Jim Ries

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  • Offit Kurman, P.A.

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  • KLA Marketing Podcast Episode 14: Business Development Secrets to a Prosperous Business with Jim Ries

    Following a distinguished entrepreneurial-based career, Jim joined Offit Kurman in 2013 to lead its business development efforts. Operating from the “give to get” philosophy, Jim has been an instrumental part of the firm’s extraordinary growth up and down the east coast.

    He increases the firm’s visibility, reach and value by developing and managing educational outreach programs designed specifically to support an extensive network at every stage of its business cycle.

    In our…

    Following a distinguished entrepreneurial-based career, Jim joined Offit Kurman in 2013 to lead its business development efforts. Operating from the “give to get” philosophy, Jim has been an instrumental part of the firm’s extraordinary growth up and down the east coast.

    He increases the firm’s visibility, reach and value by developing and managing educational outreach programs designed specifically to support an extensive network at every stage of its business cycle.

    In our discussion, Jim and I share observations into what creates an ideal business development environment, how professional services providers must align themselves for the long haul of building, growing and sustaining a prosperous business. Learn from those whom evoke the Secret Sauce to marketing success.

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Honors & Awards

  • 2020 Volunteer of the Year

    Central Maryland Chamber

Organizations

  • Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Baltimore

    Sponsor

    The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of over 13,000 influential business owners in 188 chapters and 58 countries. Founded in 1987, EO is the catalyst that enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success in business and beyond.

  • GGI - Geneva Group International

    Global Chairperson Business Development & Marketing Practice Group

    GGI unites a group of international, independent audit, accounting, law and consulting firms with the joint potential to find the right solution for any specific problem and so resolve any financial, legal and tax issues which may arise. GGI’s broad international coverage provides clients with access to high-quality firms in more than 118 countries worldwide. The GGI alliance gives members and their clients access to GGI member firms, which are recognized locally as leaders in their particular…

    GGI unites a group of international, independent audit, accounting, law and consulting firms with the joint potential to find the right solution for any specific problem and so resolve any financial, legal and tax issues which may arise. GGI’s broad international coverage provides clients with access to high-quality firms in more than 118 countries worldwide. The GGI alliance gives members and their clients access to GGI member firms, which are recognized locally as leaders in their particular field. All member firms are locally based and indigenous to their areas and as a result, are able to provide the highest levels of knowledge when it comes to local business practices, laws and customs.

  • Greater Maryland Better Business Bureau

    Board Member

    Your BBB helps consumers find and recommend businesses, brands and charities they can trust in Greater Maryland and, with the help of other BBBs, across the US and Canada. Buyers are overwhelmed with choices and are often unsure about where to find reliable, unbiased information. For 100 years, BBB's have helped consumers make smarter buying decisions and continues to evolve to meet fast changing marketplace needs. BBB’s services are accessible via the Internet and telephone with Business…

    Your BBB helps consumers find and recommend businesses, brands and charities they can trust in Greater Maryland and, with the help of other BBBs, across the US and Canada. Buyers are overwhelmed with choices and are often unsure about where to find reliable, unbiased information. For 100 years, BBB's have helped consumers make smarter buying decisions and continues to evolve to meet fast changing marketplace needs. BBB’s services are accessible via the Internet and telephone with Business Reviews and news from every state in the U.S. and throughout Canada. Through these efforts BBB helps millions each year.

  • Howard County Chamber of Commerce

    Member

    The Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to helping businesses—from sole proprietors to large international firms—grow and succeed. With the power of 700 members that encompass more than 170,000 employees, the Chamber is an effective partner with elected officials and advocates for the interests of the business community. The Mission of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce is to provide advocacy, connections, and access to timely information to advance the growth and…

    The Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to helping businesses—from sole proprietors to large international firms—grow and succeed. With the power of 700 members that encompass more than 170,000 employees, the Chamber is an effective partner with elected officials and advocates for the interests of the business community. The Mission of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce is to provide advocacy, connections, and access to timely information to advance the growth and success of the business community. Businesses join the Chamber of Commerce to expand their connections and opportunities for success and contribute to an environment where all businesses can thrive. For more than four decades, the Chamber has been the premier organization for businesses in Howard County and the region.

  • HR Lunch Bunch

    Facilitator

  • Junior Achievement of Central Maryland

    Board Member

    Junior Achievement is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. We believe every child deserves an education in economics and finances in order to inspire and prepare them for success in a global economy. Our goal is to build young people’s capacity to spur economic development and contribute to America’s global competitiveness. Junior Achievement helps prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate and effectively manage wealth, how to create jobs which make their…

    Junior Achievement is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. We believe every child deserves an education in economics and finances in order to inspire and prepare them for success in a global economy. Our goal is to build young people’s capacity to spur economic development and contribute to America’s global competitiveness. Junior Achievement helps prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate and effectively manage wealth, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. In learning these lessons, and putting them into quantifiable action, our students become intimately familiar with economics and finances. They become better prepared to assume their role in the practical world of work and responsible citizenship.

  • Maryland Chamber of Commerce

    Member

    The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is Maryland’s only statewide business advocacy organization. The mission of the Maryland Chamber is to support its members and advance the State of Maryland as a national and global competitive leader in economic growth and private sector job creation through its effective advocacy, high-level networking and timely communications. Our 700 member companies employ 400,000 Marylanders.

  • Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MDHCC)

    Member

    Promotion, Partnerships, Procurement Advice and Participation: The Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is committed to meeting the business needs of its members, promoting economic development in the Hispanic community, and strengthening the communities where it serves. MDHCC has five different membership types to suit the different needs of our members. You get to choose the number of benefits you want to take advantage of in the chamber. Whether it is more business exposure, networking…

    Promotion, Partnerships, Procurement Advice and Participation: The Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is committed to meeting the business needs of its members, promoting economic development in the Hispanic community, and strengthening the communities where it serves. MDHCC has five different membership types to suit the different needs of our members. You get to choose the number of benefits you want to take advantage of in the chamber. Whether it is more business exposure, networking opportunities, and/or sponsorship recognition…you get to choose the membership type that fits your budget and business! The Chamber’s success is tied to all of the business community in Maryland, not just Hispanics. Our collaborative efforts extend beyond the Hispanic Community and touches every demographic in the state.

  • Maryland Tech Council

    Member

    We are a collaborative community that is actively engaged in building strong technology and life science industries by supporting the efforts of our individual members. We are the largest technology and life sciences trade association in the state of Maryland and we provide value by giving members a forum to learn, share, and connect.

  • MasterMind Professional Development & Networking (MMPD)

    Member

    MasterMind PD offers a unique Networking and Professional Development experience for top-level professionals and business owners. Owner, Susan Bierly, brings over 30 years of experience, expertise and passion to the organization.

  • neXco national

    Member

    neXco National is the premier B2B networking community of leaders excited to help you succeed. Membership with neXco National means joining an expansive, vetted group of industry professionals who can help you grow your business and better serve your clients. Our community is built on referral sharing chapters that meet twice a month. Each chapter provides members with a structured setting that facilitates quality client introductions, professional development, and building meaningful…

    neXco National is the premier B2B networking community of leaders excited to help you succeed. Membership with neXco National means joining an expansive, vetted group of industry professionals who can help you grow your business and better serve your clients. Our community is built on referral sharing chapters that meet twice a month. Each chapter provides members with a structured setting that facilitates quality client introductions, professional development, and building meaningful relationships. The interactive mastermind discussions lead to valuable insights where you can learn from others and develop your skills as a leader, entrepreneur, and professional.

  • Successful Firm Project

    Advisory Board

    The Successful Firm Project is a professional network of law firms and solution providers committed to sharing best practices for law firm success. Subscriber teams are looking for creative ways to improve the business health of their firms today and in the future.

  • The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore

    Board of Directors

    The Associated and our agencies care for those in our community who need us most. We believe that it is our responsibility to repair the world, to shape Jewish journeys and to extend a hand to Jews around the world. We may come from different places and we may express our Jewishness in different ways, but we all unite to create a better tomorrow.

  • Virtual Rebels

    Facilitator

    Virtual Rebels is a distinct, engaging, and interactive community for collaboration, education, relationship building, and fun.

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