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Rodman CPAs Appoints New Tax Specialist

Alison Kuczynski, CPARodman CPAs, a full-service tax and accounting firm based in Waltham, MA and serving small and mid-sized businesses throughout the greater Boston area, has appointed Alison Kuczynski, CPA as a Tax Specialist.

In her new role, Kuczynski, a Certified Public Accountant, specializes in tax planning and preparation for high net worth individuals and business entity clients.

Kuczynski holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Vermont, and a Master of Science in Taxation from Bentley University. Upon graduation in 2005, she joined Rodman CPAs as a Generalist and was responsible for all types of accounting and tax engagements. In 2011, Kuczynski, who was then a Senior Accountant, took a hiatus from Rodman CPAs to travel throughout Asia for three years. She is among several “boomerang employees” helping to fuel Rodman CPAs’ overall growth.

Kuczynski is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). In her free time, she enjoys traveling and surfing.

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses.  Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

 

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Leadership at a glance. Entromy and Contemporary Leadership Advisors Introduce AI-Enabled Organizational Network Analysis Solution

Steve Garcia

Making leaders more effective at driving change by leveraging key influencers

BOSTON, MA…

Entromy and Contemporary Leadership Advisors today announced the launch of a revolutionary organizational network analysis (ONA) solution that helps clients accelerate business transformation and improve organizational agility. The new solution, supported by Entromy’s Insights Platform, goes beyond standard ONA by integrating artificial intelligence and natural language processing to not only pinpoint key opinion leaders, but also uncover their perspective and insights in real-time.

Companies must adapt and transform themselves to stay relevant in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Yet, 70-90% of organizational transformation efforts fail. These failures often result from unanticipated market dynamics, an incomplete understanding of how the organization really functions, and a failure to gain the buy-in of employees needed for successful transformation. Entromy’s new ONA solution addresses these challenges by pinpointing and bringing to light the perspectives of employees with the most relevant insight. This real-time intelligence broadens leaders’ understanding and minimizes unforeseen risk. Moreover, by engaging with and incorporating the perspective of the most influential employees, leaders build commitment for the transformation. The diagnostic can be tailored to the context at the organization and deliver critical insights within 2-3 weeks. Typically conducted across the whole or parts of the organization with minimal level of time commitment from the teams far outweighing the benefits from alternative approaches.

“We see strong interest from private equity companies and growing organizations, who often place new executives and look for ways to make them immediately effective. Entromy’s new ONA capability achieves this by identifying the most influential employees who can inform the leader’s perspective and build the commitment of the broader organization,” said Jan Jamrich, Entromy’s CEO. “We’re delighted to be partnering with Contemporary Leadership Advisor, which has deep expertise in using organizational network analysis to make leaders successful.”

Entromy’s AI-enabled ONA solution maps the informal patterns of communication and interaction within an organization to uncover how employees really work with each other and customers to solve problems, make decisions, share information.  Built on extensive expertise and successfully deployed with multiple companies, Entromy’s ONA capabilities have helped clients successfully transform commercial operations, integrate multiple lines of business,

accelerate new product development, increase leadership bench strength, and uncover retention risks.

According to Steve Garcia, Managing Partner at Contemporary Leadership Advisors, “We’ve worked with Entromy for two years and our clients love the rapid insights uncovered by their artificial intelligence and natural language processing functionality. Integrating our ONA capabilities into the Entromy Insights Platform makes perfect sense and provides leaders with the level of insight needed to successfully drive organizational transformation.”

For more information about the Entromy Insight Platform please visit www.entromy.com

About Entromy

Entromy is a leading software company that delivers real-time nuanced insights for critical business decisions powered by AI and natural language processing. Used by consultants, private equity and executives, the Entromy Insights Platform eliminates weeks of effort in change management, business transformations and M&A by automating diagnostic, analysis and executive report preparation to understand business, employees or customers. Visit www.entromy.com

About Contemporary Leadership Advisors

Contemporary Leadership Advisors is a management consulting firm comprised of behavioral scientists and business experts who help organizations create value by selecting and developing the right leaders, driving senior team effectiveness, and designing aligned and agile organizations. Visit www.cladvisors.com

 

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South Shore Low Vision Support Group to Meet on November 19th

 

Talking Information CenterTalking Information Center (TIC), the non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, will host the next South Shore Low Vision Support Group on Monday, November 19, 2018.

Individuals with low vision and those who know someone with low vision are invited to attend the Low Vision Support Group, which will meet at TIC, 130 Enterprise Drive in Marshfield on November 19th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A light lunch will be provided.

This month’s discussion topic will be the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, and it will be led by Carolyn M. Orsen, M.ED., COMS, Rehabilitation Teaching Supervisor for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind.

TIC, the Marshfield Council on Aging, Duxbury Senior Center, Kingston Council on Aging, and the Plymouth Center for Active Living have teamed up to host this ongoing collaborative low vision group on the South Shore. The goal of this initiative is to provide a space for individuals with a visual impairment to gather and share information. The meetings cover a wide variety of topics such as transportation, technology, health care and advocacy and are broadcast live so that those who are unable to attend a low vision support group still have access to the pertinent and important information being discussed.

Anyone who is unable to attend this bi-monthly support group may tune in to TIC’s live broadcast of the low vision group at noon on that day. Visit TIC’s website www.ticnetwork.org or contact 781-834-4400 to learn about the many ways to listen to TIC.

To reserve a seat on November 19th, or if you are in need of transportation to the group, RSVP to your local Senior Center or Council on Aging.

This event is sponsored by Roche Bros.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 500 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Family Fun Day at Great Wolf Lodge a Great Success – Autism Friendly Event

More than 200 Central Massachusetts families made tracks to Great Wolf Lodge New England in Fitchburg for HMEA’s Autism Resource Central’s Family Fun Day held on Sunday, September 23, 2018.

The autism-friendly event, which was exclusively sponsored by Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout Central Massachusetts, presented an afternoon of fun at the Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark followed by a pizza party.

In addition to sponsorship, BCI was on-site hosting a number of Sensory Fun Activities, such as water beads, Play Doh, kinetic sand, and other activity stations, throughout the afternoon.

The popular event was sold out within a day.

“We’re pleased to have an opportunity to partner with our friends at Autism Resource Central and provide a day of fun in a supportive environment to families and children with ASD,” said Jeff Robinson, Ph. D., BCI’s President and CEO.

About Autism Resource Central
Located in Worcester, MA, HMEA’s Autism Resource Central of Central Massachusetts is a non-profit organization that serves as an information and referral service for children and families affected by disorders within the Autism Spectrum; Autism, PDD NOS and Asperger’s. Autism Resource Central supports the needs of more than 3,000 families in Central Massachusetts. For more information, visit autismresourcecentral.org.

About BCI
Behavioral Concepts (BCI) provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism and their families in central Massachusetts. We identify and facilitate effective personalized instruction that allows children to discover more, learn more, and be more – increasing their independence and enhancing their quality of life at home, in school, and in the community. BCI is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved provider of specialty ABA services for early intervention. BCI also provides center, home-based, and afterschool services through private and public health insurance. The organization was founded in 2002 by Dr. Jeffrey R. Robinson. Further information on BCI is available at http://bciaba.com.

BCI is part of the LEARN Behavioral family of companies, a national organization dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and life. Learn more at http://learnitsystems.com.
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Old Colony Elder Services Focuses on Emergency Fund on #GivingTuesday

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, invites the community to join the #GivingTuesday movement and support the OCES Emergency Fund program. Coming just after Thanksgiving, in the same way that Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday kicks off the giving season.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 is #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities. OCES has joined the #GivingTuesday movement to raise money for their Emergency Funds program. The OCES theme this year is #ICareIShare.

OCES’ Emergency Fund helps meet the needs of at-risk low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities who are in a crisis or emergency circumstance that threatens their health and/or living situation. All too frequently, these individuals encounter problems that can jeopardize their ability to maintain independence, dignity and well-being.

Last year, OCES raised $7,714 for their Emergency Fund. This year’s goal is to break the $10,000 mark.  With the number of individuals needing assistance increasing each year, OCES’ fundraising goal is to add to the Emergency Fund’s capacity so they can continue to make a critical difference in the lives of consumers served.  OCES’ Emergency Fund supports dozens of consumers throughout the year faced with unforeseen emergency events, answering urgent needs such as filling an empty fuel tank, repairing a broken furnace, or providing life-sustaining medications.

To make a donation to OCES’ Emergency Fund online, visit www.ocesma.org and click on #GivingTuesday. Donations may also be made by check or money order and mailed to OCES, 144 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301.

To encourage others to join the #GivingTuesday movement and support OCES, share it on social media platforms using the hashtag #GivingTuesday and #ICareIShare.

To learn more about #GivingTuesday, visit www.givingtuesday.org.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 232 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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South Shore Turkey Trot to Benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield to be held Thanksgiving Day

Molly Rand

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield will host their 4th annual Thanksgiving Day road race on November 22, 2018.

Gather friends, family and neighbors together to race in the South Shore Turkey Trot, a four-mile, family-friendly road race event with younger age categories, costumed runners, and team running! Elvis Turkey, the mascot encourages organizations and groups from the community to form teams, create themes, and dress in costumes to celebrate the holiday.

The event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield and raises money for much needed programming and scholarships. Nearly $15,000 was raised at last year’s race.

“Last year we had more than 500 runners from over 17 States and 64 different towns in Massachusetts and this year we expect that number to nearly double,” said Jim Bunnell, Executive Director. “Proceeds from this great event provide much needed resources for the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield programs and scholarships. Our afterschool program and summer camp serves hundreds of working families from all across the South Shore and provides a fun, safe and engaging place to learn and grow.”

South Shore Turkey Trot start and finish line location is South River School, 59 Hatch Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050. The course is flat and quiet through the scenic back roads of Marshfield. Registration on race morning begins at 6:30 a.m. and the race starts at 7:30 a.m. Cost of registration (as of November 10th) is $35.

All registrants will receive a custom event long sleeve t-shirt. Participant goodie bags will contain promotional items from sponsors. Water for all runners will be provided by 99 Restaurants, and coffee and bagels will be provided by Dunkin’ Donuts.

Free Pie for Race Finishers

Top Finishers will receive awards, and every finisher of the race will receive a free apple pie compliment of Roche Brothers Supermarkets.

Support the Marshfield Food Pantry

Runners and spectators are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item on the day of the race for donation to the Marshfield Food Pantry.

Sponsorships are available and range from $100- $5000.  For more information about South Shore Turkey Trot, visit www.marshfieldbgc.com/turkey_trot

To register for the race, visit http://events.racewire.com/south-shore-turkey-trot/

About Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield (the Club) is a youth development organization providing programs and services to children and families throughout the greater South Shore community. The Club’s mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders. The Club provides programming opportunities in the Boys & Girls Club of America’s (BGCA) five core areas including leadership, education, health, arts, and fitness.

Currently, the Club serves hundreds of families with children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, providing afterschool, vacation week and summer programs, as well as youth athletics, teen, social recreational and leadership opportunities. For more information, visit their website www.marshfieldbgc.com or call 781-834-2582.

 

 

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Emerson Bearing Announces Special Bearings for Semiconductor & Medical Equipment Industries

Severe environments call for special bearings. Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, offers special bearings for corrosive and electrically charged environments in the semiconductor and medical equipment industries.

Equipment in both the semiconductor and medical industries are subject to stringent cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization procedures which often involve the use of harsh, corrosive chemicals. In these highly corrosive environments, specialized corrosion-resistant bearings are required to ensure proper functioning. Those working on equipment in the semiconductor and medical industries should consider bearings made out of materials such as titanium or AISI 304, AISI 440, or AISI 630 stainless steel.

Electrical current can be incredibly damaging to metal components. For bearings, it can cause a wide range of problems, including fluting in the races, pitting of the ball bearings, and degradation of lubrication. Medical equipment such as magnetic resonance imagers (MRIs), for instance, all involve high-stress environments with a great deal of electrical activity.

Ceramic bearings, as well as ceramic insulated metal bearings, are ideal for highly electrically charged applications. Ceramic materials, with a few rare exceptions, are very poor conductors of electricity; although they can accept large voltages, they are able to dissipate that electricity extremely effectively. The passing electricity causes little to no degradation.

“For highly corrosive environments, standard bearings simply fall short. Corrosion-resistant bearings are required to ensure proper functioning,” explained Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing. “In electrically charged environments, utilizing bearings that are poor conductors of electricity is imperative.”

With a sourcing network that spans the globe, Emerson Bearing Boston caters to clients in the semiconductor and medical equipment industries with a wide selection of severe-environment bearings that include: Ball and roller bearings from GMN, KOYO, and others; Cam followers and yoke rollers from Carter, IKO, and others; Rod ends from Durbal and FK; Oil seals from Garlock, Dichtomatik, and Timkens; Mounted units from AMI, IPTCI, and others; Roller chains from Daido, Hitachi, and Drives; and Bushings from IGUS and Oilite.

Katz continued, “When choosing the right type of bearing material for your specific application, the conditions must be kept in mind. Our team of bearing experts can assist in the right bearing selection and equip customers with the knowledge needed to avoid costly pitfalls and downtime.”

For more information, visit Emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. The company 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 Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

 

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New safety app available on Cape Cod. Steering you in the right direction, Safety app connects injured to immediate help.

The new, innovative Aiken Safety smartphone app is now available to Cape Cod residents and may be a lifesaver for local families in the event of a car accident. Aiken and Aiken, the sponsoring law group, maintain offices at 83 Main Street, Hyannis, MA and 205 Worcester Court, Falmouth, MA.

Available at the Law Offices of Aiken & Aiken website, www.aikenandaikenpc.com, and other standard portals that apps are found, including the App Store and Google Play, the innovative app is built to discern a major impact auto accident and alert via text your predesignated family and friends. The app also pinpoints the accident site so that your designees can alert emergency personnel and provide critical information.

The app automatically detects when you’ve been in a car accident by using the Integral sensors (accelerometer and GPS) of your smartphone. The app algorithm, designed using actual car crash data from the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), accurately detects the difference between an actual car crash versus, for example, a dropped phone.

“The safety app and program is our proactive effort to promote better tools and information for Cape Codders and visitors to remain safe and sound,” noted Attorney Paul Aiken.

In addition to the cutting edge app, the safety program and Aiken and Aiken website include an Aiken Safety App video and additional information outlining Driving Safety Rules of the Road and Bike and Pedestrian Safety. The website and app also provide a link to Professional Driving Schools, a leading driving school serving the entire Cape and based in Hyannis.

Decals depicting safe driving, bicyclists and pedestrians are also available and are intended to remind all of us to put safety first. The 1,000 BeSafeRules.com Safety decals will be available in early November for distribution at the law office, Cape Cod Chambers of Commerce, and the Professional Driving School in Hyannis. Other distribution points will be established going forward.

For more information, visit Law Offices of Aiken & Aiken website, www.aikenandaikenpc.com or call 508-771-2266.

 

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Needham, MA-based free seminar. Aging in place and with grace – how to retrofit your home for comfort and safety.

Concerned about falling in your shower?  Trouble climbing the stairs? Anxious about the height of your counters and stove?

A free, objective and educational seminar will provide some insight on retrofitting to complement your shifting mobility and lifestyle. The workshop will be led by Brian Harvey of Harvey Home Modifications is a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist from the National Association of Home Builders.   He is an EPA Lead-Safe Renovator, and has numerous years of experience in residential construction.

The seminar will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the education and training center of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, 109 Highland Avenue, Suite 301, Needham, MA  02494.

There is ample, free parking both in the front and rear of the office building. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

The session will be augmented by Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, who has more than 20 years experience in working with seniors. She holds a B.A. from Clark University, in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology and Human Services. In addition to her Massachusetts License in Social Work, Wendy holds a Certificate in Gerontology from the Worcester Consortium Gerontology Program.

 

She is a member of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.  Finally, Wendy is a Certified Dementia Practitioner® in good standing from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.

 

Retrofitting options to be discussed will include Wheelchair Ramps, Vertical Platform Lifts, Residential Elevators, Tub-safety Conversions, Door Widening, Grab Bars and Hand Rails, Accessible Bathroom Remodels, Accessible Kitchen Remodels, First Floor Bedrooms / Additions, Improved Lighting, and Temperature and Air Quality Systems.

This interactive presentation encourages participants to ask questions and provide their own anecdotes.

About FirstLight Home Care

 

FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of non-medical home care, helping individuals in more than 30 states achieve the quality of life they deserve. The company has set a new standard in home care by creating an unmatched Culture of Care that drives industry-leading client and employee satisfaction. FirstLight is a lifeline not only for seniors, but for people recovering from illness, injury or surgery; adults with disabilities; and anyone over the age of 18 who needs extra assistance. Care can be provided at private residences, as well as independent and assisted living communities.

 

To RSVP, please visit https://goo.gl/LCpYAf.

 

For additional information, please contact FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, (781) 559-0220, https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-west-suburban-boston/contact/

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