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The Toothboss honors Steve Joyce as Smiling Neighbor.

Steve Joyce and The Toothboss, Dr. Richard Wolfert DMD.
Steve Joyce and The Toothboss, Dr. Richard Wolfert DMD.

SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MA…

For 18 years, Weymouth Resident Steve Joyce coached wrestling at Quincy High School. During that time, he taught his athletes never to smile during course of a match. So, it’s rather ironic that partially based on the merits of coaching wrestling, Joyce has been named the recipient of The Smiling Neighbor award given by South Weymouth Dentist Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD.

“I’ve always had a great admiration for teachers and coaches. It’s a commitment that’s twofold. It involves a passion for an activity and the desire to share that with others. Steve’s work with student athletes is exemplary,” said Dr. Wolfert, whose dental practice is located at 1121 Main Street in South Weymouth. “He is a most deserving winner of our Smiling Neighbor award.”

In addition to his efforts as a wrestling coach, Joyce also coached robotics at Quincy High School. He currently coaches robotics at Notre Dame Academy. Beyond his work with students, Joyce and his wife Wendy are active volunteers for the Old South Union Church in Weymouth since they began attending back in 1989.

Steve and Wendy have resided in Weymouth for 36 years. The couple has two grown children, Patrick and Erin, and one granddaughter, Riley.

For being selected as the Smiling Neighbor, Joyce had the choice of receiving a $50 gift card to Stockholders or a Sonicare Easy Clean model (Steve chose Stockholders).

Said wife Wendy Joyce,“Whether it’s his wrestlers or robotic students or working with our church to rebuild homes for families going through some tough times, Steve just loves helping people. It’s nice of Dr. Wolfert to recognize Steve for his efforts.”

The Smiling Neighbor award is given out on a quarterly basis to citizens of Weymouth going above and beyond the call of duty for their fellow citizens. People can nominate a Smiling Neighbor by sending an e-mail of 200 words or less to toothboss1@aol.com. Please remember to include your name and telephone number as well as the name and telephone number or e-mail of the person they are nominating. Nominations can also be sent to The Toothboss, 1121 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA  02190.

For more information on The Toothboss, visit Dr. Wolfert’s website at www.toothboss.com or call 781-335-0604 to schedule a consultation.

About The Toothboss

The Toothboss offers: comprehensive examinations (written treatment and treatment plan provided); cosmetics; crowns, bridges and tooth-colored restorations; partial and full dentures; periodontics (early cases treated); oral surgery; restoration of conventional and small diameter implants; and emergency services (24-hour emergency phone number available).

The Toothboss accepts most insurance plans. They also accept payment from most PPO and indemnity plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Delta Dental. They also accept all major credit cards and have arranged payment plans through CareCredit.

To schedule an initial consultation, please call 781-335-0604. For more information, visit www.toothboss.com.

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Rodman & Rodman’s Community Outreach Team Caters Meals for Rosie’s Place

Rodman and Rodman Team at Rosies Place
Rodman & Rodman’s Community Outreach Team serves up meals at Rosie’s Place – Front row: Janine O’Connor, Leah Shanahan, Kate Doherty, Caroline Gosselin, Elysha Sturm. Back row: Tom Astore, Syed Ahmed, Jeremy Eckmair, Marc Scribi

The Community Outreach team at Rodman & Rodman, P.C., an independent accounting and tax firm in Newton, MA, recently catered meals for three days at Rosie’s Place, the Boston based women’s shelter that provides housing, meals, education and support services.

Working under the supervision of Rosie’s Place Dining Room staff, Rodman’s Community Outreach team of nine prepared and served meals to approximately 150 women in need on each of the three days. Rodman also financially underwrote the cost of the nutritious meals.

“Catering and serving meals is their greatest volunteer need. A large part of Rodman & Rodman’s company culture revolves around our Community Outreach Program, which encourages staff to give back and get involved by helping others,” noted Steve Rodman, president.

He continued, “We were honored to be able to help out at Rosie’s Place.”

About Rodman & Rodman P.C.

Founded in 1961 and listed in the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Firms” and named Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for, Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies. The Rodman & Rodman “Green Team” is a specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice within Rodman & Rodman, P.C. that serves clients throughout the U.S.  The company is Green Business Certified. For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

 

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Apollo Safety unearths mining division

John V. Carvalho, President & CEO, Apollo Safety
John V. Carvalho, President & CEO, Apollo Safety

FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS…

Apollo Safety, Inc. a veteran-owned, Fall River, Mass.-based company specializing in safety products and services, recently announced the formation of a mining division to better the mining industry in general and other entities that work underground. The new division will feature extensive offerings for mines and underground work as it pertains to gas detection equipment, maintenance and monitoring.

“When you work underground, you go to work knowing there’s a possibility you might not resurface. That’s why it’s critical that these facilities have reliable gas detection monitors placed throughout the underground site,” said John V. Carvalho III, president of Apollo Safety, Inc. “Our new mining division will help these mines and other underground facilities select the appropriate system for their needs and make recommendations for a suitable maintenance schedule.”

Apollo Safety’s offerings include a wide variety of portable and stationary gas detection systems suitable for large universities, including name brands like Industrial Scientific, RAE Systems by Honeywell, RKI Instruments, and GMI. Apollo Safety also offers portables gas monitors for rental at weekly or monthly rates. Rental equipment is certified to NIST standards.

In addition, Apollo Safety also provides on-site installation and training and 24/7 service. Apollo Safety technicians are factory-trained. In addition, Apollo offers its own proprietary training program, with five levels of certification.

“Having gas detection systems in place can only save lives if you know they are working properly. That’s what makes having a maintenance program critical,” said Carvalho. “With our new division, we provide maintenance and monitoring services to actually test gas detection systems so the facility knows that it’s working properly rather than just assuming all is well.”

Apollo Safety provides service in a “state of the art” in-house service center, as well as offering on-site support with factory-trained technicians for both portable and stationary gas detection systems. Apollo uses only factory-original parts for repairs and repairs are made exactly to manufacturer’s requirements. Apollo guarantees a 10-day turnaround time with pre-approval, though 86 percent of all repairs are completed in five days or less. Free software upgrades included with all repairs.

For more information on Apollo Safety products and services, please call 800-813-5408 or visit www.apollosafety.com.

About Apollo Safety

Apollo Safety has been serving the safety industry since 1995 and is an efficient, trusted company that minimized potential liability for its customers while ensuring a safer public.   Apollo Safety specializes in gas detection products and services for portable and stationary systems. That includes gas detector sales and support for most major brands of gas detection device manufacturers. Apollo Safety also provides service in a “state of the art” in-house service center, as well as offering on-site support with factory-trained technicians for both portable and stationary gas detection systems.

Veteran-owned, Apollo Safety, Inc. is trusted by facilities managers, building owners, landlords, universities, hotels, institutions, and government operations. Apollo Safety is a member of the National Safety Council, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Association (RIAFC) and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM).

Apollo Safety’s corporate headquarters is located at 57 Walnut Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. For more information on Apollo Safety products and services, please call 800-813-5408 or visit www.apollosafety.com.

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My Pinnacle Network recognizes region’s best connectors with Networking Ninja Award winners

Jay Nus
Jay Nuss of Jay Nuss Realty Group. Jay is the winner of the Best Connector for the My Pinnacle Network’s Networking Ninja Awards.

BOURNE, BRAINTREE, MARSHFIELD, MANSFIELD, NEWTON, PLYMOUTH, and WESTBOROUGH, MA …

My Pinnacle Network, the business to business networking group with monthly meetings in Bourne, Braintree, Mansfield, Marshfield, Newton, Plymouth and Westborough, MA, recently announced the winners of its first annual Networking Ninja Awards. The newly minted Networking Ninja Awards were created to recognize the region’s best networkers in four separate categories: Best Connector (helping bring people together); Most Ubiquitous (appears to be at every networking event); Most Altruistic (does most for others); and Brightest Beacon (adds energy to networking events).

Jay Nuss, owner of Jay Nuss Realty Group based in Braintree, MA took home the honors as Best Connector. He is a member of My Pinnacle Network-Braintree Third Thursday.

Alex Bungener, owner of Digital + located in Cotuit, MA, won the Most Ubiquitous Networking Ninja Award. He is a member of My Pinnacle Network-Marshfield.

Wil Porter of Ansaphone Service, Inc. based in Quincy, MA won the Most Altruistic Networking Ninja Award. He is a member of My Pinnacle Network-Braintree Third Thursday.

Nicole Connolly of PhotoFabulousYou, located in Westborough, MA, won the Brightest Beacon honors. She is a member of My Pinnacle Network-Westborough.

“We had a number of networkers nominated for these awards and these individuals stood out as the cream of the crop in our region,” said Steve Dubin, founder of My Pinnacle Network. “Each of these winners has proven themselves to be first-rate connectors who are givers first, which is how they ultimately receive referrals for their respective businesses.”

Voting for the Networking Ninja Awards took place from October 1 through November 7 on the My Pinnacle Network website, www.mypinnaclenetwork.com. Others nominated for awards include: David Allen of Miller, Allen & Associates and My Pinnacle Network-Westborough; Greg DeSimone of Catapult Advisory Group and My Pinnacle Network-Mansfield; Jim Hickox of Apple Corps Cleaning and My Pinnacle Network-Braintree Third Thursday; John Adams of Adams Communications and My Pinnacle Network-Plymouth; Chris Aghajayan of Conagh Technologies, Inc. and My Pinnacle Network-Braintree Third Thursday; Rachel Rabinovich of Roger J. Cummings CFP and My Pinnacle Network-Braintree First Tuesday; Carol Rudick of Carol the Print Pro and My Pinnacle Network-Braintree First Tuesday.

Additional nominees included: Roy Pacitto of Bryley Systems and My Pinnacle Network-Westborough; Sheldon Prenovitz of ABResources and My Pinnacle Network-Westborough; Gerry Gross of Cumulus Global and My Pinnacle Network-Westborough; Scott Mazerall of Eastern Bank and My Pinnacle Network-Plymouth; and Janet Leberge.

“Networking, sharing information and opportunity, is what makes the world go round,” noted Dubin. “Both whimsical and pragmatic, the Networking Ninja Awards provide recognition for many who typically do great deeds and humbly hang is the shadows.”

For information about the Networking Ninja Awards, please visit www.MyPinnacleNetwork.com, or contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061.

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“Buried in Treasure” Facilitated Support Group Begins in December

OCES logoIs clutter affecting you at home, work or in your relationships?  Does the clutter create safety issues or embarrass you?

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the Brockton based regional agency serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Brockton and Plymouth county, and partnering agencies through the Greater Brockton Area Hoarding (GBAH) Task Force are offering a 12 week “Buried in Treasure” facilitated support group for individuals with hoarding issues.

Hoarding is when individuals continue to accumulate items, such as clothes, newspapers and food, and then have persistent difficulty discarding possessions. Individuals with hoarding behaviors often face health issues related to falls, as well as run the risk of losing their homes.

The “Buried in Treasure” facilitated support group will be held on Tuesdays, beginning in December 2014, from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, 680 Centre Street in Brockton. There is no cost to attend; all attendees will receive a complimentary workbook.

The support group will be coordinated by OCES and facilitated by South Bay Mental Health of Brockton. It is sponsored by the GBAH Task Force and funded by a $3,000 grant from MassHousing.

For more information or to sign up for the support group, contact Aditi Gohil, LMHC at South Bay Mental Health (508) 232-6564.  Pre-registration is required.

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 185 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.oldcolonyelderservices.org.

 

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Reeder Interviewed on Atlanta Business Radio

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VoiceNation’s Jay Reeder Honored as a 2014 Highest Rated Telecom CEO

Jay Reeder
Jay Reeder

Jay Reeder, CEO of VoiceNation, the industry leader in live answering and virtual receptionist services, has been named one of “The 20 Highest Rated Telecom CEOs To Work For in 2014” by GetVoIP.com.

GetVoIP.com, an independent provider comparison and shoppers guide offering unbiased consumer reviews, has compiled a list of top 20 decision-makers in the telecommunications industry ranked by the measure of how their employees felt about their leadership. GetVoIP utilized CEO ratings from Glassdoor.com.

Reeder, who according to the guide, has a CEO approval rating of 75 percent, was named number 15 out of the Top 20, earning high ranks from his employees for his dedication to staff training and development, to which a great deal of time and resources are allocated.

VoiceNation’s company culture is one that cultivates a very positive workplace where staff is empowered and leadership and personal growth are promoted. A large part of their culture revolves around their Employee Volunteer Program, which encourages staff to give back and get involved by helping others.  Through the program, every staff member has an opportunity to volunteer on a monthly basis and work towards a cause they feel passionate about, on a local, national, and global scale.

“Employee engagement and satisfaction go hand in hand with customer satisfaction. A strong, positive company culture that supports employees with training and development results in a dedicated and talented team,” explained Jay Reeder, VoiceNation’s president.

To view the Top CEOs, visit http://getvoip.com/blog/2014/10/28/highest-rated-telecom-ceos.

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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Tis the season to start your taxes? It is for small businesses—or should be.

Paul Dion CPA
Paul Dion CPA

MILLBURY, MA…

April 15 is synonymous as the day to pay taxes. Yet as a small business owner, the day you pay and the day you begin preparations should not be in the same calendar year. Particularly given the new tax laws over the past few years.

“The increases in several taxes last year—for example, the top tax rate for the top federal wage jumping from 35% to 39.6% in 2013—should have small businesses in the be prepared mindset now,” said Millbury, MA-based CPA Paul C. Dion. “But unless you earned that much last year, you probably aren’t thinking about that right now unless you are working with your accountant throughout the year.”

The top federal wage tax rate is but one tax increase Dion cites as having an impact on small business owners. For those who had to sell stocks or mutual funds to pay taxes for 2013 taxes, the capital gains tax rose in 2013 to 20 percent with a Medicare tax on those gains of 3.8 percent for some. That can make this year’s tax bill even steeper.

“Having your accountant come up with a tax projection before the end of the year can be very helpful in putting your finances in order for when it comes time to pay your taxes by April 15,” said Dion. “Yes, it’s true you might not have your final numbers but you can put together some sort of estimate to help plan. Even something as simple as working with your accountant to get all the forms you’re going to need together is something you can do now to make getting your taxes done easier.”

One headache-saving exercise Dion recommends small businesses undertake is going through the employee base and make sure all the information is up-to-date to ensure all the termination documents from former employees are filed with the proper arms of the government.

Early preparation also benefits small business owners who do business in multiple states. According to Dion, companies that do business across states have to deal with all types of notices and announcements regarding sales tax, income tax, use tax and various property taxes.

“If you do business in multiple states, it really is imperative that you begin your tax preparations now,” said Dion. “Otherwise, as a small business owner, you could be looking down the double barrel of large tax bills from both federal and state government.”

For a free consultation and planning tips for the coming tax year, please call Paul Dion CPA at (508) 853-3292. For more information, you can also visit www.paulcdioncpa.com.

ABOUT PAUL DION, CPA

Beyond simple “bean counting”, Paul Dion, CPA and associates work side by side and speak in common English to help clients fully understand their tax situation and take proactive steps to pay the least amount of tax legally allowed while minimizing the risk of an audit.  Clients save money and sleep well as night.

Business services include small business accounting, payroll, cash flow management, strategic business planning, new business formation, internet controls, QuickBooks, part-time CFO, bank financing, succession planning and non-profit organization direction.

For a free book, more information or a complimentary consultation, please visit www.PaulDionCPA.com or contact Paul Dion CPA, via Info@PaulDionCPA.com or (508) 853-3292.  Offices are conveniently located at 22 West Street, #6, (Felter’s Mill), Millbury, MA  01527.

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Elissa Burton joins Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C.

Elissa Burton, Esq.
Elissa Burton, 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 hired Needham resident Elissa Burton as an Associate.

Berton comes to the Firm from Seegel Lipshutz & Lo LLP where she worked as an associate attorney with a concentration on estate planning, tax preparation and trust administration. At Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C., she will continue to work in the areas of estate planning,  corporate transactions and taxation.

Burton received her juris doctorate cum laude from New England School of Law.  She also holds an LLM in Taxation and a Certificate in Employee Benefits from Georgetown University Law Center.  Burton graduated cum laude from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Marketing and Management.

“Sustained excellence is one of the things we strive for at Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro. That’s why we are continuously looking for bright, young attorneys to add to our team,” said Paul Barbadoro, a partner at the Firm. He added, “Elissa is a fine example of the caliber of associates we hire at the Firm. Her depth of experience in estate planning and tax preparation will be a tremendous asset to our estate planning team.”

Burton was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2012. She’s also a member of the Virginia State Bar, admitted in 2011.

Said Burton, “Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. has an impeccable reputation in the greater Boston area, particularly on the South Shore. I’m looking forward to being a part of the meaningful work the Firm does.”

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, 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) 848-9610 or visit their website at http://www.bbb-lawfirm.com.

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