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Patriot Great Matt Light kicks off Crescent Ridge Dairy’s July Ice Scream for a Great Cause, the Light Foundation.

Crescent Ridge announced that New England Patriot Great Matt Light will be their Celebrity Sundae ambassador for the month of July.

On Wednesday June 24th at 4:00 PM, Light will be at the Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar (407 Bay Road, Sharon, MA) to preview the contents of his “Super Bowl Sundae” and discuss how proceeds will be used to support The Light Foundation.  During Light’s appearance his sundae will be available for purchase. Sales officially kick off July 1st.

Light spent 11 extremely successful years with the New England Patriots complete with five5 Super Bowl appearances, three Super Bowl championships, and three trips to the ProBowl.  In addition to his athletic achievements, he started his own nonprofit his rookie year, The Light Foundation.

The Light Foundation strives to empower youth to reach their highest potential by initiating and supporting hands on programs and events that promote the development of rational moral values. Their main mission is to provide at-risk kids opportunities to reach their highest potential and become mentors to their peers.  During the entire month of July, order Matt’s sundae and a portion of the proceeds ($1 from a Kiddie and $2 from a Regular) will support the Light Foundation.

“I’m really excited to work with Crescent Ridge Dairy as their Celebrity Sundae Ambassador,” said Light.  “I put a lot of hard working into creating a winning confection that I think embodies New England’s most patriotic month.  It contains a little bit of everything I love about an ice cream sundae, and I’m thrilled that a portion of the proceeds of my sundae sales will go towards youth programming and initiatives for the Light Foundation.”

Adds Light, “Kids helping kids – that’s what it’s all about.”

About Crescent Ridge:

Crescent Ridge Dairy has been providing small batch glass bottled milk, pasture raised beef and pork and quality local provisions to home delivery customers since 1932. They deliver to more than 70 communities throughout the Boston area and also sell their milk and ice cream in select grocery stores. Starting in July, Crescent Ridge will be the sole ice cream and milk vendor at the newly established Boston Public Market.

In addition to home delivery service, Crescent Ridge operates a Dairy Bar at their Sharon headquarters offering 44 flavors of delicious award winning ice cream and frozen yogurt. Crescent Ridge ice cream was named one of the “10 Best Ice Creams in the World” in National Geographic magazine’s “The 10 Best of Everything: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers” and Men’s Journal has featured Crescent Ridge one of the top 27 Ice Cream Shops in America. Crescent Ridge has been named a “Dairy of Distinction” by the Massachusetts Farm Bureau and been awarded the Massachusetts Family Business award by the Northeastern University Center for Family Business. For more information, contact 781-784-2740 or visit www.crescentridge.com.

Crescent Ridge Dairy

355 Bay Road

Sharon, MA 02067

United States

781-784-2740 / www.crescentridge.com

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Luau Party Boosts Spirits at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

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VoiceNation Team

VoiceNation, the industry leader in live answering and virtual receptionist services, has made the hospital stays of dozens of youngsters at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s), a little bit brighter.

May 19, VoiceNation hosted a Luau-themed party in “The Zone” (the dedicated play area) at  Children’s Scottish Rite hospital for 25 pediatric patients (of all ages) and their families. Everyone was adorned with leis and enjoyed games, prizes, crafts, gift bags and plenty of food.

“We wanted to show our support by providing a fun diversion for these brave, young patients. Most of the children in attendance were between six and 12 years old, and despite what they were going through, brought a lot of positive energy. There was a lot of excitement in the room,” said LeeAnna Channell of VoiceNation.

Through the Employee Volunteer Program at VoiceNation, Outreach Coordinator Amber Mooney coordinated the party with VoiceNation team members LeeAnna Channell, Emily Everett, Brian Martin, Caitlin Redd, Caitlin Blanton, Marie Owen, Dominique Newton and Caprece Scott.

The festive children’s activities included pineapple bowling, octopus ring toss, and shark attack corn hole. The children were also able to craft jellyfish to hang in their rooms and create their own lei necklaces.

“Despite everything they are going through, the kids still like to play, laugh and do crafts,” said VoiceNation’s Dominique Newton. “I feel that they really enjoyed the activities, and one little girl even mentioned that it felt good that people wanted to help them.”

“The VoiceNation team made a tremendous impact on more than 25 of our patients and their family members at Children’s. Because they hosted such a great patient event, kids who are going through what might be the most challenging time in their life had smiles on their faces,” said Michelle Bennett, Program Coordinator at Children’s.  “At Children’s, we know there is more to getting better than just seeing a doctor, which is why the generosity of companies like VoiceNation is so important to us. Thanks to VoiceNation for partnering with us in our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow!”

About Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Children’s is a leading pediatric hospital recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiac, neonatal, orthopaedic and transplant care as well as many other pediatric specialties. For more information, visit www.choa.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. VoiceNation cultivates a positive workplace where staff is empowered and leadership and personal growth are promoted. A large part of the company’s culture revolves around the Employee Volunteer Program, which encourages staff to give back and get involved by helping others. Through the program, every VoiceNation staff member has an opportunity to volunteer on a monthly basis and work towards a cause they feel passionate about, on a local, national, and global scale.

To learn more about VoiceNation, visit http://www.qualityansweringservice.com.

 

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Winters Home Services Supports Billy Falasca Scholarship Foundation

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The Winters Team

Winters Home Services of Cambridge, an award-winning provider of plumbing, heating, cooling and drain cleaning services to the greater Boston area, has become a contributor to the Billy Falasca Scholarship Foundation.

The Billy Falasca Scholarship, established by the Falasca Family and Friends with support from Winters Home Services, recognizes young people who have demonstrated a spirit of volunteerism to children with disabilities.

The Medford Invitational Tournament, Inc. (MIT), is awarding two Billy Falasca Scholarships in memory of William “Billy” Falasca, who was a member of MIT’s Board of Directors and founder of MIT’s Challenger Day. The Challenger Division of Little League Baseball is a unique part of the organization that provides children with physical and mental disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. On Challenger Day, over seventy Challenger Athletes and their families are invited to take part in a unique Little League championship experience.

Billy Falasca Scholarship Criteria

To meet the scholarship’s criteria, a candidate must be a resident of Medford or Malden; must be a graduating high school student advancing his/her education in college, the trades, or military service; must demonstrate a “Spirit of Volunteerism” that involves children with mental and physical disabilities; and must submit a complete application to the scholarship selection committee by June 30, 2015.

Two, $1000 Billy Falasca Scholarships will be awarded at MIT’s Ninth Annual Challenger Day on August 9, 2015 at the home of Malden Challenger Baseball, Bruce Field.

To learn more about the Billy Falasca Scholarship and to submit a scholarship application, visit www.mitbaseball.com.

About Winters Home Services

Winters Home Services is an award-winning service company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in plumbing, heating, cooling, and home monitoring services. Offering the first-to-market CarePlus Home Monitoring Program and lifetime guarantees on many of their services, the company focuses on high quality workmanship and consistent world-class customer service. Winters Home Services promises to fulfill the needs of every customer with a sense of urgency, ensuring comfort, safety and well-being.

Winters Home Services is one of the largest residential plumbing companies in the greater Boston-area with a large fleet on the road and a full staff of licensed and insured plumbers and technicians. Tim Flynn, Winter’s owner, was recently named a Boston Power Player, helping Boston residents meet their real estate goals. Flynn has shared plumbing, HVAC and home monitoring tips on New England Real Estate Journal (NEREJ) Radio, Boston.com Real Estate Talk Boston and WPLM-FM 99.1. For more information, call 866-482-7586 or visit wintershomeservices.com.

 

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South Coast Improvement, Co. wins bid on MIT’s Stata Center project

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South Coast Improvement Company (SCI), a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, was recently contracted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a renovation project at the Ray and Maria Stata Center at the school’s campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The $170,000 project calls for the conversion of a library into office space on the 7th floor of the building. Additional office space on 8th floor will be renovated.

“Over the years, we’ve done a considerable amount of work at colleges and universities in the greater Boston area but this is our first at MIT,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement Company. “We’re delighted to bring our expertise to this world-renowned school and hope that it’s just the beginning of a mutually satisfying relationship.”

South Coast Improvement began work on the Stata Center project the first week of June. Completion is set for mid-August.

Work on the MIT project will be undertaken by South Coast Improvement’s private school division provides private schools. This special division offers clients the benefits of a big time general contractor with the capability to streamline smaller projects under tight deadlines.

“As a company, we routinely work on six-figure projects, with our highest being a $4 million project for an assisted living facility. We have those systems in place so that we can work on several smaller jobs at a school at once,” said Quinlan. “That’s how we have been able to get a lot of repeat business.”

That repeat business includes projects at Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern University, Mount Ida College and Dean College. Those projects have ranged from a new video room for the Men’s Locker Room at BC’s Conte Forum to conference room and new President’s office at Mount Ida to a server room for the Kostas Homeland Security Research Facility at Northeastern.

For more information, please call 508-748-6545 or visit www.southcoastimprovement.com.

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Incubator Plan and Fast Casual franchise Between Rounds Café offer Fresh Start

location imageFast casual dining is the fastest growing segment in the restaurant industry. Looking to get in on the ground floor? Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a unique fast casual bakery café and bagel shop with locations throughout Connecticut, has rolled out an “Incubator Plan”, a low-entry Kiosk franchise option with a reduced franchise fee.

How it Works

With Between Rounds’ Incubator Plan, the franchise fee for a Between Rounds Kiosk store has been reduced from $20K to $5K. The franchise fee covers hard costs such as legal work, store design and menu board design.

Between Rounds’ Kiosk business model is unique in that it enables convenience and gas station store owners/operators (including third party owners who pay rent) to increase profits from their existing locations by offering Between Rounds fresh baked bagels and baked goods as well as breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and specialty coffees. Ultimately, store traffic increases and leads to additional sales from products that are already sold. Patrons will enjoy Between Rounds’ neighborhood feel, their modern, comfortable interior and delicious food. Plus all locations offer free Wi-Fi for customers.

The overall investment for a Between Rounds Kiosk is approximately $120K. Financing for Kiosk operations is available through third parties.

Between Rounds franchised their first Kiosk store model in Tolland in 2013. That successful franchise, owned and operated by Sami Kahn, is located at 206 Merrow Road, at the Citgo Express Gas Station.  According to Kahn, “I had looked into a number of coffee and fast food opportunities and was very impressed with Between Rounds from the start.  The products are very high quality and very fresh because they are made every day.  That is my main motivation – to provide the best product possible to customers.”

For more information about the Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café opportunities, visit http://franchise.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 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. In 2013, the company was selected as a Military Friendly Franchise®, which places Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café in an elite group and is testimony to the company’s commitment to supporting military veterans interested in franchise opportunities.

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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Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. forms SDO division

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Theresa Barbadoro, Esq.

BOSTON, BRAINTREE AND QUINCY, MA…

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C., a dynamic full-service law firm with a team of attorneys advising individuals, businesses and families throughout Quincy, Braintree, the South Shore and metro Boston areas, recently formalized a special division for clients interested in attaining certification status through the Massachusetts’ Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). Firm attorneys and legal staff working in this division have experience and understanding of the SDO marketplace.

SDO, formerly known as the State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance, is an agency within the Massachusetts state government that helps promote the development of business enterprises and non-profit organizations owned and operated by minorities or women. A key component of SDO’s mandate is to certify companies that meet SDO’s criteria for women and minority-owned businesses and to enable such businesses to participate in affirmative business opportunities with government agencies.

“SDO certification provides an important competitive advantage for companies bidding to do business with state and local government agencies. For example, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts spends more than $4 billion each year doing business with private companies. More than $240 million of this amount is targeted specifically to SDO certified businesses,” said Theresa Barbadoro, Esq., an attorney with Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. “So although we have been working with SDO businesses for the past decade, the new division will enable us to better serve these clients as our employees working in the division will have specific experience and training in SDO certification.”

Companies that receive SDO certification are listed in a directory of certified minority and women business enterprises and non-profit organizations. In effect, the certification makes SDO companies the preferred vendors for public and private companies have pledged to seek out women and minority owned business vendors.

Suffolk County Constable’s Office, Inc. (“SCCO”) recently gained SDO certification with the assistance of the Firm’s new division. SCCO provides warrant apprehension, civil process serving, evictions and judgment recovery services.

“We have already seen an increase in our business with the SDO certification,” said Suzanne Morrison, the owner and president of SCCO, “we are excited as we know that the SDO certification will continue to open up new opportunities for us as we grow our business.”

For more information about Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro’s SDO division, please call (781) 202-6929.

About the Firm

Founded in 1995, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. is a full-service law firm located in Quincy committed to providing every client with personal attention and superior legal service at reasonable rates.

The firm’s attorneys provide legal advice and counsel to individuals, businesses and families throughout Quincy, Braintree, the South Shore and metro Boston areas.  Led by five partners with a combined 100+ years of experience, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro’s 15 attorneys practice in the following areas: litigation, tax, trust and estate planning, real estate, zoning and land use, corporate law, finance, criminal defense, employment law, immigration law, election law, and divorce and family law.  Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro also offers a Speaker’s Bureau on topics of tax, estate planning, small business law and corporate law.

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. is headquartered at 300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 500 in Quincy, MA.  For more information, contact (781) 202-6929 or visit their website at http://www.bbb-lawfirm.com.

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AdamsComm, Inc. launches medical offices division

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John Adams of Adams,Comm, Inc.

AdamsComm, Inc., providers of cloud, VOIP and traditional telephone systems, recently launched a medical offices division to better serve individual doctor’s offices, medical centers and dental practices.

“The needs of a medical office can be quite varied. You can have an individual doctor with several phones within the practice. You can several practices sharing a receptionist and phone system. Or there can be some variation of either scenarios,” said John Adams, president of AdamsComm, Inc. “With the new division, we can provide a greater level of support and service for the very specific needs of medical offices.”

AdamsComm offers customized design, implementation and support of IP telephone systems and applications, voice mail systems, call centers and infrastructure cabling for small-to-mid-sized practices. AdamsComm, Inc.’s also offers a maintenance program, which includes regular system and program updates, system monitoring, virus protection and other preventative measures.

With a savvy staff, the company has provided cost-effective communications solutions to a number of medical practices, including Emerald Physicians.  Other notable AdamsComm, Inc. clients include Mutual Bank and Rising Tide Charter Schools.

Located at 128 Main Street, Suite 11, in Carver, Massachusetts, AdamsComm, Inc. serves clients on the South Shore, Cape Cod, Greater Boston, and Metrowest. In addition to 24/7 on-call service, Adams can be onsite, as needed, within four hours.

For more information on the medical office division and AdamsComm’s services, you can call 508-866-4086 or visit www.adamscomm.net.

Adams’ Business Communications Solutions

AdamsComm, Inc. draws upon extensive knowledge and experience to provide both small and large businesses with state-of-the-art communication solutions. With more than 20 years of industry experience in solution design, implementation and support, Adams Communications capably assists clients with voice, data and fiber optic cabling as well as with carrier services and on-site staff training. All of the company’s technicians are factory certified, ensuring the highest level of support and service. Adams Communications is an authorized dealer for Allworx and Samsung Telecommunications Systems.

Headquartered at 128 Main Street, Suite D, Carver, MA. AdamsComm, Inc. is a member of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce and The Better Business Bureau. For more information, visit the website at http://www.adamscomm.net or contact (508) 866-4086.

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South Coast Improvement, Co. completes Atria Marland Place project in Andover, MA

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Atria Marland Place

ANDOVER, MA and MARION, MA…

South Coast Improvement Company (SCI), a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, recently finished a restoration of the former Marland Manufacturing Company. Atria’s Marland Place, owned by Atria Senior Living Group, will be a senior living community for Andover’s active older adults.

“This project should be Exhibit A of what you can do with these old, yet historic mill properties,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement. “When we started work, pigeons were living inside the building. Now, look at it. it’s gorgeous,

The $4 million renovation of the former textile mill included a complete gut and demo of the entire interior of building, as well as a repointing of the entire brick façade.

In addition, the renovated building features: all new electrical, HVAC, plumbing and Life Safety; new framing and reconfiguration of existing space to accommodate needs of incoming administrative offices with continuous ongoing consultation as to maintaining historical aspects of the building; site work around entire building to facilitate new MEP hookups and feeds as well as ensuring proper drainage; construction of a new elevator and shaft for ADA compliance; and roofing, flashing and moisture protection.

“As a general contractor, we love new construction as well as the next contractor, but there’s something special about restoring these historic buildings and bringing them into the 21st century that brings a great feeling of satisfaction,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement Company. “In fact, I’d say it’s probably the most stunning transformation of a property that I’ve been involved with in my 30-plus years in construction.”

Work began on the Atria Marland Place began on November 1 and was completed on time and under budget on May 26, 2015.

Based in Marion, Mass., South Coast Improvement Co is a recognized leader in providing building and renovation services to a client base of senior living, healthcare, institutional and retail clients. For more information, please call 508-748-6545 or visit www.southcoastimprovement.com.

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Old Colony Elder Services Sponsors “Senior Day” at Brockton Rox

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Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 is “Senior Day” at the Brockton Rox!

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the Brockton based regional agency serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout the greater Brockton and Plymouth county area, is the exclusive sponsor of “Senior Day”, offering discounted tickets to the Brockton Rox baseball game against the Torrington Titans on June 17th.

The teams are set to play at Campanelli Stadium at 1 Feinberg Way, Brockton. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the first pitch will be thrown at 10 a.m.  From 9 to 10 a.m. and between innings, fans can participate in fun activities such as Baseball Bingo, “Laughter Yoga” by Let’s Laugh Today, T-shirt giveaways and playing catch on the field. The “Swinging Singers” will perform the National Anthem.

Seniors (age 60 and older) throughout the region may purchase $3 tickets (discounted from the regular $6 due to OCES’ sponsorship) and enjoy special activities. The first 50 people to purchase tickets at the Brockton Council on Aging and the first 30 people to buy tickets at the stadium on the day of the event will get a free lunch courtesy of OCES.

For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, contact Janice Fitzgerald at the Brockton Council on Aging office located at 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton, MA 02301 or call (508) 580-7811. For directions to Campanelli Stadium, visit www.brocktonrox.com.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES serves 20 communities in Plymouth County as well as Avon, Easton and Stoughton. OCES is a private, non-profit organization located in Brockton and designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 215 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508 584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

 

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