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VoiceNation Appoints Jason Gazaway as Marketing Communications Specialist

Jason Gazaway
Jason Gazaway

VoiceNation, the industry leader in live answering and virtual receptionist services trusted by more than 50,000 businesses worldwide, has recently appointed Jason Gazaway, a native and resident of Flowery Branch, as Marketing Communications Specialist.

Mr. Gazaway will oversee marketing communications around the offerings and features of VoiceNation, which includes the company’s revolutionary opensource answering service software known as OpenAnswer, as well as VoiceNation’s outreach program known as Georgia CALLS. Mr. Gazaway will be responsible for internal and external branding, project management, article and content development, social media, and raising awareness.

For five years previous to VoiceNation, Mr. Gazaway was Marketing and Brand Manager for CablesAndKits ecommerce company in Buford, overseeing brand strategy and development, social design, email marketing and content creation. Previous to that, he served as Director of Marketing Execution for 13 years at Crown Financial Ministries, a non-profit organization formally based in Gainesville, now located in Knoxville, TN. He attended Gainesville Sate College for Business Management and Communications.

A recognized speaker, Mr. Gazaway has led national webinars and sessions on customer segmentation and retention. He is a member of eMarketing Association and a former member of the Technology Association of Georgia.

He is very much involved in VoiceNation’s volunteer outreach activities as well as those at 12Stone Church in Hamilton Mill. In his free time, Mr. Gazaway plays drums, enjoys sports, and for more than 15 years has been an avid runner of half marathons and 10Ks.

About OpenAnswer 

OpenAnswer is VoiceNation’s revolutionary open source answering service software that provides a way for businesses and entrepreneurs who would not have been able to start a call center, to have the opportunity to do so at very little cost. For more information, visit www.voicenation.com/openanswer.

About Georgia CALLS

Georgia CALLS, is a re-entry program in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Transition, Support & Reentry, the Georgia Department of Corrections and Phillips Transitional Center. Georgia CALLS works to make a lasting community impact by cultivating entrepreneurs and mentoring participants to be the CEOs of their lives. For more information, visit www.gacalls.org

About VoiceNation

VoiceNation is a leading provider of 24-hour live answering services and call center solutions. Named “Top Provider in Industry” by PC World, VoiceNation is positioned as a knowledge leader with innovations in pricing, service, and proprietary open source technology.

Over 50,000 businesses worldwide, including Comedy Central, Delta, Dunkin’ Donuts, Rolls Royce, and StateFarm trust VoiceNation as their professional telephone answering service. Founded in 2002, VoiceNation is a privately-held company that invests heavy emphasis in staff development and community outreach opportunities. To learn more about VoiceNation, visit http://www.qualityansweringservice.com

 

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Marshfield CPA Talks Taxes on WATD

John Topham CPA
John Topham CPA

John Topham, CPA, a founding partner of Damon, Topham & Company, tax specialists based in Marshfield, MA, recently co-hosted on Attorney Mark Greene’s “So What About That Law!” show on WATD 95.9 FM and shared timely tax tips with the audience.

On the fourth Sunday of every month, Topham discusses a wide range of tax related topics with Greene, who is Principal Attorney at Mark Greene & Associates Attorneys & Family Counselors of Hanover, MA.
Below, Topham shares timely tax filing tips:
Beware of tax scam telephone calls and emails from those claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. These scammers may be very convincing and may even have your personal information such as the last four of your social security number and birthdate. Do not give out or confirm any personal information. Hang up immediately.
Be aware that tax laws are always changing from year to year (and the IRS’ 2015 Tax Guide – Publication 17 is 288 pages long). If a taxpayer is preparing his own tax return, then he should make sure he is aware of any changes.
Taxpayers filing electronically should make sure it is done over a secure portal.
This year’s filing deadline is April 19, 2016. Make every effort to file on time. One advantage to filing on time is that the statue of limitations on the IRS auditing you begins once you file. After three years, the return is closed (unless it’s fraud or beyond the normal audit procedure).
Taxpayers have until April 19, 2016 to contribute to an IRA for 2015. However, make sure that the contribution is coded (by the institution) for 2015; otherwise it is applied as a 2016 contribution.
Be sure to retrieve pertinent documents online from issuers, including 1098T for college students; 1099s for independent contractors; as well as any interest statements from financial institutions.
Those who owe tax and need an Extension of time to file their return, may file for an extension, but MUST also make a tax payment (which should be estimated by the taxpayer’s accountant) in order to avoid an underpayment penalty.
Those who are unable to make a payment should still file their return ON TIME in order to avoid a late filing penalty. If you fail to file on time and fail to make a payment, you will incur penalties for both late filing and underpayment.
The IRS ONLY contacts taxpayers by MAIL. To learn more about tax scams and how to spot them, visit www.irs.gov.
In the Broadcast Booth
Topham’s upcoming broadcasts are March 27th, April 24th, May 22nd and June 26th. Missed a show? Visit Mark Greene’s broadcast booth on his website at http://www.markgreenelaw.com/broadcast-booth.
About John Topham
Topham is a CPA registered in Massachusetts, and head of the Business Development team. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has been the financial editor for the “New England Movers Magazine” and has authored numerous other articles. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Bentley College.
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 auditing, accounting and taxation services as well as business valuation, estate, individual and corporate tax planning, advisory services and financing solutions. 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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Talking Information Center’s New Programming for Veterans Begins in March

TIC imageThe award-winning Talking Information Center (TIC), a non-profit reading service located in Marshfield, MA which broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to thousands of print and visually impaired listeners, is reaching out to military veterans with two new programs set to begin in March – Veterans’ Voice Radio and Veterans’ Voice Story Hour.

Veterans’ Voice Radio

Veterans’ Voice Radio, hosted by Gregg Brasso and produced at 95.9 FM WATD, will now air on TIC on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. with a repeat of the show on Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m. The first show aired March 5, 2016.

Veterans’ Voice Radio’s goal is to help veterans and active members of the military identify and apply for local, state and federal benefits, along with programs they may qualify for. Housing, education and training for careers are just some of the various topics that are discussed during the show. Guests from numerous veterans agencies will help vets navigate through the process of applying for and receiving benefits, and help answer any other questions may have about these subjects. Each week, Veterans’ Voice Radio features a Veteran’s Voice segment to start the show. It consists of a veteran telling their own story about their experiences in the military.

Veterans’ Voice Story Hour

The Veterans’ Voice Story Hour is a new program that will be produced in the TIC studio. Gregg Brasso will host a special hour-long program that will include interviews with authors who are military veterans (or their family members) and others who are relevant to veterans’ issues. Brasso receives assistance in identifying veteran authors and their work from the Warrior Writers Workshop and Book Club of the William Joiner Institute for the Study of War and Social Consequences at the University of Massachusetts/Boston.

Veterans’ Voice Story Hour will air on the third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. The first show is set for Thursday, March 17, 2016.

“TIC has thousands of listeners statewide, yet there is a broader audience who can benefit. Military veterans are seeking programs that have a ‘veteran’s voice’. There are more than 158,000 blind or visually impaired military veterans living among us, and in Massachusetts, there are approximately 950 print or visually impaired veterans,” explained James Bunnell, TIC’s Executive Director. “In partnering with Gregg Brasso and Veterans’ Voice Radio, we are better able serve our veterans with innovative and important programming.”

“We’re very excited about our collaboration with TIC. Now, more veterans will be able to tune in to our Veterans’ Voice programs and stay connected,” explained Gregg Brasso of Veterans’ Voice Radio. “They will be able to access the shows in a number of different ways – via live audio stream on the TIC website, by specially tuned radio receivers, by telephone or by TIC’s smartphone app, whichever option works best for them.”

For more information about programming, visit www.ticnetwork.org.

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.

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. Now reaching 25,000 listeners, TIC broadcasts newspapers, magazines, books, and special consumer information on subjects including medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also broadcasts cultural programming including old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry.

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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Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels – OCES Announces 5K Road Race/Walk

Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES
Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES

Lace up your running shoes and join Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) on Sunday, March 20, 2016 for their first annual “Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels” 5K Road Race/Walk.

In a new initiative to help grow and sustain OCES’ Meals on Wheels program, which serves approximately 30,000 meals a month to older adults in the greater Brockton and Plymouth county area, OCES will hold a 5K Road Race/Walk at Silver Lake Regional High School, 260 Pembroke Street in Kingston, MA 02364. The race starts at 9:00 a.m.

Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place male and female winners. Adult registration for the Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K costs $25 online or $30 on-site. Student (age 11-18) registration is $20 online or $25 on-site. Child (age 10 and under) registration is $15 online and $20 on-site.

T-shirts and gift bags are included with registration, and refreshments will be provided. Online registration will be open through the end of the day on Friday, March 18th. The registration deadline to receive a t-shirt is March 8th.

To register, visit www.southshoreracemgmt.com and click on March races.

Sponsorships are also available. To sponsor the race, visit ocesma.givezooks.com/events/moving-heels-for-meals-on-wheels or contact Chris McLaren at OCES, 508-584-1561, extension 309.

“We’re excited about our first annual 5K Road Race, as it promises to be a fun event for all ages,” noted Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director. “With the community’s support and participation, we will be better able to meet the increasing demand of providing meals to older adults and people with disabilities.”

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES serves 20 communities in Plymouth County as well as Avon, Easton and Stoughton. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton and 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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Rodman CPAs Offer QuickBooks Tips for Year-End

Rodman CPAs Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor team
Rodman CPAs Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor team

Tax season is in full swing, which means it’s a time of reconciliation for small business owners and bookkeepers utilizing QuickBooks software.

To help QuickBooks users through the process, the Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor team at  Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm catering to small and medium-sized companies throughout the greater Boston area, shares highlights from their recent “Preparing for Year-End” QuickBooks seminar.

During the 90-minute seminar held in their Waltham office classroom, Rodman’s QuickBooks ProAdvisors led attendees through a comprehensive year-end checklist. Six key steps of the reconciliation process are outlined below:

1. Cash – Reconcile final bank statements. Review old outstanding checks and deposits.

2. Accounts Receivable – Ensure all 12/31/15 invoices are entered. Review outstanding receivables for uncollectible accounts and write offs. Review negative accounts receivable. Review over 90 days to determine if additional collection efforts are needed. Review undeposited funds to ensure transactions are current.

3. Accounts Payable – Ensure all 12/31/15 vendor bills are posted. Review accounts payable aging for negative or old accounts payable.

4. Credit Cards – Ensure all credit card activity is entered through 12/31/15 for both cash and accrual basis taxpayers. Reconcile credit card activity.

5. 1099s – Review 1099 vendor information to make sure it is complete. Review name, address, tax ID, 1099 coding in QuickBooks. Review QuickBooks mapping of expense accounts for 1099 tracking. Ensure W-9s are on file for all vendors.

6. Loans/Other Liability accounts – Reconcile loans to year-end statements/amortization schedules. Ensure principal and interest expense are properly recorded. Ensure other liability accounts are reviewed and reconciled to backup.

“These are just a few of the steps in the final reporting and closing process that must be completed to ensure everything is in order prior to tax filing,” explained Kathy Parker CPA, partner and Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.

To learn more about Rodman CPAs’ upcoming QuickBooks seminars or to download a copy of the “Preparing for Year-End” checklist, visit www.rodmancpa.com.

Rodman CPAs has been a member of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program since 1999 and has provided hundreds of small to mid-size companies with training and consulting. The firm’s Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors team, which includes Kathy Parker CPA, Leah Shanahan CPA, Janine O’Connor EA, and Christine McGoldrick, provides superior services and expertise to meet the accounting software installation, setup, and training needs of businesses.

About Rodman CPAs

Founded in 1961 and named one of Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for, Rodman CPAs provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England and beyond. The team specializes in improving business performance, business processes, operations, information technology, finance, and change navigation. Rodman CPAs provides companies with a sustainable financial roadmap through expert partnership/ corporate structuring for optimal tax benefit; grant qualification assistance and auditing; ongoing advisory services for federal, state and local tax incentives; and strategic financial planning and management.

The firm has a specialized renewable energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice, known as the “Green Team” which serves renewable energy clients throughout the U.S. The company is Green Business Certified. For more information, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Dighton, Mass. Development, The Pines, opens new sales office 16 Silvia Way

The Berkeley, the model of the new sales office at The Pines
The Berkeley, the model of the new sales office at The Pines

DIGHTON, MA and SOUTH EASTON, MA …

Stonebridge Homes, a builder/developer based in South Easton, Mass., recently announced the opening of a new sales office at The Pines, a 33-lot subdivision in Dighton, MA. Located at 16 Silvia Way (GPS 1410 Pine Street, Dighton, MA), new sales office, featuring the Berkeley design model, will also be used both for open houses and tours.

The Pines offers convenience and affordable luxury living. Located just minutes from Route 24, right off Pine Street in Dighton, The Pines is commutable to both Providence and Boston.

The Pines offers five model floor plans ranging from 1,602 square feet to 1,881 square feet.  The floor plans offer two-story and single-story homes with both contemporary and traditional flair while offering distinctive, open floor plans, stylish selections, granite countertops, ceramic tile and hardwood flooring, fine trim finishes, stainless steel appliances, natural gas heat, central air conditioning, recessed lighting, certified energy efficient,  two-car garages, and maintenance-free exteriors.

In addition, residents will admire the splendid curb appeal at the subdivision’s entrance, which is decorated with elaborate stone walls with plentiful flowering shrubs and perennials.

“The Pines offers luxury living and convenience at very affordable prices for new homes,” said Eoghan Kelley, Manager of PMJD Realty, LLC.

To view floor plans, please visit The Pines on http://www.thePinesDighton.com. For more information, including open house hours, or to make an appointment for a tour of The Pines, please call JoAnn Drabble of REMAX Welcome Home at 508-930-1711 or joanndrabble@comcast.net.

About Stonebridge Homes, Inc.:

For more than 25 years, Stonebridge Homes and its team, based in South Easton, Massachusetts, have built and managed the construction of many residential communities throughout Massachusetts, including Tanglewood Estates in Easton, Mass; Stoney Ridge Estates in Dighton, Mass (www.stoneyridgedighton.com); The Pines in Dighton, Mass (www.thepinesdighton.com); and Briggs Landing in Westport, Mass. More recently, Stonebridge Homes has focused on building and managing construction in towns in southeastern Massachusetts, including Dighton, Easton, Foxboro, Lakeville, Norfolk, Norwell, Norton, Pembroke, Rockland, West Bridgewater and Westport. The styles of these communities have varied from imaginative condominiums to custom single‐family homes designed by its in-house architect whose specialty is customizing dream homes that provide space and luxury to households of all sizes. Each development is built with the same commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Stonebridge Homes, Inc. is an active member of the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston and the National Association of Home Builders.

For more information, please visit www.stonebridgehomesinc.com or call 508.230.2300.

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VoiceNation Captures “Best of Show” Award at ITEXPO Florida 2016

VN award-eric-adam-grahamVoiceNation, the industry leader in live answering and virtual receptionist services trusted by more than 50,000 businesses worldwide, captured the “Best of Show” award at the annual ITEXPO, held in January in Florida.

VoiceNation’s award-winning exhibit showcased their revolutionary open source answering service software, OpenAnswer.

“We are thrilled to receive the Best of Show award for our OpenAnswer exhibit. Our service offering is one of the most unique, with features that truly stand out and we believe that is what really captured the judges’ attention.  OpenAnswer can literally save a small Telephone Answering Service (TAS) owner thousands upon thousands of dollars. You can’t argue the value or innovative nature of something like that,”said Eric Schurke, Director of Operations at VoiceNation.

VoiceNation developed OpenAnswer to help evolve the industry away from the proprietary existing solutions that charge per seat and require binding contracts. OpenAnswer is intuitive, intelligent open source live answering software that provides the call center industry with a collaborative solution that is freely available to download, install, and modify. OpenAnswer is built on familiar open source technology like Asterisk, FreePBX, Apache, Linux, PF Sense, SIP and more. The system is designed to increase operator efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. There are no licensing fees and call center owners get unlimited seats and scalability with OpenAnswer.

Shurke was also a special guest speaker during Asterisk World, a part of ITEXPO, and sharedVoiceNation’s story of their use of Asterisk software to build OpenAnswer. In his presentation entitled “OpenAnswer: A Case Study on the Power of Open Source,” Schurke addressed TAS owners, non-profits, developers and others interested in an Open Source solution. He also shared the OpenAnswer early adopter success story of Georgia CALLS, a unique 501(c)3 non-profit helping high-risk, returning citizens make a successful transition from incarceration back into society as business entrepreneurs. Georgia CALLS has had overwhelming success utilizing OpenAnswer in their on-site call center, which is staffed by Georgia CALLS program participants.

Shurke added, “We were able to connect with many professionals from a wide variety of industries that could benefit from Live Answering Services or OpenAnswer – from small business owners needing live answering, to open source developers interested in OpenAnswer, and even other TAS owners who currently use other TAS software that costs six figures. This was an incredibly successful show for us.”

The OpenAnswer Solution

VoiceNation’s OpenAnswer is set to make a global impact on the telecommunications industry and businesses worldwide. Through OpenAnswer, VoiceNation has developed a way for entrepreneurs who would not have been able to start a call center, to have the opportunity to do so at very little cost. The online documentation at www.voicenation.com/openanswer outlines the step-by-step process to get started installing the software, and features need-to-know information and tips on how to configure OpenAnswer to fit your needs.

About VoiceNation

VoiceNation is a leading virtual PBX, voicemail, and innovative live answering service provider. Named “Top Provider in Industry” by PC World, the company’s cloud-based virtual phone services offer all the features of a physical PBX at a fraction of the cost or complexity of traditional technology. VoiceNation enables businesses of all sizes to compete in the marketplace as a Fortune 500 company on a small business budget with 24-hour presence management.

Founded in 2002, VoiceNation is a privately-held company that serves more than 50,000 customers including Comedy Central, Delta, Dunkin’ Donuts, Rolls Royce, and StateFarm. The company also provides qualified non-profit, tax-exempt charities with access to voicemail, faxmail and other specialized communication services at reduced cost through their Care2Call outreach program. To learn more about VoiceNation, visit www.voicenation.com.

 

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The Future of Dry Cleaning comes to Marshfield. Lapels Dry Cleaning Opens at 776 Plain Street in Marshfield, MA

Kimberly Wilkinson, owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Marshfield
Kimberly Wilkinson, owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Marshfield

MARSHFIELD, MA 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 776 Plain Street in Marshfield on February 24th.  The Marshfield Lapels originally opened as a satellite store in December of 2007 and was recently taken over by local Marshfield resident, Kimberly Wilkinson and converted to a full service, environmentally friendly dry cleaning plant.

“With the new plant, we are now the only dry cleaner in Marshfield using a 100% non-hazardous cleaning solution,” said Wilkinson. “Couple that with the boutique look and feel of our store and services like free home delivery and we feel very strongly that people who live and work in Marshfield 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 Marshfield. 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 at Lapels Dry Cleaning in Marshfield 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 March 19th.

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) 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, 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 Tampa, FL, Braintree, MA, Boston, MA, Cambridge, MA, Stoughton, 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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Talking Information Center Announces Telephone Access Option & New App

TIC imageAudiences may now to listen to Talking Information Center’s (TIC) innovative programming in two new ways – through TIC’s new “AudioNow” telephone access option or via the TIC app. TIC is an award-winning, non-profit reading service based in Marshfield, MA, which broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to thousands of print and visually impaired listeners.

Dial in to listen

TIC utilizes AudioNow, an innovative platform that enables listeners to call a dedicated mobile radio phone number to hear TIC’s live radio or on-demand radio programming. Listeners can call from a traditional “landline” or a cellular phone and do not need a smartphone, the Internet or a special data plan to listen to a broadcast. There is no additional charge for the call, but long distance charges may apply.

According to AudioNow, “40 percent of the U.S population does not have a smartphone to listen to online radio.” TIC offers a smart solution to those without smartphones or Internet access through AudioNow.

To use TIC’s new AudioNow feature, simply dial 712-832-7025 and select your area: Metropolitan Boston, Worcester, Cape Cod, Springfield, Pittsfield, Lowell or the National stream.

Use the free TIC app

For those listeners who do have a smartphone, the free TIC app may found by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices. Once downloaded, listeners just tap play to listen to the live broadcast.

Listener’s Choice 

TIC programming may be accessed a number of ways – via live audio stream on the TIC website, by specially tuned radio receivers, and now by telephone or app – whichever option best meets the listener’s needs.

“AudioNow’s innovative radio by phone option enables us to bridge the gap with those who do not have smartphones or Internet service, and essentially extends our reach to new audiences. Now listeners may enjoy our innovative programming and maintain that connection to current events that they otherwise may not have access to,” explained James Bunnell, TIC’s Executive Director. “With our new TIC app, anyone with a smartphone can easily listen live anywhere, anytime.”

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 by specially tuned radio receivers or via live audio stream on the TIC website, www.ticnetwork.org.

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. Now reaching 25,000 listeners, TIC broadcasts newspapers, magazines, books, and special consumer information on subjects including medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also broadcasts cultural programming including old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry.

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 in Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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