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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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Talking Information Center Enables Listeners to Tune-in to MABVI Vision Summit

TIC imageThe Talking Information Center (TIC) a non-profit reading service, which broadcasts 24 hours a day to thousands of visually and mobility-impaired listeners, was on-site to record the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) Vision Summit held recently at the Microsoft New England Research and Development (NERD) Center in Cambridge. TIC has made this broadcast available online at

https://soundcloud.com/ticnetwork/sets/2016-solutions-in-sight-summit.

TIC Executive Director James Bunnell, producer John Shea and development associate Lauren Kanan attended and taped the May 4th summit entitled, “Solutions in Sight: A Summit to Address the Vision Loss Crisis”, which put the spotlight on the impending crisis due to an anticipated doubling of the number of older adults with sight loss.

The Vision Summit was an invitation-only event featuring opinion leaders, senior government officials, innovators and philanthropists focusing on vision loss as one of the costliest health conditions. The goal of the summit was to have a common understanding of the needs of those with vision loss and to craft a plan to leverage today’s advancements to transform services in the 21st century.

Dr. Hugh Herr, the nationally recognized “Leader of the Bionic Age” was Keynote speaker. Dr. Herr is the Director of the Bio-mechatronics research group at the MIT Media Lab and Founder of BionX, a leader in the field of prosthetic devices. Four panel workshops were held:

Transformative Technology: Access, Collaboration, Innovationwith Moderator Kara Miller, Host and Executive Editor, Innovation Hub; Suman Kanuganti, Co-Founder and CEO, Aira; Erich Manser, Accessibility Tester and Consultant, IBM; and Bilal Zuberi, Partner, Lux Capital.

Closing Gaps in Our Healthcare System: The Challenge of Health Care Reform with Moderator Audrey Shelto, President, Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Massachusetts; Cathy Holden, COMS, Director of Clinical Operations/Rehabilitation, NewView Oklahoma; Paul Saner, Commissioner, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind; and Scott Taberner, Chief of Behavioral Health and Supportive Care, MassHealth.

Access to a Full Life: Addressing Mental Health Barriers and Reimagining Services for Active Living with Moderator Michael Festa, Esq., State Director of AARP; Rebecca Alexander — Psychotherapist, Author; Alice Bonner, PhD, RN, Secretary, Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs; and Ryan Knighton, Author, Screenwriter, Speaker.

Employment: Strategies to Eliminate Joblessness with Joe Abely, President, The Carroll Center for the Blind; Bruce Howell, Accessibility Services Coordinator, The Carroll Center for the Blind; Kate Katulak, Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, Perkins School for the Blind; Dave Power, President and CEO, Perkins School for the Blind; Carl Richardson, State House ADA Coordinator; Marla Runyan, Digital Accessibility Consultant/Testing Team Lead, Perkins School for the Blind; and Martha Steele, National Trustee and Boston Chapter President, Foundation Fighting Blindness.

Haben Girma, White House Champion of Change, Forbes 30 Under 30 leader, BBC Women of Africa Hero, and the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, was the lunchtime speaker.

“Adult vision loss costs the economy more than $51 billion a year, and the number of older adults with vision loss is expected to double,” explained Bunnell. “MABVI’s Vision Summit was designed to focus more attention on the growing vision crisis and propose solutions.”

To tune in to the taped broadcast of MABVI Vision Summit, visit https://soundcloud.com/ticnetwork/sets/2016-solutions-in-sight-summit.

About MABVI

Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is the oldest social service organization in the country that serves adults and elders who are blind or visually impaired. They provide vision rehabilitation services and partner with community and medical groups to create high-impact, cost-effective services. Visit mabvi.org for more information.

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’s mission is to provide human voice(d) broadcasts to visually and mobility impaired listeners throughout Massachusetts to promote independence and enrich quality of life. TIC broadcasts newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. Cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry is also provided. 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.

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. 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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Damon, Topham & Company Announces New Website

DamTopLogoDamon, Topham & Company, a leading accounting, tax and consulting firm based in Marshfield and serving the South Shore community, has recently launched a new generation of their website, damtopcpa.com.

Damon Topham’s new website, now in its third generation, has been completely redesigned by MediaRight Technologies of Hanover, expert developers of lead generation websites for service companies.

The new mobile-responsive site was developed with the latest web design technique, parallax scrolling, where the background moves at a slower rate to the foreground. This concept enables visitors to simply scroll the first page to learn Damon Topham’s whole story and the top reasons to utilize the firm’s services. The clean, well thought out design, which includes landscape imagery from Massachusetts, gives the tax and accounting firm’s website depth and warmth, while creating a memorable experience for visitors.

New and improved components include an informative blog, newsroom, video and newsletter opt-in, as well as menu links that are clear and available.

“We are very pleased with the sleek new design, which is bold, clean and extremely user-friendly. Navigation is much easier and gets users to our content faster. Our new site does a tremendous job communicating who we are and what sets our firm apart,” explained John Topham, founding partner.

About Damon, Topham & Company

Damon, Topham & Company is a full service multi-disciplined firm that has been serving the South Shore for three decades. The firm provides accounting, audit and tax services as well as litigation support services, bookkeeping and payroll tax services, management advisory services, personal financial planning, and estate/trust tax preparation.

Damon, Topham’s philosophy is to blend the technical, practical and business approach in each and every engagement. This means that in addition to providing clients superior services, the team often recommends improvements for more efficient operation, stronger financial structure and improved accounting and administrative controls.

Damon, Topham’s founding partner John Topham CPA discusses a wide range of tax related topics as a co-host on Attorney Mark Greene’s “So What About That Law!” radio show on WATD 95.9 FM on the fourth Sunday of every month. Damon, Topham & Company, LLC, is located at 475 School St., Suite 8, Marshfield, MA. For more information, visit www.damtopcpa.com.

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Bite back and reduce the buzz. Lawn Doctor announces New Mosquito Control Program.

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You are just about to doze off in the hammock and then suddenly that annoying buzz of a mosquito invasion swoops in.  This year the Zika Virus and West Nile Virus bring an added concern.  Now you have a viable option. Lawn Doctor has launched a comprehensive mosquito control program called Yard Armour.  This program addresses both control and prevention of mosquitoes.

Existing mosquito infestations must be tackled head on. Many pest control companies use chemical treatments which are effective on mosquitoes but also expose your family and pets to those chemicals.  Lawn Doctor’s Yard Armour uses a highly effective organic treatment made from natural ingredients which pose no risk to your family and pets.  This patented formula contains natural insect repellents such as cedar oil and peppermint oil which are not only very effective but leave your property with a lovely, fresh scent.

What can you do to reduce these puny pests?

First off, remove any stagnant water such as that found in birdbaths, tires, and trash barrels. Water in dog bowls and bird baths should be changed regularly to avoid ripe breeding climates for mosquitoes.  Cleaning out rain gutters regularly is also important.  Lastly, keep your lawn and shrubs on a regular maintenance schedule.

To a mosquito, overgrown grass and shrubbery can look like a nice place to raise a family.

Lawn Doctor is focused on working in harmony with the science of nature. Every service is designed to boost natural growth. This goes beyond the use of simple, green products. The company’s proprietary technology allows its lawn professionals to precisely measure and apply the optimum blend of nutrients and control products- doing the right thing for your lawn and for the environment.

A healthy landscape is not only beautiful but also provides many environmental benefits such as filtering air and water, creating fresh oxygen, reducing pollutants, and moderating temperatures.  Lawn Doctor of Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod is a local, family owned and operated business serving over 7,000 homeowners in the Greater Boston region.  Main offices are located in Hanover, MA.

For more information about Lawn Doctor, visit www.LawnDoctor.com or call 800-831-1319.

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