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Between Rounds Expands their Giftware Line

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast-casual dining establishment with locations throughout Connecticut, has expanded their unique line of giftware at their Manchester, South Windsor and Vernon stores.

Now in addition to fresh bagels, coffee and more, Between Rounds patrons are able to select from a comprehensive line of themed gifts for Father’s Day, graduation, holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. There are gifts that are motivational or offer encouragement, as well as gifts geared towards the recipient, such as a teacher, pet parent and others.

The affordable giftware line, which ranges from mugs and platters, to ornaments, frames and more, is available year-round and the selection changes with the seasons and holidays. Between Rounds is one of the largest suppliers of these products. Items geared towards pets and pet parents are their bestsellers.

For store hours and locations or for more information, visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is expanding and franchise opportunities are available. Their current locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Waltham Accountant Receives CPA Certification and Promotion

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small, mid-market, and multi-generational companies throughout the greater Boston area, recently announced that Syed Hussain Ahmed has received certification as a Certified Public Accountant and has been promoted to Senior Tax Associate.

As a CPA and Senior Tax Associate, Ahmed is responsible for preparing individual and entity tax returns and identifying tax-planning opportunities. He specializes in high net worth individual, partnership, S-corp and C-corp taxation.

A resident of Natick, MA and a native of Pakistan, Ahmed joined Rodman CPAs in 2013 as a Staff Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with an Accounting Concentration from the University of Karachi in Karachi, Pakistan. Mr. Ahmed also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance as well as a Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Bridgewater State University.

Ahmed has successfully completed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He has passed the CPA Exam and fulfilled all of Massachusetts’ licensing requirements.

In addition, Ahmed participates in Rodman CPAs outreach initiatives, such as volunteering to serve lunch at Rosie’s Place and volunteering for a spring landscaping project at Camp Clark, an Old Colony YMCA sponsored recreation camp for children in Plymouth.

Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs now has 13 CPAs at their firm.

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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Old Colony Elder Services offers Healthy Eating Workshop During “Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes” Week

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, is presenting an educational event during Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes (BKDD) week, June 17-23, 2017.

On Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., OCES in partnership with Brockton Council on Aging will present a “Healthy Eating at the Dollar Store” workshop at Training Resources of America, 231 Main Street #302 in Brockton. Can you purchase items at a discount store and still maintain healthy eating habits? Yes you can, and this workshop shows you how to make informed choices. Donna-Marie Forand, Healthy Living Program Coordinator at OCES, and Dottie Slack, Health Education/Outreach Coordinator at Brockton COA, will lead this workshop. This educational event is free and open to the public.

Learn more about OCES by visiting their vendor table on Saturday, June 17th during the Health and Wellness Expo at The Student Center at Massasoit Community College.

OCES employees will also participate in the Leo MacNeil Family Fun Walk on Saturday, June 17th at 8:00 am at the Massasoit Community College Campus in Brockton.

OCES encourages community members to attend as many events as possible to raise awareness of diabetes. Admission is free to many of the workshops thanks to BKDD sponsors and program partners. Entries for great prizes will be available at each event throughout the week, so the more events attended; the more chances attendees have to win prizes.

About BKDD

Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes (BKDD) is a coalition co-founded by HarborOne Bank in 2011, in collaboration with over 40 area organizations, including OCES, to address the critical diabetes epidemic within the greater Brockton community. To learn more about events during BKDD week and to obtain a brochure, visit https://forhealthycommunities.com/bkdd

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton.

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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Talking Information Center Announces New Radio Drama Series this Summer

TIC volunteer, Karen Hayes, auditioning for the TIC Radio And Podcast Players

As the weather heats up, so does the drama at the Talking Information Center (TIC), where a brand new production of three radio plays will air this summer!

Listeners will be able to tune in to TIC, the award-winning nonprofit reading service which broadcasts 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 7 p.m. for the live broadcast of “Sorry, Wrong Number”, the legendary thriller by Lucille Fletcher, which premiered in 1943.

TIC Radio and Podcast Players, comprised of 45 TIC volunteers who auditioned for parts, will perform each radio play in front of a live studio audience backstage at TIC. “Sorry, Wrong Number”, the first in the series, features a talented cast of 12: Dianne Legro, Bill Zirpolo, Steve Virta, Joan Dowd, Maryellen Walsh, Norman Blair, Karen Ferrari, who are all Marshfield residents; Loretta Patterson of Duxbury; Joanne Salines of Hanover; Susan Romboldi (who is blind and will read the script in Braille), Bob Churchill and Richard Bodurtha of Plymouth.

TIC’s Producer John Shea and Eric Joseph, Executive Director of The Bay Colony Shakespeare Company (BCSC), will lead the all-volunteer radio drama production. Shea and Joseph worked together on TIC’s successful production of “Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night”, which was performed by BCSC actors. Joseph, who is a resident of Cohasset, has a BFA in Drama from Syracuse University and has produced over forty PIE (Performance In Education) touring Shakespearean performances and faculty workshops. Prior to BCSC, Joseph worked for Clear Channel Entertainment in Manhattan on 22 Broadway shows as Senior Vice President of Sponsorship and Marketing, including “The Producers”, “Movin Out” and “Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays”.

“Since radio drama is all vocal, casting is done by pitch. There has to be variety in the tone of voices so that each character is distinct,” explained Joseph. “The one requirement for cast members? They have to be a volunteer at TIC.”

No tickets will be sold to TIC’s Radio Drama production, but donations may be made in support of it. Businesses that wish to support this production may become part of the show through unique underwriting messages. Title and break sponsorships are available.

“The goal of this new programming is to bring live theater to those who might not have access to it otherwise due to accessibility, transportation or financial issues and to bring our audience of over 30,000 listeners fresh, new and exciting content,” said Jim Bunnell, TIC’s Executive Director. “We are delighted to work with renowned director Eric Joseph and our amazing volunteers to bring the thrill of live radio drama to listeners.”

To become a sponsor, contact TIC’s Anna Dunbar at (781) 834-4400.

For more information about BCSC, visit  www.baycolonyshakespeare.org.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

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.

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 and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind oversee 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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South Coast Improvement Company promotes Sean J. Whalen to senior vice president

Sean Whalen

MARION, MA…

South Coast Improvement Company (SCI), a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, recently promoted Sean J. Whalen to senior vice president.

In his new role at South Coast Improvement, Whalen will take on additional responsibilities in building relationships and strategic alliances, channel development, expanding the company’s sales markets and overseeing the sales team.

“The client experience defines our business and has been the leading factor to the growth and repeat business we’ve enjoyed over the last several years. Sean has been an integral part of that,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement, Inc. “In fact, we could list the many things Sean does for our firm but when you get right down to it, his primary responsibility is ensuring the client experience on a senior level. He’s very good at it and worthy of this promotion.”

Whalen began with South Coast Improvement in 2012. Prior to that, he worked for more than two decades in business development for large public and private corporations as well as start-ups.

A graduate of Boston College, Whalen and his wife Sandra reside in Marblehead, Massachusetts with their five sons Robert, Jack, Sam, Gordie and Jesse. When Jesse was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, Whalen became actively involved with JDRF (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). He and Sandra have strived to raise awareness and funds for a cure through the Promise to Remember Me campaign and the annual Walk to Cure Diabetes Boston.

“After the crash of 2008, there were a lot of GC firms in tough shape. South Coast, through it’s commitment to doing great work and the client experience, was one of the few companies that held its ground during that tough period. I’m just delighted that I’ve been part of this incredible growth the company has enjoyed these last few years,” said Whalen.

Based in Marion, Mass. and with an office in Reading, Pennsylvania, South Coast Improvement Co is a recognized leader in providing building and renovation services to a client base of senior living, healthcare, institutional and retail clients. For more information, please call 508-748-6545 or visit www.southcoastimprovement.com.

About South Coast Improvement Company

South Coast Improvement offers a range of design, construction and management services across a variety of sectors—interiors as well as exteriors—including office buildings, health care facilities, educational institutions, commercial properties, assisted living facilities, and residential communities.  South Coast Improvement’s services include: Preconstruction analysis; Construction management; General contracting; Design/build services;  Capital improvement; Building envelope improvements; and Interior renovations.

For more information, visit www.southcoastimprovement.com or call 508-748-6545.

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Apollo Safety to exhibit at New England Buildings and Facilities Management Show, June 14-15

Apollo Safety, Inc., providers of gas detection products and services for hospitals, universities, government operations, public utilities, manufacturing and other organizations, will be an exhibitor at the Northeast Buildings and Facilities Management Show & Conference (NEBFM17) on June 14 and 15, 2017, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Hall-B-2, in Boston.

John and Tracy Carvalho, founders of Apollo Safety, will field questions and demonstrate products at booth numbers 744 and 746. They will showcase the very latest in hazardous gas detection technology, wireless in particular, from manufacturers including Industrial Scientific, RAE Systems, and RKI Instruments.

Over the past 22 years, Apollo Safety has grown to become the leading safety and technical services equipment provider in New England. As experts in gas and toxic leak prevention and detection, the Carvalhos and their team are dedicated to protecting and ensuring the safety of employees and the general public from the greatest threats that can’t be seen – hazardous gases.

Many facility and building managers are faced with the challenge of effectively monitoring hazardous gas levels in multiple buildings. Markets served by NEBFM and Apollo Safety include: schools and Universities; hospitals and healthcare facilities; and municipal and government buildings; commercial buildings; hotels and resorts; shopping malls; manufacturing facilities; multi-housing complexes; major sports facilities; warehouses, airports and seaports; and worship facilities.

“Apollo Safety is here to showcase the advances in hazardous gas detection and to emphasize how it is critical to have an updated system to ensure the protection and safety of employees, tenants, and visitors to any building or facility,” explained John Carvalho.

Visitors to Apollo Safety’s two booths will be able to sign up for a complimentary 15-minute consultation at the show.

Apollo Safety is a member of the National Safety Council, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Association (RIAFC) and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM) and is trusted by facilities managers, building owners, landlords, universities, hotels, institutions, government operations and others throughout the region.

About Apollo Safety

Founded in 1995, Apollo Safety, Inc. has grown to become the leading safety and technical services equipment provider in New England. As experts in gas/toxic leak prevention and detection, Apollo Safety goes beyond simply installing gas detection systems, to provide regular maintenance and monitoring (testing) of the systems to ensure they are continually in optimal working order.

Apollo Safety provides portable, stationary and wireless gas detection systems, sales and support for most major brands of gas detection device manufacturers, as well as service in their “state of the art” in-house service center. The company also provides on-site support with factory-trained technicians for both portable and stationary gas detection systems.

A small veteran-owned business (SVOB), Apollo Safety is located at 57 Walnut Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. For more information, call 800-813-5408 or visit www.apollosafetyproducts.net.

 

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Emerson Bearing Boston Expands Line of Bearings for Robotic Applications

Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has expanded their line of thin section bearings.

Lightweight, versatile, space-saving bearings 

Used in a wide range of applications, from medical automation and robotics to high tech – thin section bearings have a compact, lightweight design. They are ideal for various robotic applications including human assist, pick and place, semiconductor, and medical. Since they are often used when space limitations or specific design configurations prevent the use of conventional bearings, thin section bearings allow for versatility in many applications and come in a range of contact angle designs, including radial contact, angular contact, and four-point contact.

Emerson Bearing’s expanded thin section bearing line includes Barden, FAG, IGUS, IKO, INA, GMN, DURBAL, Nachi, NTN, RBC and Torrington brands.

Unlike radial ball bearings, thin section bearings’ cross diameter remains the same regardless of bore size, and as such reduces system costs and streamlines overall design. High-tech applications often require custom bearings with special materials, surface coatings, or lubricants in order to meet specialized machine needs. Thin section bearings can effectively meet these types of application requirements, including very low or uniform torque, high positioning accuracy, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with very clean environments.

“Thin section bearings allow for significant space savings and overall system weight reduction – ideal advantages when designing sophisticated and critical-application products,” explained Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing. “Emerson Bearing is able to provide the appropriate bearings in addition to customization services as needed.”

Emerson Bearing offers a vast inventory and 24/7 service, which is critical to customers’ operations. Among Emerson Bearing’s wide range of clients is a very large manufacturer of robotic and automation equipment that serves the automotive industry, as well as the automation of the complete assembly of flat screen televisions.

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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Rodman CPAs Offers Intro to QuickBooks Seminar on June 21st in Waltham

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small and medium-sized companies throughout the greater Boston area, will offer “Intro to QuickBooks”, a beginner QuickBooks seminar, on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at their office at 2 University Park, 51 Sawyer Road, Suite 610 in Waltham, MA 02453.

The seminar will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the firm’s classroom. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. A light breakfast as well as lunch will be provided.

Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisors Kathy Parker CPA, Leah Shanahan CPA, Christine McGoldrick and Kayla Luther will lead the seminar. Topics that will be covered include: Accounting 101; Chart of accounts; Sales process; Managing expenses; Tracking credit card transactions; Reconciling and Reporting.

Rodman CPAs has been a member of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program since 1999 and has provided training and consulting to hundreds of small to mid-size companies. Their Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisors team includes Kathy Parker CPA, Leah Shanahan CPA, Janine O’Connor EA, Christine McGoldrick and their newest certified ProAdvisor, Kayla Luther.

The “Intro to QuickBooks” seminar is $149. To register, visit Rodman’s Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-quickbooks-a-beginners-seminar-tickets-34721846979

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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Two at Rodman CPAs Receive Master’s Degrees

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small, mid-market, and multi-generational companies throughout the greater Boston area, recently announced two of the firm’s accountants have earned master’s degrees.

Jeffrey Biesadecki, a Certified Public Accountant and Tax Supervisor at Rodman CPAs has received a Master’s degree in Taxation from Bentley University. Biesadecki oversees the accounting staff responsible for tax preparation, tax planning and compliance for individuals and business entities. Biesadecki is a CPA licensed in Vermont and a member of the Vermont Society of Certified Public Accountants (VTCPA). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island and is a resident of Stow, MA.

Marc Scribi, an Experienced Associate at Rodman CPAs, has earned an MBA from Suffolk University. Scribi is responsible for audits, reviews and compilation services, as well as preparing corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns. He specializes in software company audits. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School of Business and Economics. He is a resident of Waltham, MA.

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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