Unleash the Power of The Press

admin

Incubator Plan and Fast Casual franchise Between Rounds Café offer Fresh Start

location imageFast casual dining is the fastest growing segment in the restaurant industry. Looking to get in on the ground floor? Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a unique fast casual bakery café and bagel shop with locations throughout Connecticut, has rolled out an “Incubator Plan”, a low-entry Kiosk franchise option with a reduced franchise fee.

How it Works

With Between Rounds’ Incubator Plan, the franchise fee for a Between Rounds Kiosk store has been reduced from $20K to $5K. The franchise fee covers hard costs such as legal work, store design and menu board design.

Between Rounds’ Kiosk business model is unique in that it enables convenience and gas station store owners/operators (including third party owners who pay rent) to increase profits from their existing locations by offering Between Rounds fresh baked bagels and baked goods as well as breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and specialty coffees. Ultimately, store traffic increases and leads to additional sales from products that are already sold. Patrons will enjoy Between Rounds’ neighborhood feel, their modern, comfortable interior and delicious food. Plus all locations offer free Wi-Fi for customers.

The overall investment for a Between Rounds Kiosk is approximately $120K. Financing for Kiosk operations is available through third parties.

Between Rounds franchised their first Kiosk store model in Tolland in 2013. That successful franchise, owned and operated by Sami Kahn, is located at 206 Merrow Road, at the Citgo Express Gas Station.  According to Kahn, “I had looked into a number of coffee and fast food opportunities and was very impressed with Between Rounds from the start.  The products are very high quality and very fresh because they are made every day.  That is my main motivation – to provide the best product possible to customers.”

For more information about the Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café opportunities, visit http://franchise.betweenroundsbagels.com.

About Between Rounds

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

Between Rounds is expanding and franchise opportunities are available. In 2013, the company was selected as a Military Friendly Franchise®, which places Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café in an elite group and is testimony to the company’s commitment to supporting military veterans interested in franchise opportunities.

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

Incubator Plan and Fast Casual franchise Between Rounds Café offer Fresh StartRead More

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. forms SDO division

photo of Theresa Barbadoro, Esq.
Theresa Barbadoro, Esq.

BOSTON, BRAINTREE AND QUINCY, MA…

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C., a dynamic full-service law firm with a team of attorneys advising individuals, businesses and families throughout Quincy, Braintree, the South Shore and metro Boston areas, recently formalized a special division for clients interested in attaining certification status through the Massachusetts’ Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). Firm attorneys and legal staff working in this division have experience and understanding of the SDO marketplace.

SDO, formerly known as the State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance, is an agency within the Massachusetts state government that helps promote the development of business enterprises and non-profit organizations owned and operated by minorities or women. A key component of SDO’s mandate is to certify companies that meet SDO’s criteria for women and minority-owned businesses and to enable such businesses to participate in affirmative business opportunities with government agencies.

“SDO certification provides an important competitive advantage for companies bidding to do business with state and local government agencies. For example, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts spends more than $4 billion each year doing business with private companies. More than $240 million of this amount is targeted specifically to SDO certified businesses,” said Theresa Barbadoro, Esq., an attorney with Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. “So although we have been working with SDO businesses for the past decade, the new division will enable us to better serve these clients as our employees working in the division will have specific experience and training in SDO certification.”

Companies that receive SDO certification are listed in a directory of certified minority and women business enterprises and non-profit organizations. In effect, the certification makes SDO companies the preferred vendors for public and private companies have pledged to seek out women and minority owned business vendors.

Suffolk County Constable’s Office, Inc. (“SCCO”) recently gained SDO certification with the assistance of the Firm’s new division. SCCO provides warrant apprehension, civil process serving, evictions and judgment recovery services.

“We have already seen an increase in our business with the SDO certification,” said Suzanne Morrison, the owner and president of SCCO, “we are excited as we know that the SDO certification will continue to open up new opportunities for us as we grow our business.”

For more information about Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro’s SDO division, please call (781) 202-6929.

About the Firm

Founded in 1995, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. is a full-service law firm located in Quincy committed to providing every client with personal attention and superior legal service at reasonable rates.

The firm’s attorneys provide legal advice and counsel to individuals, businesses and families throughout Quincy, Braintree, the South Shore and metro Boston areas.  Led by five partners with a combined 100+ years of experience, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro’s 15 attorneys practice in the following areas: litigation, tax, trust and estate planning, real estate, zoning and land use, corporate law, finance, criminal defense, employment law, immigration law, election law, and divorce and family law.  Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro also offers a Speaker’s Bureau on topics of tax, estate planning, small business law and corporate law.

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. is headquartered at 300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 500 in Quincy, MA.  For more information, contact (781) 202-6929 or visit their website at http://www.bbb-lawfirm.com.

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. forms SDO divisionRead More

AdamsComm, Inc. launches medical offices division

John Adams of Adams,Comm, Inc.
John Adams of Adams,Comm, Inc.

AdamsComm, Inc., providers of cloud, VOIP and traditional telephone systems, recently launched a medical offices division to better serve individual doctor’s offices, medical centers and dental practices.

“The needs of a medical office can be quite varied. You can have an individual doctor with several phones within the practice. You can several practices sharing a receptionist and phone system. Or there can be some variation of either scenarios,” said John Adams, president of AdamsComm, Inc. “With the new division, we can provide a greater level of support and service for the very specific needs of medical offices.”

AdamsComm offers customized design, implementation and support of IP telephone systems and applications, voice mail systems, call centers and infrastructure cabling for small-to-mid-sized practices. AdamsComm, Inc.’s also offers a maintenance program, which includes regular system and program updates, system monitoring, virus protection and other preventative measures.

With a savvy staff, the company has provided cost-effective communications solutions to a number of medical practices, including Emerald Physicians.  Other notable AdamsComm, Inc. clients include Mutual Bank and Rising Tide Charter Schools.

Located at 128 Main Street, Suite 11, in Carver, Massachusetts, AdamsComm, Inc. serves clients on the South Shore, Cape Cod, Greater Boston, and Metrowest. In addition to 24/7 on-call service, Adams can be onsite, as needed, within four hours.

For more information on the medical office division and AdamsComm’s services, you can call 508-866-4086 or visit www.adamscomm.net.

Adams’ Business Communications Solutions

AdamsComm, Inc. draws upon extensive knowledge and experience to provide both small and large businesses with state-of-the-art communication solutions. With more than 20 years of industry experience in solution design, implementation and support, Adams Communications capably assists clients with voice, data and fiber optic cabling as well as with carrier services and on-site staff training. All of the company’s technicians are factory certified, ensuring the highest level of support and service. Adams Communications is an authorized dealer for Allworx and Samsung Telecommunications Systems.

Headquartered at 128 Main Street, Suite D, Carver, MA. AdamsComm, Inc. is a member of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce and The Better Business Bureau. For more information, visit the website at http://www.adamscomm.net or contact (508) 866-4086.

AdamsComm, Inc. launches medical offices divisionRead More

South Coast Improvement, Co. completes Atria Marland Place project in Andover, MA

Atria Marland Place
Atria Marland Place

ANDOVER, MA and MARION, MA…

South Coast Improvement Company (SCI), a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, recently finished a restoration of the former Marland Manufacturing Company. Atria’s Marland Place, owned by Atria Senior Living Group, will be a senior living community for Andover’s active older adults.

“This project should be Exhibit A of what you can do with these old, yet historic mill properties,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement. “When we started work, pigeons were living inside the building. Now, look at it. it’s gorgeous,

The $4 million renovation of the former textile mill included a complete gut and demo of the entire interior of building, as well as a repointing of the entire brick façade.

In addition, the renovated building features: all new electrical, HVAC, plumbing and Life Safety; new framing and reconfiguration of existing space to accommodate needs of incoming administrative offices with continuous ongoing consultation as to maintaining historical aspects of the building; site work around entire building to facilitate new MEP hookups and feeds as well as ensuring proper drainage; construction of a new elevator and shaft for ADA compliance; and roofing, flashing and moisture protection.

“As a general contractor, we love new construction as well as the next contractor, but there’s something special about restoring these historic buildings and bringing them into the 21st century that brings a great feeling of satisfaction,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement Company. “In fact, I’d say it’s probably the most stunning transformation of a property that I’ve been involved with in my 30-plus years in construction.”

Work began on the Atria Marland Place began on November 1 and was completed on time and under budget on May 26, 2015.

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

South Coast Improvement, Co. completes Atria Marland Place project in Andover, MARead More

Old Colony Elder Services Sponsors “Senior Day” at Brockton Rox

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

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 is “Senior Day” at the Brockton Rox!

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the Brockton based regional agency serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout the greater Brockton and Plymouth county area, is the exclusive sponsor of “Senior Day”, offering discounted tickets to the Brockton Rox baseball game against the Torrington Titans on June 17th.

The teams are set to play at Campanelli Stadium at 1 Feinberg Way, Brockton. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the first pitch will be thrown at 10 a.m.  From 9 to 10 a.m. and between innings, fans can participate in fun activities such as Baseball Bingo, “Laughter Yoga” by Let’s Laugh Today, T-shirt giveaways and playing catch on the field. The “Swinging Singers” will perform the National Anthem.

Seniors (age 60 and older) throughout the region may purchase $3 tickets (discounted from the regular $6 due to OCES’ sponsorship) and enjoy special activities. The first 50 people to purchase tickets at the Brockton Council on Aging and the first 30 people to buy tickets at the stadium on the day of the event will get a free lunch courtesy of OCES.

For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, contact Janice Fitzgerald at the Brockton Council on Aging office located at 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton, MA 02301 or call (508) 580-7811. For directions to Campanelli Stadium, visit www.brocktonrox.com.

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 located in Brockton and designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 215 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.

 

Old Colony Elder Services Sponsors “Senior Day” at Brockton RoxRead More

OCES, Brockton COA and HarborOne Bank to “March Against Elder Abuse” on Monday, June 15th

OCES logoOld Colony Elder Services (OCES), the Brockton based regional agency serving older adults and individuals with disabilities, has joined forces with Brockton Council on Aging (COA) and HarborOne Bank to “March Against Elder Abuse” on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 12 p.m. starting at the Brockton COA, 10 Father Kenney Way. The event will be held rain or shine.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is June 15, 2015; in an effort to raise awareness of elder abuse, OCES, Brockton COA and HarborOne Bank have organized the march down Main Street. Community members are invited to join the “March Against Elder Abuse” starting at the Brockton COA and walking down Main Street to OCES at 144 Main Street, then returning to the COA. Participants will receive a free T-shirt (while supplies last).

Following the walk, a complimentary lunch and a special presentation will be held at the Brockton COA. Guest speakers include Janice Fitzgerald, Director of Brockton COA; Teresa Kourtz, OCES’ Protective Services and Money Management Director; and Pat Foley, OCES’ Protective Services Intake & Outreach Worker. The OCES Protective Services department, as well as those who have assisted elders in the community, will be recognized during the event.

Raising Awareness

Elder abuse includes financial exploitation, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse or neglect. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, family members (spouses, adult children, partners and others) comprise the majority of abusers. Additionally, research indicates that individuals with dementia are at even greater risk for elder abuse.

“World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to share information and spread awareness about abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. We can make a difference and encourage the community to join our ‘March Against Elder Abuse’ on Monday June 15th,” noted Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director at OCES.

OCES encourages supporters to wear purple on June 15th to show awareness.

There is no cost to attend the lunch, but reservations are required. RSVP by June 8, 2015 to Lisa Mullin by calling 508-584-1561 extension 220 or email lmullin@ocesma.org, or call the Brockton COA at 508-580-7811.

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 located in Brockton and designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 215 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.

OCES, Brockton COA and HarborOne Bank to “March Against Elder Abuse” on Monday, June 15thRead More

Falconi Energy Announces Ductless Cooling Systems

Falconi_vertical logo red smallThere’s a lot to be said for everyday comfort. During the summer, many of us enjoy an air-conditioned commute to a temperature-controlled workplace and, lunch at an air-conditioned restaurant. Yet, at the day’s end, we go home to a stifling house.

Falconi Energy, a leading supplier of premium heating oil and a full-service heating and cooling company based in Southborough, MA offers a “cool” solution for homeowners who have old, inefficient window air conditioner units and those who do not have central air or the ducted system required for it.

Falconi Energy provides brand leader Mini-Split Ductless Cooling Systems that are energy efficient and highly effective. Instead of central air’s bulky and costly ducts and indoor evaporator unit, a ductless cooling system utilizes thin copper tubing, and the compressor and condenser units are located outside the home.

At half the cost of a central air system and noticeably quieter than inefficient, conventional window units, mini-split ductless cooling systems are the future of home comfort. Advantages include energy cost-savings, same-day installation, and room-by-room zoned comfort. Ductless cooling systems also improve indoor air quality with a multi-stage filtration system that reduces dust, pollen and allergens in the home.

Recycle Old Window A/C Units

Catering to the homeowner’s unique cooling requirements, Falconi Energy provides custom installation of single zone or multi-zone wall, floor, and ceiling mounted units. Mini-Split Ductless Cooling Systems are affordable and begin at $3,500 installed. The company offers 0 percent loan programs for qualified customers to help with the transition to a new ductless cooling system. Falconi Energy will also recycle old window air conditioner units, and encourages “trade-in” of window units at the time of ductless system installation.

“New technology makes it simple to have the same comfort as a central air system at a fraction of the cost,” explained Jim Falconi, president. “Not only that, but unlike central air, split ductless cooling systems do not use harsh coolant so they are better for the environment. Homeowners now have an environmentally-friendly, energy efficient, cost-effective (and quiet) way to cool their homes.”

Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Rebate

Homeowners who opt for a Ductless Mini-Split cooling unit with heat pump (which provides cooling and heating for year-round comfort) may be able to take advantage of additional savings by way of a COOL SMART rebate. To learn more about the Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump rebate and download a brochure and application, visit www.masssave.com/residential/heating-and-cooling.

For more information or to arrange a home evaluation with one of Falconi Energy’s licensed, trained professionals, contact (508) 485-0377.

Falconi Energy – The Home Comfort Experts

Since 1935, Falconi Energy (formerly known as Falconi Brothers) has been providing fuel to residents and businesses in Southborough and beyond.  Owned and operated by the Falconi family for three generations, Falconi Energy, has become a major force in the home comfort industry.

Falconi Energy is a leading supplier of premium heating oil and other quality fuels as well as a full-service heating and cooling company. Falconi Energy offers gas, propane, and oil fired heating and domestic hot water system service and installation, as well as complete HVAC service and installation. Their staff of 20 and modern, well-maintained fleet of delivery trucks, service vans, and installation vehicles, enable them to serve thousands of customers in the MetroWest/Worcester area.

Falconi Energy caters to customers in Southborough and surrounding communities including Ashland, Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Framingham, Grafton, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Upton and Westborough. The company is located at 29 Boston Road, P.O. Box 301 Southborough, MA 01772. For more information, visit http://www.falconienergy.com or contact (508) 485-0377.

Falconi Energy Announces Ductless Cooling SystemsRead More

VoiceNation’s Revolutionary Open Source Answering Service Software Set to Launch June 22nd

Jay Reeder, CEO
Jay Reeder, CEO

VoiceNation, the industry leader in live answering and virtual receptionist services, is set to launch their revolutionary OpenAnswer answering service software on June 22, 2015.

For the past 15 years, VoiceNation has been spearheading innovations in live answering and virtual phone solutions, helping call centers navigate the waters of “going open source”. With the upcoming release of OpenAnswer, the most intuitive, intelligent open source answering service software available, the call center industry will have a collaborative solution made freely available to the public.

OpenAnswer is based on cutting edge technology and open standards without the restrictions of binding contracts, so call center owners will now have complete control over their operation. This is the same state of the art software in use currently at VoiceNation’s live answering call center.

“Agent stations will no longer cost thousands of dollars to deploy. Nor will call center owners get tied into lengthy vendor contracts. With OpenAnswer, call center owners get the flexibility they need without the one size fits all proprietary software constraints. Nothing this groundbreaking has been done in the industry to date,” explained Jay Reeder, CEO, who was named one of “The 20 Highest Rated Telecom CEOs To Work For in 2014” by GetVoIP.com.

OpenAnswer is freely available to download, install, and modify. There are no licensing fees and call center owners get unlimited seats and scalability in their call center. Since it is open source, call center owners can share their code changes with the budding OpenAnswer community at VoiceNation.com/OpenAnswer.

Key Features

The OpenAnswer operator screen is completely browser based, using modern web technology. OpenAnswer is operating system independent and simply requires a properly configured Asterisk server and a modern browser for the agent station. Built-in reporting features in OpenQView, packaged with OpenAnswer, analyze call flow and allows for real-time call and queue monitoring. Highly customizable user interface allows for complex account setup with ease and minimal training time for agents. OpenAnswer integrates with Asterisk and FreePBX, code is well documented and there is a free support community.

“OpenAnswer software has exponentially increased operator efficiency, accuracy, and productivity more than we could have ever imagined,” said Eric Schurke, Director of Operations at VoiceNation.

“We evaluated every solution out there and couldn’t find one that met our needs, so we created it… and then decided to give it away to the world,” said Reeder.

For more information, visit http://www.voicenation.com/openanswer.shtml.

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.

 

VoiceNation’s Revolutionary Open Source Answering Service Software Set to Launch June 22ndRead More

AdamsComm, Inc. hires Easton resident Michael Johnson

Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson

CARVER, MA…

AdamsComm, Inc., providers of sophisticated and agile IP telephone systems and technology, recently hired Easton resident Michael Johnson as a technician. In this role, Johnson will provide hands-on technical support on new installations, maintenance and repairs.

“AdamsComm, Inc. has grown tremendously in the last few years. One of the byproducts of that growth is being able to hire talented people like Michael Johnson, somebody I’ve known for more than 20 years,” said John Adams, president of AdamsComm, Inc. “We’re thrilled to have somebody Michael’s abilities and experience on our team.”

Prior to AdamsComm, Johnson worked for Tele-Dynamics, Inc. in West Bridgewater.

Johnson holds an associate’s degree in architecture from Wentworth Institute. He holds certifications from NEC and Toshiba.

“John has been a longtime peer and friend and it’s been great to see from a distance what he’s built with AdamsComm, Inc.,” said Johnson. “I’m very excited to join AdamsComm, Inc. and help grow the company even more.”

AdamsComm offers customized design, implementation and support of IP telephone systems and applications, voice mail systems, call centers and infrastructure cabling for small-to-mid-sized businesses. With a savvy staff, the company has provided cost-effective communications solutions to a number of clients including Mutual Bank, Emerald Physicians and Rising Tide Charter Schools.

Located at 128 Main Street, Suite 11, in Carver, Massachusetts, AdamsComm, Inc. serves clients on the South Shore, Cape Cod, Greater Boston, and Metrowest. In addition to 24/7 on-call service, Adams can be onsite, as needed, within four hours.

For more information on the new IT initiative and AdamsComm’s services, you can call 508-866-4086 or visit www.adamscomm.net.

Adams’ Business Communications Solutions

AdamsComm, Inc. draws upon extensive knowledge and experience to provide both small and large businesses with state-of-the-art communication solutions. With more than 20 years of industry experience in solution design, implementation and support, Adams Communications capably assists clients with voice, data and fiber optic cabling as well as with carrier services and on-site staff training. All of the company’s technicians are factory certified, ensuring the highest level of support and service. Adams Communications is an authorized dealer for Allworx and Samsung Telecommunications Systems.

Headquartered at 128 Main Street, Suite D, Carver, MA. AdamsComm, Inc. is a member of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce and The Better Business Bureau. For more information, visit the website at http://www.adamscomm.net or contact (508) 866-4086.

AdamsComm, Inc. hires Easton resident Michael JohnsonRead More