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Rodman CPAs President Appointed to BDO Alliance Advisory Council

Steve Rodman, CPA, MST, CVGA, President of Rodman CPAs, has been appointed to serve on the Alliance Partners’ Advisory Council (APAC) for BDO USA, LLP. Rodman CPAs, an independent member of BDO Alliance USA, is a full service tax and accounting firm serving small, mid-market, and multi-generational companies throughout the greater Boston area.

Steve Rodman has been appointed to APAC for a three-year term and serves as part of the representative group of senior leaders amongst their CPA and Business Resource Network (BRN) member Alliance Firms across the U.S. APAC provides input to BDO USA, LLP relative to the BDO Alliance USA Program. The overall goal of APAC involvement is to provide personal knowledge, insights and information to BDO for the purpose of enhancing the value of the BDO Alliance USA Program to its members. APAC provides input that is based on members’ personal experience with the Alliance as well as the experience of their firms.

“I am honored to serve on BDO Alliance’s advisory council,” noted Rodman.

To learn more about BDO Alliance USA, visit www.bdo.com/about/bdo-alliance-usa.

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. To download the firm’s VOP white paper, visit rodmancpa.com/business-consulting.

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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Bridgewater Savings Bank Supports OCES’ Money Management Program

Joseph W. Mitchell, Senior Vice President of Bridgewater Savings Bank, along with Ashley Flynn, Mortgage Loan Processor (far right), present a donation to OCES Money Management Program representatives Lynn Smith (far left) and Teresa Kourtz. Photo courtesy Bridgewater Savings Bank

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, has recently received a $500 donation from Bridgewater Savings Bank for their Money Management Program (MMP).

April is Financial Literacy Month and Bridgewater Savings Bank is supporting, and striving to create greater awareness about OCES’ MMP, which provides fundamental money management assistance to older adults, enabling them to maintain independence.

OCES’ MMP assists older adults and individuals with disabilities with managing their household finances. The MMP serves individuals with limited income who are at risk of losing their independence due to their inability to pay rent, food and utility bills on a timely basis. MMP volunteers help these individuals by establishing a budget for them, organizing their mail, helping them write checks to pay their bills and balancing their checkbook.

Joseph W. Mitchell, Senior Vice President of Bridgewater Savings Bank is an active volunteer for many organization including OCES’ MMP.  His dedication to community service represents one of the core values of Bridgewater Savings Bank.

“We are very grateful to Bridgewater Savings Bank and Joseph Mitchell for their support of OCES’ Money Management Program,” said Nicole Long, CEO.

How to Help

The need for MMP services continues to grow. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that over 25 million Americans aged 60+ are economically insecure – living at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level ($29,425 per year for a single person). This population struggles with rising housing and health care bills, diminished savings, and job loss.

There are a number of ways to support OCES’ MMP: By making a donation to the program (visit ocesma.org for details); by volunteering to be an MMP volunteer; or by referring a consumer in OCES’ service area who might need some help.

MMP volunteers are needed in all 23 towns that OCES serves. Volunteers receive extensive training from OCES and must adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines. MMP volunteers make home visits at least once a month to help keep track of program participants’ income and expenses.

To learn more about OCES’ MMP, visit www.ocesma.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 235 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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Weymouth Club Appoints Navy Veteran and Celebrated Swim Coach As New Aquatics Director

Navy veteran Walter A. “Pete” Peters, a USA Certified Swim Coach and USA Certified Swimming Stroke and Turn Official, has joined the Weymouth Club as their new Aquatics Director. The Weymouth Club is a family-friendly fitness, wellness and recreation facility catering to residents throughout the South Shore.

Peters, who has more than 20 years of facility management, training and recruitment experience in both corporate and military environments, will oversee operations, staff and activities within the Weymouth Club’s Aquatics Department.

Previous to the Weymouth Club, Peters spent eight years leading the Aquatics Departments of three Life Time Fitness Corporation facilities – as Senior Aquatics Manager in Columbia, MD, and as Aquatics Department Head in North Austin, TX and in Loudoun County, VA. Along with revitalizing the North Austin aquatics program, Peters’ accomplishments range from developing swim activities that were implemented corporate-wide, to leading the Columbia Aquatics Team to winning “Artistry”.

Along with having served in the US Navy as Training Manager, Combat Aircrew and Search and Rescue Swimmer for 14 years, Peters’ vast experience includes that of Recreation Director at Naval Air Station New Orleans, as USSA Swim Coach for Grafton High School and Langley Air Force Base, and as Director/Facilitator of Outdoor Recreation for 48th Services Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, UK.

Peters holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Christopher Newport University in Virginia. He is a Certified Swim Coach (USA and Europe), a Certified USA Swimming Stroke and Turn Official, and a Lifeguard Instructor. He is also CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certified.

“Pete is a terrific coach and a seasoned aquatics director who will be able to take our aquatics department to the next level. We’re thrilled to have him as part of our team,” said Jeff Linn, Executive Director of the Weymouth Club.

Weymouth Club’s Aquatics Department offers a wide range of activities for all ages, from WAVES (Weymouth Aquatics Values Every Swimmer) Swim School and WAVES Swim Team, to water fitness, Masters swim program, Red Cross programs, warm water therapy pool and more. To learn more, visit www.weymouthclub.com/aquatics.

About the Weymouth Club

The Weymouth Club is a family-friendly health, fitness, wellness and recreation center, owned and operated by the Goldman family since 1988. Catering to members and guests from across the South Shore, the Weymouth Club provides an environment that accommodates individuals of all ages and fitness levels in common pursuit of living a healthy and energetic life.

With 200,000 square feet of space which includes enclosed pools and tennis courts, the state-of-the-art club boasts a wide variety of programs and services ranging from nutrition, fitness, group exercise, and mind/body (yoga, Barre, Pilates), to aquatics, tennis and more. The Weymouth Club is a member of Genavix Wellness Network, a health and fitness facilities partnership focused on empowering individuals and families to take control of their wellness. The club’s “HealthyCare 90-Day Commit to Get Fit Program” is a network program, and may be partially covered by select health insurance carriers.

The W Spa, the Weymouth Club’s own full-service day spa for both members and non-members is featured on-site, along with Bay State Physical Therapy and Milton Chiropractic satellite locations. The Weymouth Club is located at 75 Finnell Drive in Weymouth MA 02188. For more information, call 781-337-4600 or visit www.weymouthclub.com.

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Rodman CPAs of Waltham to Hold “Solar Roundtable” on May 23rd

Rodman CPAs Green Team

Solar developers and installers throughout the region are invited to attend Rodman CPAs’ first “Solar Roundtable” on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm with a specialized renewable energy and clean technology practice serving “green” clients throughout the U.S., will host the Solar Roundtable at their office, located at 51 Sawyer Road Suite 610 in Waltham, MA.

With a goal of sharing best practices in the industry, Rodman CPA’s Solar Roundtable will be facilitated by Steve Rodman, CPA, MST, CVGA, the firm’s president. The discussion will delve into current problems facing the industry with regard to pricing, resources, staffing and state and federal issues. Other topics will include: where the industry is headed; changes facing the industry; finding tax equity and residential vs. commercial.

“Our mission is to bring together individuals and organizations interested in raising the profile of solar energy, deepen the understanding of changes in the industry and share ideas on best practices,” noted Rodman. “This is the first Solar Roundtable in a series of three that will be held this year.”

There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solar-roundtable-series-may-2017-tickets-32204758299

Green Energy Experts

Solar energy producers and those that pursue energy efficiency initiatives rely on Rodman CPAs to provide them with a sustainable financial roadmap through expert partnership/corporate structuring for optimal tax benefit; grant qualification assistance and auditing; ongoing advisory services for federal, state and local tax incentives; and specialized strategic financial planning and management.

Rodman CPAs is a charter member of the Mass Solar Coalition, as well as a member of Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA), Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

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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Holliston, MA, award-winning contractor expands into new market and attends exclusive James Hardie Contractor Summit

Doug Masters

Masters Touch Design Build, the award-winning custom home and renovation contractor based in Holliston, MA, has recently expanded their exterior siding market and has aligned with an elite partner, James Hardie.

Masters Touch has become a licensed James Hardie contractor and was one of a select few New England companies invited to the 2017 James Hardie Contractor Summit. Doug Masters, founder and Rich Noyes, marketing manager of Masters Touch attended the three day summit which was held at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.

“This summit was a tremendous educational opportunity for us as well as a very valuable networking opportunity,” said Masters, whose company was the recipient of six CotY Awards in 2017. “We gained new ideas for business growth, learned new ways of making our businesses more efficient, and obtained solutions to common problems. Our goal will be to implement all of these aspects to further our James Hardie exterior siding business segment.”

Masters and Noyes met with James Hardie installation specialists to ensure that they are following all James Hardie best practices. They attended four Keynote sessions: Rodney Webb’s Selling Tools session; Brian Carter’s Marketing session; Sean Gadd’s James Hardie Update; and Preston Swincher’s Selling Across Generations session. They also attended the Digital Marketing & Social Media, Lead Generation, In-Home Selling and Production advisory groups.

“James Hardie products are now the standard of the industry and include complementing trim that can be used for corner boards, window and door trim, soffits, and just about everywhere else on the home,” explained Masters. “James Hardie has rapidly gained a strong market share in Massachusetts due to the high quality, affordable solutions it can offer the modern homeowner and we expect significant growth over the next couple of years.”

About Master’s Touch

Founded by Doug Masters in 1997, Masters Touch received three Contract of the Year (CotY) Awards in 2016 and six CotY Awards in 2017. From high-end design build projects; custom homes, kitchen and bath renovations, to exterior home care, Masters Touch caters to homeowners throughout eastern Massachusetts. With a team of more than 50 including home designers, interior designers, and master craftsmen, Masters Touch can handle virtually any new home construction project or design build renovation to existing homes.

Masters Touch is located at 24 Water Street, Holliston, MA. For more information contact 508-359-5900 or visit www.MastersTouchWeb.com.

 

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BCI of Worcester Takes Strides for 5K Run & Walk for Autism Acceptance on April 29th

BCI’s Jocelyn Miller and Britney Catron at last year’s race.

Worcester, MA based Behavioral Concepts, Inc. (BCI), is stepping up and taking strides in the 5K Run & Walk for Autism Acceptance on Saturday, April 29 at DCR’s Lake Park.

April is National Autism Awareness Month, and BCI is supporting the 5K Run & Walk for Autism Acceptance, which benefits HMEA’s Autism Resource Central of West Boylston, MA, by participating in and sponsoring the event.

BCI’s 5K team of seven staff has been fundraising and gearing up to walk/run in this event. BCI staff will also host a “Kids Corner” of activities and entertainment for all children, which will include spin art Frisbees, face painting, a photo booth with a “make your own” frame, kinetic sand tables, and more.

BCI, a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in the care of children with autism in Central Massachusetts, is a major sponsor of the 5K Run & Walk for Autism Acceptance with their contribution of $7,500.

“The Autism Resource Central’s run/walk is BCI’s signature event during National Autism Awareness month,” said Jeff Robinson, Ph. D., BCI’s founder and CEO. “We believe that the services provided to families by Autism Resource Central are critical to strengthening, educating and supporting families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.”

To learn more or make a donation, visit the 5K Run & Walk for Autism Acceptance fundraising page at: http://bit.ly/2oFdXW4

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 about Autism Resource Central, visit autismresourcecentral.org.

About Behavioral Concepts, Inc. (BCI)

Founded in 2002, BCI provides educational, behavioral, consultative and assessment services to children with autism and their families. These services are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and are tailored to meet the unique needs of their clients. BCI’s goal is to maximize individual potential, increase independence and enhance clients’ quality of life within their home, school and community.

BCI provides center- and home-based services through health insurance and is an approved provider of Specialty ABA Services for Early Intervention in Central Massachusetts. BCI’s main care center, located at 345A Greenwood Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, offers intensive treatment for young children aged 3 to 6 years of age, an after-school program for all school aged children and a weekend social skills program. BCI offers similar services at a second location at 207 Authority Drive in Fitchburg, MA. BCI also provides in-home services within a one-hour radius of Worcester.

For complete information, visit http://bciaba.com or to arrange a consultation with a BCI clinician, call (508) 363-0200.

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A Successful “March for Meals” in Plymouth

(L to R) Senator Vinny deMacedo, Meals on Wheels recipient Patricia Salvador, State Representative Matt Muratore, and Plymouth Council on Aging Director Jen Young.

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, organized a “March for Meals” in Plymouth.

March for Meals is part of Meals On Wheels America’s national campaign held in March.

To show support for this vital program, Senator Vinny deMacedo and State Representative Matt Muratore, accompanied by Jen Young, Director of Plymouth Council on Aging and Christine McLaren, Community Programs Director at OCES, delivered Meals on Wheels to a number of OCES consumers in Plymouth on Friday, March 17th.

“It’s an honor to have elected officials participate in our March for Meals event, and further demonstrates the importance of the Meals on Wheels program to older adults,” said Nicole Long, CEO. “Many older adults are homebound, unable to prepare meals, manage their grocery shopping or attend one of our congregate meal sites.  The Meals On Wheels program is essential to recipients as it provides them with a nutritious meal, but also a friendly visit and safety check as many older adults live alone.”

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.

About Meals On Wheels America
Meals on Wheels America is the oldest and largest national organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based senior nutrition programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. For more information, 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 has 235 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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From passive to proactive. LinkedIn Sales Funnel workshop scheduled for Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce, Middleboro, MA – May 23.

 

Bring your laptop and learn how to finally leverage LinkedIn as a sales funnel.

 

Most business people have a LinkedIn profile, but scratch their head and wonder what it accomplishes.  The LinkedIn Sales Funnel – Hands-On Workshop teaches attendees how to transform that passive channel into a robust, proactive lead-generator.

 

PR Works, a full-service public relations and advertising firm based in Plymouth Center, will host a LinkedIn Sales Funnel at the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce, 9 Clayton Road, Middleboro, MA on Tuesday, May 23, 8 – 11 a.m. Cost is $149 per person.

 

The session will be led by Steve Dubin of PR Works, licensed by Linked University and owner of PR Works and My Pinnacle Network, a company that hosts six B2B networking groups across central and eastern Massachusetts.

 

The session will include: a review of your LinkedIn profile and how to maximize it to be found and convert visitors; how to use LinkedIn’s advance search to create a prospect profile and segmented target audience by Industry, Title, Geography, etc.; how to develop a drip campaign and ask for five connection requests per day; the essence of a messaging system – including five messages to develop a know, like, trust relationship with the recipient; when to allow prospects to “marinate” and wait for a response;  when to ask for a telephone or coffee meeting; how to harness discussion group to showcase your expertise; how to leverage LinkedIn’s Pulse publishing to expand credibility; when to add profile updates and use the gentle prod; and how to export LinkedIn contacts to a spreadsheet and utilize that e-mail data for a monthly e-newsletter.

 

To reserve a seat, please contact Steve Dubin, PR Works, (781) 582-1061, email – SDubin@PRWorkzone.com. To register directly online to https://goo.gl/HzifQs.

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Making cost and flooring click. SelecTech unveils Click N Go flooring as part of its Place ‘N Go line

AVON, MA…

Homeowners often must make the choice between style and substance. When it comes to installing flooring for your basement, those two factors give way to ease of installation and price. To address all those issues, Selectech, a leader in the manufacture of innovative flooring products from recycled materials, recently introduced Click N’ Go flooring as part of its Place N’ Go interlocking floor solutions.

Like Place N’ Go, Click N’ Go caters to residential customers, enabling homeowners to easily install new flooring over a variety of problem subfloors, including old basement floor substrates. Click N’ Go tiles, 48” x 78”, are made of a durable composite and are completely waterproof, making them perfect for basement flooring.

“Click N’ Go flooring has many of the benefits of our Place N’ Go product but at a more affordable price, less than $3 per square foot,” said Thomas Ricciardelli, president of Selectech, Inc. “They are a great choice when you want a plank look and have a level subfloor.”

Click N’ Go tiles have an appearance of wood planks and come in three different styles: Sienna Oak; Weathered Oak; and Natural Oak. Like Place N’ Go, Click N’ Go tiles utilize an interlocking system and do not require messy adhesives.  Click N’ Go flooring also provides a simplified and convenient installation process that translates into quicker project completion.

“Our Place N Go product has been very popular but we’ve seen the price point be an issue with some prospects,” said Ricciardelli. “With Click N’ Go, homeowners have a very attractive option at a lower price.”

Click N’ Go Flooring is backed by a 25-year residential wear warranty, All SelecTech flooring is certified for low VOC emissions. For more information on Click N’ Go visit www.selectechinc.com. To request a Click N’ Go swatch, call 508-583-3200.

About SelecTech, Inc.
Place N’ Go is a Division of SelecTech, Inc.  SelecTech, Inc. was founded in 1993 with the mission of creating valuable products from scrap plastics.  The company has become a leader in the manufacture of flooring products from recycled materials and uses one million pounds of recycled materials annually.  Their products are made with up to 100 percent recycled content, are 100 percent recyclable and install without adhesives making them some of the “greenest” and most cost-effective flooring products available.

Using state-of-the-art technology and innovative product design, SelecTech created the top performing Place N’ Go residential flooring as well as FreeStyle commercial flooring lines.  They are also the creators of StaticStop ESD Flooring, which is renowned as an interlocking flooring powerhouse and the only conductive flooring of its kind that can contribute to LEED™ points.

The unique interlock system on SelecTech’s flooring products enable them to be installed at a much lower cost, without adhesives, and without a lot of costly downtime, which provides significant value to the customer.  SelecTech, Inc.
is headquartered at 33 Wales Avenue, Suite F in Avon, MA.  For more information about SelecTech, visit http://www.selectechinc.com.

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