 Federal St. Merchant Warehouse, 1 Federal St. […]

Anti-Bullying, ‘Growing Up Gay’ Themed-Play Re-Opening at BCA

Bullied, ridiculed, misunderstood and gay. That was the life of Cumberland, Rhode Island high school student Aaron Fricke. The year is 1980 and as an openly gay high school student, Aaron is subjected daily to violence and rejection–leaving him feeling dejected and with thoughts of suicide. Rising from his despair, Aaron strikes back by suing his Rhode Island high school for the right to escort his boyfriend to the prom. By standing up for his personal and civil rights and for refusing to apologize for who he is, Aaron not only wins in court, but he also wins in the hearts and minds of his peers and his community. His strength and ultimate victory help pave the way for legions of gay and lesbian students. That’s the true story behind “Reflections of a Rock Lobster,” a critically acclaimed play based on Fricke’s life. After premiering in March of 2012, the show returns this March to the Boston Children’s Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts. With last year’s premiere, BCT became the first children’s theater in the country to address the issues of bullying and growing up gay in a mainstage production. “We knew it was a risk to produce a new work that focused on these sensitive themes, but it was a risk we were willing to take because of the importance of the message,” said the show’s director, Burgess Clark. “The play has had a tremendous impact on our audiences and the community. The ground swell of support was so strong that we felt a responsibility to produce the show again for an even broader audience.” Currently residing in San Francisco, Fricke has continued to work closely with BCT since the World Premiere last season. “I was overwhelmed by the reaction to the piece from the public and from school groups,” he said. “I think everyone is able to relate to what I experienced. The fact that bullying and prejudice still exist today in our society, makes this play even more relevant and powerful.” Mayor Menino said in a statement he recognizes the importance of putting on this type of production for the public. “I applaud Boston Children’s Theatre for producing a play that addresses issues that have such a profound impact on our community,” said Menino. “Bullying, prejudice and anti-gay sentiments cannot be tolerated in our schools or in our society. ‘Reflections of a Rock Lobster’ teaches us all the importance of acceptance and tolerance in an entertaining, creative and powerful way. I congratulate their efforts and I encourage everyone to experience this ground-breaking production.” The cast includes local students from Boston, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, […]