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FitWorx Opens 4th Location in West Roxbury, MA

FitWorx W RoxburyFitWorx, the “non-gym” solution for a healthy lifestyle and weight loss, has recently opened doors of their fourth location at 1665 VFW Parkway in West Roxbury, MA 02132.

Geared towards those with sedentary lifestyles, weight issues and/or medical conditions, which may include High Blood Pressure, Type II Diabetes, High Cholesterol, and Coronary Heart Disease, the revolutionary FitWorx program sets participants on the path to a healthy lifestyle and towards reducing or eliminating the need for medication for such conditions.

Now, residents in West Roxbury, Dedham, Roslindale, Needham, Newton and Hyde Park areas are able to tap into an innovative program for a healthier lifestyle. FitWorx provides a guided solution to good health for everyone, regardless of age, shape, size or fitness objectives.

The new 8,800 square foot West Roxbury location resembles more of a spa than the typical fitness or weight loss center. FitWorx has a soothing, neutral color palette, and plenty of “elbow room” to move about. Tropical plants, natural lighting and carpeting accent the interior. Instead of free weights, members work out on state-of-the-art Cybex machines. FitWorx also presents a nonthreatening, family atmosphere where personal trainers aren’t in-your-face mercenaries, but trusted friends/advisors who care about members attaining health goals. And, members pay no extra for that caring – it’s part of the $59 monthly fee.

FitWorx programs include meal plans, exercise routines, and accountability for sticking with the plan. FitWorx FitCoaches track each member’s progress with weigh-ins, Fit Tests, and food journals.

FitWorx is owned and managed by partners Rick Langella, a 30-year veteran of the fitness industry, and Keith Johnson, personal trainer and professional athlete. The partners launched their first location in Pembroke in 2013. They now have four locations, and an ambitious plan to expand to 20 locations by 2020.

“FitWorx is specifically designed for the 85 percent of the American public who really don’t like to exercise and need a comfortable, supportive environment to help them develop a new healthier lifestyle. We have a unique and highly successful program that truly changes lives for the better, evidenced by our countless success stories. We empower our participants with the tools needed to attain – and maintain – a healthy lifestyle and better overall health for years to come,” explained Langella.

A FitWorx membership includes: full access to the facility seven days per week; friendly training with a FitCoach three times per week on full body strength training workouts; weekly weigh-ins; monthly re-evaluations to track progress and help determine the best course of action to reach goals; and personalized weight loss program and meal planning with weekly plan review.

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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Emerson Bearing Boston Helps Keep Fitness Equipment in Tip Top Shape

emerson bearingWith millions of Americans exercising at fitness facilities and health clubs each year, it is imperative that gym equipment be kept in tip-top shape.

Emerson Bearing Boston has established a Recreation Division dedicated to providing health clubs, fitness facilities and exercise equipment maintenance repair companies with a comprehensive inventory of bearings and related parts for a wide range of equipment including exercise bikes, treadmills, elliptical trainers and more.

Marketing specialist, Joe Falvey, who has been with Emerson Bearing for more than three decades, leads the division. Falvey will assist clients in determining which bearing technologies would be most suitable by taking into consideration the specifications, recommendations, maintenance strategies, fatigue life and wear resistance of the bearing in relation to the application.

The equipment used in health clubs and fitness centers requires bearings and related parts that are high quality, long lasting and provide good price/performance ratio. Belts, linear motion bearings, radial ball bearings, needle bearings and chain are among the bearings and parts that Emerson Bearing supplies to fitness facilities and exercise equipment maintenance repair companies.

Emerson Bearing proudly serves exercise equipment maintenance repair professionals located throughout the U.S., including Fitness Brokers of Foxboro, MA, Fitness Technology of Salem, NH and Fitness Equipment & Repair based in Maryland.

Emerson Bearing recommends ongoing preventative maintenance to ensure optimal operation of fitness and exercise machines, while minimizing downtime and extending the life of the equipment.

“Regular inspections and maintenance of equipment hardware and moving parts should be performed on every machine as recommended by the manufacturer. Additionally, daily elimination of dirt and dust will reduce heat and friction, and help to prevent premature bearing failure,” said Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing.

He continued, “Fitness facilities and exercise equipment maintenance repair professionals know they can rely on us for our vast inventory, competitive pricing and overall reliability.”

For more information, contact Joe Falvey at Emerson Bearing Boston 866-995-8760 or email jfalvey@emersonbearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. The company provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.

Emerson Bearing Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

 

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A “crowning” achievement gets even better! Family Dental Group of Paxton upgrades crown-making process with Omnicam technology

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Cerec OmniCam is now used at the Family Dental Group of Paxton. This scanning technology, coupled with an onsite mill unit and oven, enables crown replacement in one office visit.

PAXTON, MA…

The Family Dental Group of Paxton, located at 581 Pleasant Street in Paxton, recently announced the addition of the Cerec OmniCam to its crown-making technology.  This cutting-edge technology gives dentists powder-free scanning capabilities, helping to create precise 3D images in natural color.

“We’ve been making crowns onsite at this practice for about 10 years. In that time, we have learned the critical importance of having the highest level of detail in the scan to create a crown that looks and feels right,” said Dr. Nikhil Lavana, DMD, who owns and operates Family Dental Group of Paxton with his wife Dr. Archana Lavana, DMD. “With the OmniCam, we have one of the most advanced tools in the market as the key component in our ability to replace a patient’s crown in one office visit.”

The OmniCam is about the size of an electronic toothbrush. Using the Omnicam, the dentist will literally scan images of the patient’s jaw and teeth. This enables them to design the crown electronically. This includes adding the color and shading to ensure and authentic look.

The scan of the crown is then transmitted to the milling unit. The milling unit is similar in size to a bread maker.  After milling, the crown will then be stained, glazed and polished before being placed in a kiln-like oven, which is heated to 2192 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the crown has cooled it is then bonded in the patient’s mouth—all in one appointment.

Both Dr. Lavanas and their assistants have been thoroughly trained in the Omnicam technology and are continually training to become more efficient, utilize better techniques, and create more customized prosthetics (bridges, implants, veneers, onlays, inlays).

Said Dr. Nikhil Lavana, “Eliminating the temporary crown is one of the big advantages of CAD/CAM technology.  Others are scheduling and the convenience of in-house creation.  If there is an issue, we can adjust it here during that appointment.  This service will really benefit those patients who can only do early and late appointments as it will require just the one visit.”

About Family Dental Group of Paxton

Located at 581 Pleasant Street in Paxton, The Family Dental Group of Paxton offers: comprehensive examinations; cosmetics; crowns or temporary crowns (in just one visit with no messy impressions); teeth whitening with ZOOM; laser dentistry (no needles!); partial and full dentures; root canals; inlays/onlays; extractions; crown lengthening; and emergency services (24-hour emergency phone number available).

The Family Dental Group of Paxton accepts most insurance plans. They also accept payment from most PPO and indemnity plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Delta Dental. Family Dental Group of Paxton accepts all major credit cards and offers credit card financing plans.

To schedule an initial consultation, please call 508-755-2905. For more information, visit www.paxtondentist.com.

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The Future of Dry Cleaning comes to Tampa. Lapels Dry Cleaning opens at 17503 Preserve Walk Lane, Tampa, FL

TAMPA, FL and HANOVER, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, opened a full-service, environmentally friendly dry cleaning plant at 17503 Preserve Walk Lane, Tampa, FL on April 30.

“We’re extremely excited to bring a sustainable, non-toxic way of dry cleaning clothes to Tampa,” said Burt Ferrer, the owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Tampa. “When we opened our doors on April 30, Lapels Dry Cleaning became the only dry cleaner in Tampa using a 100 percent environmentally non-toxic cleaning solution.”

A University of Florida grad, Ferrer was a manager for Home Depot prior to opening Lapels Dry Cleaning of Tampa.

“We were looking for a business franchise that had similar values and standards as Home Depot,” said Ferrer, who will run Lapels with his wife Gabriella. “Lapels met that criteria and the environmental angle and sustainability factor really made this an easy decision for us.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience over the past dozen years. Part of that effort includes a partnership agreement with GreenEarth®, the dry cleaning industry’s only non-toxic cleaning alternative for its newer locations like Lapels Dry Cleaning of Tampa. Using these kinds of solutions and the latest technology in equipment, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes.

Lapels Dry Cleaning also sets itself apart with its customer service. Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and alteration services.

Lapels offers it’s customers Automatic Rewards earning them credit towards free dry cleaning for every dollar they spend, Loyalty Programs, a VIP Program which eliminates the need to wait in line, the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service and FREE Home Delivery to all its customers. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm. Lapels also offers a “car hop” service where customers can drop off and pick up their clothing without ever leaving their cars.

Hours at Lapels Dry Cleaning in Tampa are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm; Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm. The grand opening for the new Lapels is scheduled for June 4th.

For complete information on Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Florida (Fleming Island, Orange Park, Tampa) Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe, Delhi, Rayville, Winnsboro), Massachusetts (Abington, Allston, Bedford, Boston, Boston Seaport, Brighton, Cambridge, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Martha’s Vineyard, Natick, Needham, Newtonville, Norton, Quincy, Stoughton, Walpole, Waltham, Wakefield, Wellesley, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Michigan (Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield), Mississippi (New Albany, Tupelo, Pontotoc), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick), Ohio (Liberty Township), Oklahoma (Edmond, Oklahoma City), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island), Texas (Bee Cave, Brownsville). Additional locations are coming soon to Braintree, MA, Boston, MA, Cambridge, MA, Canton, MA and Oxford, MS.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has received a number of accolades in the franchise world. That includes being ranked as the number one franchise in the Dry Cleaning and Delivery Services category for Entrepreneur’s Annual “Franchise 500” for 2016. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels has also achieved acclaim in the dry cleaning industry. Lapels Dry Cleaning CEO Kevin Dubois is the co-author of Entrepreneurial Insanity in the Dry Cleaning Business, sold on Amazon.com.
Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s Web site, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

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Big Game Battle Fishing Tournament announces JDRF as charity partner

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New England and Nantucket’s Premier Invitational Fishing Tournament Will Take Place Aug. 11 – 14, 2016

BOSTON, MA…

JDRF, the leading global organization funding and advocating for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, is pleased to announce that it will be the charity partner of this year’s Big Game Battle offshore sport fishing tournament, taking place August 11-14 from Nantucket Island.  The partnership will help JDRF raise funds and awareness for T1D research and the organization’s programs.

The Big Game Battle is an invitational, big game fishing tournament. Begun in 2002 with three boats, the tournament has grown to include more than 200 participants and more than 45 boats, ranging in size from 26 feet to 86 feet in length. The tournament is proudly not a money tournament, with its name derived from the fact that so many of the boat captains “talk a big game.”

“This will be our 15th tournament and we are looking forward to another terrific event, on the water and at the award ceremony and dinner,” said Don O’Neill, one of the tournament organizers and Managing Partner of Condyne Capital Partners, LLC. “We are proud to have maintained the same focus on fun, camaraderie and fishing as the tournament has grown over the years. We are also proud that as we’ve grown we’ve been able to help a charity each year and we’re looking forward to working with JDRF.”

Each year’s Big Game Battle benefits a local charity, usually with a connection with a boat captain or crew member. In previous years, the tournament has benefitted the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester, Nantucket STAR, the ALS Therapy Development Institute, and the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.

“The people organizing and participating in the Big Game Battle have shown their tremendous generosity in helping their annual charitable partners and we could not be more excited to be involved this year,” said Amy Montalto, executive director of the New England Chapter of JDRF. “Each day approximately 80 people are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a disease with no current cure. Our association with this tournament will help us raise awareness and critical funds for research to treat, prevent and ultimately cure T1D.”

Sponsors of this year’s tournament include individuals and several leading companies in Massachusetts, from Greater Boston to the Cape and Islands, including Albany Road Real Estate Investors, Atlas Investment Group, Kirk Bittel (Fischer & Company), Callahan, Inc., Campanelli Companies, Charles River Realty Investors, Condyne Capital Partners, Kyra and Andrew Frank, Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, Jack Diamond Law, J. Calnan & Associates, Leerink Partners, Lincoln Property Company, Bill McQuillan (Boylston Properties), Jody and Tim Nash, Normandy Real Estate Partners, Office Resources, Inc., Oyster Harbors Marine, Patagonia, Pathlight Capital, Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders, Redgate Real Estate Advisors, Chris Rhinesmith (Pine Acres Realty), R.J. Kelly Co., Inc., Spear Street Capital, Greg St. Pierre, Taurus Investment Holdings, Tim Smith (Nutter McClennen & Fish), Transwestern | RBJ, and Kevin White (AON).

Parties interested in sponsorship opportunities or making a donation can visit http://bit.ly/BGBJDRF for more information.

ABOUT THE BIG GAME BATTLE

The Big Game Battle is an Invitational Fishing Tournament held in August on the historic island of Nantucket. Begun in 2002, the tournament will have 45 boats participating in this year’s event. The tournament is already sold out, with a full waiting list. For more information on the tournament, please visit www.biggamebattle.com or follow us on Twitter: @BigGameBattle.

ABOUT JDRF

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested nearly $2 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in JDRF New England Chapter, and more than 100 locations throughout the United States and our six international affiliates, are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter: @JDRFNewEngland.

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South Coast Improvement, Co. takes First Watch Café through build-out

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South Coast Improvement Company (SCI), a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, recently completed the build-out for the new First Watch Café at 775 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 140, in Villanova, Pennsylvania.

VILLANOVA, PA, READING, PA and MARION, MA…

South Coast Improvement Company, a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, recently finished the build-out for the new First Watch Café at 775 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 140, in Villanova, Pennsylvania. First Watch is the largest and fastest-growing day-time only restaurant concept in the U.S. with more than 280 locations in 26 states.

South Coast Improvement began work on the Villanova location in late February. The build-out included: plumbing, electrical, ductwork, drywall, tiling and brickwork, flooring, painting, prepping kitchen for new equipment and alarm installation. South Coast Improvement finished work in April, with the total cost of the building being $390,000.

“The restaurant industry is a lot like our business. People love it when go out to eat and get served promptly. Yet if the meal isn’t good, it spoils the entire experience. When we take on a build-out like this, we want to do more than meet deadlines and have an excellent finished product. We aim for a positive experience for the client and we believe that to be the case here at First Watch Café,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement Company. “

First Watch Café in Villanova just opened for business this month.

Based in Marion, Mass. and with an office in Reading, Penn., South Coast Improvement Co is a recognized leader in providing building and renovation services to a client base of hospitality, senior living, healthcare, institutional and retail clients. For more information, please call 508-748-6545 or visit www.southcoastimprovement.com.

About South Coast Improvement Company

South Coast Improvement offers a range of design, construction and management services across a variety of sectors—interiors as well as exteriors—including office buildings, health care facilities, educational institutions, commercial properties, assisted living facilities, and residential communities.  South Coast Improvement’s services include: Preconstruction analysis; Construction management; General contracting; Design/build services;  Capital improvement; Building envelope improvements; and Interior renovations.

For more information, visit www.southcoastimprovement.com or call 508-748-6545.

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The Future of Dry Cleaning comes to Cambridge. Lapels Dry Cleaning opens at 168 Hampshire Street in Cambridge, MA

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Richard Domalesk of Mansfield Holdings Group, LLC

CAMBRIDGE, MA and HANOVER, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, opened a full-service, environmentally friendly store at 168 Hampshire Street in Cambridge on May 21.

“We’re extremely excited to continue to bring a sustainable, non-toxic way of dry cleaning clothes to the Inman Square area of Cambridge,” said Rich Domaleski, who also owns Lapels Dry Cleaning of Cambridge (Memorial Drive), Lapels Dry Cleaning of Natick, Lapels Dry Cleaning of Boston (West End) and Lapels Dry Cleaning of Needham. “Lapels Dry Cleaning has been very well received at our other locations. We’re confident that people who live and work in the Inman Square area will enjoy the high quality cleaning and service Lapels provides, too.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience over the past dozen years. Part of that effort includes a partnership agreement with GreenEarth®, the dry cleaning industry’s only non-toxic cleaning alternative for its newer locations like Lapels Dry Cleaning of Cambridge. Using these kinds of solutions and the latest technology in equipment, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes.

Lapels Dry Cleaning also sets itself apart with its customer service. Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and alteration services.

Lapels offers it’s customers Automatic Rewards earning them credit towards free dry cleaning for every dollar they spend, Loyalty Programs, a VIP Program which eliminates the need to wait in line, the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service and FREE Home Delivery to all its customers. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm.

Hours for the new Lapels Dry Cleaning of Cambridge (Hampshire Street) are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm; Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm.

For complete information on Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Florida (Fleming Island, Orange Park, Tampa) Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe, Delhi, Rayville, Winnsboro), Massachusetts (Abington, Allston, Bedford, Boston, Boston Seaport, Braintree, Brighton, Cambridge, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Martha’s Vineyard, Natick, Needham, Newtonville, Norton, Quincy, Stoughton, Walpole, Waltham, Wakefield, Wellesley, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Michigan (Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield), Mississippi (New Albany, Tupelo, Pontotoc), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick), Ohio (Liberty Township), Oklahoma (Edmond, Oklahoma City), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island), Texas (Bee Cave, Brownsville). Additional locations are coming soon to Boston, MA, Canton, MA and Oxford, MS.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has received a number of accolades in the franchise world. That includes being ranked as the number one franchise in the Dry Cleaning and Delivery Services category for Entrepreneur’s Annual “Franchise 500” for 2016. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels has also achieved acclaim in the dry cleaning industry. Lapels Dry Cleaning CEO Kevin Dubois is the co-author of Entrepreneurial Insanity in the Dry Cleaning Business, sold on Amazon.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s Web site, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

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Old Colony Elder Services Presents Diabetes Workshop on June 17th During “Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes” Week

OCES logoOld Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, is presenting an educational event during Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes (BKDD) week, June 11-18, 2016.

On Friday, June 17, 2016 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., OCES in partnership with Brockton Council on Aging will present a “Meal Planning for Diabetes” workshop at Training Resources of America, 231 Main Street #302 in Brockton. Topics to be covered include what and how much to eat. Donna-Marie Forand, Outreach & Education Specialist at OCES, and Dottie Slack, Health Education/Outreach Coordinator at Brockton COA, will lead this workshop. This educational event is free and open to the public.

Learn more about OCES by visiting their vendor table on Saturday, June 11th during the Health and Wellness Expo at The Shaw’s Center, One Feinberg Way in Brockton.

OCES employees will also participate in the Leo MacNeil Family Fun Walk on Saturday, June 18th at 9:00 am at Campanelli Stadium, One Feinberg Way in Brockton. OCES encourages community members to join them in the walk on June 18th (all walk participants receive free admission to the Brockton Rox game at noon) and at other free events during BKDD week.

OCES encourages community members to attend as many events as possible to raise awareness of diabetes. Admission is free to many of the workshops thanks to BKDD sponsors and program partners. Entries for great prizes will be available at each event throughout the week, so the more events attended; the more chances attendees have to win prizes.

About BKDD

Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes (BKDD) is a coalition co-founded by HarborOne Bank in 2011, in collaboration with over 40 area organizations, including OCES, to address the critical diabetes epidemic within the greater Brockton community. To learn more about events during BKDD week and to obtain a brochure, visit https://forhealthycommunities.com/bkdd

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton.

OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 235 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Catapult Advisory Group aligns with Envisionable

Greg DeSimone
Greg DeSimone

MANSFIELD, MA and CRANSTON, RI…

Catapult Advisory Group, a business coaching, consulting and training firm focused on helping successful family owned businesses achieve greater success, recently announced a collaboration with Envisionable of Cranston, Rhode Island. Envisionable develops organizational/productivity software for small businesses.

“We work with a number of companies that are in the beginning stages of developing an exit plan strategy. A big part of an exit plan and getting more money for your business is installing systems that make the business run without direct attention from the business owner so that when a new owner comes in they can hit the ground running,” said Greg DeSimone, founder of Catapult Advisory Group. “We have used Envisionable’s product for many of our clients, which is why this formal collaboration makes all the sense in the world.”

The Envisionable platform helps small businesses clarify company vision by defining company and individual goals and assigning accountabilities. Envisionable’s many capabilities include tools to define and track employee goals and initiatives as well as define and track key performance indicators.

“Many small businesses spend so much time putting out fires they lose track of the big picture and even short-term goals. Envisionable enables small businesses to clarify what the ‘big rocks’ in their business are and align their team around solving them,” said John Boudreau, CEO of Envisionable. “Through this our collaboration with Greg DeSimone and Catapult Advisory Group, we’re delighted to bring that service to a broader array of businesses.”

A self-described “recovering CPA”, DeSimone has nearly two decades of financial and management experience. He’s also a Brian Tracy certified business coach—a certification that requires more than 150 hours of study to obtain and maintain. During his tenure as director of Catapult Advisory Group, he has worked with numerous businesses of all sizes—particularly family-owned businesses—to help them fine-tune goals and strategies, develop exit strategies and optimize operations.

For more information on Catapult Advisory Group, visit www.catapultadvisorygroup.com or call (508) 618-4575.

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