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New business of introducing businesses. My Pinnacle Network launches monthly business-to-business networking groups in Marshfield and Hyannis.

My Pinnacle Network logoMarshfield and Hyannis, Mass.

“Let me introduce you,” is a golden phrase to an entrepreneur’s ears.  To accomplish this warm referral activity, My Pinnacle Network will launch monthly business-to-business networking groups in June.

The Hyannis My Pinnacle Network will be held monthly on the second Tuesday of month beginning on Tuesday, June 12, from 7:30 – 9 a.m. at 1520 Route 132, Hyannis, MA 02601.

The Marshfield My Pinnacle Network will be held on the first Thursday of the month, beginning, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 165 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050.

My Pinnacle Network is NOT your old boys’ network and has existing groups in Braintree, Mansfield and Westboro,  MA.

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.

“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.

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.

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Thirty is something. CRN recognizes 30-year accomplishments of ICI’s Shepard and Maltz

Jamie Shepard of ICI
ICI's Jamie Shepard

MARLBOROUGH, MA…

As part of its 30-year anniversary, CRN, the industry’s leading provider of news, insights and technical information to the enterprise-based solution provider community, recognized IT executives and professionals for their 30-year accomplishments. International Computerware, Inc. (ICI), a global award winning infrastructure and cloud consulting and services firm, had two executives, Jamie Shepard and Brad Maltz, honored for their respective 30-year accomplishments.

ICI Executive Vice President Jamie Shepard was recognized for his 30 years in the technology industry and his leadership in making ICI, with its nCubed methodology, one of the most respected solutions providers in the business.

“When you think about thirty years doing anything, it’s quite a feat. When you consider how our industry has grown over the last 30 years, it’s quite comparable to the number of changes a person goes through from birth to age 30,” said Shepard. “I’m thrilled to be honored by CRN but it truly is an award that belongs to everybody here at ICI for the outstanding work we’ve done over the years.”

ICI Chief Technology Officer Brad Maltz has not been in the industry for 30 years, but he’s accomplished quite a bit in his 30-plus years of life. Hence, CRN recognized him as one of 30 chan

Brad Maltz
ICI's Brad Maltz

nel leaders that are still in their thirties and putting their own stamp on the industry. Maltz has been an integral part in putting ICI at the forefront of the virtualization/cloud solutions market. He’s also one of only a small group of VMware certified design experts in the world (VCDX #36).

“Whether you’re in your 30s or in your 130s, being recognized by CRN is quite an honor,” said Maltz. “I’ve been fortunate in my career to work with incredible people at ICI and that’s been the largest factor in being able to accomplish what we have here.”

“Through my years in this industry with tech titans like IBM, Lotus, and EMC, I’ve never seen a more unique and effective combination than Shepard and Maltz. They are driving innovation and IT leadership like no other,” said Ali Bliss, ICI vice president of business development and marketing.  “And for CRN to recognize two people from the same company, the only company in both categories, it really tells you something about ICI’s vision for the future of IT and the people helping to mold it.”

Located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, ICI is a leading-edge innovator, combining industry knowledge, functional experience and technology skills to help its clients grow and create extraordinary value. A member of the 2011 TechAmerica Commission to accelerate the U.S Deployment of Cloud Computing strategy, ICI possesses a unique blend of process driven thought leadership along with an award-winning team of technical innovators and pioneers. This combination has elevated ICI to become a Global Brand of Excellence and Execution within the Infrastructure Consulting world.

For more information, please visit http://www.iciamerica.com.

About ICI

International Computerware, Inc. (ICI) is a global award winning infrastructure and cloud consulting and services firm founded in 1985. ICI’s focus is customer enablement through process driven technology solutions and methodology. Utilizing its proven consulting methodology nCubedTM Now, Next, Nirvana, ICI is providing  clients with answers to infrastructure challenges designed around ICI’s intellectual capital as consultants and vast integration experience; built on best-of-breed technologies. As a leader and innovator in Infrastructure Consumption modeling, ICI is further enabling clients to realize a consumption/service based computing model with its vCcubedTM offerings – a flexible, cost effective, and highly leveraged approach to actualizing the private, public, and hosted cloud computing models. For more information, visit www.iciamerica.com and follow @ICIAmerica on Twitter

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Emerson Bearing Boston Finds New Niche in Metal Shredding

Emerson Bearing, Boston’s leading bearing company catering toOEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets around the world, has found a new niche in the metal shredding industry.

A member of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Emerson Bearing provides bearings for industrial metal shredding machines. These machines can shred heavy duty metal waste such as automobiles as well as doors and windows, drums, guns and brass cartridges, copper scrap, white goods, baled aluminum, scrap/trim, pails/buckets and more. Emerson Bearing typically receives bearing orders between $5K and $10K.

Emerson Bearing is one of the only providers of the hydraulic adapter sleeve and nut that has the capability to push a 500 pound bearing up the shaft of a metal shredder.

Emerson Bearing’s Metal Recycling division, which is led by marketing specialist Richard Furtado, is trained to accommodate the unique needs of clients in the metal shredding industry. Emerson’s 24/7 service and inventory are critical to the operations of many of their clients. Emerson can determine which bearing technologies would be most suitable for application by taking into consideration the specifications, recommendations, maintenance strategies, fatigue life and wear resistance of the bearing.

Metal shredding requires bearings that have high load values, can endure high shock loads and have extended maintenance cycles. Emerson offers a complete line of split cylindrical and spherical roller bearings which have the added feature of being easily assembled around a shaft. The complete assembly is engineered in halves to ease installation, inspection and replacement of bearings without removing or disrupting other elements of the drive or shaft system. Other related products offered include mounted units, ball bearings, roller bearings, roller chains, hydraulic cylinders and pumps, belts, oil seals, spherical bushings and rod ends.

Failure Analysis

As part of their customer care, Emerson’s industry experts provide clients with 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 reach Richard Furtado in Emerson’s Metal Recycling division, contact 866-995-8761 or email rfurtado@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 housed in their 23,000 square foot facility provide 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. and is the sister company of Action Bearing. Emerson Bearing maintains 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 www.emersonbearing.com.

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Steve Katz of Emerson Bearing featured in Machinery Lubrication

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

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Dr. Richard Eisen of South Shore Skin Center and Spa on eHealth radio

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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Deb Binder joins Ingage Consulting as VP of Marketing & Communications

Deb Binder of Ingage Consulting

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.

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New business to business monthly networking groups launch in May in Braintree, Mansfield and Westboro,

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.

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Old Colony Elder Services Announces New Congregate Meal Site

 

(L to R) Marie Pelaggi, Ginger O’Connor and Bernice Bennett enjoy their first meal at Old Colony Elder Services’ new congregate meal site at the Brockton Council on Aging.

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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