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Waltham CPA Earns CVGA Credential

Judi Nichols, CPA, MST

Judi Nichols, CPA, MST, Tax Manager at Rodman CPAs, a full-service tax and accounting firm serving small and mid-sized businesses throughout the greater Boston area, has earned the Certified Value Growth Advisor (CVGA) business advisory credential. She is a resident of Watertown, MA.

Nichols participated in Corporate Value Metrics, LLC’s rigorous five-day CVGA certification program and exam. Nichols is the fourth CPA at the firm that has earned the CVGA credential, along with Steve Rodman, CPA, MST, President, Robert Leonard, CPA, MBA, Partner and Jeremy Eckmair, CPA, Experienced Associate. CVGA credential distinguishes Rodman CPAs as broad-based, most-valued advisors capable of managing the various professional resources needed to help clients maximize the value of their companies.

Nichols has more than 20 years of public accounting experience and she holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting from Prince George’s Community College in Largo, MD, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland. She earned a Master of Public Policy in Financial Management from the University of Maryland College Park, and a Master’s degree in Taxation with a certificate in financial planning from Bentley University.

Nichols is a current member of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MSCPA), serving on the Women in Accounting committee, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the Professional Advisors Network with The Boston Foundation.

Rodman CPAs provides consulting and business advisory services ranging from helping clients launch a new entity, to preparing to sell a company, to how to best pass a company on to the next generation.

VOP Practitioners

Rodman CPAs provide a full suite of services to better position companies for improved, sustainable profits and growth. The Rodman team is comprised of Certified Value Opportunity Profile (VOP) Practitioners who provide “actionable consulting” to assess the entire business enterprise and determine quality and risk ratings and current business value. Rodman’s VOP methodology and process have a proven record of success. The process encompasses the extensive review of eight fundamental business areas and the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for long-term sustainability and growth.

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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First Collaborative Low Vision Group on the South Shore to Meet April 9th

Talking Information CenterTalking Information Center (TIC) of Marshfield, MA, an award-winning, non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, has teamed up with the Marshfield Council on Aging, Duxbury Senior Center, Kingston Council on Aging, and the Plymouth Center for Active Living to host the first collaborative Low Vision Group on the South Shore.

Individuals with low vision and those who know someone with low vision are invited to TIC at 130 Enterprise Drive in Marshfield on Monday, April 9, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for the first support group session. The topic of discussion will be transportation. A light lunch will be provided.

Anyone who is unable to attend the 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 at the Low Vision Group, or if you are in need of transportation to the group on April 9th, RSVP to your local Senior Center or Council on Aging.

“Individuals who are visually impaired and learning to cope with all the new adaptations and challenges that come with vision loss, such as orientation and mobility, are invited to attend the Low Vision Group,” said Jim Bunnell, Executive Director of TIC. “The goal of this collaborative support group is to share impactful information that will help individuals with vision loss to continue to live healthy and independent lives.”

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 600 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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Open Mic Night at TIC Studio Prior to Popular Radio Drama on March 29th

Talking Information CenterOn Thursday, March 29, 2018, Talking Information Center (TIC), an award-winning, non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, will hold an Open Mic Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at their studio prior to their featured radio drama performance at 7 p.m.

TIC is launching their first Open Mic Night at 130 Enterprise Drive in Marshfield and invites the public to perform and/or attend. Light food and refreshments will be served during Open Mic Night.

“Our Open Mic Night offers an opportunity for folks in our community to share their talents, whether they’d like to perform a skit or song, recite poetry or do a little stand-up comedy, the spotlight is theirs,” explained Jim Bunnell, TIC’s Executive Director.

Feature Presentation

At 7 p.m., TIC’s talented Radio and Podcast Players will perform “The Most Dangerous Game” radio play in front of a live studio audience. Based on a short story by Richard Connell, “The Most Dangerous Game” features a big game hunter from the Big Apple in a suspenseful adventure. The cast includes Steve Yakutis of Canton as Rainsford, Joe O’Connor of Plymouth as Whitney, and Jack Garrity of Marshfield as Zaroff.

TIC’s radio dramas are produced by John Shea of TIC and Eric Joseph, Executive Director of The Bay Colony Shakespeare Company (BCSC). TIC strives to bring live theater to those who might not have access to it otherwise due to accessibility, transportation or financial issues and to bring their audience of over 30,000 listeners fresh, new and exciting content.

Seating and space for Open Mic Night and the radio drama production is limited, and all who wish to perform at Open Mic and/or attend the “The Most Dangerous Game” performance should RSVP to Lorraine Bottelli at 781-834-4400 or email lbottelli@ticnetwork.org.

Unique Sponsor Messages

To support the Radio and Podcast Players drama series and to keep this unique programming free for listeners, unique underwriting messages, written by Eric Joseph with an “old time radio” effect, will be aired during the broadcast.

March’s program is supported in part by a grant from the Marshfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

For more information about supporting TIC’s radio drama productions and to listen to previous shows, visit http://ticnetwork.org/donate/tic-radio-podcast-players/.

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 600 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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Rodman CPAs Announces Two Promotions

Rodman CPAs of Waltham, MA, a full-service tax and accounting firm serving small and mid-sized businesses throughout the greater Boston area, has recently promoted two team members.

Kayla Luther, a resident of Leominster, and Justin Horr, a resident of South Easton, have been named senior associates at Rodman CPAs. Both previously served as experienced associates.

Luther works with small business clients across a range of industries, providing bookkeeping, controller services and QuickBooks consulting, support and training. Luther began her career at the firm as a staff accountant before relocating to Virginia for five years. Upon her return to Massachusetts in 2016, she rejoined Rodman CPAs as an experienced associate and QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Luther holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Appalachian State University in North Carolina and a Master of Science in Accounting from Liberty University in Virginia. She is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA).

Horr handles audits, tax reviews and compilations. In addition to his audit-related engagements, Horr prepares individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns. Prior to his promotion, Horr held the position of experienced associate for more than four years. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with minor in Finance from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Horr is working towards a Master of Science in Accounting at Bridgewater State University with an expected graduation date of 2018.

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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5K Road Race/Walk in Kingston to Raise Funds for Meals on Wheels

In an effort to raise funds for the Meals on Wheels program that serves older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout a service area of 23 communities in greater Plymouth County, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is holding their third annual family-friendly “Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels” 5K Road Race/Walk on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 9 a.m.

Team OCES encourages you to bring your family, friends, and colleagues to run/walk for a good cause! All funds raised support OCES’ vital Meals on Wheels program, which is part of their Nutrition Program. OCES delivers 1,600 nutritious meals a day to recipients in their Southeastern Massachusetts service area. These “Meals on Wheels” are planned by a nutritionist, and with the help of hundreds of volunteers, are delivered either to individual homes or to Community Dining Sites, which provide older adults opportunities for social interaction.

Race Day

The race begins at 9:00 a.m. at Silver Lake Regional Middle School, 256 Pembroke Street, Kingston, MA 02364. Online registration for the Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K is $25 for adults; $20 for students age 11-18; $15 for children (age 10 and under); and children in carriages ride free.

Awards that will be presented include overall first, second and third male and female runners as well as first place male and female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.

Costume Contest

Children age 12 and under are encouraged to wear a food-themed costume (carrot, apple, etc.) that best represents healthy living and nutrition for a chance to win a special prize.

All participants will receive a gift bag and water will be provided. Register by Tuesday, April 17th to receive a race T-shirt.

Sponsors

OCES would like to thank the following 5K sponsors: MountainOne Bank, Lindley Food Services, BMC Health Net Plan/Well Sense Health Plan, Home Health Resources, Inc., AbbottCare, Greater Boston Home Health Care Services, S&M Transportation, Anodyne Homemaker Services, South Shore Bank, Paula M.P. Schlosser, Esq., Best of Care, and

Brockton Adult Day Health/The Mentor Network.  In addition, Sullivan Tire and

Mickey Adventures have provided prizes for the event.

For more information or to register, visit http://www.southshorerace.com/3rd-annual-moving-heels-for-meals-on-wheels-5k—april-29-2018.html

If you are unable to participate in Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K, please consider supporting the program with a donation, visit www.ocesma.org/donations.

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 offers a number of programs to serve seniors, 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 Conservatory’s Coffee Break Concert to Air Statewide on Talking Information Center on March 1st

Talking Information CenterSouth Shore Conservatory’s upcoming Coffee Break Concert may now be enjoyed by listeners throughout the state on Talking Information Center (TIC) network.

South Shore Conservatory is hosting a free one-hour Coffee Break Concert, featuring the Elan Mehler Trio, at their Duxbury campus at the end of February.

TIC of Marshfield, an award-winning, non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout Massachusetts, will record the Elan Mehler Trio concert and broadcast the show on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 8 p.m. Jazz, cabaret and burlesque collide in this one-of-a-kind group of artists who will showcase well known jazz standards with a twist.

“We are delighted to have an opportunity to record South Shore Conservatory’s concert and share it with an increasing number of listeners throughout the state,” explained Jim Bunnell, Executive Director of TIC.

Anyone can tune in to this concert and other TIC programming. Listeners may access programs through TIC’s live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org, or via 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.

Bunnell continued, “Our audience continues to expand and includes seniors, veterans and many others who wish to enjoy local programs and entertainment such as South Shore Conservatory’s concert through the TIC network.”

For more information about South Shore Conservatory, visit their website at http://sscmusic.org.

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 600 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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Talking Information Center Announces Live Broadcast of The Twilight Zone Episode on February 22nd. Public Invited to Pre-Show

Talking Information CenterTalking Information Center (TIC) of Marshfield, MA, an award-winning, non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, announces their next live radio drama broadcast will air Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 7 p.m. A special pre-show gathering begins at 5 p.m. and the public is invited.

TIC’s Radio and Podcast Players will perform an episode of The Twilight Zone. Tune in for “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”, based on Ambrose Bierce’s short story, which aired during the 1964 series of CBS’s The Twilight Zone. The cast features Jennifer Love of Hingham; Eric Joseph, George Krein, Steve Virta and Jack Garrity of Marshfield; and Joe O’Connor of Plymouth.

A second performance, “Was I Too Young For Love?”, based on the very first Archer St. John romance comic from 1948 written by Dana Dutch, will follow. This episode is very similar to a soap opera, where the heroine, Eileen, takes off on an overnight trip to visit her boyfriend, but there is no consequence that results in tears, just a valuable lesson learned about love. The cast features Jennifer Love of Hingham; Bridget Hindle and Karen Hayes of Kingston; George Krein and Karen Ferrari of Marshfield; and Joe O’Connor of Plymouth.

TIC’s Radio and Podcast Players perform each radio play in front of a live studio audience backstage at TIC.  The shows are produced by John Shea of TIC and Eric Joseph, Executive Director of The Bay Colony Shakespeare Company (BCSC).  TIC strives to bring live theater to those who might not have access to it otherwise due to accessibility, transportation or financial issues and to bring their audience of over 30,000 listeners fresh, new and exciting content.

Public Invited Backstage

TIC will be hosting a pre-show gathering before the performance of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” and the public is invited. Light refreshments will be served at 5 p.m.

TIC encourages attendees to bring a friend who may benefit from TIC’s programming, or who would like to learn more about volunteering at TIC.

RSVP to the pre-show gathering by contacting Lorraine Bottelli at 781-834-4400, or by email lbottelli@ticnetwork.org.

Unique Sponsor Messages

To support the Radio and Podcast Players drama series and to keep this unique programming free for listeners, unique underwriting messages, written by Eric Joseph with an “old time radio” effect, will be aired during the broadcast. February’s performance is sponsored by Tiny and Sons Auto Glass.

For more information about supporting TIC’s radio drama productions and to listen to previous shows, visit http://ticnetwork.org/donate/tic-radio-podcast-players/.

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 600 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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Old Colony Elder Services Invites Elected Officials to “March for Meals” Events in Brockton and Wareham

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 legislators and Council On Aging (COA) Directors to participate in two special “March for Meals” events in support of the vital Meals on Wheels program.

March for Meals is part of Meals On Wheels America’s national campaign held in March. Elected officials and COA Directors would participate in March for Meals by serving as wait staff at specific Community Dining Sites in Brockton and Wareham.

The first March for Meals event will be held on March 8, 2018 at the Community Dining site at Campello High Rise in Brockton. The event will be a celebration of Haiti and Cape Verde, featuring delicious cuisine.

The second March for Meals will be held on March 15, 2018 at Wareham COA congregate meal site. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, a special meal of corned beef and cabbage will be served.

“This is the first year we are holding March for Meals events at Community dining sites. It’s a wonderful opportunity for many in our community to meet our elected officials and COA Directors,” said Nicole M. Long, CEO. “The Meals on Wheels program is essential to many older adults who are homebound, unable to prepare meals, manage their grocery shopping or able to attend one of our community dining sites. Through Meals on Wheels, they received a nutritious meal daily, as well as a friendly visit and safety check.”

Nutritious Meal & A Safety Check

One of OCES’ long-time Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers recently came to the aid of an older adult who was near hypothermia after falling in an unheated breezeway of his home. The volunteer called 911 and ultimately, treatment was provided in time.

Long continued, “OCES is proud of all of our volunteers, and of our Meals on Wheels program that delivers well over a thousand meals a day.  Not only do our drivers deliver nutritious food, they deliver a warm smile and in some cases, a wellness check that results in a wonderful outcome.”

OCES’ Nutrition Program

As part of their Nutrition Program, OCES delivers 1,600 nutritious meals a day to older adults and individuals with disabilities living within 23 communities in greater Plymouth County. These “Meals on Wheels” are planned by a nutritionist, and with the help of hundreds of volunteers, are delivered either to individual homes or to Community Dining Sites, which provide older adults opportunities for social interaction.

MOW 5K

OCES will hold their third annual Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K Walk/Run on April 29, 2018. To sponsor or donate to this event, visit www.ocesma.org.

For more information about Meals on Wheels America, visit their website at mealsonwheelsamerica.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 offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Nancy O’Keefe’s “Fighting the Talent Battle: How to Update Your Arsenal and Win the War” now available.

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Nancy O’Keefe

PLYMOUTH, MA…

Much has changed since your grandfather received a gold watch for retirement. From telecommuting to job sharing to virtual teams, the workplace has transformed. Baby Boomers are exiting the workforce and are taking 50 years of stability with them. Millennials have a completely different vision for where they work, how long they work, who they work with and what their career path will be.

How does the employer attract and retain the life’s blood of their company – people?

Nancy O’Keefe, MBA, MS–a thought leader, business consultant, executive coach, author and speaker—researched, analyzed and wrote the newly released book entitled “Fighting the Talent Battle: How to Update Your Arsenal and Win the War” to give employers a fighting chance.

Employee engagement is at an all-time low. A recent Gallup poll underscores that only 30 percent of workers are engaged. The study outlines that workers, regardless of age, education or gender, are not motivated or interested in their work. In response to this, people are abandoning corporate American and forging new ways of living with less – including movements for tiny houses, living off the grid and finding more satisfied lives than the 9 to 5 grind, or worse, the 9 – 9 grind.

We already see critical skills and hiring shortages in industries like technology and healthcare and it is only the beginning of the battle. The days of the employer having the upper hand and hiring advantage because the only alternative was entrepreneurship are coming to an end.

And there are no simple solutions. Fighting the battle for talent reaches well beyond a ping pong table in the break room and trendy snacks in the fridge. The new starting point is realizing that people are a company’s most important asset and that the company has to enhance and preserve that asset.

O’Keefe notes, “We are entering a new age, ‘The People Age’, and the companies that change their paradigms around employees and management will gain a strategic competitive advantage I call the Human Competitive Edge™.”

The book illustrates how current business models, hiring practices and many management methods were created more than 100 years ago around the Industrial Revolution for mass production, manufacturing-based businesses.  Holding on to a 100-year-old paradigm is keeping us stuck in thinking that perpetuates a disengaged, unproductive and dissatisfied workforce that no longer serves organizations or their employees.  The way to move business forward is to move people forward.

The new book reveals ways to create an uplifting workplace and how to motivate managers to motivate employees. “Fighting the Talent Battle: How to Update Your Arsenal and Win the War” takes a disruptive look at the talent dilemma and offers specific ideas and solutions that address the shift in the way we work, want to work and an environment in which everyone is rewarded.

Explored are corporate values, hiring practice, compensation, true diversity and inclusion and the high performance workplace.

Nancy O’Keefe, MBA, MS is a thought leader, business consultant, executive coach, author and speaker who has held senior positions in customer service, direct sales, software engineering, software implementation, project management, company operations, process improvement and outsourcing.  As an entrepreneur, she has founded several successful businesses, including a $5 million process improvement and outsourcing business that was one of the first 50 employee virtual offices in existence.  She is a certified Executive Coach from the College of Executive Coaching, holds an MBA from Babson College in Entrepreneurship and an MS in Quality Systems Management from Anna Maria College.

To obtain a copy of the book, visit Amazon.com.  For more information about consulting services related to creating a more productive workplace, visit www.NancyOKeefeCoaching.com, or call (888) 307-3553.

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