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Marshfield Country Club donates $15K to local service organizations to support families and individuals in need

Shown left to right:
Jim Hewitt, Director of the Marshfield Food Pantry; James Antonelli, Director of Operations at Marshfield Country Club; George Earle, President of Marshfield Community Christmas; Margaret Smoragiewicz, Marshfield Country Club board member and administrative aide for handling donations; Matt Boyd, President of Marshfield Country Club; Jim Bunnell, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield.

Marshfield Country Club members donated a total of $15,000 to the Marshfield Food Pantry, Marshfield Community Christmas and the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield.

In early November, the Board of Governors of Marshfield Country Club launched a drive for donations for needy families. In lieu of having their annual parties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the membership decided to help the many families and individuals who have fallen on very difficult times in Marshfield. 

“We are so grateful of their members and staff support for the kids and families who need us the most during this pandemic,” said Jim Bunnell, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield. “They are a true community partner!”

Supporting Youth, Families and the Community in an Uncertain Time

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield is working with the Marshfield Food Pantry, the Town of Marshfield, guidelines from the state and the Marshfield Public Schools and other service organizations to provide critical services the community needs to support children and families over the short- and long-term. Among the steps they have taken to meet ongoing needs include: food distribution to food insecure families (hundreds of healthy meals per week in the form of Grab & Go meal boxes, drive-thru dinners and more); providing a safe place for kids while many parents and guardians return to work; and serving as a resource for the Board of Health and other departments to further assist families. Currently, the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield provides breakfast before school, remote support learning during the day, and traditional after school care for 100 students per day.

For more information about the Marshfield Food Pantry, visit www.marshfieldfoodpantry.org.

For more information about Marshfield Community Christmas, visit https://www.marshfieldcommunitychristmas.com

Visit https://www.marshfieldcc.com for more information about the Marshfield Country Club.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders. The Club provides programming opportunities in the Boys & Girls Club of America’s (BGCA) five core areas including leadership, education, health, arts, and fitness. 

The Club serves families with children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, and provides critical services the community needs to support children and families over the short- and long-term. For more information, visit their website www.bgcmarshfield.org or call 781-834-2582.
 

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Greater Boston Food Bank collaborates on designing the new “cross-dock” with Proactive Philanthropy to expand outreach and feed more families.

With a little help from their friends, The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is greatly expanding the number of households they are able to serve with the redesign and expanded services of a new “cross-dock” by their distribution partner Proactive Philanthropy located in the North End of New Bedford at 25 – 51 King Street, New Bedford, MA 02745.

The pandemic has resulted in a dramatic increase in food insecurity throughout Eastern Massachusetts, the South Coast and Cape Cod. Working together, the two organizations are redesigning the facility in New Bedford to add food storage, refrigeration, work areas to prepare family-sized food packages, and loading docks to serve the estimated 66% more people who are now food insecure.

Proactive Philanthropy’s expanded 25,000 square foot cross-dock accommodates four 18-wheeler, trailer trucks on a weekly basis. 

“This new cross-dock distribution set up on the South Coast has been a critical resource, helping GBFB keep up with the increased demand for food,” said Jonathan Tetrault, Vice President of Community Impact at GBFB. “The streamlined and expansive space has really made a significant difference, helping to save valuable time and money for our member agencies in the region.”

Ed McPherson of Proactive Philanthropy added, “We are delighted that we have the capacity, knowledge and capabilities to help The Greater Boston Food Bank and our South Coast community.  We look forward to continue looking for additional opportunities to partner with GBFB to help serve our neighbors in need.”

About Greater Boston Food Bank

The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, GBFB distributed the equivalent of nearly 82 million meals in 2020 through its network of 600 dedicated food distribution partners and programs in the 190 cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts. A member of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network, GBFB’s mission is to end hunger here and it is committed to providing at least three healthy meals a day to everyone in need. For more information, visit us at GBFB.org, follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@gr8bosfoodbank) and Instagram, or call us at 617.427.5200.

About Proactive Philanthropy

Proactive Philanthropy, with over 1.4-million square feet of warehouse space, is a highly innovative and unique 503(c)(3) non-profit organization that
focuses on converting surplus capital goods (real estate to lab equipment)
from donor companies into charitable funding to proven non-profit organizations.  Everyone wins. The donor receives both Charitable Recognition and tax benefits.

For additional information about Proactive Philanthropy, call (508) 645- 6404 or visit http://www.proactivephilanthropy.org

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From ugly ducklings to swans. Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography transforms winners of “Ugly LinkedIn Profile Photo” Contest.

Looking like your better self on LinkedIn is possible.  And necessary.

Winners of the recent “Ugly LinkedIn Profile Photo” contest agree.  Brian MacFee of Systems Support, Inc. based in Marshfield; Attorney Susan Pieri of Marshfield and Rich Archibald of AFLAC and located in Pembroke are now looking great.   See for yourself on LinkedIn.

Brian MacFee commented, “I’m not vain, but I am concerned with my appearance and conveying that I am open, friendly and approachable.  The new photo conveys that in a glance.”

Susan Pieri added, “I came to the photoshoot with three outfit variations, ready to have fun.  Debi did not disappoint!  She has an artist’s eye and a friendly manner.  The time flew by.  Now I have three wonderful shots to choose from to replace the one currently on LinkedIn.   Although, on one of them I’m told I look too happy for a lawyer.”

Rich Archibald noted, “The difference between my old photo and the new, improved one are night and day.  I look more vibrant, professional and ready to go.”

According to the champion of the photo contest Debi Cramer, founder and principal photographer at https://www.38thavenuephotography.com/ in Plymouth, MA, “Let’s literally face it.  Most people form an immediate impression of you by your headshot.  A corporate portrait that is outdated, odd or just omitted is an unnecessary turnoff.”

Some executives favor their high school yearbook likeness. Others just choose to ignore the aging process. Either way, an outdated profile photo is not the best way to represent yourself on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network.

Debi Cramer advises, “A LinkedIn profile photo is also not the best place to show off a cherished boat, sports car or pet. It’s okay to wear ski goggles if you’re a ski resort owner, but not okay if you’re a ski enthusiast and your profession is selling life insurance. It should be noted that NOT having a profile photo doesn’t work in your favor either. Will fellow networkers and recruiters want to connect? Perhaps not. Those who do have a profile photo on LinkedIn may receive up to 21 times more profile views than those lacking profile photos (according to https://www.linkedin.com/).”

To learn more about Cramer and Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography, visit https://www.38thavenuephotography.com/

About Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography:

Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography’s new studio includes a client lounge for viewing photos as well as an additional dedicated office space for photo editing and client meetings. Cramer also travels for onsite photo assignments. The agency’s primary focus is commercial photography, event and corporate brand photography – from marketing materials, websites and product pages to headshots.

Debi Cramer, founder and principal photographer at Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography, has spent many years photographing people, places and things all over the world. With a background in fine arts, textile and graphic design, Cramer shoots with a designer’s eye, which produces stunning images that are highly marketable. Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography serves a diverse array of clients in wide variety of industries, including real estate, restaurant, floral, retail and others.

From commercial to fine art and portrait photography, Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography enables clients to bring beauty and peace into their home or office, as well as promote their business. Along with the new studio address, Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography has updated their website and offers site visitors the ability to view portfolio images online as well as purchase or license images. View the portfolio and gallery at http://www.38thavenuephotography.com/.

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Listen up. Word of Mouth Referral and Networking – Free webinar set for Tuesday, January 21, noon.

Advertising and marketing can be complicated.  If you let it be. Word of mouth referrals are as old as neighbors sharing trusted resources.

A complimentary webinar entitled “Listen up. Word of Mouth Referral and Networking” will feature author, national keynote speaker and word of mouth expert Matt Ward. The virtual event is set for Thursday, January 21, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

Author of “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans”, Matt Ward, founder of Breakthrough Champions, works with service professionals to build their client base through authentic relationships and creative use of word of mouth marketing.

The complimentary workshop will outline both the art and science of word of mouth marketing.  How to find good connections, nurture those connections and develop win-win pipeline of new referrals.  From thank you cards to networking events to social media, there are techniques that cut through the noise.

The event is sponsored by My Pinnacle Network which hosts monthly meetings for business-to-business professionals at five locations throughout Massachusetts —Braintree, Mansfield, Marshfield, Needham, and Westborough; South Shore Networking Professionals which connects business people monthly at locations throughout the South Shore; and Rockland Trust, offering a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services to businesses and individuals through retail branches, commercial lending offices, investment management offices, and residential lending centers located in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as through online, mobile and phone banking.

Please RSVP for the event at  https://conta.cc/2J2jvIY, or contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061.

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Jack Keniley EOS Facilitator

Business Way Outside the Box welcomes Entrepreneur Operating System (commonly referred to as EOS) facilitator Jack Keniley. As a brew pub pioneer, Wharton Business School graduate and lecturer and Arthur D. Little consultant, Jack understands the many, many challenges of small to mid-market businesses.

In this episode of Business Way Outside the Box, Jack talks about how business owners can exceed their current barriers and build an organization that is more fun, profitable and sellable.

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Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography in Plymouth announces nonprofit division

Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography, a commercial and fine art photography studio in Plymouth, MA, has recently established a nonprofit division.

Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography’s primary focus is commercial photography, event and corporate brand photography which includes marketing materials, websites and product pages to headshots. In an effort to help local and regional nonprofits, the agency has established this new division and offers a 20 percent discount to 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit organizations.

Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography serves a diverse array of clients in wide variety of industries, including real estate, restaurant, floral, retail and others. Nonprofit organizations that the agency has previously worked with include The Great Blizzards of Massachusetts Special Ice Hockey of Kingston, MA, Healthy Plymouth Amazing Race 2019 and the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce.

Debi Cramer, founder and and principle photographer at Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography

“For nonprofit organizations in need of professional photography services and a professional portfolio, we’re providing this discount with an eye towards helping them minimize costs,” said Debi Cramer, founder and principal photographer at Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography.

Cramer has spent many years photographing people, places and things all over the world. With a background in fine arts, textile and graphic design, Cramer shoots with a designer’s eye, which produces stunning images that are highly marketable. Her international travels, study abroad experience in Edinburgh, Scotland as well as living in Singapore span more than two decades. Cramer’s cross-cultural awareness and adaptability allow for successful collaborative assignments. 

About Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography

From commercial to fine art and portrait photography, Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography enables clients to bring beauty and peace into their home or office, as well as promote their business. Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography offers visitors to their website the ability to view portfolio images online as well as purchase or license images. View the portfolio and gallery at www.38thavenuephotography.com.

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Drive-Thru Polar Express at the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield on December 19th

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield and the Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund will hold a special Drive-Thru Polar Express event at the Club, 37 Proprietor’s Drive in Marshfield, on Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Children of all ages will enjoy a magical Drive-Thru Polar Express with multiple “station stops” for goodies and greetings from Santa’s Elves. After greetings from the conductor, families drive through to each stop which plays out the story line. Once stops have been made at all the festive stations, families have the option to wrap up their adventure with a safe, socially distant photo with Santa.

Special guests, the Marshfield High School dance team and the Forbes School of Irish Step Dancing, will perform during the event.

Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance last year at the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield (shown) and will be back this year for a magical Drive-Thru Polar Express at the Club on December 19.

This event is FREE to all children.

Staff and volunteers will be physically distanced, wear masks and follow safety guidelines. Families will stay safely in their cars, except during the socially distanced photo with Santa.

“The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield is excited to work with the Molly Fund and offer families this socially distanced, drive-thru alternative,” said Jim Bunnell, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield. “We’ve taken a creative approach, based on the circumstances, to give kids a safe, fun and joyful holiday event. The format is similar to our Drive-Thru Grab & Go Trick or Treat held on Halloween which was a great success, with more than 500 children coming through. We anticipate a similar turnout for the Drive-Thru Polar Express.”

“The Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund and the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield have worked together for many years to improve the lives of Marshfield’s young people. We are partnering up again to bring some holiday cheer to the good girls and boys and the Drive-Thru Polar Express. The Boys & Girls Club has been at the forefront of assisting families during the COVID crisis and the Molly Fund is very happy to have the opportunity to help the Club make our kids’ lives better,” said Jim Fitzgerald of the Molly Fund.

Sponsors for the Drive-Thru Polar Express include Tiny & Sons Glass Co. (title sponsor), Coastal Nissan, Curry Hardware, John Foster Lumber, Co., Modera Marshfield, Rockland Trust Company, SIGMA Mechanical Services and South Shore Children’s Dentistry. To become a sponsor, email the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield at info@bgcmarshfield.com

Supporting Youth, Families and the Community in an Uncertain Time

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield is working with the Marshfield Food Pantry, the Town of Marshfield, guidelines from the state and the Marshfield Public Schools and other service organizations to provide critical services the community needs to support children and families over the short- and long-term. Among the steps they have taken to meet ongoing needs include: food distribution to food insecure families (hundreds of healthy meals per week in the form of Grab & Go meal boxes, drive-thru dinners and more); providing a safe place for kids while many parents and guardians return to work; and serving as a resource for the Board of Health and other departments to further assist families. Currently, the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield provides breakfast before school, remote support learning during the day, and traditional after school care for 100 students per day.

About the Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund

The Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund promotes education and the arts in Marshfield, MA by providing college scholarships, supporting community service projects and assisting in the funding of school programs. For more information, visit https://mollyfund.net

About the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders. The Club provides programming opportunities in the Boys & Girls Club of America’s (BGCA) five core areas including leadership, education, health, arts, and fitness.  

The Club serves families with children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, and provides critical services the community needs to support children and families over the short- and long-term. For more information, visit their website www.bgcmarshfield.org or call 781-834-2582.

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Happy New Year! Celebrate with the 3Ms (manageable, modest marketing) Plan for 2021.

Most of us would like to put 2020 behind us.

One way, probably the best way, to do that is to create a manageable, modest marketing PLAN for 2021.

First, set aside at least eight percent of your gross revenue for marketing. You don’t show up to a gun fight with a knife.

Second, choose ONLY four channels that you know work for you. Don’t go wide, go deep.

For business-to-business companies that usually includes –
• LinkedIn – Post weekly not only to your company page and personal page, but Groups as well.
• E-newsletter – Monthly
• Refreshing your website with relevant blogs, news items and events. – Weekly
• Achieve press coverage monthly with tips, topical subjects, riding along with stories in the news, personnel announcements, anniversaries, additional services, new divisions, webinars, etc.

Third, take a risk and add something new.
• Reach out and start “guesting” on podcasts targeted to your niche.
• Draft a modest E-book that positions you as “the” expert on your topic.
• Add a customer review program to increase your positive reviews.

Fourth, assign a team to meet monthly for one hour to implement the program and to keep each other accountable.

Fifth, continue to update a one or two-page spreadsheet that tracks –
• Projects
• Assigned to
• Date due
• Current status

Sixth, track success.
• Set up Google Alerts to track your company, your name, your competitor.
• Review E-Newsletter opens and clicks
• Review website Google Analytics
• Track your LinkedIn engagement

Now you are on track for a robust 2021.

Need help with some of the planning and implementation? Contact us today for a complimentary 45 minute consultation.

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Emerson Bearing Boston Adds Two New Heavy-Duty Bearings to Product Line

Boston based Emerson Bearing, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has added two new bearings to their product line. 

Emerson Bearing now offers the IP69K Series and IPTCI Stand-Off Series bearings. The IP69K Series bearing is a specialized heavy-duty bearing engineered specifically to withstand close-range sanitizing procedures that require frequent temporary submersions and employ high temperatures, high pressures, and harsh chemicals.

IP69K Series bearings are composed of corrosion resistant stainless steel, making them highly durable, long-lasting, and easy to sanitize. They are compatible with all major housing configurations and come in sizes ranging from 201 to 208 (1/2″ to 1-1/2″).

Unique Benefits

Key features of this bearing are numerous and include: Meets FDA IP69K requirements; superior protection against water and dust intrusion; unique triple-lip and molded rubber composition; a “lubed for life” feature eliminates lube holes and other potential intrusion areas; and stainless steel exterior makeup.

The unique benefits of IPK69 Series bearings make them useful for a wide variety of applications in which durability, safety, and cleanliness are paramount, including food manufacturers, poultry and meat processors, bottling facilities, canning operations as well as other high moisture plant environments.

Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing Boston noted, “While our Stand-Off Series bearings allow for ample room to execute wash downs and bearing maintenance, the IP69K Series is really a leap forward in bearing technology. They are FDA compliant in regards to hygiene and corrosion resistance and built to stand for some of the most rigorous operations. The key features of this bearing are unparalleled.” 

Emerson Bearing is “Essential”

Emerson Bearing continues to ship from their 28,000 sq.ft. Boston warehouse, and they also have access to 30 suppliers around the country (in the event that a bearing is not on their shelf) and will ship directly to the customer for next day delivery. In light of current circumstances, Emerson Bearing offers free ground freight on orders of $250 or more. 

For more information about Emerson Bearing’s solutions, contact their team at 800-225-4587 or visit EmersonBearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. The company provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.

Emerson Bearing Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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