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VoiceNation Helps Real Estate Investors Generate Buyer and Sellers Leads

VoiceNation, the industry leader in virtual PBX, voicemail, and virtual assistant services, was invited to speak at Atlanta REIA’s meeting on the topic of how successful real estate investors leverage automated voicemail systems and live answering specialists to capture leads 24/7.

Eric Schurke, Director of Operations at VoiceNation and special guest speaker at the Atlanta REIA’s North Monthly Meeting, went into detail explaining that VoiceNation’s virtual phone services help investors automatically capture leads 24/7 with websites, voicemail systems, and live operators for a little as $30 a month. “VoiceNation’s Virtual PBX, voicemail and live answering services help real estate investors grow and manage their business by working smarter, not harder,” stated Mr. Schurke. Schurke also communicated marketing strategies and product information, including various ways to automate a business with voicemail systems and live operators, why investors should offer potential customers a 24 hour recorded message, and how to supplement your voicemail service with live answering services.

VoiceNation’s Real Estate Investing Answering Service provides virtual assistants and industry-trained operators to make buying, selling, renovating, and managing multiple properties easier. “Our live answering services give investors 24/7 presence and offer custom solutions for this specific industry,” said Schurke. “VoiceNation’s technology is feature-rich and a popular choice among the most successful real estate investors.”

Due to such peek interest at the Atlanta REIA meeting, VoiceNation has been invited to connect with other REIA events around metro Atlanta and the southeast. VoiceNation’s services are an essential tool for real estate investors nationwide to maximize their leads and return on their investments.

About VoiceNation:

VoiceNation is America’s telecommunications leader in virtual PBX, voicemail, and innovative live answering solutions. Named “Top Provider in Industry” by PC World, VoiceNation provides live answering services and call center solutions utilizing the latest in proprietary technology to deliver high quality call answering services at the lowest cost to their customers. In this way, VoiceNation enables businesses of all sizes to compete in the marketplace with 24-hour availability that adapts to any situation.

Founded in 2002, VoiceNation is a privately-held company that serves more than 40,000 customers including FEMA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Dell, AIG and the U.S. Coast Guard. The company also provides qualified non-profit, tax-exempt charities with access to voicemail, faxmail and other specialized communication services at reduced cost through their Care2Call outreach program.

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

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My Pinnacle Network launches monthly business-to-business networking group in Quincy in June 2013

QUINCY, MA…

My Pinnacle Network, a monthly business-to-business networking group, recently announced plans to start a new group in Quincy. The My Pinnacle Network-Quincy meeting will launch on Tuesday, June 18 at 8 a.m. at the offices of Propel Marketing, 108 Myrtle Street (6th floor) in Quincy. The group will then meet on the third Tuesday of the month going forward.

“June marks the end of the second quarter and it’s the perfect time to gauge what’s working and what’s not. If you’re a B2B professional and 2013 may be falling short of your expectations, supplementing your networking efforts with a group like My Pinnacle Network can right the ship for the rest of the year,” said Steve Dubin, one of the founders of My Pinnacle Network.

My Pinnacle Network currently hosts monthly networking meetings for business-to-business professionals in Bourne, Braintree, Hyannis, Mansfield, Marshfield, Norwell, Plymouth, Providence and Westborough.

My Pinnacle Network offers a special Charter Member rate of $200 per year for the first 12 B2B professionals who join any of the existing My Pinnacle Networks. B2B professionals can apply directly by going to www.mypinnaclenetwork.com. Only one B2B professional will be selected for each category. Those categories can be found at http://mypinnaclenetwork.com/about/categories.aspx.

“We do encourage prospective members to visit a My Pinnacle Network meeting before committing to join,” added Dubin.

My Pinnacle Network streamlines the networking process by putting members shoulder to shoulder with others who are in the exact same traffic lanes. Another advantage of this networking concept is that if approved, a member has the exclusive rights to their category for their group–more than 40 other categories will be represented at each meeting.

Beyond the B to B angle, My Pinnacle Network adds the element of “high tech” to “high touch” of monthly face to face meetings.  All group data flows through a robust and easy to use website.  This keeps everyone accountable and highly visible.

All introductions/leads are posted to the My Pinnacle Network website and the website’s automation both tracks leads and provides reminders to pursue them.  Each member’s lead production and closing ratio can be measured by the group leader at any time.  Thus, non-productive members can be further coached to improve their value to the group.

If you are interested in attending a meeting in your area, please contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061 to RSVP. There is no charge to visit a My Pinnacle Network meeting.

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Lapels Dry Cleaning kicks off clothing drive to benefit Big Brother/Big Sister of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

The Big Brother/Big Sister truck backs up to collect clothes donated at last year’s Lapels Dry Cleaning clothing drive. Lapels kicks off their 2013 drive on May 4 (the drive will run through May 19). Lapels is an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company with corporate headquarters in Hanover, Massachusetts.

HANOVER, MA …

Dropping your clothes off at the dry cleaners is usually thought of as a thankless chore. Lapels Dry Cleaning, with its clothing drive to benefit the Big Brother/Big Sister of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is guaranteeing a hearty thank you to all who contribute to this very worthy cause.

Starting May 4 and running through May 19, Lapels customers and the general public are welcome to donate any gently used clothing items including:  Men’s, Women’s and Children’s clothing, coats, jackets, shoes ( any season or size). Household items such as linens, sheets, blankets, towels, drapes, comforters, afghans, curtains, fabric and purses are also accepted.

“This is our 10th year conducting a clothes drive to benefit Big Brother/Big Sister and our customers have always stepped up for this wonderful cause”  said Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning. “Having added several new Lapels Dry Cleaning stores in Massachusetts, we’re hoping 2013 will be the best clothing drive ever.”

Lapels Dry Cleaning has nearly 20 locations in Massachusetts and one in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Clothes collected by Lapels Dry Cleaning will be sold by Big Brother/Big Sister to high-end thrift stores. The net proceeds from those sales are donated towards Big Brother/Big Sister programs.

“This annual clothing drive is actually something our customers look forward to because it kills two birds with one stone. On one hand, they get to help a very worthy cause raise money without it costing them a dime out of their pocket. On the other, they’re removing unwanted items from their home. It’s the proverbial win-win where everybody wins,” said Dubois.

For the addresses of Lapels Dry Cleaning stores in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience for the past 10 years.  Using the latest technology in equipment and cleaning solution, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners in New England able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes. At Lapels you can see, feel and smell the difference.

Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and a full service on-site tailor.

Lapels offers it’s customers Automatic Rewards earning them credit towards free dry cleaning for every dollar they spend, Loyalty Programs, a VIP Program which eliminates the need to wait in line and the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm.

For complete information on the Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Phoenix, Chandler), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe), Massachusetts (Abington, Bedford, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Hanover, Marshfield, Newtonville, Norton, Walpole, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick, Freehold and Verona), Ohio (Liberty Township), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), Rhode Island (Lincoln); South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, Forest Village); Texas (Arlington). Additional locations coming soon to Franklin, MA, Oklahoma City, OK, Brownsville, TX and Cedar Park, TX.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as Entrepreneur’s “Top 50 New Franchises,” identifying Lapels Dry Cleaning as one of today’s top franchise opportunities. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s Web site, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

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Yippee ki yay! Law Offices of John C. Manoog to donate helmets to June 1 Barnstable PD bicycle rodeo at Hyannis Youth & Community Center

John C. Manoog III

HYANNIS, MA…

The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III, a personal injury law firm based in Hyannis, recently announced it will be donating 30 bicycle helmets to a bicycle rodeo to be conducted by the Barnstable Police Department on June 1 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center located at 141 Basset Lane in Hyannis. The rodeo will take place in a sectioned off part of the Center’s parking lot from 11am to 2pm.

As part of the rodeo, Barnstable Police Department bicycle patrol will demonstrate safe riding skills for attendees. Children who bring bikes to the rodeo can take part in the drills. School-age children, K-12, are invited to attend. The 30 helmets will be given away as part of a free raffle during the course of the rodeo.

“It would not be a rodeo if the riders weren’t wearing something on their heads. In this case, bicycle helmets offer far more protection than cowboy hats,” joked John C. Manoog III. “Seriously, we’re happy to team up with the Barnstable PD to help kids learn how to safely navigate their bicycles and to wear the proper equipment.”

“Many of the injuries we see to younger cyclists could have been mitigated or prevented altogether had they been wearing helmets,” said Sergeant Tom Twomey, leader of Barnstable’s bike patrol unit. “We’re very grateful to Attorney Manoog for donating these helmets and to the Youth & Community Center for hosting the event.”

In addition to the helmet raffle, Friendly’s will be handing out coupons to kids attending the ride for a free scoop of ice cream.

“We’re in a fun business—selling ice cream and other delicious foods–but we take the role of being a member of the greater Hyannis business community very seriously. Part of that is giving back to the community,” said Anna Griswold, District Sales Manager for Friendly’s. “If an event like this can help prevent just one child from being injured on their bicycle because of this rodeo, then it was well worth it.”

About The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III 

The attorneys at The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III specialize in helping clients  recover their losses in all types of personal injury cases including automobile accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, product liability, construction site accidents, as well as obtaining the benefits needed in workers compensation cases. The Firm also offers criminal defense services for clients. Initial consultation is free. The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III has two locations, 450 South Street in downtown Hyannis and 18 Main Street Extension in Plymouth center for added convenience.

For more information, visit www.manooglaw.com or call toll-free 888-262-6664.

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Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. continues growth with multiple new hires

FLORENCE, MA…

For over 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care.  To meet the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based services Nonotuck addressed this need by recently welcoming several new key staff members: John “Jack” Kelleher, Ashley Beauregard and Jared Bourassa.

Kelleher, an Orange, MA resident, will serve as the director of human resources. In this newly created position, he will work out of Nonotuck’s Florence, Mass. headquarters. Kelleher has worked as a human resource professional for not-for-profit organizations for the past 20 years.

Beauregard, a Hubbardston, MA resident, will work out Nonotuck’s Auburn office in the Adult Family Care program. She holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Fitchburg State University. Beauregard has experience in delivering holistic care through the use of nursing skills, assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.

Bourassa, a Lenox resident, will serve as the assistant program director in Nonotuck’s Lee office. Bourassa brings a legal perspective to the agency, having worked as a paralegal and being chosen as an intern at the US Supreme Court. Bourassa earned a juris doctorate from Cardoza University Law School.

“We are delighted to welcome Jack, Ashley and Jared to the Nonotuck family,” said George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. “The growing demand for our services has created tremendous growth in our organization. We are fortunate to be able to bring professionals of their caliber into the fold.”

Nonotuck offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care and Day Services for families who choose to care for their loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home. Based in Florence, Nonotuck has offices in Central and Western Massachusetts as well as on Boston’s South Shore and on Cape Cod. An office in the Boston area will open later in 2013.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s main office at 413-586-5266 x104.

Caregiving with Love –  Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care.  Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care.  If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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Piracini to Lead Power Generation Division at Emerson Bearing Boston

Rick Piracini
Emerson Bearing Boston, providers of bearing and related products for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets around the globe, has announced a Power Generation Division dedicated to accommodating the unique bearing needs of utilities.

Emerson Bearing Boston’s Power Generation clients include Coal and Gas fired Electric utilities stretching from the Northeast to Guam, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Rick Piracini, Marketing Specialist and industry expert at Emerson Bearing Boston, oversees this new division and 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.

Power generation requires uninterrupted bearing service. Emerson’s 24/7 service and inventory are critical to the operations of utility clients. The ball and roller bearings for the pumps, compressors, electric motors and drives must meet critical internal clearances, cage designs and Abec precision class. Emerson’s inventory includes Split Bearing Pillow Blocks, Cylindrical Roller Bearings, Ball Bearings, Type E Pillow Blocks, M2000 Pillow Blocks, Oil Seals and Isolator Seals, Spherical Roller Bearings, Cylindrical Roller Bearings and Spherical Bushings.

Pillow Block bearings have to be a design that allows for easy and prompt replacement. The company offers a special solution to utilities – the Craft Split Roller block, which allows for rapid replacement, and ultimately saves on downtime and costs. Emerson Bearing Boston also recommends high-end lubricants such as Kluber or Lubriplate for critical locations to better match lubricant service life to bearing B 10 life ratings. Both Inch and Metric shaft variations are available for next day delivery.

Bearing Failure Analysis

As part of their customer care, Emerson Bearing Boston offers the unique service of “Bearing Failure Analysis” which helps them determine the cause of bearing failure so that they may prevent future failure and predict reliability. Or, if clients desire to do so, they can utilize the Bearing Failure Analysis program within the Technical Toolbox on the Emerson Bearing website.

To contact Rick Piracini in the Power Generation division directly, call 1-866-995-8765 or email rickp@emersonbearing.com.

The Emerson Bearing Difference

In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Emerson Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. Emerson Bearing’s highly knowledgeable staff, operating from their 23,000 square foot facility, provides bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Emerson Bearing 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 offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@emersonbearing.com or visit http://www.emersonbearing.com.

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SelecTech Promotes Daniela Osborne to Assistant Director of Operations

Daniela Osborne
SelecTech, Inc., a leader in the manufacture of innovative, recycled flooring products including Place N’ Go, FreeStyle and StaticStop ESD flooring, has recently promoted Daniela Osborne, a Braintree resident, to Assistant Director of Operations.

In her new position, Ms. Osborne will be responsible for order scheduling, manufacturing coordination and freight coordination. She will also oversee sales order processing, invoicing and customer service. Ms. Osborne has been employed at SelecTech for almost six years and previously held the position of Office Manager.

She holds an Associate’s degree in Graphic Design.

“Daniela is an integral part of our team and has grown with our company over the years. She has tremendous knowledge of the industry, as well as outstanding organizational and managerial skills. This promotion is well-deserved,” noted Tom Ricciardelli, president of SelecTech, Inc.

About SelecTech, Inc.

SelecTech, Inc. was founded in 1993 with the mission of creating valuable products from scrap plastics. The company has become a leader in the manufacture of flooring products from recycled materials and uses one million pounds of recycled materials annually. Their products are made with up to 100 percent recycled content, are 100 percent recyclable and install without adhesives making them some of the “greenest” and most cost-effective flooring products available.

Using state-of-the-art technology and innovative product design, SelecTech created the top performing Place N’ Go residential flooring as well as FreeStyle commercial flooring lines. They are also the creators of StaticStop ESD Flooring, which is renowned as an interlocking flooring powerhouse and the only conductive flooring of its kind that can contribute to LEED™ points.

The unique interlock system on SelecTech’s flooring products enable them to be installed at a much lower cost, without adhesives, and without a lot of costly downtime, which provides significant value to customers. SelecTech, Inc.
is headquartered at 33 Wales Avenue, Suite F in Avon, MA. For more information about SelecTech, visit http://www.selectechinc.com.

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Rodman & Rodman “Green Team” pledges continued Accounting Support and Services to Association of Cleantech Incubators of New England

The Association of Cleantech Incubators of New England (ACTION), has announced that sponsor company and affiliate member, Rodman & Rodman, P.C., will continue to provide ACTION with specialized cleantech industry financial guidance and accounting services. ACTION is New England’s leading network of cleantech incubators. Both ACTION and Rodman & Rodman support the common goal of accelerating the growth and success of early-stage companies.

Rodman & Rodman’s “Green Team” was recently recognized as the ‘Go To’ Alternative Energy CPA Practice by Accounting Today Magazine.

“With lead support from Scott Callahan, CPA, Rodman & Rodman has provided ACTION with invaluable tax advisory and accounting services as we continue to grow our membership and participate in both private and public funded activities,” said ACTION President, Michael Ryan. “We are pleased that we will continue to receive support from this superb CPA firm for the foreseeable future.”

About ACTION

The Association of Cleantech Incubators of New England (ACTION) is New England’s leading network of cleantech incubators sharing the common goals of accelerating the growth and success of early-stage companies, strengthening the regional cleantech cluster, and creating more green jobs in New England.

Our network of incubators provides diverse resources and a highly- supportive hub in which entrepreneurs, business leaders, government agencies, community leaders, investors, universities, and other interested organizations can collaborate toward the successful commercialization of enterprises that will build a prosperous green economy, improve the quality of our lives and sustain the health of our environment. Visit www.actionnewengland.org

About Rodman & Rodman P.C.

Founded in 1961 and listed in the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Firms,” Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies. The Rodman & Rodman “Green Team” is a specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice within Rodman & Rodman, P.C. that serves “green” clients throughout the U.S. The company is Green Business Certified and has been named by “Accounting Today” as one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” in 2010, 2011, and 2012. For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Between Rounds Offers Tips for Parents of Fussy Eaters

Children can be picky eaters. Just when you think you know what they like, it’s no longer their favorite food. Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a unique bakery café and bagel shop with locations throughout Connecticut that has catered to hundreds of families over the past two decades, offers some easy tips for parents.

Fresh bagels please palates of all ages and there’s always a topping that can be added to satisfy even the most selective in the family. Customization usually always works with young children. Here are a few variations on bagel toppings:

• Peanut butter with banana or strawberry slices

• Cinnamon sugar sprinkled on cream cheese

• Mini chocolate or peanut butter chips sprinkled on cream cheese or peanut butter

• Shredded cheese melted on top with a few green or black sliced olives

• Crumble bacon pieces with a few sliced scallions on cream cheese

“Imagination is key and kids have plenty of it. Get them involved by having them come up with a combination of toppings to cultivate an early interest in food creation. Brace yourself for some unique combinations, ” noted Jerry Puiia, father of two, owner and franchisor of Between Rounds.

Joe Puiia, father of two, brother of Jerry Puiia and co-owner said, “For parents of teething babies, frozen bagels or bagel sticks can be easily gripped by your baby and are the perfect treat to sooth baby’s sore gums. ”

Parents can stop by any Between Rounds location with baby in tow and receive a complimentary plain bagel stick to freeze at home.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

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 coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

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. Between Rounds is expanding and franchise opportunities are available.

For more information about their unique Area Developer Program franchise offering contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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