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elcome to the results of our third annual Banker & Tradesman readers’ poll, in which our Wreaders have cast their votes for the best providers of services and goods in the banking and real estate professions. This is a subjective, not objective poll. it does not measure who writes the most business, who has the most revenue or the most customers. it does measure the loyalty and satisfaction readers have with vendors. it is an opportunity for readers to speak up for those providers they believe are the best. Since early May, Banker & Tradesman conducted an online survey of readers. We promoted this project via house ads in the newspaper, e-mails to thousands of readers and customers of Banker & Tradesman, and through our Web site, www.bankerandtradesman.com. Readers responded vigorously to the opportunity to voice their choice. Here, then are their choices for The Best – the companies that won the loyalty and support of the Bay State’s fi nancial and real estate community.
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you Banker & Tradesman readers for voting First Wellesley Consulting the Best of 2010 Gold Award Winner We are honored that the readers of Banker & in the Bank Consultant Category! Tradesman named Sundin Associates one of the Best Bank Marketing Firms in Massachusetts for the third year in a row. We’d like to thank our clients (both past and present)
OF 2010 for contributing to our success, as well as the readers of Banker & Tradesman for their support. At Sundin, we’ve been dedicated to helping community- Winner for three straight years! based financial institutions achieve their marketing goals for more than 30 years. Apparently, we’re doing We dedicate this award to the First Wellesley Clients and Banking something right. Colleagues who made this honor possible. Looking for a marketing partner who puts your First Wellesley Consulting specializes in: needs first? Give Roger Sundin or Kristin Brandt • Strategic planning a call at (508) 650-3972. Or visit us at Sundininc.com. • Lending consulting • Custom industry presentations • SurveyMatters™ instant polling ● financial marketing Please visit us at www.FirstWellesley.com. ● broadcast & print Serving Banks, Trade Associations and Vendors since 1991 Sundin ● internet & interactive ● new media James D. Jones, President and CEO Natick, MA ● public relations First Wellesley Consulting Group, Inc. Web: Sundininc.com 42 Earle Road, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 Facebook: Facebook.com/Sundininc P/F 781.235.5400 [email protected]
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