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Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing Boston shares insight on preventing bearing failure in this month’s edition of Machinery Lubrication – http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/28854/prevent-bearing-failures
Steve Katz of Emerson Bearing featured in Machinery LubricationRead More
Listen to Dr. Eisen, renowned dermatologist, discuss anti-aging and laser treatments as well as ways to keep your skin in tip-top shape on eHealth radio – http://ehealthradio.podbean.com/2012/04/10/best-way-to-keep-your-skin-in-tip-top-shape
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WOBURN, MA…
Ingage Consulting, of Woburn, Massachusetts, recently hired Deb Binder as it new vice president of marketing and communications.
In this role, Binder will be involved in developing marketing and communications campaigns and strategy for Ingage accounts as well as proposals for new business. Her responsibilities will also include public relations, both for the firm and clients, online strategies, and support for Ingage seminars.
“As a firm that specializes in creating engagement within franchise organizations and cooperatives, communications is a critical component of pretty much everything we do,“ said Evan Hackel, founder and principal of Ingage Consulting. “Our firm has grown so much since we began the business a few years ago that we really needed somebody to spearhead all our communications efforts. With Deb on board, we now have added strength in marketing and can offer more marketing strategy and support to our clients as well. I can’t think of anybody better qualified to take on that role than Deb.”
Binder has spent the majority of her career focused on communications, marketing and visual merchandising for cooperatives, franchises and retail chains. That experience included her tenure as Senior Vice President of Marketing for CCA Global’s cooperative divisions where she oversaw all online marketing efforts, as well as leading marketing efforts for Timberland’s Retail Division and City Sports.
As a communications professional, Binder has had many notable accomplishments, including leading several different companies/divisions into the digital age. She’s also been at the forefront of the development of brands for several organizations and the successful implementation of those brands into store environment.
Says Binder, “The success of any initiative involving franchises and cooperatives – or for any group – depends on the understanding and ability to balance corporate needs with the real-life, day to day needs of the stores.“
Continued Binder, “I firmly believe that engagement is the key to success. The higher the participation and engagement, the more successful everyone will be. Marketing will have a stronger impact. Buying will be more effective. More systems will be in place to streamline workflow. And the end result ultimately is cost savings and increased profits. That typically makes everyone happy and more successful. The challenge is that creating and sustaining engagement is extremely difficult and takes a dedicated, ongoing effort.“
Binder holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Maine and earned an MBA at Southern New Hampshire University. She resides in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
About Ingage Consulting
Ingage Consulting is a management consulting firm that works with franchisors and franchisees to improve the franchise organization’s culture which in turn increases sales and satisfaction; improves growth and retention and boosts loyalty and profits.
Ingage Consulting provides solutions that drive the cooperation, commitment, passion and loyalty of franchisors and franchisees. They offer unique services that help solve the problems of franchises in a number of ways. Working closely with clients, the Ingage Consulting team quickly and thoughtfully assesses, understands and devises solutions to a franchise organization’s challenges. Leaders come away with ideas for improvement, including methods for maximizing collaboration among franchisees/licensees and a clear strategy and execution plan for change, customized to meet organizational objectives. Ingage Consulting’s proven techniques to increase collaboration brings about greater productivity and success on many levels. In short, Ingage Consulting makes franchises more successful.
Ingage Consulting is located at 400 Trade Center, Suite 5900 in Woburn, MA. For more information, contact (781) 569-5900 or visit the website www.ingage.net.
Deb Binder joins Ingage Consulting as VP of Marketing & CommunicationsRead More
Connecting the dots. Mass.
You’ve tried Chamber of Commerce events? You’ve endured one of the many weekly networking cults? If you are a “business to business professional” you probably came away scratching your head and wondering how to recoup those wasted hours.
My Pinnacle Network is NOT your old boys’ network and is launching new groups in Braintree, Mansfield and Westboro, Mass. the first week of May.
“The business model is based on a simple premise. Most people buy from someone they know, like and trust. And they buy from those referred and introduced to them by someone they know, like and trust. My Pinnacle Network combines the high touch of a monthly meeting with high tech of online lead generation,” noted Steven V. Dubin, founder of My Pinnacle Network.
The Braintree My Pinnacle Network will be held Tuesday, May 1, from 8:30 – 10 a.m. at 25 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 200, Braintree, MA 02184.
The Mansfield My Pinnacle Network will be held Wednesday, May 2, from 8:30 – 10 a.m. at 20 Cabot Boulevard, Suite 300, Mansfield, MA 02048.
The Westboro My Pinnacle Network will be held Tuesday, May 1, from 8:00 – 10 a.m. at 1900 West Park Drive, Suite 280, Westborough, MA 01581.
Dubin added, “Business to business professionals such as accountants, lawyers, financial planners, printers, business coaches and more than 40 other categories we have identified build their entire practice on personal referrals and introductions.” He continued, “This ‘business to business’ networking group streamlines the 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. Unlike Noah’s Ark, we only bring one business species in at a time.”
There are several other advantages that My Pinnacle Network offers to business to business professionals. 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.
The cost of the network is $300 for the year and there is a onetime initiation fee of $99. If interested, please visit www.MyPinnacleNetwork.com to arrange to attend a meeting in your area. Or contact Steven V. Dubin, SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com, 781-582-1061.
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) the Brockton based regional elder services agency serving seniors, their families and caregivers throughout greater Brockton and Plymouth county, has recently opened a new congregate meal site at the Brockton Council on Aging, located at 10 Father Kenney Way.
The new meal site, which opened on February 28th, will be open one day a week on Tuesdays to serve a noon time meal. All meals are planned by a Nutritionist and meet one-third of the Recommended Daily Allowance for major nutrients. High sodium foods are not used and there is no salt added in cooking.
Mayor Linda Balzotti attended the meal site’s opening day and greeted the 58 seniors who came to dine on a roast turkey dinner. Janice Fitzgerald, Brockton Council on Aging Director, spoke a few words about the program.
Anyone age 60 or older and/or individuals with disabilities can make reservations at a congregate meal site. To attend this congregate meal site contact the Brockton Council on Aging by calling 508-580-7811.
OCES has 4 additional meals sites in Brockton. To sign up for any of these sites or to learn about other congregate meal sites in our service area, contact OCES at 508-584-1561.
About OCES
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services is a private, non-profit corporation designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers such as Family Caregiver Support; Adult Family Care; Supportive Housing; Nutrition; Money Management; Protective Services and Home Care.
OCES serves elders, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers in 23 towns in Southeastern Massachusetts: Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.
The organization’s mission is to provide services that support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.
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NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS…
Having a “roof over your head” is one of life’s necessities. Yet when it comes to home maintenance—other than replacing shingles or the entire roof—it’s an area homeowners typically neglect. That’s why M Annis Home Enhancement, a Newton, MA-based home enhancement company since 1927, wants home owners to be aware of the growing need for our roof cleaning service.
“Besides looking bad, a roof with black stains, green patches or moss growing in it can lead to leaks, mold spores and shingle and wood rot. Once you get to that level, you’re talking about serious dollars to fix or even replace an entire roof and potential health issues,” said Mike Bogart, CEO of M Annis Home Enhancement. “Our new cleaning service is far more of a preventative measure than aesthetic, but most roofs look fantastic after a good cleaning, which adds value to the home.”
A typical roof cleaning takes four to eight hours. The cleaning consists of low-pressure power washing, scrub down and treatment with a liquid zinc shield stain preventer to add a layer of protection to the roof. All plants and shrubbery are rinsed before and after the cleaning. Typically, the homeowner does not have to be there for service. The cost of the cleaning is based on the size of the roof and estimates are free.
“For safety reasons, most homeowners do not want to get on a ladder and walk around their roof with a scrub bucket,” continued Bogart. “With this service, homeowners don’t have to let their roof be an eyesore or a potential health hazard . A good cleaning every year can even prolong the life expectancy of the roof.”
Based in Newton, Massachusetts, M. Annis Home Enhancement offers a myriad of home improvement service to greater the Metrowest area, including Lexington, Weston, Cambridge, Newton, Wellesley, Needham, Dover and Weston, as well as communities on the North and South Shore.
In addition to its roof cleaning services, M Annis Home Enhancement provides a number of interior and exterior cleaning services, including: power washing (house, deck and walkways), gutter cleaning (inside and out), window cleaning, screen cleaning, on-site drape cleaning, home repair and snow removal.
M. Annis Home Enhancement is a business in good standing on Angie’s List, winning the site’s 2011 Super Service Award. Family-owned and operated since 1927, M. Annis Home Enhancement is fully insured and offers a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee (5 Diamond Service). M. Annis is Hunter Douglas cleaning and repair certified.
For complete information or to request an estimate, please visit http://www.manniswindows.com or call 617-527-0078 or 781-444-2416.
About M. Annis Home Enhancement
Founded in 1927, now in its fourth generation, M. Annis Home Enhancement is the leading provider of residential window cleaning, gutter cleaning and home enhancement services in the Boston Metrowest area. Winner of the 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, M. Annis is full-insured and offers a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee (5 Diamond Service). For more information, including free quotes and estimates, visit www.manniswindows.com or call 617-527-0078.
Up on the roof…M Annis Home Enhancement offers roof cleaning serviceRead More
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the Brockton based regional elder services agency serving seniors, their families and caregivers throughout greater Brockton and Plymouth county, is offering a “Powerful Tools For Caregivers” six-week educational program for family caregivers.
Designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend, the class meets on Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Stoughton Council on Aging located at 110 Rockland Street. The class begins May 2, 2012 and concludes on June 6, 2012.
There is no fee to attend.
Family caregivers who are caring for a parent, spouse, friend or someone who lives at home, in assisted living/nursing home or across the country can benefit from this class.
Attendees will learn how to reduce stress; communicate more effectively; take care of themselves; reduce guilt, anger and depression; set goals and problem-solve. They will also receive a complimentary copy of the Caregiver Helpbook.
Class size is limited and registration is required. Call Rochelle Sugarman, Family Caregiver Support Program Supervisor and Class Leader, to register (508) 584-1561 ext 312.
This educational program is presented by OCES Family Caregiver Support Program and is sponsored by Stoughton Council on Aging.
About OCES
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services is a private, non-profit corporation designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers such as Family Caregiver Support; Adult Family Care; Supportive Housing; Nutrition; Money Management; Protective Services and Home Care.
OCES serves elders, their families and caregivers in 23 towns in Southeastern Massachusetts:
Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.
The organization’s mission is to provide services that support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org
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A few weeks ago, Congress had an opportunity to boost the renewables economy by passing an amendment that would extend the 1603 Grant Program for another year. The failure of this legislation to pass (by a 49-49 Senate vote) is disappointing to those who are involved in the renewable energy arena.
According to Steve Rodman, CPA, MST, president of Rodman & Rodman, P.C. providers of Green Energy financial/accounting services and business strategy for solar, wind, biomass, and cleantech companies, “The loss of this source of grant money will create new challenges for the future. The renewable energy economy is not completely felled by the expiration of the 1603. The program reverts back to the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) through 2016, which allows for a 30 percent tax credit (instead of the cash grant) for certain renewable energy projects. However, making use of the credit can be very difficult with small and medium sized projects.”
Rodman, who is a member of the New England Clean Energy Council (NECEC) and Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) continued, “It is rare that the smaller developer would have the tax appetite. For example, a $2 million project generates a $600,000 credit which is a lot of tax credit to make use of for the typical regional developer. The 30 percent cash grant in lieu of the credit didn’t cost the government any more than some bank interest, but certainly made financing a project much more practical. Now the developer will likely need to find an investor for the project who is interested in being allocated the tax credits in exchange for his investment dollars.”
To sum it up:
· Large banks that participate this way on utility scale deals are not interested in a few million dollars of credits, never mind a $2 million project that generates $600,000 of credits.
· Smaller institutions typically don’t have the experience with this type of investment.
· High net worth individuals need to have substantial “passive” income to qualify. This precludes those investors with large salary, interest and dividend income from qualifying as those types of income are not considered passive and the ITC cannot offset taxes from active and portfolio income.
“The growth in the industry over the last few years can be directly traced to the incentives programs like the ITC and the 1603 Program. The challenges from expiration of the grant program will be overcome with creativity and education of the capital marketplace. But there will be a slowdown until this fully evolves,” Rodman concluded.
About Rodman & Rodman P.C.
Founded in 1961, Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England. With a focus on strategic planning, Rodman & Rodman goes beyond traditional accounting services and takes a proactive approach when serving clients to increase, preserve and sustain clients’ financial net worth. The company is Green Business Certified and in 2010 and 2011 was named one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” in Accounting Today. Rodman & Rodman is listed in the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Firms”.
From business valuations, taxation, audits, fraud detection and prevention services and succession planning to a variety of accounting IT services including software selection, implementation and training, the team at Rodman & Rodman serves as comprehensive advisors to clients. For individual clients, the company offers personal advisory services such as planning for real estate transactions, obtaining financing, estate planning and retirement planning as well as planning for college education. The Rodman & Rodman Green Team is a specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice within Rodman & Rodman, P.C.
Rodman & Rodman, P.C. are located at 3 Newton Executive Park in Newton and 25 Braintree Hill Office Park in Braintree, MA. For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA AND NORWELL, MASSACHUSETTS…
Hollywood is known for its fairy tale endings, where boy meets girl, they fall in love, overcome some sort of adversity and then sail off into the sunset. In real life, finding the person you’re supposed to live happily ever after with can be very difficult. eLove Matchmaking, with its new location at 9229 Sunset Blvd, Suite 215, in West Hollywood, is already helping many singles rewrite the script to their love story.
“Everybody loves the movies and the Hollywood ending where everything just seems to fall into place. In real life, there is no script. And if you want a relationship, it means putting yourself in a situation to best make that happen,” said Paul A. Falzone, CEO of eLove Matchmaking. “At eLove Matchmaking, we take care of the legwork and remove much of the guesswork so singles can meet people who they are more compatible with and have a better chance of making a connection.”
While the West Hollywood office may be new, eLove Matchmaking has had a presence in the greater Los Angeles area over the past few years. That effort has been led by eLove Matchmaking’s Chief Relationship Expert Julie Ferman. Ms. Ferman is the three-time winner of iDATE Conference’s “Matchmaker of the Year” award and has appeared on numerous programs as a dating expert, including Dr. Phil and NBC’s Match Off.
“All our matchmakers are good, but Julie is the best three years running,” said Falzone. “Julie works with all our matchmakers but LA is her backyard. Clients at our new West Hollywood location will benefit greatly with having Julie as a resource.”
Ferman and eLove Matchmaking’s team of professional matchmakers have paired literally thousands of singles over the past three decades. In addition to a one-on-one meeting with each member, eLove also conducts a mandatory background check for the safety of everyone they match.
“Because of our interview process, singles have more knowledge about the person they are dating from day one—what they like, what they want, etc. In an ordinary dating scenario with somebody you met on your own or online, it might five to 10 dates to find out what that person wants and is looking for,” said Falzone. “That doesn’t guarantee a Hollywood ending, but it sure puts you in the driver’s seat to find somebody who you could ride off into the sunset with.”
To arrange a consultation with a professional matchmaker or for a membership, contact eLove toll-free at 877–356-8370 or visit www.elove.com.
eLove is all you need
eLove Matchmaking, the next evolution in dating, has arrived. eLove is the first “life stage company” within the dating industry to provide different levels of dating services, based on how serious singles are about meeting their soul mate. Never before has a dating service catered so completely to everyone regardless of their age, sex, or relationship goals. With more than 50 matchmaking offices in 25 states, eLove Matchmaking is everything that singles have been wishing for whether they are looking for casual dating or a serious, committed relationship.
eLove’s Matchmaking offices are located in: Arizona (Scottsdale/Phoenix); Arkansas (Bentonville, Fort Smith, Little Rock); California (Costa Mesa, Palo Alto, Sacramento, Walnut Creek, San Diego, Santa Rosa, Westlake, West Hollywood); Connecticut (Glastonbury, Stamford); Illinois (Chicago, Normal, Schaumburg); Indiana (Carmel, Ft. Wayne); Kansas (Overland Park, Wichita); Maryland (Columbia, Frederick); Massachusetts (Newton, Norwell, Shrewsbury, Stoneham); Michigan (Bingham Farms); Minnesota (Bloomington); Missouri (Springfield, St. Louis); Nebraska (Lincoln, Omaha); Nevada (Las Vegas); New Jersey (Iselin, Saddle Brook); Ohio (Cincinnati); Oklahoma (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City, Tulsa); Pennsylvania (Mechanicsburg, King of Prussia); Rhode Island (Warwick); South Carolina (Greenville); Tennessee (Memphis, Franklin); Texas (Austin, San Antonio); Virginia (Falls Church, Richmond); Wisconsin (Appleton, Elm Grove, Madison).
For more information on eLove, visit www.elove.com.
eLove Matchmaking goes “Hollywood”, opens matchmaking office in West Hollywood.Read More
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