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Jennifer C. Reading Named Director of Human Resources at Rodman & Rodman, P.C.

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Jennifer C. Reading, a resident of Boston, has recently been promoted to Director of Human Resources at Rodman & Rodman, P.C. Certified Public Accountants and Business Strategists. Rodman & Rodman caters to small and medium sized companies throughout New England, and has offices located in Braintree and Newton, Mass.

In her new role as Director of Human Resources, Ms. Reading’s responsibilities include managing all of the HR related services, policies and programs such as recruiting and staffing; employment and compliance; staff training and benefits administration.

Prior to her promotion, Ms. Reading held the position of Director of Administrative Services where she was responsible for overseeing the administrative staff in addition to the company’s marketing services, quality control, training and events.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and will receive a Master of Science in Human Resources degree from Suffolk University in Boston in September 2009.

Ms. Reading is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM); The New England Human Resource Association (NEHRA); the Massachusetts Society of CPAs and the Association for Accounting Administration.

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.

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. Rodman & Rodman Certified Public Accountants are located at 3 Newton Executive Park in Newton and 25 Braintree Hill Office Park in Braintree, Mass. For more information, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact Jen Reading at (617) 965-5959.

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Boys and Girls Club’s “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction to be held on March 7th – Live and Silent Auction Items Announced

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The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield have announced Live and Silent Auction items that will be available at their “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction which will be held on March 7, 2009 at the Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston from 6 to 11 p.m.

Jonathan Hall, the Emmy award winning journalist and investigative reporter for WHDH Channel 7 News Boston will be the Master of Ceremonies and the evening promises to be dazzling with

entertainment, recognition of community members, awards, cocktails, dinner and auctions.

Featured items in the live auction include:

· A house in Vineyard Haven for a weekend complete with golf for four at Farm Neck Country Club and four round trip ferry passes

· Prime Rib dinner for up to 10 served in your home by 99 Restaurants with a case of wine

· A beach house for a day along with either a clam bake for 10 or a cookout for 25 catered by Crest Family Catering

· A beach side condo for a week in Florida

Silent auction items include: Original artwork by Todd Alvey; autographed pictures from Boston Celtics and the New England Patriots and an autographed ball from the Boston Red Sox; a guitar and lessons; tickets for the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Brockton Rox; horse riding lessons; tickets to the Bay Players; gym memberships; restaurant gift certificates; jewelry; salon and spa gift certificates; framed artwork, an airplane flight for two; car detailing gift certificates, quilts; children’s birthday party packages; music harbor cruise tickets and much more.

The Gala and Auction is generously sponsored by: Friends of the Marshfield Airport (presenting sponsor), Tufts Health Plan, Rockland Federal Credit Union, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and BuytheCase.net.

Tickets are $100 each or $1,000 for a corporate table that seats 10. Tickets may be purchased at the Boys and Girls Club in Library Plaza or online at Marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield hopes to raise more than $40,000, which was the amount raised at last year’s gala in support of programs for more than 4,000 youths in the area.

For more information about “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction or to purchase tickets or donate an item to the auction, visit the website www.marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com or contact Shawn Costa, Director of Development at the club (781) 834-CLUB (2582).

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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DirectBuy of Cool Springs member wins $50,000 home makeover

BRENTWOOD, TN…

DirectBuy of Cool Springs, the leading home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, awarded $50,000 to one of its members on Saturday, February 14, 2009, as part of the company’s national Home Makeover Program. The celebration was highlighted by the presentation of an oversized check to Rogelio Menchaca-Garcia by the club’s owners, Steve Blume and John Langley.

 

Rogelio Menchaca-Garcia joined DirectBuy of Cool Springs in November of 2008, and was in the midst of remodeling his home when informed he was DirectBuy’s grand prize winner. “This is the first time I had won anything, and I was shocked,” he said excitedly. “I really couldn’t believe it. I am still speechless.”

Menchaca-Garcia’s plans to use his newfound fortune to improve his home with the help of DirectBuy, ultimately maximizing his return on investment when he decides to sell. To go along with new flooring and fixtures for his bathroom, he’s also added a new roof and plans a full kitchen remodel, complete with new windows and appliances.

 

Rogelio is active in the military and was formerly deployed in Bosnia. He now works as part of a special program called Wounded Warriors – a not-for-profit organization that provides tangible support for soldiers to help them on the road to healing.

 

“We work with soldiers who may have been wounded overseas while serving our country,” he explained. “Our objective is to help them rehabilitate with the goal of returning either to active duty and/or the community.”

 

Steve Blume and John Langley, who own and operate DirectBuy of Cool Springs, were excited to be able to help one of their members realize their dreams, and felt it was especially meaningful that it was a community member who had served our country overseas.

 

“We always have imagined how awesome it would be if someone won the Home Makeover Program from our club, but for it to actually happen is incredible,” co-owner Steve Blume explained. “I have come to know and respect Rogelio Menchaca-Garcia. He’s a wonderful person – exactly the caliber of person you want and hope will win. Everyone at our showroom was so excited and happy for him.”

 

Over the past few years, DirectBuy has distributed more than $450,000 in prize money to both members and non-members as part of their Home Makeover Program, designed to help consumers create the home of their dreams.

 

DirectBuy of Cool Springs recently relocated to a brand new, 25,000 sq. foot showroom, conveniently located at 1005 Flagpole Court in Brentwood in the new Mallory Park development. The franchise was among the top ten United States franchises in annual merchandise volume purchased by members in 2008. Additionally, the club boasts an A+ rating from their local Better Business Bureau, attracting members who drive as long as four hours to shop there.

 

To assist members with their home renovation projects, DirectBuy of Cool Springs employs interior designers and product specialists who are specially trained in one of five areas of merchandise: Home Furnishings, Home Improvement, Flooring, Entertainment/Outdoor, and Accessories. Additionally, members benefit from the use of a children’s play area, café and a member’s lounge to relax while shopping.

 

DirectBuy of Cool Springs members also have exclusive access to renowned designer Christopher Lowell.  Lowell has designed twelve room settings – created exclusively with products available through DirectBuy – using his Seven Layers of Design. An innovative approach to home décor, The Seven Layers of Design keeps homeowners on budget and from feeling overwhelmed by their project.

 

DirectBuy Membership

Consumers who are interested in joining DirectBuy of Cool Springs are encouraged to attend an exclusive Open House event, which is designed to educate families about DirectBuy’s unique business model.  The Open House also helps consumers better understand how DirectBuy members avoid traditional retail markup when purchasing brand-name merchandise. 

 

About DirectBuy

For more than 37 years, DirectBuy has been showing hundreds of thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 160 locations in North America, DirectBuy offers its members access to approximately 700 brand-name manufacturers and their authorized suppliers in the US, and more than 500 brand-name manufacturers and authorized suppliers in Canada.

Consumers interested in seeing DirectBuy’s savings, service and selection up close may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting www.directbuycoolsprings.com or www.directbuycares.com.

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Dating Service Goliath Offers Co-Brand Dating Solution to Media Outlets

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International Dating Ventures has recently announced the availability of a co-brand dating solution for media outlets across the U.S.

International Dating Ventures is the holding company for one of the largest brick and mortar dating services in the world, The Right One and Together Dating, and the online dating sites LoveAccess.com and TogetherChristian.com.

Essentially, International Dating Ventures’ co-branded dating solution enables a media outlet such as a newspaper, radio or television station or show to incorporate a dating service element into their website.

“The solution provides media outlets with ‘dating out of a box’ – which means the media outlet provides the brand and marketing and International Dating Ventures takes care of the rest,” explained Nelson Rodriguez, the company’s Chief Technology Officer.

In addition to Cheaters®, a nationally syndicated television show airing in more than 100 countries, that has incorporated International Dating Ventures’ co-brand dating solution on their website, there are a number of prominent daily newspapers that also use the solution, including the Washington Post, Boston Herald and the Cape Cod Times. To view an example of the co-branded dating solution, visit NoCheatersDate.com.

International Dating Ventures’ co-brand dating solution provides media outlets with the dating software; the membership database; payment processing; customer support; hosting infrastructure and ancillary revenue sources. They even provide website design of the actual dating solution that is branded to the media outlet.

How it works

Visitors to a media outlet’s website simply click on a dating service link to sign up for free. Once signed up, the visitor is taken to the branded website and International Dating Ventures takes on the matchmaking from among their 3 million-plus members.

“For media outlets, this is one of the best ways to increase website traffic while also providing a service that is in demand and that generates additional revenue. It’s definitely win-win,” noted Rodriguez.

About International Dating Ventures (IDV)

International Dating Ventures is the holding company for The Right One and Together Dating and the online dating sites LoveAccess.com and TogetherChristian.com.

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.

IDV maintains a consulting agreement with Singles Station Dating Company 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. 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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USMMA to Host a Child Safety Open House on March 14th- Proceeds Raised Will be Donated to Random Smile Project

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United States Mixed Martial Arts (USMMA) in Bellingham, MA will host a Child Safety Open House on Saturday, March 14th from 12 to 4 p.m. at their studio located at 316 Hartford Avenue.

This event is free and all are welcome to attend.

Event Sponsor, Whole Foods Market will be providing refreshments, including a “Make your Own Trail Mix” table for both children and parents.

Fingerprinting, DARE, K-9 Demonstrations and more will be held at USMMA’s Child Safety Open House. The day’s itinerary includes:

· Child Fingerprinting

· Franklin Police Department’s DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officers on-site to provide information and talk with parents and kids.

· Demonstrations by Sudbury and Bellingham Police Departments’ K-9 Units

· Mixed Martial Arts self-defense demonstrations

· Free Chair Massages

Additionally, USMMA will offer signed memorabilia from champion Mixed Martial Arts fighters for sale and the company will raffle off Total Wellness packages, gift cards and Kids Camp packages.

To round out the event, the Boys and Girls Scouts will have an information table and there will be face-painting, raffles, and prizes. All proceeds from this event will go to Random Smile Project in Bellingham.

“Fingerprinting is the best way for parents to obtain identification information for their children which can be used to turn over to authorities anywhere in the world to aid in the event of a missing child investigation,” noted Tom Hafers, owner of USMMA. “Our goal is to empower families with specific information regarding child safety and protection. We’re committed to helping families and very fortunate to have the Franklin, Sudbury and Bellingham Police Departments involved in this very special event.”

This Child Safety Open House event kicks-off a series of free self-defense classes that will be offered by USMMA to the community. A free Rape Prevention & Self Defense class will be held on April 18th at USMMA.

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.

About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com), a leader in the natural and organic foods industry and America’s first national certified organic grocer, was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” in 2008 by Health magazine. The Whole Foods Market motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures the company’s mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to its 53,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 12 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2008, the company had sales of $8 billion and currently has more than 275 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market, Fresh & WildTM, and Harry’s Farmers Market® are trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP.  Wild Oats® and Capers Community MarketTM are trademarks owned by Wild Marks, Inc.

About Random Smile Project

Random Smile, a grass-roots community non-profit organization located in Bellingham, Mass., offers temporary assistance to families and individuals going through tough circumstances. They also recognize the community’s “Unsung Heroes” and strive to get kids involved and engaged in helping their community and neighbors through community service. For more information, visit randomsmile.org or contact (508) 728-7850.

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Cassandra Hall named DirectBuy of Buffalo’s “Do-Gooder” of the month.

CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK… 

 

 

DirectBuy of Buffalo, the leading home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, established the “Do-Gooder of the Month” award to recognize employees, vendors and even members going above and beyond the call of duty—either on the job or in their everyday lives. January’s winner is Cassandra Hall, interior designer at DirectBuy of Buffalo.

 

As lead designer, Hall provides assistance to members for any number of things, ranging from reviewing floor plans to selecting home furnishings. Recently, Hall added in-home consultation as a service she offers DirectBuy of Buffalo members as a vendor/consultant. This service has been particularly well received and a good example of why Hall earned January’s “Do Gooder” award.

 

“Cassandra goes above and beyond the call of duty. By offering the in-home consultation service to members on top of what she does here in the Club, it not only helps the member feel more comfortable with the design choices they make for their home, but helps them get more value out of their DirectBuy membership. That makes the member happy and that’s what we’re always shooting for,” said Mark Klinger, owner of DirectBuy of Buffalo.

 

As DirectBuy of Buffalo’s Do-Gooder of the Month, beyond the recognition, the recipient receives a restaurant gift certificate.

 

“When it comes to redesigning a room, many people have no idea where to start. By doing the in-home consultation, I can get a sense of what they like about their current space and apply it to a design that flows with the other rooms in their home but also gives it fresh, new look,” said Hall. “It’s a service I’m quite happy to provide. And if it wins me a restaurant gift certificate to boot, that’s just icing on the cake.”

 

Hall began with DirectBuy of Buffalo in March 2008 after working for Buffalo Design and Construction. A Depew resident, she holds an associate’s degree in interior design from Villa Maria College of Buffalo.

 

Members of DirectBuy have access to thousands of items, including kitchen cabinets, flat-screen televisions and major appliances from hundreds of top manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Since DirectBuy offers brand-name merchandise with no traditional retail markup, members are able to save hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on purchases for their homes.

 

To assist with home renovation, DirectBuy members also have access to licensed interior designers and product specialists who are specifically trained in one of five areas of merchandise: Home Furnishings, Home Improvement, Flooring, Accessories, and Entertainment/Outdoor.

 

Conveniently located at 4950 Genesee Street in Cheektowaga, New York, DirectBuy offers members a comfortable setting where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

 

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can call 716-684-1400 or visit www.directbuy-buffalo.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 to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy has been serving the greater Buffalo area since 2005. 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. DirectBuy of Buffalo is one of more than 160 DirectBuy locations throughout North America.

 

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 716-684-1400, or visiting www.DirectBuy-Buffalo.com. 

 

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.

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Local Young Adult Author – Diane Kozak – visits the Parker Middle School

Taunton, MA… Diane Kozak, the former Chief Executive Officer/President of the Taunton Federal Credit Union, met with a group of 120 students at the Parker Middle School on Thursday, February 26th to discuss the importance of reading and writing skills in regard to future career success. By sharing her experiences with finding employees for the credit union, she explained how reading develops imagination and why she believes this talent is so important in today’s workplace. She also offered advice on choosing a career path and how education is the foundation for future career success. Through the generosity of the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation, Inc, each student received an autographed copy of her novel…Full Circle 911.

Diane Kozak is a volunteer speaker at public schools and youth organizations throughout the area. Recent appearances include a “tour” of the Boys and Girls Clubs throughout Boston, Kuss Middle School in Fall River and three middle schools in the Boston School system. “I love talking to young people about their futures and why the decisions they make today will influence their ability to make their dreams come true. When they hear about my background and experiences through the public school system, they realize that we are all capable of achieving our own personal idea of success if we take advantage of the fine education that is offered to us.”

Diane Kozak coordinated this visit with Melanie Ahern who is a 7th grade reading teacher at the Parker Middle School. She also worked with Michele Roberts at the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation, Inc on special funding for this event. “Melanie, Michele and I agree that my visit will have more impact if every student is given a copy of my book. The book will not only encourage them to read, it will also be a reminder to them that reading is a critical component of their educational foundation.”

To learn more about Kozak and her first novel, visit www.dianekozak.com.  Full Circle 911 is published by Sunpiper Publications @ www.sunpipermedia.com.

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Legal and Civic Counselor Albert A. DeNapoli, Esq. of Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers P.C. is tapped to be President of the New England Chapter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame.

DATELINE:  BOSTON, MA…
Leadership roles are second nature to Albert A. DeNapoli, Esq., of Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers, P.C. in Boston, who is not only a Massachusetts Super Lawyer, as cited by Boston Magazine for the past five years, but is also a super civic counselor on local, regional, and national levels.

Most recently, DeNapoli assumed the mantle of President of the New England Chapter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, adding to his already extensive repertoire of community involvement.

Giving back to the community isn’t just a buzzword for DeNapoli who is a member of Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers P.C. of Boston, where he focuses his legal practice on civil litigation involving contract disputes and employment issues. He is also the chairman of the firm’s Hospitality Practice Group, which offers legal assistance from leasing, to franchising, and licensing for a diverse clientele ranging from local restaurants and lodging businesses to nationally known chains.

A member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Boston Bar Association, DeNapoli is the Immediate Past Chairman of the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, where he currently serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Board, and as the Chamber’s General Counsel. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association and is a member of the Massachusetts Lodging Association.

A resident of Walpole, MA, DeNapoli is currently serving the second year of his second three-year term on the Walpole Board of Selectmen and is the board’s immediate Past Chairman. He was also a member of Walpole’s Finance Committee for seven years, serving as Chairman for four of those years, and has been a Representative Town Meeting member for his precinct in Walpole for eleven years.

DeNapoli is the Immediate Past National President of the Commission for Social Justice, the anti-defamation arm of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America, serving as its President for four years, after previously serving as National Treasurer and Vice-President. From 1999-2003 he was also the Chairman of the Massachusetts Commission for Social Justice.

The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, based in Chicago, is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of Italian Americans in sports. The mission of the New England Chapter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is to annually honor and induct local Italian-Americans who excel in the world of athletics.

Annually, the organization awards scholarships to local students from all backgrounds for their academic and athletic endeavors, awarding $32,000 in scholarships in New England in 2008. As President of the New England Chapter of the NIASHF, DeNapoli will guide the organization’s ongoing fundraising efforts to aid in the continued growth of the scholarship program.

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, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and dispute resolution, estate planning, taxation, real estate, bankruptcy, and municipal 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.

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“Go to your room!”…DirectBuy clubs of Chicagoland provide tips on designing the “perfect kid’s room.”

CHICAGO, GURNEE, HOFFMAN ESTATES, NAPERVILLE, TINLEY PARK, IL …

While in the past, a parent yelling, “Go to your room!” may have been some sort of punishment, nowadays it could pass as a reward, depending on the design and furniture selection your child’s room. DirectBuy, the leading home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, not only offer consumers a brand new way to save on home improvement projects, but also offers some helpful tips on designing the perfect kid’s room.

“A child’s bedroom serves as much more than a place for you kids to play. It’s a study, computer room, play room, game room, video/entertainment center and even a guest room,” said Karuna Talwar, owner of DirectBuy of Gurnee. “By following a few simple guidelines, you can create a room that’s comfortable for them to sleep and play in, but also maximizes the space.”

Some guidelines to follow include:

●        Involve your children in the buying of the furniture and decorating process; it’s their room, after all, and it stands to reason they will be more comfortable with items they helped select.

●        Take into account your child’s age, gender and how long the furniture will be used (e.g. bunk beds might be fun at 12, but at 16 your teenager might want some more space)

●        Only consider bedroom furniture that has quality construction and age-appropriate design. It is also a good idea to bring children along while shopping to make sure the bedding is comfortable.

●        Plan for growth – not just your child getting bigger but acquiring more things and clothing that will need to be stored.

 DirectBuy carries a large selection of brand-name kids’ furniture at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. In addition, DirectBuy employs product specialists and designers who can help parents and children select furniture and accessories to create the look you want for your child’s room.

“Sure, parents might lose a little leverage by sending a child to their room not being seen as a form of punishment,” laughs Talwar. “The upside is that by creating a room that’s a haven for your child, they’ll be happier, which in turn makes parents happier. So everybody wins.”

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 five convenient locations in the greater Chicago area (Chicago, Gurnee, 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 to 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 five 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 five DirectBuy clubs serving the greater Chicago area are: DirectBuy of Gurnee, 4081 Ryan Rd. #107, Gurnee, IL; 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.

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