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NORWELL, MA…
“Can you hear me now?” It’s a campaign a national cell phone company made famous, promoting the savings enjoyed by its network of customers. Another network is making its own noise, My Pinnacle Network, by giving business-to-business professionals a monthly opportunity to exchange leads, pass referrals and, most importantly, make business connections. In June, My Pinnacle Network will launch a brand new monthly business-to-business networking group in Norwell.
The Norwell My Pinnacle Network meeting will launch on Wednesday, June 27 at the Smith Barney offices at 600 Longwater Drive, Suite 202, Norwell, MA 02061. The Norwell My Pinnacle Network will meet every fourth Wednesday, with the second meeting being on July 25.
“Bottom line, business-to-business professionals are frustrated with the available networking opportunities out there. My Pinnacle Network is not a cocktail hour where you’re left to your own devices. It’s a structured networking meeting designed for leads and referrals passing,” said Steve Dubin, founder of My Pinnacle Network. “And with our new Charter Member pricing, business-to-business professionals can now join one of My Pinnacle Network groups for less than it would cost to buy a couple books of stamps every month.”
My Pinnacle Network is offering a special Charter Member rate of $200 per year for the first 12 B2B professionals who join any of the six current My Pinnacle Networks.
In addition to Norwell, those groups include:
The Braintree My Pinnacle Network will be held Tuesday, June 5, 1, from 8:30 – 10 a.m. at 25 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 200, Braintree, MA 02184.
The Mansfield My Pinnacle Network will be held Wednesday, June 6, from 8:30 – 10 a.m. at 20 Cabot Boulevard, Suite 300, Mansfield, MA 02048.
The Westboro My Pinnacle Network will be held Tuesday, June 5 1, from 8:00 – 10 a.m. at 1900 West Park Drive, Suite 280, Westborough, MA 01581.
The Hyannis My Pinnacle Network will be held monthly on the second Tuesday of month beginning on Tuesday, June 12, from 7:30 – 9 a.m. at 1520 Route 132, Hyannis, MA 02601.
The Marshfield My Pinnacle Network will be held on the first Thursday of the month, beginning, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 165 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050.
Charter Members can pay the $200 up front on My Pinnacle Network’s website or make a $16.67 monthly payment for one year. B2B professionals can apply directly by going to www.mypinnaclenetwork.com. Only one B2B professional will be selected for each category. Those categories can be found at http://mypinnaclenetwork.com/about/categories.aspx.
“We do encourage prospective members to visit a My Pinnacle Network meeting before committing to join,” added Dubin. “With the Charter Member price, however, we cannot guarantee how long your category will be available and, as long as a prospective member’s references check out, it will be first come, first served.”
My Pinnacle Network streamlines the networking process by putting members shoulder to shoulder with others who are in the exact same traffic lanes. Another advantage of this networking concept is that if approved, a member has the exclusive rights to their category for their group–more than 40 other categories will be represented at each meeting.
Beyond the b-to-b angle, My Pinnacle Network adds the element of “high tech” to “high touch” of monthly face to face meetings. All group data flows through a robust and easy to use website. This keeps everyone accountable and highly visible.
All introductions/leads are posted to the My Pinnacle Network website and the website’s automation both tracks leads and provides reminders to pursue them. Each member’s lead production and closing ratio can be measured by the group leader at any time. Thus, non-productive members can be further coached to improve their value to the group.
If you are interested in attending a meeting in your area, please contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061 to RSVP. There is no charge to visit a My Pinnacle Network meeting.
Boston Common Podiatry, led by established Boston podiatrist and board certified foot surgeon Jordana Szpiro, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S., recently acquired the GenesisPlus Nd:YAG laser by Cutera, the most powerful FDA-cleared laser for the treatment of warts, fungus, scars and thermal resurfacing.
Boston Common Podiatry is one of the only providers in the Boston area using the powerful and innovative GenesisPlus laser in the treatment of fungal nails. The practice is accepting new patients.
The GenesisPlus laser provides a fast, highly effective solution, with minimal discomfort for warts, scars and Onychomycosis, which is a fungal infection that causes toenails to thicken, discolor and split. It is also ideal for skin rejuvenation and the treatment of spider veins.
Boston Common Podiatry’s impressive 80 watt GenesisPlus laser is 20 times stronger than the four watt PinPointe foot laser, which was previously used. The new laser also treats a larger, five millimeter area. For patients suffering with toenail fungus, results may be seen after one 15-30 minute session with the GenesisPlus laser. There is no down-time or serious side-effects.
“Previously, the treatment options for toenail fungus were the PinPointe laser or oral and topical prescription drugs. These options have a limited success rate. The PinPointe laser often requires multiple treatments and prescription fungal medications are not tolerated well by some patients. The GenesisPlus laser is safe, quick, with minimal discomfort, and provides results that are superior to other previous types of treatments,” noted Dr. Szpiro.
About Boston Common Podiatry
Boston Common Podiatry specializes in the treatment of foot conditions including pain, fractures and sports-related injuries; complicated foot conditions caused by diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular disease; pediatric podiatry and molded orthotics. From athletes and dancers to marathon runners and high-heeled fashionistas to seniors and children, the renowned Boston Common Podiatry cares for patients from the greater Boston and Cape Cod areas.
Boston Common Podiatry physicians are Partner’s Healthcare affiliated physicians as well as on staff at several area hospitals including Mt. Auburn, a Harvard teaching hospital, and hospitals affiliated with the Cambridge Health Alliance. The practice is led by established Boston podiatrist, Jordana Szpiro, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. Boston Common Podiatry is located at 264 Beacon Street, Second Floor, Boston, MA. For more information contact 617.262.2266 or visit bostoncommonpodiatry.com.
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MANSFIELD, MA…
When Mansfield, MA resident Scott Freerksen walked away from the corporate world a decade ago, he chose to pursue a career that involved his passion, opening a real estate agency specializing in lakefront property. That passion recently morphed into another venture, publishing, with Freerksen recently issuing The Lake Book: Guide to Lakefront Living.
“As a real estate agency, we provide guidance to people in buying and selling lake front real estate. The book is an extension of that,” said Freerksen, who resides and runs his real estate practice on Bungay Lake in Mansfield, three doors down from his boyhood home. “With a still sluggish real estate market, the dream of owning a lakeside home has become more affordable in recent years. The more knowledge buyers and sellers possess, the better the experience can be.”
The Lake Book covers a broad range of areas related to the purchase of lakefront property. Those include:
The book is illustrated with photographs and drawings to illuminate key factors, like the difference between a lake and a pond, watershed areas, weed management water levels and more. The book also features a helpful appendix with the top 10 questions to ask when viewing lakefront property.
“The most important thing to remember is the ‘show me’ rule,” said Freerksen. “Any time the homeowner or agent tells you a fact, make them prove it by showing it to you. Most homeowners or selling agents are happy to answer your questions. If they are not, this is a major red flag and you many want to consider how much you want the property.”
Lakefront Living Realty specializes solely on the purchase and sale of pond and lakefront property in all six New England states. In addition to their lakefront expertise, the company offers a current and complete database of lakefront properties on their website that features only direct lakefront homes. All the “riverfront”, “oceanfront”, “across the street”, “within walking distance” homes are taken out of the site.
For more information on Lakefront Living Realty’s services, you can visit their website at www.lakefrontliving.com. Additionally, Scott Freerksen regularly holds seminars on the keys to buying and selling lakefront property. Please visit the company website or call 508-377-7167 for the date and time of the next seminar.
About Lakefront Living Realty, LLC
Based in Mansfield, Massachusetts, Lakefront Living Realty, LLC is a full service real estate brokerage specializing solely on the purchase and sale of pond and lakefront property in the six New England states. Owner Scott “The Lake Guy” Freerksen, a Real Estate Broker and Realtor, founded Lakefrontliving.com in 2003 as way to support his real estate practice and to bring to potential buyers and sellers a website that features direct lakefront homes. All the “riverfront”, “oceanfront”, “across the street”, “within walking distance” homes are taken out of the site.
Lakefront Living Realty has one mission: To passionately unite Buyers and Sellers of lakefront property. For complete information, please visit www.lakefrontliving.com or call Scott at 508-377-7167.
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This issue of Massachusetts Family Business features profiles of four family businesses that are ready to help your family business succeed; advice on changes to tax law in 2012; and the best ways to achieve diversity among your directors.
Read Tom Astore’s full article on page 18 http://issuu.com/thewarrengroup/docs/familybusiness_1q2012
Wellesley, Mass.
We call it “spring cleaning” but in reality, most spring cleanings are removing clutter with a little bit of actual cleaning on the side. The problem with clutter is, well, the clutter. Being unable to part with things can prolong some spring cleanings into a summer project. And nobody wants to be stuck inside decluttering once the weather gets nice.
Certified Professional Organizer Wendy Arundel, owner and manager of The Mudroom, a Wellesley-based company serving Greater Boston, suggests a more practical, less emotional approach to a spring cleaning/decluttering.
“Your focus really needs to be on how decluttering your space will improve your life and your living environment. You might even want to imagine your decluttered space in your mind so that you have an end goal in your head,” said Arundel. “If while going through your stuff you hesitate on whether or not to throw something out, revisit that picture. If keeping that item doesn’t help you towards that goal, get rid of it.”
Arundel suggests creating a schedule for your decluttering and cleaning efforts, limiting that time to 30 minutes to an hour per day to make it seem less tedious. Other strategies for making your decluttering more productive and fun include such pointers as:
“Spring is a season of rebirth. That doesn’t have to only be for flower and plants,” said Arundel. “A good spring cleaning can give your home a much needed ‘new’ look without buying a thing. Not to mention uplifting feeling you get from clearing out unneeded or used items.”
About the Mudroom
Wendy Arundel has been helping homeowners and small businesspeople organize and enjoy their space for seven years. Overwhelmed and overscheduled, many need some help developing systems for managing their space as well as removing unnecessary items. Arundel also assists with unwanted items by selling, donating or consigning them through her network of local resources.
For more information, please visit the Wellesley-based company‘s website, www.TheMudroom.org or call (781) 772-1369.
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MODESTO, CALIFORNIA AND NORWELL, MASSACHUSETTS…
eLove Matchmaking, one of the world’s largest professional introduction services, recently opened a matchmaking office in Modesto, California. The office is located at 1101 Sylvan Avenue, Suite B-12, in Modesto.
“There’s a little irony in the location of this office, being in Suite B-12. eLove is like Vitamin B-12 for your love life. A lot of singles need that kind of jump start to make a commitment to find that special somebody,” said Paul A. Falzone, CEO of eLove Matchmaking. “At eLove Matchmaking, we take care of the legwork and remove much of the guesswork. So this way, singles are meeting people who are more compatible with and have a better chance of making a connection.”
eLove Matchmaking’s professional matchmakers have paired literally thousands of singles over the past three decades. In addition to a one-on-one meeting with each member, eLove also conducts a mandatory background check for the safety of everyone they match.
“In an ordinary dating scenario with somebody you met on your own or online, it might five to 10 dates to find out what that person wants and is looking for,” said Falzone. “Because of our interview process, singles have more knowledge about the person they are dating from day one—what they like, what they want, etc. That’s why we enjoy a very high rate of success and we’re delighted to bring that to the singles in Modesto.”
To arrange a consultation with a professional matchmaker or for a membership, contact eLove toll-free at 866-881-1230or visit www.elove.com.
eLove is all you need
eLove Matchmaking, the next evolution in dating, has arrived. eLove is the first “life stage company” within the dating industry to provide different levels of dating services, based on how serious singles are about meeting their soul mate. Never before has a dating service catered so completely to everyone regardless of their age, sex, or relationship goals. With more than 50 matchmaking offices in 25 states, eLove Matchmaking is everything that singles have been wishing for whether they are looking for casual dating or a serious, committed relationship.
eLove’s Matchmaking offices are located in: Arizona (Scottsdale/Phoenix); Arkansas (Bentonville, Fort Smith, Little Rock); California (Costa Mesa, Palo Alto, Sacramento, Walnut Creek, San Diego, Santa Rosa, Westlake, West Hollywood); Connecticut (Glastonbury, Stamford); Illinois (Chicago, Normal, Schaumburg); Indiana (Carmel, Ft. Wayne); Kansas (Overland Park, Wichita); Maryland (Columbia, Frederick); Massachusetts (Newton, Norwell, Shrewsbury, Stoneham); Michigan (Bingham Farms); Minnesota (Bloomington); Missouri (Springfield, St. Louis); Nebraska (Lincoln, Omaha); Nevada (Las Vegas); New Jersey (Iselin, Saddle Brook); Ohio (Cincinnati); Oklahoma (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City, Tulsa); Pennsylvania (Mechanicsburg, King of Prussia); Rhode Island (Warwick); South Carolina (Greenville); Tennessee (Memphis, Franklin); Texas (Austin, San Antonio); Virginia (Falls Church, Richmond); Wisconsin (Appleton, Elm Grove, Madison).
For more information on eLove, visit www.elove.com.
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On Saturday, April 21st, Wellesley resident Mark Vitello, who is a staff accountant on Rodman & Rodman, P.C.’s Green Team, participated in the Charles River Conservancy Earth Day river cleanup event. Vitello volunteered through the Virginia Tech Alumni Association and in cooperation with State Senator William Brownsberger’s office. Vitello joined more than 3,000 other volunteers to pick up trash along the banks of the Charles River. Vitello’s clean up efforts centered around the Marina area in Watertown, MA.
“It is important to keep the environment clean, especially in an urban setting such as Boston,” noted Vitello. “We need to conserve the natural areas that we do have, so they can be enjoyed by future generations.”
According to the Conservancy’s website, “Since 2002, over 16,000 Conservancy Volunteers have contributed over $1 million of donated labor to improve the health, safety and beauty of the Charles River Parklands.”
About Rodman & Rodman P.C.
Founded in 1961, Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England. With a focus on strategic planning, Rodman & Rodman goes beyond traditional accounting services and takes a proactive approach when serving clients to increase, preserve and sustain clients’ financial net worth. The company is Green Business Certified and in 2010 and 2011 was named one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” in Accounting Today. Rodman & Rodman is listed in the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Firms”.
From business valuations, taxation, audits, fraud detection and prevention services and succession planning to a variety of accounting IT services including software selection, implementation and training, the team at Rodman & Rodman serves as comprehensive advisors to clients. For individual clients, the company offers personal advisory services such as planning for real estate transactions, obtaining financing, estate planning and retirement planning as well as planning for college education. The Rodman & Rodman Green Team is a specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice within Rodman & Rodman, P.C.
Rodman & Rodman, P.C. are located at 3 Newton Executive Park in Newton and 25 Braintree Hill Office Park in Braintree, MA. For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.
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Each year, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), an elder services agency providing supportive resources to seniors living in greater Plymouth county and the Brockton area, participates in the National March for Meals Campaign, sponsored by the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) through their special program known as “Mayors for Meals Day”.
This year, Brockton Mayor Linda M. Balzotti and Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES delivered noontime meals to Meals On Wheels recipients throughout the Brockton area.
The “Mayors for Meals Day” campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the Meals On Wheels program, recruit new volunteers and encourage local fundraising by involving local mayors and other public officials.
“We have seniors who are homebound and unable to manage their grocery shopping or attend one of our congregate meal sites. The Meals On Wheels program is absolutely essential to them as they would otherwise not get a nutritious daily meal. Furthermore, the daily social contact is crucial to check on the safety of those living alone,” noted OCES Executive Director Diana DiGiorgi.
The Meals On Wheels program serves individuals age 60 and over, as well as disabled persons under the age of 60. Both the Meals On Wheels program and the congregate meal sites rely on help from volunteers. For more information contact the Nutrition Department at Old Colony Elder Services (508) 584-1561.
About OCES
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services is a private, non-profit corporation designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers such as Family Caregiver Support; Adult Family Care; Supportive Housing; Nutrition; Money Management; Protective Services and Home Care.
OCES serves elders, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers in 23 towns in Southeastern Massachusetts: Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.
The organization’s mission is to provide services that support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.
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