Boston, MA… The Family Business Association, Inc. (FBA), a non-profit created to honor the achievements of family businesses in Massachusetts, is proud to announce its annual statewide awards program will take place on October 15, 2009 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge, Mass. As the only independent and statewide awards program to highlight family businesses in Massachusetts, the 2009 Massachusetts Family Business Awards will recognize excellence in and celebrate the success of family businesses. The 2009 Massachusetts Family Business Awards will honor five finalists in three categories based on size, as well as one company excelling in community involvement and one that has successfully overcome a recent adverse situation.
Any multi-generational, family owned business based in Massachusetts that has transitioned from one generation of ownership to another and whose business practices have had a positive impact on business and the community is eligible. All applications are confidential and will be judged independently by a panel of academic, business and philanthropic experts. Previous award winners include some of the state’s most recognizable family businesses, including New England Coffee, Bernie & Phyl’s and the Zildjian Cymbal Company. To apply for the awards or nominate a company, please visit www.massfamilybusiness.com.
“Owning and operating a family business takes determination and persistence,” said Ed Tarlow, FBA board member. “It also means being willing to take risks and take on a unique set of personal and professional challenges that non-family businesses do not face. This awards program is the ideal forum to celebrate their achievements.”
“Not many people realize that family businesses power Massachusetts’ economic engine and are the backbone of the United States economy,” added Jeffrey S. Davis, FBA board member. “The goal of the awards program is to outline how local family businesses succeeded, help area businesses continue to be the basis of our economy, and develop and share creative ideas, services and expertise to family-owned and operated business.”
In previous years, the awards program was hosted by local TV celebrities like Liz Brunner (WCVB) and David Wade (WBZ), and the lineup of speakers read like a “Who’s Who” in the state’s business community. Past speakers included Roger Berkowitz of Legal Seafoods, former Massachusetts Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Grossman and Phyllis Goodwin of Granite City Electric. “This year’s event should continue that tradition,” said Brian Nagle, FBA board member. “We are already receiving applications and have a strong lineup of corporate sponsors and supporters to help ensure 2009’s event is spectacular.”
“The outreach and support from the communities and family businesses throughout Massachusetts has been outstanding,” added Al DeNapoli, fellow FBA board member. Among the sponsors for this year’s event are BNY Mellon, Gray, Gray & Gray, Mage, LLC, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Tarlow, Breed Hart & Rodgers, P.C. as gold sponsors. Caturano & Company is a silver sponsor and Bessemer Trust, Clarke, Snow & Riley, LLP, Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, Boston Private Bank, Bernstein Global Wealth Management and Wolf & Company are bronze sponsors. The Boston Business Journal is our media sponsor and Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School is an academic sponsor.
About FBA, Inc.
The Family Business Association, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization designed to promote family businesses and family business achievements in Massachusetts. Its goal is to promote the development of creative ideas, services, products and expertise to family-owned businesses. The annual awards program honors excellence in business management, growth, community service and business transition within family businesses. For more information, please visit www.massfamilybusiness.com.
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Bristol County Savings Bank reports continued growth at Annual Meeting.
DATELINE: TAUNTON, MA…
At Bristol County Savings Bank’s recent Annual Meeting Bank President E. Dennis Kelly, Jr. noted that fiscal year 2008 was another challenging, but successful year. Beacon Bancorp and it’s subsidiary, Bristol County Savings Bank closed the year with $10.5 million in operating income before security transactions and taxes. This was a 26% increase over the previous year, ending the year with the Bank’s total assets at $1.1 billion, an increase of 2.0%. One of the highlights of the past year was the acquisition of a substantial interest in the Farrell Backlund Insurance Agency, LLC, one of the region’s largest property and casualty insurance agencies.
Kelly stated, “Despite the fact that negative issues seemed to dominate the banking news, 2008 was another good year for Bristol County Savings Bank, with increased operating earnings, after additional investments in people and infrastructure.” Bristol County Savings Bank’s retained earnings closed the year at $158.3 million or 13.7% of assets, a key measurement of the Bank’s continued success. The Bank’s strong capital position ranks Bristol County Savings in the top 10% for banks with $1 billion or more in assets on the state and federal level.
Bristol County Savings Bank Board of Directors
Dennis Cody, Chairman of the Board, noted changes to the Bank’s Corporators with the retirement of Clifford Bodge and Paul Scanlon. “We thank them for their contributions to the Bank over the years,” said Cody.
The following new Corporators were elected:
In the Bank’s Dartmouth, MA market three new Corporators were elected: Jean M. MacCormack, Chancellor, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Kirk Franklin, President, Frank Corporation Environmental Services of New Bedford; and Kara Johnston, Vice President of Fall River Electrical Associates Co., Inc., Fall River. In the Bank’s Taunton/Raynham market two new Corporators were elected: Russel F. Martorana, President, Farrell Backlund Insurance Agency LLC, Raynham; and Attorney Jeanne Quinn, Partner of Silvia & Quinn, PC, Raynham. David A. Strauss, President of Key Container Corporation in Pawtucket was elected a Corporator. in the Bank’s Pawtucket, Rhode Island market.
Anawon Trust
Paul Tucker, President of Anawon Trust, a division of Bristol County Savings Bank, reported that 2008 was a challenging year. Despite the erosion in the value of equity and fixed income securities, assets under management closed at the end of the year at $173.7 million.
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation
2008 marked the 12th year of operation for the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation, which was established as part of the Bank’s 150th anniversary celebrations back in 1996. During 2008 the number of requests for assistance continued to increase and the Foundation was able to respond with a record $767,834 in total funding, assisting 115 different local organizations located throughout the Bank’s service area.
Bristol County Savings Bank
Bristol County Savings Bank is a full service financial institution offering commercial lending, personal and business banking, and mortgage services. The key words at Bristol County Savings Bank are: “Commitment, Stability, and Community,” values that are combined with state-of-the-art technology to meet the needs of its customers. A dedicated local community bank for over
162 years, Bristol County Savings Bank is actively involved in giving back to all the communities it serves both through financial support and the volunteerism of its people.
Founded in 1846, Bristol County Savings has $1.1 billion in assets. With the addition of Farrell Backlund Insurance, the Bank now has over 300 employees in Southeastern MA and RI. The Bank’s 10 full service banking offices are located in: Taunton, MA (2); Raynham, MA (2); Rehoboth, MA; Attleboro, MA; North Attleborough, MA; Franklin, MA; Dartmouth, MA; and Pawtucket, RI as well as a loan production office in Fall River, MA; and two Educational Branch Offices at Taunton High School and Attleboro High School.
The Main Office and Corporate headquarters of Bristol County Savings Bank are located on Broadway in Taunton, MA. For additional information please call 508-824-6626, or visit www.bristolcountysavings.com.
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ECI Biotech of Worcester, MA announces bronze level sponsorship of WPI Venture Forum.
DATELINE: WORCESTER, MA…
ECI Biotech of Worcester, MA is pleased to announce its Bronze level sponsorship of the WPI Venture Forum. ECI Biotech is a premier developer and manufacturer of innovative, patented Express Detect Diagnostics products for rapid infection detection.
The WPI Venture Forum is a 501 (c)(3) program of the Collaborative for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the Department of Management at WPI that is directed by a volunteer Executive Board of leaders of regional businesses and service organizations, some of whom are WPI alumni. The WPI Venture Forum serves entrepreneurs who are seeking to begin their own technology-based businesses as well as service providers, sponsors, and investors (seeking pre-startup and early stage technology opportunities) by providing knowledge through programs and a venue in which to network.
WPI Venture Forum activities include Monthly Programs and a concurrent Newsletter, free Networking Events, a weekly Radio Program, an annual Breakfast event, and an annual Business Plan Contest. Membership consists of entrepreneurs, investors, service providers, researchers, inventors, and WPI faculty, alumni, and students. Dr. Mitchell Sanders, the Executive Vice-President and Founder of ECI Biotech, currently serves as the Chairman of the Executive Board of the WPI Venture Forum.
Innovations and Applications
ECI Biotech’s executive offices and research facilities are located at 85 Prescott Street, in Worcester, Massachusetts. ECI Biotech is a leading edge protein sensor company with strong intellectual property of particular value for diagnostic sensors and therapeutics. Founded in 1998, its technologies relate to the detection of microbial pathogens and stabilizing active proteins to protect against infection.
ECI Biotech has four areas of core competence: molecular biology, genomics, protein expression, and assay development. ECI’s target markets for its products include: feminine care, wound care, oral care, vision care, food safety, and hospital infection control.
ECI Biotech’s product pipeline includes a diagnostic sensor for urinary tract infections, as well as advanced wound care systems that provide early warning of emergent infections and promote healing. ECI presently has corporate partnerships with medical device industry leaders, and has 18 patents pending and one patent issued.
For additional information please contact Dr. Mitchell Sanders at sanders@ecibiotech.com, call 508-752-2209, or visit www.ecibiotech.com.
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She can relate…Robyn Baker joins The Right One as relationship consultant.
NORWELL, MASS…
The Right One, one of the world’s largest brick-and-mortar dating services in the country, recently hired Hingham resident Robyn Baker as a relationship consultant.
While officially based out of the company’s Norwell, Massachusetts headquarters, Baker floats between The Right One locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, working with prospective clients.
“We’re thrilled to have Robyn aboard as one of our relationship consultants. In addition to her sales and retail management experience, she has some additional qualities that serve her extremely well in getting to know our prospective clients,” said Paul A. Falzone, CEO of The Right One and Together Dating.
Earlier in her career, Baker worked as a forensic scientist for the Massachusetts State Police. While the prospective clients she meets at The Right One are very much alive, she is able to apply more than you might think from her old position.
“As a forensic scientist, you got to know your subject by digging beneath the surface, literally. As a relationship consultant, you’re figuratively looking beneath the surface to see what’s important to a prospective client and how we can help,” said Baker. “What I love about this job is that everybody who comes here is ready for a committed relationship and they’re serious. That makes it all the more rewarding when we help them find that special someone.”
Baker earned a bachelor of science degree in, ironically enough, chemistry from the University of Massachusetts-Boston. She resides in Hingham with her husband and two children.
To arrange a consultation with a professional matchmaker or for membership, contact Together Dating Toll Free at 800-818-DATE (3283).
Help is on the way
Catering to more than 300,000 members at more than 60 locations throughout North America, The Right One and Together Dating are the largest brick and mortar dating services in the industry, offering a more consistent product, a greater number of potentially compatible mates and added value of flexibility in transferring memberships to another geographic region.
Romantic Locations
North American locations and affiliates of Together are located in: Indiana (Ft. Wayne, Carmel, Mishawaka); Kentucky (Louisville); Louisiana (Metairie); Maryland (Columbia, Frederick); Minnesota (Edina); Nevada (Reno); New Hampshire (Hooksett, Nashua, Portsmouth and Salem); Pennsylvania (Harrisburg);Ohio (Cincinnati); South Carolina (Greenville); Texas (San Antonio) and Virginia (Falls Church).
The Right One’s offices and affiliates located throughout the United States include: California (San Diego); Colorado (Glendale); Georgia (Atlanta); Illinois (Chicago, Downers Grove, Rockford and Normal); Massachusetts (Norwell, Newton Center, Shrewsbury and Woburn); Michigan (Bingham Farms); Nebraska (Omaha and Lincoln); New Jersey (Cherry Hill); Nevada (Las Vegas); New York (NYC); Pennsylvania (King of Prussia); Rhode Island (Warwick); Texas (Dallas and Austin); Utah (Salt Lake City); and Wisconsin (Madison, Appleton, Elm Grove).
Singles Station Dating Company, an affiliate of The Right One and Together Dating, is the largest independently owned personal introduction service in the Southwest. In the last 25 years, Singles Station has introduced more than 100,000 couples and is responsible for thousands of successful relationships and marriages. Singles Station Dating Co. has offices conveniently located in Oklahoma (Oklahoma City and Tulsa), Arkansas (Bentonville, Fort Smith and Little Rock), Tennessee (Memphis and Nashville), Missouri (Springfield and St. Louis) and will be opening soon in Kansas (Wichita and Kansas City). For more information about Singles Station, please visit www.singlesstation.com or call 866-807-LOVE(5683).
For more information about Together Dating and The Right One, please visit their websites at www.togetherdating.com and www.therightone.com, or call (800) 818-DATE (3283).
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Samuel Fuller School to hold Cross Country Race on May 9th
On Saturday, May 9th, the Samuel Fuller School will be holding its
second annual cross-country race at the Pratt Farm on Route 105 in
Middleborough. “We are expecting a great turnout this year,” said
Race Director Bobby Ewell, who coaches track and cross country at
Carver High School and is on the Board of Directors for the School.
“We have made some improvements in the course and are set for an
excellent day.” The race covers an adventurous course through some
beautiful conservation land in the town of Middleborough. The trail
winds through the forests of the Pratt Farm, across fields, over
streams, and past ponds and bogs.
Sponsors for the race include A& A Bike Shack, Dellarocco Landscape
Design, Greener Horizon, Jackson Plumbing, The Lobster Trap
Restaurant, Nichols Trucking Company, Paul Foley Electric Company,
Shotgunflat Creative Agency, Topnotch Design, and Winberg’s True
Value and Rental.
Registration begins at 9:00 AM. The Children’s Race, a one mile loop,
begins at 9:30 AM, followed by the 10k at 10:00 and the 5K at 10:15.
The children’s race is free for those under 12 years of age, while the
cost for the 10K is $20 on the day of the race and $15 for the 5K.
There will be live music, refreshments, a jump house for the kids
donated by Winberg’s True Value and Rental, a childcare corner for
little ones of participants, and medals awarded for top finishers in
several age brackets. Information will also be available for
families interested in learning more about the school. Come on up to
the beautiful Pratt Farm and join the fun!
If you have any questions, please call the School at 508.715.4256.
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USMMA Announces New Power Vinyasa Yoga Program
United States Mixed Martial Arts’ of Bellingham has recently added Power Vinyasa Yoga to their offerings.
Power Vinyasa Yoga is an intense yoga session that detoxifies while sculpting and toning the body. This is a challenging form of yoga that combines strength with meditation. All Power Vinyasa Yoga classes are heated which enhances stretching and helps to eliminate toxins in the body through perspiration.
Power Vinyasa Yoga classes are open to all levels, whether novice or advanced. The fee for each class is $14 and $12 for students. USMMA Yoga also offers a package of 10 class cards for $120.
Anyone interested in Power Vinyasa Yoga may attend their first class for FREE. Power Vinyasa Yoga classes are 90 minutes long and held Sunday through Thursday and on Saturdays.
The benefits of yoga include improved balance, strength and flexibility as well as better muscle tone. It’s also one of the best ways to reduce stress and anxiety.
“Power Vinyasa Yoga is a truly powerful and rejuvenating workout that transforms the mind, body and spirit. Participants can burn up to 750 calories in a single session, whereas it would take 90 minutes on a stair climber just to burn 675 calories plus you get a full body stretch and reenergized mind. Who could ask for more,” noted Stephanie Luke, Program Director of USMMA Yoga. Luke has been in the fitness industry for over 11 years and holds multiple certifications in Yoga, Pilates and personal training.
All Power Vinyasa classes are led by experienced instructors including Luke, Casey Beksha, Deborah Spielman and Lesley Reilly.
To view the yoga class schedule or to register for a class online, visit the website at www.usmma.org or contact 508-966-5006.
About USMMA
USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.
USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.
Polish off your spring cleaning…DirectBuy locations in and around Chicago provide tips on stainless steel care.
CHICAGO, HOFFMAN ESTATES, NAPERVILLE, TINLEY PARK, IL …
Mention “spring cleaning” and most people think of cleaning out the garage. Or perhaps spreading seed on your lawn or mulching your flower garden. Yet giving the interior of your home a thorough cleaning after a long winter indoors can pick up your spirits like the first 70-degree day of spring. The DirectBuy clubs of greater Chicago, the leading home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, have some helpful tips on cleaning some of the toughest spots you might encounter during your spring cleaning: your stainless steel appliances.
“You’ll probably find stainless steel in the majority of homes nowadays on everything from refrigerators to stoves to countertops,” said I.J. Sell, owner of DirectBuy of Tinley Park. “In terms of keeping stainless clean, what you should NOT do is every bit as important as what you should do.”
For example, when cleaning stainless steel, you’ll want to completely avoid using the following:
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Products containing chlorine
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Steel wool or brushes
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Abrasive cleaners
For the most part, you can simply use soapy water and a soft cloth to clean your stainless steel appliances. For tougher stains, you may need to use a stainless steel cleaner and there are many types on the market today. You’ll just need to find one that works for you.
In addition, there are also a number of products on the market that can reduce the smudgeability factor of stainless steel, a big issue if you have little ones. Zeps is one product that works well on smudges; Simple Human puts out a sponge mitt that’s also effective in removing and minimizing finger print marks.
Regardless of the type of cleaner you use, any residue left on the surface may permanently damage the finish. Always rinse off the surface after cleaning. If you follow the above advice and still have spots or stains, it may be caused by your water. Hard water can leave spots, but drying completely after cleaning will usually fix this problem.
“Stainless steel sure looks great, but it’s something that needs regular maintenance to keep it looking great,” said Sell. “ By following the above steps and completely cleaning your stainless steel appliances at least once a week, you can prolong the beauty of your appliances for years to come.”
DirectBuy carries a large selection of stainless steel appliances at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. In addition, each DirectBuy club employs product specialists and designers who can help members create the kitchen or bath that works best for their home.
Since 1971, DirectBuy clubs have offered members the opportunity to enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products and accessories by buying wholesale, directly from the manufacturer. With four convenient locations in the greater Chicago area (Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, and Tinley Park), consumers can enjoy a comfortable, country-club setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.
For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can visit http://www.directbuychicago.com/.
About DirectBuy
Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members’ dream projects a reality. It’s a comfortable, country-club setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. The DirectBuy clubs serving the greater Chicago area are part of more than 160 locations throughout North America.
Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting http://www.directbuychicago.com/.
Locations of the DirectBuy clubs serving the greater Chicago area are: DirectBuy of Hoffman Estates, 2200 N. Stonington Ave Ste. 150 Hoffman Estates, IL; DirectBuy of Chicago North, 6325 Avondale, Chicago, IL; DirectBuy of DuPage County, 1864 Highgrove Ste. 136 Naperville, IL; and DirectBuy of Tinley Park, 18400 S. 76th Avenue Ste. B, Tinley Park, IL.
To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.
A different kind of executive strategy session…Jeffrey P. Hart featured on video presentation on estate planning strategies for corporate executives.
BOSTON, MASS…
Estate planning for corporate executives can differ from that for the Average Joe. Not only might corporate executives draw a larger salary, but in many cases they hold stock or revenue-sharing interests in their company, including stock options or other forms of executive compensation. And that takes a certain expertise in creating a comprehensive estate plan.
Jeffrey P. Hart, member of Boston-based Tarlow, Breed, Hart and Rodgers, P.C., recently recorded a video presentation for ReedLogic Corporation’s Video Leadership Series on “Estate Planning for Corporate Executives.” This 50-minute video presentation discusses the following topics:
● Strategies to save estate taxes
● Asset protection strategies
● Wills, family trusts, durable powers, health care proxies, HIPPA authorization.
● Planning strategies involving: ILITs, GRATs, FLPs, LLCs, QPRTs, IDGTs, CRTs, and Foundations.
● Which experts and counselors should be involved in your estate planning.
“What’s involved with the estate planning for a typical corporate executive would take hours and certainly not be that entertaining. This presentation will provide corporate executives with a good working knowledge about what needs to be done to create an estate plan or upgrade an existing plan,” said Hart.
Samples of the types of questions answered in the Video Leadership Seminar include:
● What challenges are most often encountered during the estate planning process?
● What are the most useful estate planning tools?
● What procedure is used to identify and establish the primary objectives of the estate planning strategy?
● What technique is used to pin down the strategy for tax liability? How is the strategy updated to keep pace with current tax law?
● What tax laws affect estate plans? How are the laws changing?
● What experts are involved in the planning process?
The video can be purchased at www.reedlogic.com for $100 plus shipping and handling. The DVD is viewable on any computer or iPod that supports video.
Hart is one of the founding members of the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of taxation, business law and estate planning. Earlier in his career, he practiced as a certified public accountant in the tax division of an international accounting firm where he gained expertise addressing the business and tax issues facing closely held businesses and high net worth individuals.
About Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C.:
Formed in 1991, Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive legal services to its clients. Featuring a breadth and depth of experience and perspective usually found only at larger law firms, Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers. P.C. offers sophisticated legal counsel to entrepreneurs, businesses, individuals, families, and institutions.
Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers’ areas of expertise include corporate law and business transactions, litigation and dispute resolution, estate planning, taxation, real estate, municipal law, and hospitality law.
The offices of Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. are located at 101 Huntington Avenue, Prudential Center, in Boston, MA 02199. For additional information, or to arrange for a consultation, please call 1-617-218-2000, e-mail info@tbhr-law.com, or visit www.tbhr-law.com.
J.P. Licks Kicks Off May with Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Along with new Spring flavors and Mother’s Day cakes, J.P. Licks is kicking off May with a Cinco de Mayo celebration week at their eight stores in and around the Boston area.
Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo with J.P. Licks May 1st through May 7th customers will receive double points on their Cow Card for every purchase made! J.P. Licks will also be serving up the best margaritas north of the border, made with their signature fresh margarita sorbet comprised of fresh lime juice and Tequila served in a 12 oz. margarita glass that patrons can keep. They will be serving them up in three flavors, Original, Spicy Mango and a Habanera Lime. J.P. Licks is also bringing back two popular ice cream flavors for the month, El Diablo, chocolate ice cream with cayenne pepper and cinnamon and Dulce de Leche, caramel ice cream with a caramelized caramel swirl.
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th and J.P. Licks offers the perfect dessert. J.P. Licks’ Mother’s Day cake is a vanilla ice cream cake with a decadent center of homemade hot fudge, topped with vanilla icing, flowers and a wish for a “Happy Mother’s Day”. All of J.P. Licks’ cakes are hand packed which eliminates the air that is present in most ice cream cakes thereby creating a dense and absolutely delicious cake. Custom cake orders for Mother’s Day must be placed at least 48 hours in advance. A fresh homemade Key Lime Pie is May’s featured pie made with fresh Lime Sherbet and topped with lime zest and a lime slice.
“Cinco de Mayo is quickly becoming as popular as St. Patrick’s Day. It’ll be a festive week at J.P. Licks – our staff will be in costume and there will be plenty of music, margaritas and merriment,” noted Vince Petryk, founder of J.P. Licks.
He continued, “Spring is here and so brings back more refreshing citrus flavored sorbet and sherbets.”
J.P. Licks flavors for May include Fresh Lime Sherbet; Fresh Lemon Hibiscus Sorbet; Fresh Margarita Sorbet; Butter Cashew; Fresh Banana; Strawberry Cheesecake; Peanut Butter Chip; El Diablo; Dulce de Leche; Chocolate Brownie, Black Cherry Lactose Free and an all NEW Coconut Almond Chip low fat hard yogurt.
To locate a store, visit jplicks.com.
J.P. Licks recently expanded their product line to include Numi loose leaf teas and hot breakfast at every store and French Press coffee at their locations in Jamaica Plain, Coolidge Corner, One Brigham Circle, West Roxbury and Harvard Square.
Best of Boston and Beyond
For more than 27 years, J.P. Licks has been serving homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt and other specialties in their eight Kosher-certified shops in and around Boston. They have won, literally, hundreds of awards over the years. Most recently, J.P. Licks won their 11th consecutive “Best” award from The Phoenix. They have received six “Best of Boston’s” from Boston Magazine and three consecutive “Bests” from The Weekly Dig magazine. J.P. Licks was also chosen as Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s “Small Business of the Year” in 2007.
Additionally, J.P. Licks roasts their own fair trade and organic coffee beans in the Jamaica Plain store and they cater ice cream parties, too. Visit the website at jplicks.com for even more information.
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