Who we are

Welcome to the Manufacturing Resource Group, a consortium of skilled professionals founded by Gina Tabasso, owner of Barracuda B2B Marketing. Through her extensive networking and Lean Six Sigma insights, Gina noticed a common theme across industries: process improvement. Everyone was working towards making businesses more efficient and successful.

In the manufacturing space, she identified two key groups: those who save companies money and those who help them make money. Recognizing that budget is often a barrier, she built a close-knit network of professionals who prioritize relationships and client success. Their mission: help clients grow, keep manufacturing domestic, boost the economy, and create jobs.

What makes this model unique is its cost-effective approach. The team offers free audits to manufacturers. If savings are found, they earn a portion of those savings—if not, there’s no charge. This allows businesses to reinvest in sales and marketing, creating a sustainable cycle of growth.

Gina Tabasso
Gina Tabasso
Gina Tabasso
Gina Tabasso

Barracuda B2B Marketing

Services:
Marketing strategy and implementation
National Utilities Refund audits
Lean Six Sigma projects

Glenn Hodge

NexusIQ Advisory

Services:
Facilities and Manufacturing Optimization

Bob Luther

BL Ins LLC

Services:
Workers Compensation Specialist who will review and implement rate reform and transfer your risk to our company

Andy Murphy

Integrity Data Insights

Services:
Business Intelligence consulting, digital transformation and custom software

Andy Murphy

Integrity Data Insights

Services:
Business Intelligence consulting, digital transformation and custom software

David Don

Schooley Mitchell

Services:
Business and Cost Optimization

John Dahlberg

Talknician

Services:
Knowledge Management, Upskilling

Tom Vander Well

Intelligentics

Services:
Research, Quality Assessment, Training

Michael Martens

Transamerica Financial Advisors

Services:
Business Insurances, Disabiltity insurances, Business Retirement Plans, Long Term Care insurance

Mike Lauer

Enable Solutions

Services:
Software Dev and Consulting

Filip Zolota

MAOIO Group

Services:
Resolving three main challenges for our clients – visibility, sales and client acquisition and internationalization

Jerry Heard

Deufol Worldwide Packaging

Services:
Supply Chain Packaging

Bo Jacisin

Steidel Solutions

Services:
Custom software development services, including web applications, mobile apps, desktop/server applications, and cloud-based solutions.

John Staub

Priomatics

Services:
Manufacturing productivity software and services

Matt Hall

Pivotal Advisors

Services:
Sales Coaching, Sales Training, Fractional Sales Leadership

Ken Hubbard

PowerUp2Sell

Services:
Business Process Automation and Fractional VP of Sales

Adrian Betts

Xpandur, LLC

Services:
Operational Excellence Consulting

Jeff Birner

IT Consulting ST Petersburg

Services:
Cybersecurity and Information Security

Danny Hamon

Mohawk Global

Global trade compliance
International transportation
Customs brokerage
Domestic cargo