CGI Digital Founder and CEO Bob Bartosiewicz was recently featured in LA Weekly in a profile that traces his journey from humble beginnings to building one of the nation’s leading community-focused digital marketing companies.
The article explores how Bob’s early life in Thomaston, Connecticut, shaped the values that continue to define CGI Digital today. Raised by parents who modeled discipline, consistency, and service, Bob developed a relentless work ethic that later guided his entrepreneurial path — not through privilege or venture capital, but through persistence and adaptability.
Readers are taken through the evolution of CGI Digital, which began in the 1990s as Community Graphics Incorporated, producing illustrated maps for municipalities. As technology evolved, Bob recognized the shift toward digital and video storytelling, pivoting the company ahead of many traditional media organizations. That willingness to adapt transformed CGI Digital into a national agency with 300 employees, trusted partnerships with organizations like the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities, and a reputation for helping municipalities and small businesses thrive online.
The feature also highlights Bob’s leadership style and deep commitment to community investment. Rather than relocating to a coastal tech hub, he chose to keep CGI Digital headquartered in Rochester, New York, reinvesting in the city through job creation, historic building restoration, and support for local events. His focus on serving small and mid-sized businesses reflects a mission to level the digital playing field for the backbone of the American economy.
A major focus of the article is HelloNation.com, Bob’s newest venture and a natural extension of his community-first philosophy. Described as a modern digital town square, HelloNation brings municipalities and local businesses together through video-first storytelling, celebrating local identity while supporting economic development nationwide.
From rust-proofing cars to redefining how communities connect in the digital age, Bob Bartosiewicz’s story is one of resilience, vision, and belief in the power of local voices.
Read the full LA Weekly feature here:
https://www.laweekly.com/from-small-town-roots-to-national-impact-the-story-of-cgi-digital-founder-bob-bartosiewicz/
