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Georgia CALLS Raises Funds for Local Families in Need of Housing & Support

September 11, 2016 // by admin

With 134 runners and walkers, Georgia CALLS’ first annual “Race for Restoration 5K & Fun Run” held on August 20th at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula was a success and raised essential funds for local families in need.

With a focus on homeless families and the restoration and rebuilding of the family unit for the sake of the children, the Race for Restoration was a fundraiser for Georgia CALLS, a unique 501c3 organization that helps families recover from homelessness and lack of employment.

Families and children (a number of them accompanied by pets) took part in the race or cheered their loved ones on. Jay Reeder, Georgia CALLS’ Chief Catalyst and board member and VoiceNation’s CEO, participated in the event with his wife, Melissa and their three children. Mark Mobley, Georgia CALLS’ Executive Director was the Master of Ceremonies. Chopper, the beloved mascot of the Gwinnett Braves, enthusiastically encouraged everyone along during the race.

Runners Pedram Esmaelzadeh, the overall male winner and Ramona Stutlz, the overall female winner, received trophies and gift cards to Big Peach Running Company in Suwanee. Additionally, the top male and female finishers in each age group (from 10 and under to 65 and up) were awarded medals.

Georgia CALLS would like to thank their sponsors: VoiceNation, Walmart in Collins Hill, Chick-Fil-A, Classic City Running in Buford, Dr. Bill Morrison, O.D., Mike Thomas State Farm Insurance Agency, Costco, Kona Ice of Gwinnett, Panera Bread, Waffle House, Big Peach Running Company of Suwanee, Rewriting Our Story, YouScore.net, Angecansew, C&A Johnson Plumbing Service of Gwinnett and Lamar Advertising of Atlanta.

“We were very pleased with such a terrific turnout, as this is our first fundraising 5K. All proceeds raised will address the immediate need of five Georgia CALLS’ program participants and their families in need of stable housing and support,” said Mark Mobley, Executive Director of Georgia CALLS.

He continued, “Thank you to our amazing team of volunteers from the community and our sister business, VoiceNation, as well as our wonderful sponsors, who not only helped to provide a great race environment, but who, along with the racers, are providing hope for housing and care to our program participants.”

To view a recap of the Race, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmlivYaN7S0

To make a donation to help support local families through Georgia CALLS, visit http://www.gacalls.org/donations/give-online/

About Georgia CALLS

The mission of Georgia CALLS is to help the formerly incarcerated as well as families in distress in the Gwinnett and Hall County area recover from homelessness and lack of employment by providing intentional job and life skills training, steady employment, personalized case management and the procurement of stable housing. Georgia CALLS strives to transform mindsets, rebuild families, and build entrepreneurs by nurturing sustainable, positive habits that will radically change the lifestyle of individuals, children, and families in the community for the better. For more information about Georgia CALLS, visit www.gacalls.org.

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More than numbers, newly launched Rosetta Valuations offers market value insight.

September 5, 2016 // by admin

What is my business really worth? That is the question itching at baby boomers and others who are considering an exit strategy.

Newly launched Rosetta Valuations, with offices at 541 Columbian Street, Suite 100, Weymouth, MA, was recently launched by seasoned business broker Paul R. Corrigan. He now provides complete valuations services along with “Feet on the Street” experience.

Continuing to serve as a business broker, Corrigan understands that the critical starting point is a concise valuation to establish supportable value, based upon buyer’s concerns, clear company financial disclosure and in-depth analysis.

Corrigan has performed hundreds of valuations from simple reports to conflict resolution cases often over 100 pages. One aspect that sets these reports apart is the proprietary Rosetta software that generates colorful charts and graphs to bring clarity to the subject.

In addition to managing Rosetta Valuations, Corrigan continues to serve as Executive Vice President of Sales at ROI Corporation, New England’s largest business intermediary firm. In his role as business intermediary he helps business owners to value, market, and transition their small to mid-sized businesses, both to third party and internal family and/or key employees. Industries in which Paul’s work has focused include HVAC, home healthcare, property management, business services, manufacturing, distribution, and recreation.

Paul is a Board member of NEBBA, the New England Business Broker Association, and a licensed commercial real estate agent. In staying current, he attends many continuing education courses each year in both real estate and business brokerage.

Currently a member of the Board of Directors at the Rotary Club of Weymouth, MA, Paul is very active in the large club of over 100 members and scheduled to be President a completing his term on the Board.

A Weymouth resident, Corrigan received his Masters from Cornell University and a BA from the University of Virginia.

For additional information, visit www.RosettaValuations.com or call Paul Corrigan at (617) 320-4812.

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Tennis everyone? Free public tennis clinic introduces the game to future stars. September 18 at 10 a.m. -12 noon at Marshfield High School.

September 5, 2016 // by admin

Tennis anyone? All you need is a pair of sneakers and a good attitude, rackets and balls will be provided by TGA Premier Youth Tennis (TGA acronym stands for Teach, Grow, Achieve), the leading school and community based youth tennis introduction model, and a national partner with the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Targeted to K – 8th grade athletes and their families, the event welcomes novices to seasoned players. The free clinic is scheduled for Sunday, September 18 at 10 a.m. -12 noon at Marshfield High School tennis courts at 167 Forest St, Marshfield, MA 02050. The courts are located behind the track area. There is ample, free parking alongside the courts and track area.

The clinic will encompass three tennis courts and consist of drills on one, an obstacle course on the second and third court for match play. Due to court and coaching restraints, the program is limited to the first 25 respondents. RSVP is required, please register at https://plymouthcounty.playtga.com/ or contact Coach Peter Dunlap at 781-281-8565.

“Our complimentary clinic is intended to introduce players to the fun, fitness and lifelong future of tennis play,” noted Peter Dunlap, a 21 year Hingham, MA resident, and former Plymouth State University varsity tennis player who owns and operates TGA of Plymouth County. He added, “Our goal is help unlock the joy of tennis and reveal simple skills.”

TGA of Plymouth County recently announced a new Fall and Winter After School Enrichment Program and is registering private and public elementary and middle schools now. All TGA of Plymouth County coaches are certified by TGA, trained by Dunlap and undergo CORI background check.

TGA of Plymouth County has led programs at the Hull Recreation Department, the South Shore Sports Center of Hingham and the South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP).

TGA provides all racquets, balls, training aids and portable nets for all ages, creating a safe and constructive tennis environment. The school only needs to supply the space. For example, half of a basketball court accommodates up to 15 students.

Dunlap and his team have an enthusiasm for tennis and enjoy working with children. The TGA curriculum makes tennis fun and relevant, often connecting it to classroom topics such as math, science and history and current events such as the U.S. Open. Individual and corporate scholarships (to cover all the children in a school’s program) are available.

TGA is one of the leading initiatives to grow the sport of tennis and is the only after-school youth tennis program in the country, which is making a significant impact on youth tennis and the future growth of the sport.

TGA, USTA and education experts developed a five level enrichment and instruction based curriculum for ages 5-10, and a play-based curriculum for students age 11-14. No special equipment or uniforms are needed. The only requirement is that children wear sneakers.

Whether this is the child’s first exposure to tennis or they are looking to take it to the next level, TGA programs helps children enjoy and grow with tennis. In partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), TGA has developed a Youth Tennis Player Pathway to help guide families through the journey of learning and playing.

School superintendents, principals, athletic directors, recreation directors and other school personnel interested in signing up for TGA’s Fall Program should contact Coach Peter Dunlap at 781-281-8565 or visit www.PlayTGA.com/PlymouthCounty.

About TGA

TGA Premier Youth Tennis (TGA) is a youth development program that introduces youth to tennis at elementary and middle schools, childcare centers, and community based organizations. TGA is a national supporting organization of the Afterschool Alliance and Lights on Afterschool and is a corporate advocate and national partner of the President’s Challenge on Physical Fitness, as well as the National Council of Youth Sports.

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Rodman CPAs Offers QuickBooks Seminar on September 28th

August 30, 2016 // by admin

quickbooks team copy — Rodman CPAs’ Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisors

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small, mid-market, and multi-generational companies throughout the greater Boston area, will hold “QuickBooks: Beyond the Basics” seminar, on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at their office at 51 Sawyer Road, Suite 610 in Waltham, MA 02453.

The seminar will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the firm’s classroom. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisors Kathy Parker CPA, Leah Shanahan CPA, and Christine McGoldrick will lead the seminar. Participants will learn how to take their record keeping skills to the next level with advanced applications for maximizing QuickBooks. Topics to be covered include: customizing QuickBooks; items; budgeting; classes and jobs; time and billing; and reporting. Rodman’s ProAdvisors will also share tips and shortcuts for working faster and more efficiently in all business transactions.

Rodman CPAs has been a member of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program since 1999. Having provided hundreds of small to mid-size companies with training and consulting, Rodman CPAs QuickBooks team provides superior services and expertise to meet the accounting software installation, setup, and training needs of businesses.

The fee for “QuickBooks: Beyond the Basics” seminar is $149. Registration is now open.

Sign up at Rodman CPAs’ Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quickbooks-beyond-the-basics-tickets-27094714019.

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for, and one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Teaching Love and other Tennis Tips.

August 29, 2016 // by admin

Mullein Hill Christian Academy, Lakeville, MA

Adds After School Tennis Enrichment Program to Curriculum.

From “love” (the term used for the score of zero) to “ace” (winning serve), Mullein Hill Christian Academy based in Lakeville, MA students will have the option of learning tennis terminology, technique and team building as part of a newly added after school tennis enrichment program . The school is partnering with TGA Premier Youth Tennis (TGA acronym stands for Teach, Grow, Achieve), the leading school and community based youth tennis introduction model, and a national partner with the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

The program introduces kids from all backgrounds to the fun, positive, character-building aspects of tennis for students in Grade 2 to Grade 8. The after school program will run for six weeks and includes one hours session per age group.

“We are delighted to introduce tennis to Mullein Hill Christian Academy students and lead them into a sport that offers fun, fitness and the future of a lifelong activity,” noted Peter Dunlap, a 21 year Hingham, MA resident, and former Plymouth State University varsity tennis player who owns and operates TGA of Plymouth County.

Julie Villeneuve of Mullein Hill Christian Academy added, “We are always looking for new and fun programming to inspire and invigorate our students. The after school tennis program is a great fit for us.”

Mullein Hill Christian Academy welcomes students from preschool through 8^th grade. The school, located at 25 Staples Shore Rd Lakeville, MA 0234, was founded in 1993. Mullein Hill Christian Academy Massachusetts is a registered, nonprofit organization.

TGA of Plymouth County has led programs at the Hull Recreation Department, the South Shore Sports Center of Hingham and the South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP).
TGA provides all racquets, balls, training aids and portable nets for all ages, creating a safe and constructive tennis environment. The school only needs to supply the space. For example, half of a basketball court accommodates up to 15 students.

TGA, USTA and education experts developed a five level enrichment and instruction based curriculum for ages 5-10, and a play-based curriculum for students age 11-14. The program meets once a week and costs $99 per student. No special equipment or uniforms are needed. The only requirement is that children wear sneakers.

School superintendents, principals, athlet
ic directors, recreation directors and other school personnel interested in signing up for TGA’s Fall Program should contact Coach Peter Dunlap at 781-281-8565 visit www.PlayTGA.com/PlymouthCounty.

About TGA

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Talking Information Center Unveils New Website

August 29, 2016 // by admin

TIC image The award-winning Talking Information Center (TIC), a non-profit reading service based in Marshfield, MA, which broadcasts 24 hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise disabled listeners, recently unveiled their new website, www.TICNetwork.com.

TIC’s new mobile responsive website is clean and well organized, featuring simple, intuitive navigation, concise information, and active communication tools. The new website was developed by Bond Printing & Marketing of Hanover, MA, a family-owned and operated commercial printing and marketing company that has been serving clients in Eastern Massachusetts for more than four decades.

One of the most important new components of TICNetwork.com is the Giving page, which outlines all the ways to support TIC and enables visitors to easily make an online donation to the non-profit. A comprehensive Programs page is another key component, as it lists TIC’s hourly schedule for every day of the week and provides access to archived shows. A Volunteer page enables visitors to register to become a volunteer reader, help at an event or join a committee. Site visitors will also be able to stay up-to-date on TIC activities and news through the new online Newsroom.

Three prominent buttons on the Home page provide visitors quick, one-click options: “Listen Now” enables listeners to tune in live; a Zoom feature enables visitors to increase/decrease the font size of the website’s text; and the Give button takes visitors directly to the online donation page.

With the new design, TIC also has all the necessary tools on the back-end to make frequent content updates, ensuring that visitors to the site have access to the most current news, programs and events.

“TIC’s new website is extremely user-friendly, very easy to navigate and better serves our diverse audience of listeners. Bond Printing & Marketing did a tremendous job of developing a robust site that will serve us well for years to come,” said Jim Bunnell, Executive Director at TIC.

Reaching New Audiences

According to the National Federation of the Blind, 136,500 people of all ages in Massachusetts reported to have a visual disability in 2013. Two out of three aging Americans confront vision loss. Others who experience vision problems are living with AIDS, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, paralysis and other physical ailments that make it difficult to hold a publication or turn its pages. Approximately 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the U.S. and in Massachusetts, 34 percent of people with disabilities are 65 and older. Military veterans are seeking programs that have a ‘veteran’s voice’.

Bunnell continued, “TIC has thousands of blind/visually impaired listeners statewide, yet there is a broader audience who can benefit. There are a growing number of seniors and veterans seeking informational, entertaining broadcasts that just aren’t available elsewhere, and that’s where TIC comes in.”

TIC operates with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide and approximately 200 volunteers in their Marshfield studio alone, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. They also offer cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. Two of TIC’s newest shows include Veterans Voice Radio and Veterans Voice Story Hour, which are specifically geared toward military veterans and their families.

About TIC

The Talking Information Center (TIC), a non-profit reading service located in Marshfield, MA, broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to visually-impaired and print-handicapped listeners including those suffering from AIDS, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, paralysis or other physical illness that makes holding a publication or turning pages impossible.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is also the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. TIC is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Army veteran takes on fitness with a sense of duty. Patrick S. Lydon named Assistant Area Director of FitWorx.

August 26, 2016 // by admin

Pat Lydon photo 08 09 16 Coming off of active duty in Korea, Patrick “Pat” S. Lydon, Army Medic, wanted to contribute something to the community and stay active in fitness. He helped open the first FitWorx location in Pembroke three years ago and continued to help the company grow. He has been named Assistant Area Director for the entire group which now includes not only Pembroke, but Weymouth, Easton and West Roxbury locations as well.

A Quincy resident and Braintree native, Lydon is a graduate of Braintree High School and earned an Exercise Science degree from Quincy College. He also achieved American Council of Exercise certification as a personal trainer. He captained the lacrosse team and lettered in football as Braintree High School.

“I had always been involved in sports and fitness,” noted Lydon. He added, “I saw that baby boomers and others were looking to get back in shape and were in need of better instruction and programming. I was drawn to the FitWorx philosophy of losing weight and building muscle via three 30-minute strength-training workouts per week and a high protein diet. Working one on one with members, it has been gratifying to be part of something that is transforming the lives of the 85 percent of the American public who hate to workout.”

FitWorx, the “non-gym” solution for a healthy lifestyle and weight loss with four locations in Massachusetts, supplements that effort by offering high quality, great tasting protein snacks and meal replacement shakes.

Get with the Program

FitWorx helps real people achieve a realistic weight loss goal with manageable, proven approaches to weight loss and fitness. FitWorx training and nutrition program is designed to help members reduce body fat percentage by increasing lean muscle by up to 10 pounds. It achieves this through three 30-minute strength-training workouts per week and a high protein diet. Typically, participants can increase their metabolism by up to 500 calories per day, or 3500 calories per week or one pound of fat per week at a resting heart rate.

Langella continued, “The FitWorx program sets participants, in particular those with sedentary lifestyles, weight issues or medical conditions such as High Blood Pressure, Type II Diabetes and High Cholesterol, on the path to weight loss and an overall healthier lifestyle.”

To learn more about FitWorx and their “90 Days to a New You” program or to sign up for a two-week free trial, visit www.FitWorx.com or call (617) 651-5236.

About FitWorx

FitWorx is the “non-gym” solution for a healthy lifestyle and weight loss. Offering a personalized fitness program that combines nutrition with customized workouts, and the ongoing guidance and support of a personal FitCoach, FitWorx has helped thousands achieve their weight loss goals and attain and sustain a healthy lifestyle. Each member is provided with the guidance of a FitWorx certified personal trainer, known as a FitCoach, at every visit, ensuring that each step taken brings the member one step closer to his/her goal. Through a well-rounded program of Strength training, Cardiorespiratory fitness, Flexibility (stretching) and Weight loss management, FitWorx is dedicated to helping every member adopt a healthier lifestyle and succeed in meeting their weight loss goals.

FitWorx officially opened doors in 2013, and has quickly grown to four locations in Massachusetts: Easton, Pembroke, West Roxbury and Weymouth. The company is currently looking toward national expansion through franchise development.

To learn more about FitWorx or to sign up for two-week free trial, visit www.FitWorx.com.

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B-a-a-a-a. Goats get grounds ready for new green, pocket neighborhood in Norfolk, MA.

August 26, 2016 // by admin

The goats are coming. Eight to ten goats will be the first to make way for Boyde’s Crossing, a new environmentally-sensitive and pocket neighborhood community in Norfolk, MA. The goats, from Galasso Landscaping based in Walpole, MA, will arrive with an appetite the last week of August and are expected to munch away for 10 days.

The goats will clear invasive species and invasive weeds like poison ivy and thistle that are impacting wetland on the property. Goats have a long tradition of clearing land. Companies such as Google and Yahoo used goats to clear invasive weeds from their office campuses. The Vanderbilt mansion, which is a national historic site, also used goats.

The use of goats is in keeping with the philosophy and development practices of Boyde’s Crossing. Solar panels, recycled materials, rapidly renewable products, energy efficient technology and prudent land use are focal points of Boyde’s Crossing.

Boyde’s Crossing is also a Pocket Neighborhood that encourages more intimate connections and getting to know your neighbors. The 40 single-family, cottage-style homes will feature front porches that overlook a common green and shared bike racks. The Pocket Neighborhood movement first emerged in Seattle, Washington 15 years ago.

Boyde’s Crossing will be built on the nine-acre parcel of land at 106-108 Main Street. The community is within walking distance of the train station and the downtown area.

For additional information on Boyde’s Crossing, visit
http://stonebridgehomesinc.com/communities/future-communities/boyde-s-crossing-norfolk or contact Danielle Rochefort, Berkshire Hathaway Page Realty, 508-954-7690 or DanielleREsales@Gmail.com.

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Between Rounds of Vernon to Hold Storytelling in the Round on September 18th

August 25, 2016 // by admin

Storytelling in the Round, a monthly program featuring readings by Connecticut’s own published (and aspiring) authors, resumes at Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café in Vernon in September.

A reading with Brien Brown, author of The Fourth Son, a work of historical fiction, is scheduled on September 18, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Between Rounds located in Vernon Circle Shopping Center, 243 Hartford Turnpike. This is a FREE one-hour event.

Brien Brown holds a Bachelor of Science degree in History and a Master of Science degree in Geography from Central Connecticut State University and a Sixth Year in Educational Leadership from The University of Connecticut. After a long career teaching history and geography at the secondary and collegiate levels, he is writing his first novel. Set in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, The Fourth Son is a work of historical fiction following the young son of a French noble family from France into colonial America. Mr. Brown uses his extensive knowledge of history and geography to fill this work with rich and authentic details about early colonial America.

A question and answer session will follow the reading.

“Connecticut is home to so many wonderful authors. Storytelling in the Round gives both the author and the reader an opportunity to connect – right in their own backyard at our café,” noted Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds.

One Sunday a month from September to May, Storytelling in the Round puts the spotlight on a different local author. All Storytelling in the Round author appearances are arranged by Ron Farina, an author, nationally recognized speaker and veteran.

For more information about future author events, email info@betweenroundsbagels.com.

About Between Rounds

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffee and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi and the added convenience of a drive-thru window.

Between Rounds is expanding and franchise opportunities are available. Between Rounds’ current locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about Between Rounds franchise opportunities contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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