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Emerson Bearing Boston Announces Dedicated Marine Spares Division

Emerson Bearing Boston, renowned for their vast inventory of bearings and speedy 24/7 service to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) customers around the world, announces the formation of a dedicated Marine Spares division to cater to port authorities and the marine spares industry.

With this growing customer base, Emerson Bearing Boston caters to commercial shipping and fishing boat accounts in New England and well beyond – including a number of national and international customers such as Guam Shipyard.

Joe Falvey, Emerson Bearing’s Marketing Specialist, leads the division. Falvey assists clients in determining which bearing technologies would be most suitable by taking into consideration the specifications, recommendations, maintenance strategies, fatigue life and wear resistance of the bearing in relation to the application.

The marine spares industry and port authorities require constant “uptime” as they exist in a 24/7 work environment, whether it’s for driveshafts, overhead cranes or fork lift trucks. Emerson Bearing provides special solutions which include Split Roller bearings which allow for rapid bearing replacement especially at difficult to access locations, such as driveshafts. For Sheave wheels, cranes and tensioner blocks, Emerson Bearing recommends the SL Sheave Wheel bearings, which provide extra high dynamic and static load ratings and come with rubber seals to prevent water and dust intrusion. To keep the unloading process from slowing down, the company can provide cut to length leaf chain forklift chain on a 24-hour basis. Related products offered by Emerson Bearing for this industry include sheave wheel bearings, split spherical roller bearings, craft split bearing, ball bearings, roller bearings, leaf chain, V belts, hydraulic cylinders, pumps, oil seals and isolator seals.

“Our worldwide freight relationships allow us to serve markets around the world, so that our bearings can meet a ship at the port if necessary,” explained Steve Katz, president.

He continued, “Some of our clients are halfway around the world and they know they can count on us. They have placed their confidence in us and we deliver, whether it’s a large job or a small repair where they may just need oil seals. Accuracy on promised delivery dates is crucial. With our shipyard customers, the vessels are scheduled to arrive in port at a certain time and once they pull in, the clock starts. Everything runs on a schedule and there are repercussions for any delays. That’s where we really set ourselves apart from competitors; we’re efficient, cost-effective and reliable.”

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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 A PR Works Holiday Classic: Spare me the holiday e-cards!

Some families will sit down for a spirited telling of The Night Before Christmas. Others will imbibe in such holiday classics as It’s a Wonderful Life, the Brady, Miracle on 34th Street and A Very Brady Christmas. Here at PR Works, we share our equally heartwarming take on holiday cards.

Enjoy!

Don’t do it. Spare me the holiday e-cards.

Warning. Don’t send holiday e-cards. 

E-cards scream “I almost care”. E-cards involve little effort, little cost, little personal sentiment.

Similarly, holiday cards are more likely to burn than build a bridge.

Keeping in touch is a wonderful thing, doing so en mass and with a generic message, however, is somewhat insulting.

If you want to wish me Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year or any other holiday…

  • Send me a real, honest to goodness snail mail card.
  • Call me to catch up.
  • Drop by and visit.
  • Take me to lunch.
  • Join me for coffee.
  • Invite me to a holiday gathering.
  • Buy me a little gift.

As a re-seller of Constant Contact and other email platforms, I understand the value of regularly connecting with your network. Use email with discretion. Share business news via e-newsletters. Celebrate holidays with authentic good cheer and in person, if possible.

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Think Small. Downsizing and Decluttering your home?

Relocating to a smaller house or condo?  Looking to remove clutter and enjoy your current space?
A free, objective and educational seminar will provide some insight and tips on downsizing and decluttering. The workshop will be led by Anne Sharp, a Professional Organizer and Owner of ‘a sharp space’ based in Winchester, MA.
Anne is in her third year of business, having spent the two previous years learning about organizational products and closet design.  She has a background in change management consulting and recently completed Life Transitions Certification through the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals.  She works with busy professionals, seniors and families to help them make the best use of the space they have.
The seminar will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the education and training center of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, 109 – 123 Highland Avenue, Suite 301, Needham, MA  02494 (directly across from Panera Bread and next door to Petco).
There is ample, free parking both in the front and rear of the office building. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Imagine. What small steps could you take to feel less stressed and more productive in your everyday life, both at home and at work? Learn more about how being organized can help you find more space, more time and more joy in your life.   And bring your organizing questions and challenges!
Topics will include how to get started and create decluttering momentum, what to gift to friends and family, how to separate the throw or go piles, options for selling unwanted items and alternatives for donating to non-profit organizations.
The session will be augmented by Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, who has more than 20 years of experience in working with seniors. She holds a B.A. from Clark University, in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology and Human Services. In addition to her Massachusetts License in Social Work, Wendy holds a Certificate in Gerontology from the Worcester Consortium Gerontology Program.
She is a member of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.  Finally, Wendy is a Certified Dementia Practitioner® in good standing from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
This interactive presentation encourages participants to ask questions and provide their own anecdotes.
About FirstLight Home Care
FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of non-medical home care, helping individuals in more than 30 states achieve the quality of life they deserve. The company has set a new standard in home care by creating an unmatched Culture of Care that drives industry-leading client and employee satisfaction. FirstLight is a lifeline not only for seniors, but for people recovering from illness, injury or surgery; adults with disabilities; and anyone over the age of 18 who needs extra assistance. Care can be provided at private residences, as well as independent and assisted living communities.
To RSVP, please visit https://goo.gl/nGkLek.
For additional information, please contact FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, (781) 559-0220, https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-west-suburban-boston/contact/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OCES Announces Special Holiday Meals at Several Community Dining Sites in December

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, will offer special holiday meals at several community dining sites in December.

OCES has planned a delicious “Holiday Special” featuring roast pork with apple glaze, whipped sweet potato, green bean almandine, dinner roll and butter, along with pumpkin pie (or diet pumpkin pudding) for dessert. The Holiday Special will be offered at the following community dining sites:

On December 6, 2018 at two locations – the Halifax Council on Aging (COA) dining site at 506 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338 as well as at East Bridgewater COA dining site, 355 Plymouth Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333.

On December 20, 2018 at Brockton COA dining site in the Mary Cruise Kennedy Senior Center, 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton, MA 02301.

On December 27, 2018 at Stoughton COA dining site at 110 Rockland Street, Stoughton, MA 02072.

“Traveling Chef Carving of the Day”will be offered at Kingston COA dining site, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA 02364 on December 18, 2018 and at Wareham COA dining site, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 on December 20, 2018. This special meal will feature roast beef with gravy, mashed potato (Kingston) au Gratin potatoes (Wareham), green bean almandine, dinner roll with butter, and a raspberry filled cookie (or diet cookie).

On December 20, 2018 at Easton COA dining site at Frothingham Hall Community Center, 15 Barrows Street, North Easton 02356, a “Home Cooked Special” will be offered featuring homemade pot roast with gravy, mashed potatoes with gravy, zucchini and tomatoes, whole wheat dinner roll and butter, along with chocolate eclairs for dessert (or diet chocolate pudding).

Reservations are required and may be made by calling each town’s COA directly.

Daily Meals at Community Dining Sites

OCES’ community dining sites provide hot, nutritious noontime meals Monday through Friday to adults age 60+ and individuals with disabilities under the age of 60. Meals are planned by a nutritionist and meet one-third of the Recommended Daily Allowance for major nutrients. The meals do not include high sodium foods and no salt is added. Low-fat milk is provided.

Community dining information is published in COA newsletters and on OCES’ website at http://www.ocesma.org. A sample menu may be requested by calling OCES at (508) 584-1561.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

 

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Behavioral Concepts in Worcester is Now an Approved Site for Continuing Education. Training Session to be Offered November 29th.

Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout Central Massachusetts, has announced they are a Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) provider, offering onsite Continuing Education events at their Worcester location as well as online.

On November 29, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., BCI will offer a continuing education professional development event entitled “Ethical Issues in Behavioral Feeding” at 345A Greenwood Street in Worcester as well as online. This training session will focus on the ethical issues related to implementing behavioral feeding strategies. Participants will also learn what medical, behavioral, and related service assessments should be completed before starting feeding therapy. The event will be presented by Melissa L. Olive, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA (CT & NY), Executive Director, Applied Behavioral Strategies LLC and is eligible for two type 2 ethics continuing education units (CEUs).

Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs), Licensed Applied Behavior Analysts (LABAs) and ABA students interested in attending may register to attend in-person or virtually via a web login. Registration is open until November 22, 2018. Visit https://bciaba.com/careers/professional-development/continuing-education-events/

“Professional development is essential to stay current on the latest developments, skills, and technologies required in a given field,” said Candice Colón-Kwedor, Ph.D., LABA, BCBA-D, Director of Professional Development and Research at BCI. “The BACB® states that behavior analysts must maintain knowledge of current scientific and professional information in their areas of practice and pursue ongoing efforts to maintain competence. Today’s professionals must commit to a ‘career-long learning’ philosophy that enhances effectiveness and furthers the knowledge they have already gained.”

In addition to being an ACE provider, BCI offers their employees professional development opportunities that include extensive pre-service training and continuous in-service training for their ABA Therapists and Behavior Analysts. BCI is also committed to training current and future generations of clinicians in the field via undergraduate and graduate program affiliations including on-site degree support through their partnerships with Quinsigamond College (Registered Behavior Technician, Associate’s degree program) and Bay Path University (BCBA, Master’s degree program) as well as an off-site program  at Assumption College (BCBA, Master’s degree program).

For further information on continuing education, please contact Dr. Candice Colón-Kwedor,  BCI’s Director of Professional Development and Research at (508) 851-5259 or visit www.bciaba.com to view our scheduled continuing education events.

About BCI

Behavioral Concepts (BCI) provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism and their families in central Massachusetts. We identify and facilitate effective personalized instruction that allows children to discover more, learn more, and be more – increasing their independence and enhancing their quality of life at home, in school, and in the community. BCI is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved provider of specialty ABA services for early intervention. BCI also provides center, home-based, and afterschool services through private and public health insurance. The organization was founded in 2002 by Dr. Jeffrey R. Robinson. Further information on BCI is available at https://bciaba.com.

BCI is part of the LEARN Behavioral family of companies, a national organization dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and life. Learn more at http://learnitsystems.com

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Free seminar – Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Housing Wealth Management workshop on November 29th

Panel discussion explores legal, financial, housing and lifestyle solutions.

Critical questions for seniors and their families will be addressed at a free workshop set for Thursday, November 29, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference, 100 Grandview Road, Braintree, MA 02184 (next to the AMC Cinema and directly across from South Shore Plaza).

There is ample and free parking next to the office building. Complimentary light refreshments will be served.

Many seniors and their families are uncertain about their legal, financial, housing and lifestyle situations. Elder law Attorney Patrick J. Kelleher of Elder Law Care Center based in Hanover and George Downey of Harbor Mortgage Solutions with office in Braintree will lead the discussion.

Topics to be addressed will include: What is estate planning?  Can you avoid losing your home and savings if you go into a nursing home?  Trusts – what they are and why you may need one.  Housing wealth – how you can use your home to stay at home and increase financial security.

Seating is limited to 30. RSVPs are required. Go to https://elder-law-care.bambiz.net/braintree-event. Or email Ashley@elderlawcare.com or call 781-871-7526.

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Rodman CPAs Appoints New Tax Specialist

Alison Kuczynski, CPARodman CPAs, a full-service tax and accounting firm based in Waltham, MA and serving small and mid-sized businesses throughout the greater Boston area, has appointed Alison Kuczynski, CPA as a Tax Specialist.

In her new role, Kuczynski, a Certified Public Accountant, specializes in tax planning and preparation for high net worth individuals and business entity clients.

Kuczynski holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Vermont, and a Master of Science in Taxation from Bentley University. Upon graduation in 2005, she joined Rodman CPAs as a Generalist and was responsible for all types of accounting and tax engagements. In 2011, Kuczynski, who was then a Senior Accountant, took a hiatus from Rodman CPAs to travel throughout Asia for three years. She is among several “boomerang employees” helping to fuel Rodman CPAs’ overall growth.

Kuczynski is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). In her free time, she enjoys traveling and surfing.

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses.  Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

 

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Leadership at a glance. Entromy and Contemporary Leadership Advisors Introduce AI-Enabled Organizational Network Analysis Solution

Steve Garcia

Making leaders more effective at driving change by leveraging key influencers

BOSTON, MA…

Entromy and Contemporary Leadership Advisors today announced the launch of a revolutionary organizational network analysis (ONA) solution that helps clients accelerate business transformation and improve organizational agility. The new solution, supported by Entromy’s Insights Platform, goes beyond standard ONA by integrating artificial intelligence and natural language processing to not only pinpoint key opinion leaders, but also uncover their perspective and insights in real-time.

Companies must adapt and transform themselves to stay relevant in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Yet, 70-90% of organizational transformation efforts fail. These failures often result from unanticipated market dynamics, an incomplete understanding of how the organization really functions, and a failure to gain the buy-in of employees needed for successful transformation. Entromy’s new ONA solution addresses these challenges by pinpointing and bringing to light the perspectives of employees with the most relevant insight. This real-time intelligence broadens leaders’ understanding and minimizes unforeseen risk. Moreover, by engaging with and incorporating the perspective of the most influential employees, leaders build commitment for the transformation. The diagnostic can be tailored to the context at the organization and deliver critical insights within 2-3 weeks. Typically conducted across the whole or parts of the organization with minimal level of time commitment from the teams far outweighing the benefits from alternative approaches.

“We see strong interest from private equity companies and growing organizations, who often place new executives and look for ways to make them immediately effective. Entromy’s new ONA capability achieves this by identifying the most influential employees who can inform the leader’s perspective and build the commitment of the broader organization,” said Jan Jamrich, Entromy’s CEO. “We’re delighted to be partnering with Contemporary Leadership Advisor, which has deep expertise in using organizational network analysis to make leaders successful.”

Entromy’s AI-enabled ONA solution maps the informal patterns of communication and interaction within an organization to uncover how employees really work with each other and customers to solve problems, make decisions, share information.  Built on extensive expertise and successfully deployed with multiple companies, Entromy’s ONA capabilities have helped clients successfully transform commercial operations, integrate multiple lines of business,

accelerate new product development, increase leadership bench strength, and uncover retention risks.

According to Steve Garcia, Managing Partner at Contemporary Leadership Advisors, “We’ve worked with Entromy for two years and our clients love the rapid insights uncovered by their artificial intelligence and natural language processing functionality. Integrating our ONA capabilities into the Entromy Insights Platform makes perfect sense and provides leaders with the level of insight needed to successfully drive organizational transformation.”

For more information about the Entromy Insight Platform please visit www.entromy.com

About Entromy

Entromy is a leading software company that delivers real-time nuanced insights for critical business decisions powered by AI and natural language processing. Used by consultants, private equity and executives, the Entromy Insights Platform eliminates weeks of effort in change management, business transformations and M&A by automating diagnostic, analysis and executive report preparation to understand business, employees or customers. Visit www.entromy.com

About Contemporary Leadership Advisors

Contemporary Leadership Advisors is a management consulting firm comprised of behavioral scientists and business experts who help organizations create value by selecting and developing the right leaders, driving senior team effectiveness, and designing aligned and agile organizations. Visit www.cladvisors.com

 

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Claim the expert position. Respond to media requests and shine.

Most non-hard news stories (e.g. fires, shootings and other disasters) are “pitched” by PR firms. Many of those “pitches” are directly responding to daily PR request services like Help A Reporter Out (HARO) and ProfNet.

Reporters need expert/authoritative comment and input on a very wide range of stories. We regularly connect both local and national media with our clients.

Example, U.S. News & World Report put out a PR query that they were working on an article focused on “How to cover caregiving costs”. We connected them with Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, of First Light Home Care and magic happened.

Coverage in the U.S. News & World Report

But magic doesn’t come out of thin air. There are a number of important elements to make it happen.

You must DEMONSTRATE your expertise. In Wendy Adlerstein we emphasized her years of experience, education background and gravitas.

Example – Wendy Adlerstein, LSW has more than 20 years experience in working with seniors. She holds a B.A. from Clark University, in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology and Human Services. In addition to her Massachusetts License in Social Work, Wendy holds a Certificate in Gerontology from the Worcester Consortium Gerontology Program.

She is a member of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Finally, Wendy is a Certified Dementia Practitioner® in good standing from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.

Second, the email pitch headline must be enticing.

Example – LSW saves money and saves lives – for – 43) Summary: How to cover caregiving costs – U.S. News & World Report

Third, the body of the pitch should include a couple tips/suggestions in response to the query. These tips/suggestions make it clear that you know your stuff and that you are dead-on.

Fourth, timing is everything. Most PR queries are settled within hours of release. You need to quickly respond to the query and then be available immediately for a phone interview or additional email clarification.

As you help reporters better understand a subject, provide them with colorful quotes and anecdotes and respond in a timely manner, you establish yourself as a great “on-going” source for future stories on similar subjects.

Remember, editors are as desperate for credible, accessible sources as you are for the coverage. Reach out and extend your marketing reach.

We cull Help A Reporter Out (HARO) and ProfNet throughout the day for BOTH retainer clients and a la cart / hourly customers. Let us know if we can connect you to media coverage and help establish you as “the” go to source.

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