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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Kicks Off Monthly “Storytelling in the Round” on April 17th

NamSense book IMG_0806Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café recently announced the launch of “Storytelling in the Round”, a new monthly program featuring readings by Connecticut’s own published (and aspiring) authors at their newly renovated Vernon store located at Vernon Circle Shopping Center, 243 Hartford Turnpike.

Arthur Wiknik, Jr., author of the brilliantly written Nam Sense: Surviving Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division, is Between Rounds’ first featured author scheduled to appear on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. In his book, Mr. Wiknik’s shares his account of life and death in Vietnam while serving as a combat squad leader in the 101st Airborne Division.

One Sunday a month from September to May, Storytelling in the Round puts the spotlight on a different local author. During these FREE one-hour events, an author reads an excerpt from their work, which is followed by a question and answer session and book signing. Attendees may purchase copies of the author’s book during the event or bring their own copies and have them signed by the author.

“Connecticut is home to so many wonderful authors. Storytelling in the Round gives both the author and the reader an opportunity to connect – right in their own backyard at their local Between Rounds café,” noted Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds.

All Storytelling in the Round author appearances are arranged by Ron Farina, an author, nationally recognized speaker and veteran. Mr. Farina is the author of several short stories on Vietnam, including the award winning short story Unbreakable Embrace, published by the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy (2013).

For more information about future author events, email info@betweenroundsbagels.com.

About Between Rounds

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

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

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Talking Information Center Announces Alliance with ESC of New England

TIC imageThe award-winning Talking Information Center (TIC), a nonprofit reading service located in Marshfield, MA which broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to thousands of print and visually impaired listeners, has engaged the services of Executive Service Corps (ESC) of New England to assist in the development of a strategic plan.

In their alliance with ESC, TIC has embarked on the development of a long-term strategic plan that will serve as a road map to ensure that the organization continues to provide their valued reading services to the visually impaired throughout Massachusetts and beyond.

ESC offers consulting services to the nonprofit community to enable organizations to operate more effectively to meet the needs of their constituencies. ESC consultants Marietta Joseph, Jack Wallace and Ed Haddad make up TIC’s core consulting team. Ms. Joseph recently served as Vice President of MassDevelopment, where she assisted nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt debt financing for capital projects. Mr. Wallace is a seasoned leader, marketer, mentor and business development professional with over 30 years of varied, consulting-based experience working for such national brands as Fidelity Investments, Talbots and General Motors. Mr. Haddad, now retired, is the former Vice President of Intellectual Property at New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc.

“We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to work with ESC’s distinguished executives Marietta, Jack and Ed,” explained Jim Bunnell, TIC’s Executive Director. “Several areas that we will focus on in the creation of a strategic plan include marketing, finance, funding, organization and governance. Our vision is to evolve TIC to a more professionally organized and financially sound operation.”

With limited government funding, TIC relies on the generosity of donors and operates with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide and approximately 200 volunteers in their Marshfield studio alone. TIC staff and volunteer readers broadcast local news, articles, and items of interest to listeners to promote independence and enrich quality of life. TIC coordinates a network of affiliates throughout the state to provide broadcasts to blind/visually impaired listeners as well as other individuals with disabilities who do not have access to the written word and who rely on this service. TIC brings not only news and information, but companionship to those who have limited access to the communities in which they live.

About ESC

ESC of New England is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit that provides management consulting and capacity building services to other nonprofits in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. ESC’s mission is to enhance the overall impact of the nonprofit community by enabling organizations to operate more effectively to meet the needs of their constituencies. ESC accomplishes this through the provision of affordable, high-impact management consulting and related services by senior level executives and professionals from the private, nonprofit, and public sectors who donate their time and expertise. For more information visit www.escne.org.

About TIC

The Talking Information Center (TIC), a nonprofit reading service located in Marshfield, MA, broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to visually and print-impaired listeners including those suffering from AIDS, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, paralysis or other physical illness that makes holding a publication or turning pages impossible. TIC programming may be accessed by specially tuned radio receivers; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025; or via live audio stream on the TIC website, www.ticnetwork.org. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Now reaching 25,000 listeners, TIC broadcasts newspapers, magazines, books, and special consumer information on subjects including medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also broadcasts cultural programming including old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry.

TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is also the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. TIC is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, (P.O. Box 519), in Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Rodman CPAs’ Kathy Parker Outlines Federal Incentives at SBA 504 Green Commercial RE Seminar

Kathy Parker, CPA, MST
Kathy Parker, CPA, MST

Kathy Parker, CPA, MST, a partner at Rodman CPAs and an active leader of the company’s Renewable Energy and Cleantech specialty practice known as the “Green Team”, outlined federal incentives during a well-attended presentation at the SBA 504 Green Commercial Real Estate Seminar held last month at TD Bank Burlington.

Ms. Parker was an expert program presenter along with John Konevich, TD Bank’s SBA Lending Division and Eric Adams, Sales Manager, Bay Colony Development. The seminar was geared towards business owners interested in owning a building rather than leasing space, as well as for those who already own a building but who are looking for a source of capital and/or tax benefit in order to improve its energy efficiency.

Ms. Parker spoke about green energy federal incentives and tax implications, including new tax extenders for 2016, the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), and Business Energy Investment Tax Credit, Passive Activity Loss, depreciation and tax equity.

“There are a number of tax implications with the federal incentives, in particular with ITC as it has been modified,” explained Ms. Parker. “This seminar provided business owners with a thorough overview of tax credits and tax equity structure, as well as criteria for begun constructions, other tax incentives and the outlook for 2017.”

Green Energy Speaker

Ms. Parker is a recognized expert in renewable energy accounting and has been a guest speaker and panelist at renewable energy conferences and financial forums throughout the U.S., including the National Conferences in California and the American Biogas Conference in Ohio. She is available to speak to alternative energy producers, businesses and other audiences that pursue energy efficiency initiatives. Potential topics include: Green energy tax and business strategies for solar, wind, biomass, and cleantech companies; commercial and residential energy efficiency investments; the types of state and federal tax rebates available for various green energy initiatives; and the newly developed incentives and assistance programs geared towards accelerating the growth of solar energy infrastructure to mitigate climate change.

About Rodman CPAs

Founded in 1961, Rodman CPAs has been named one of Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for, and also named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. Rodman CPAs provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England and beyond. The team specializes in improving business performance, business processes, operations, information technology, finance, and change navigation. Rodman CPAs provides companies with a sustainable financial roadmap through expert partnership/ corporate structuring for optimal tax benefit; grant qualification assistance and auditing; ongoing advisory services for federal, state and local tax incentives; and strategic financial planning and management.

The firm has a specialized renewable energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice, known as the “Green Team” which serves renewable energy clients throughout the U.S. The company is Green Business Certified. For more information, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Georgia CALLS Temporarily Relocates to Larger Space. Fundraising for Campus Dream Project Continues

Ga Calls Logo - Vertical-TagGeorgia CALLS, the Georgia Center For Abundant Living Life Skills, a unique 501(c)3 non-profit helping high-risk, returning citizens make a successful transition from incarceration back into society as business entrepreneurs, has temporarily relocated to a larger space to accommodate their significant growth.

Georgia CALLS has outgrown their 1800 sq. ft. space at 1705 Enterprise Drive, Suite B, in Buford and relocated to the 3600 sq. ft. space next door at Suite A. The move is temporary while they continue fundraising for the Campus Dream Project.

Just one year after launching, Georgia CALLS completely ran out of space in their building. The new location provides daily staff with plenty of desk and storage space, which they lacked prior to the move. Georgia CALLS will now be able to hold daily training classes and counseling sessions at the same time. The call center area has also been expanded and can now accept additional program participants.

“This move means that we are able to assist more individuals with transitioning and reentering the community. It is exciting to see the program growing along with the growth and development of the participants,” explained Katie Ellison, Counselor/Case Worker at Georgia CALLS.

Georgia CALLS’ participants have also expressed that they are pleased with the move as it gives them more space to do their daily activities and allows them a chance to expand and progress.

Prior to moving in to the new space, Georgia CALLS had to make renovations, which included new carpet, paint, wiring and the expansion of the area utilized for classrooms and training. A team of 20 VoiceNation staff members participating in the Employee Volunteer Program assisted with the renovations and setup of the facility for the call center environment.

“Now we have space to grow and add more participants, thus opening the door for greater vision expansion in who we are able to help and how many,” explained Mark Mobley, Executive Director of Georgia CALLS. “Occupying this space is a temporary solution until we are able to reach our goal to have a full training and workplace facility to fulfill the full vision of Georgia CALLS.”

Georgia CALLS is fundraising for Phase I of their Campus Dream Project, which includes a new space to accommodate their expanding program, additional staff, and the costs to build-out that custom-designed, work/training facility.

The Campus Dream Project is a comprehensive solution-focused model that will meet the needs of both individuals and families searching for a second chance as they reintegrate with society. Campus Dream is Georgia CALLS on a grand scale, with numerous work opportunities, job/life skills training, transitional housing, a food bank, tutoring, after school programs, and childcare.

Mobley continued, “Our Campus Dream Project will enable us to have the greatest impact in the community as possible. It will help us achieve generational change to break the cycle of recidivism.”

To learn more and support Georgia CALLS Campus Dream Project, visit Gofundme.com/georgia-calls.

About Georgia CALLS

Georgia CALLS, a program in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Transition, Support & Reentry, the Georgia Department of Correctionsand Phillips Transitional Center, is transforming mindsets, growing leaders & building entrepreneurs up, one life at a time. Utilizing a powerful combination of exclusive job/life skills training, paid work experience in the call center, intensive case management services, and optional discipleship classes, participants in the Georgia CALLS program learn to build strong character, explore their own entrepreneurial desires, and in turn give back to their own communities. Georgia CALLS works to make a last community impact by cultivating entrepreneurs and mentoring participants to be the CEOs of their lives.

For more information about Georgia CALLS, visit www.gacalls.org.

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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Laser changes the drill for cavity filling

photo of Paxton Dentist Dr. Nikhil Lavana, DMD,
Family Dental Group of Paxton’s Dr. Nikhil Lavana, DMD,

PAXTON, MA…

When you think about why people don’t like or even fear going to the dentist, most of it stems from childhood visits that required a shot to fill in a cavity. In recent years and at many dental practices, laser technology has replaced anesthesia and drilling to prepare teeth for fillings. And that’s alleviated the fears of many who used to dread a trip to the dentist.

“Ask people what they don’t like about going to the dentist and most people will respond the shot, the drilling or both,” said said Dr. Nikhil Lavana, DMD, who owns and operates Family Dental Group of Paxton with his wife Dr. Archana Lavana, DMD. “With laser technology, we can eliminate that part of the process so it really comes down to just a filling.”

How it works is fairly straight forward. The dentist applies the laser beam to the decayed area of the tooth. The laser beam combines with a spray of air and water to keep the tooth cool. The laser works by heating water molecules in the tooth, which expands and dislodges decay—all without the laser cutting into the healthy enamel and dentin of the tooth.

After the tooth cavity has been cleaned out and disinfected by the laser, filling material is injected into the treated area. All without the use of anesthesia or drill.

“While the sound of drilling is gone, the laser does make a noise resembling a woodpecker. The smell also is less of an issue and most patients tolerate the procedure very well,” said Dr. Lavana.

Dr. Lavana notes that more than 70 percent of cavities Family Dental Group of Paxton treats can be filled using this method. Adds Dr. Lavana, “There are some cases where we cannot get all the decayed matter out and have to drill.”

Perhaps the most important benefit of the laser treatment lies in the new perception of patients towards fillings, particularly children.

“With the laser, we essentially have a pain-free, needle-free way to fill cavities and that makes a tremendous difference with all patients, especially children,” said Dr. Lavana. “For dentists and patients, there’s the additional benefit that it doesn’t cost any more to use the laser.”

For more information on laser treatment for filling, please call the Family Dental Group of Paxton at 508-755-2905.

About Family Dental Group of Paxton

Located at 581 Pleasant Street in Paxton, The Family Dental Group of Paxton offers: comprehensive examinations; cosmetics; crowns (in just one visit with no messy impressions); teeth whitening with ZOOM; laser dentistry (no needles!); partial and full dentures; root canals; inlays/onlays; extractions; crown lengthening; and emergency services (24-hour emergency phone number available).

The Family Dental Group of Paxton accepts most insurance plans. They also accept payment from most PPO and indemnity plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Delta Dental. Family Dental Group of Paxton accepts all major credit cards and offers credit card financing plans.

To schedule an initial consultation, please call 508-755-2905. For more information, visit www.paxtondentist.com.

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Talking Information Center to Broadcast the 8th Annual “B.L.I.N.D.” State House Event

TIC imageThe award-winning Talking Information Center (TIC), a nonprofit reading service located in Marshfield, MA which broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to thousands of visually impaired listeners, will be on-site to record the Eighth Annual Blind Legislative Informational Networking Day (B.L.I.N.D.) on Thursday, March 24, 2016 in The Great Hall at the Massachusetts State House in Boston.

As a supporter and sponsor of this important event, TIC will air the taped broadcast on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 9:00 p.m.

Listeners will have a chance to hear Bruce Howell, Chair of the Rehabilitation Council at the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind serve as Master of Ceremonies. Advocates will visit representative and senators’ offices, and there will be product demonstrations, consumer presentations and an awards presentation.

“The purpose of Blind Legislative Informational Networking Day is to provide information as well as network with legislators on the need for appropriate funding for the blindness community’s unique service needs,” explained Jim Bunnell, TIC’s Executive Director.

The Governor’s proposed budget for FY2017 has recommended level funding for most of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) state appropriations, along with the Perkins and Worcester Library programs. Funding support is also needed for special education for students with disabilities.

Critical programs to be funded include: The Perkins Library and the Worcester Talking Book Library; MCB’s Community Service account which includes funding for support for the Community Mobility and Orientation Program and the Deaf-Blind Community Access Network (DBCAN); and MCB’s Turning 22 account (4110-2000) covers supports and services for more severely disabled youth who are blind or visually impaired transitioning out of the special education system as well as for their continued care as adults.

The event is sponsored by Bay State Council of the Blind, Carroll Center for the Blind, Lowell Association for the Blind, Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, National Braille Press, National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts, and Perkins, on behalf of the Friends of the Perkins Library and the Worcester Talking Book Library, and TIC.

“The proposed FY2017 budget takes into consideration the needs of specialized blindness services and its consumers who benefit from them. TIC fully supports these funding recommendations,” said Bunnell.

Tune in to TIC’s audio stream at www.ticnetwork.org to hear the Eighth Annual “B.L.I.N.D.” State House event delayed broadcast on March 27th. Listeners may also access the broadcast via specially tuned radio receiver; or through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app.

About TIC

The Talking Information Center (TIC), a nonprofit reading service located in Marshfield, MA, broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to visually-impaired and print-handicapped listeners including those suffering from AIDS, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, paralysis or other physical illness that makes holding a publication or turning pages impossible.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Now reaching 25,000 listeners, TIC broadcasts newspapers, magazines, books, and special consumer information on subjects including medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also broadcasts cultural programming including old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry.

TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is also the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. TIC is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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VoiceNation Appoints Jason Gazaway as Marketing Communications Specialist

Jason Gazaway
Jason Gazaway

VoiceNation, the industry leader in live answering and virtual receptionist services trusted by more than 50,000 businesses worldwide, has recently appointed Jason Gazaway, a native and resident of Flowery Branch, as Marketing Communications Specialist.

Mr. Gazaway will oversee marketing communications around the offerings and features of VoiceNation, which includes the company’s revolutionary opensource answering service software known as OpenAnswer, as well as VoiceNation’s outreach program known as Georgia CALLS. Mr. Gazaway will be responsible for internal and external branding, project management, article and content development, social media, and raising awareness.

For five years previous to VoiceNation, Mr. Gazaway was Marketing and Brand Manager for CablesAndKits ecommerce company in Buford, overseeing brand strategy and development, social design, email marketing and content creation. Previous to that, he served as Director of Marketing Execution for 13 years at Crown Financial Ministries, a non-profit organization formally based in Gainesville, now located in Knoxville, TN. He attended Gainesville Sate College for Business Management and Communications.

A recognized speaker, Mr. Gazaway has led national webinars and sessions on customer segmentation and retention. He is a member of eMarketing Association and a former member of the Technology Association of Georgia.

He is very much involved in VoiceNation’s volunteer outreach activities as well as those at 12Stone Church in Hamilton Mill. In his free time, Mr. Gazaway plays drums, enjoys sports, and for more than 15 years has been an avid runner of half marathons and 10Ks.

About OpenAnswer 

OpenAnswer is VoiceNation’s revolutionary open source answering service software that provides a way for businesses and entrepreneurs who would not have been able to start a call center, to have the opportunity to do so at very little cost. For more information, visit www.voicenation.com/openanswer.

About Georgia CALLS

Georgia CALLS, is a re-entry program in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Transition, Support & Reentry, the Georgia Department of Corrections and Phillips Transitional Center. Georgia CALLS works to make a lasting community impact by cultivating entrepreneurs and mentoring participants to be the CEOs of their lives. For more information, visit www.gacalls.org

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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Marshfield CPA Talks Taxes on WATD

John Topham CPA
John Topham CPA

John Topham, CPA, a founding partner of Damon, Topham & Company, tax specialists based in Marshfield, MA, recently co-hosted on Attorney Mark Greene’s “So What About That Law!” show on WATD 95.9 FM and shared timely tax tips with the audience.

On the fourth Sunday of every month, Topham discusses a wide range of tax related topics with Greene, who is Principal Attorney at Mark Greene & Associates Attorneys & Family Counselors of Hanover, MA.
Below, Topham shares timely tax filing tips:
Beware of tax scam telephone calls and emails from those claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. These scammers may be very convincing and may even have your personal information such as the last four of your social security number and birthdate. Do not give out or confirm any personal information. Hang up immediately.
Be aware that tax laws are always changing from year to year (and the IRS’ 2015 Tax Guide – Publication 17 is 288 pages long). If a taxpayer is preparing his own tax return, then he should make sure he is aware of any changes.
Taxpayers filing electronically should make sure it is done over a secure portal.
This year’s filing deadline is April 19, 2016. Make every effort to file on time. One advantage to filing on time is that the statue of limitations on the IRS auditing you begins once you file. After three years, the return is closed (unless it’s fraud or beyond the normal audit procedure).
Taxpayers have until April 19, 2016 to contribute to an IRA for 2015. However, make sure that the contribution is coded (by the institution) for 2015; otherwise it is applied as a 2016 contribution.
Be sure to retrieve pertinent documents online from issuers, including 1098T for college students; 1099s for independent contractors; as well as any interest statements from financial institutions.
Those who owe tax and need an Extension of time to file their return, may file for an extension, but MUST also make a tax payment (which should be estimated by the taxpayer’s accountant) in order to avoid an underpayment penalty.
Those who are unable to make a payment should still file their return ON TIME in order to avoid a late filing penalty. If you fail to file on time and fail to make a payment, you will incur penalties for both late filing and underpayment.
The IRS ONLY contacts taxpayers by MAIL. To learn more about tax scams and how to spot them, visit www.irs.gov.
In the Broadcast Booth
Topham’s upcoming broadcasts are March 27th, April 24th, May 22nd and June 26th. Missed a show? Visit Mark Greene’s broadcast booth on his website at http://www.markgreenelaw.com/broadcast-booth.
About John Topham
Topham is a CPA registered in Massachusetts, and head of the Business Development team. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has been the financial editor for the “New England Movers Magazine” and has authored numerous other articles. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Bentley College.
About Damon, Topham & Company
Damon, Topham & Company is a full service multi-disciplined firm that has been serving the South Shore for three decades. The firm provides auditing, accounting and taxation services as well as business valuation, estate, individual and corporate tax planning, advisory services and financing solutions. Damon, Topham’s founding partner John Topham CPA discusses a wide range of tax related topics as a co-host on Attorney Mark Greene’s “So What About That Law!” radio show on WATD 95.9 FM on the fourth Sunday of every month.  Damon, Topham & Company, LLC, is located at 475 School St., Suite 8, Marshfield, MA. For more information, visit www.damtopcpa.com.

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Talking Information Center’s New Programming for Veterans Begins in March

TIC imageThe award-winning Talking Information Center (TIC), a non-profit reading service located in Marshfield, MA which broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to thousands of print and visually impaired listeners, is reaching out to military veterans with two new programs set to begin in March – Veterans’ Voice Radio and Veterans’ Voice Story Hour.

Veterans’ Voice Radio

Veterans’ Voice Radio, hosted by Gregg Brasso and produced at 95.9 FM WATD, will now air on TIC on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. with a repeat of the show on Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m. The first show aired March 5, 2016.

Veterans’ Voice Radio’s goal is to help veterans and active members of the military identify and apply for local, state and federal benefits, along with programs they may qualify for. Housing, education and training for careers are just some of the various topics that are discussed during the show. Guests from numerous veterans agencies will help vets navigate through the process of applying for and receiving benefits, and help answer any other questions may have about these subjects. Each week, Veterans’ Voice Radio features a Veteran’s Voice segment to start the show. It consists of a veteran telling their own story about their experiences in the military.

Veterans’ Voice Story Hour

The Veterans’ Voice Story Hour is a new program that will be produced in the TIC studio. Gregg Brasso will host a special hour-long program that will include interviews with authors who are military veterans (or their family members) and others who are relevant to veterans’ issues. Brasso receives assistance in identifying veteran authors and their work from the Warrior Writers Workshop and Book Club of the William Joiner Institute for the Study of War and Social Consequences at the University of Massachusetts/Boston.

Veterans’ Voice Story Hour will air on the third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. The first show is set for Thursday, March 17, 2016.

“TIC has thousands of listeners statewide, yet there is a broader audience who can benefit. Military veterans are seeking programs that have a ‘veteran’s voice’. There are more than 158,000 blind or visually impaired military veterans living among us, and in Massachusetts, there are approximately 950 print or visually impaired veterans,” explained James Bunnell, TIC’s Executive Director. “In partnering with Gregg Brasso and Veterans’ Voice Radio, we are better able serve our veterans with innovative and important programming.”

“We’re very excited about our collaboration with TIC. Now, more veterans will be able to tune in to our Veterans’ Voice programs and stay connected,” explained Gregg Brasso of Veterans’ Voice Radio. “They will be able to access the shows in a number of different ways – via live audio stream on the TIC website, by specially tuned radio receivers, by telephone or by TIC’s smartphone app, whichever option works best for them.”

For more information about programming, visit www.ticnetwork.org.

About TIC

The Talking Information Center (TIC), a non-profit reading service located in Marshfield, MA, broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to visually-impaired and print-handicapped listeners including those suffering from AIDS, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, paralysis or other physical illness that makes holding a publication or turning pages impossible.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Now reaching 25,000 listeners, TIC broadcasts newspapers, magazines, books, and special consumer information on subjects including medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also broadcasts cultural programming including old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry.

TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is also the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. TIC is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

 

 

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