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LEARN Behavioral Opens Doors of New Autism Learning Center in Azusa, CA.

No Waitlist and Flexible Hours for Los Angeles County Families

AZUSA, CA… Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the opening of its new Azusa Learning Center at 212 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA  91702.

AST is Azusa’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children ages 2-12 years. The new Azusa Learning Center provides center-based, in-home, and school-based ABA Therapy, early intervention, parent education, and a School Readiness Program.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services to Azusa and the greater Los Angeles area,” said Teresa Suen, M.A., BCBA, Regional Clinical Director. “We value being a part of the community and look forward to helping find success for every child in our care.” 

Key Features of the Azusa Learning Center:

– Large facility with an indoor gross motor room for physical and social development.
– ABA therapy, which includes an enriching environment, unique play-based learning spaces, a School Readiness Program, and one-on-one support.
– No waitlist and flexible treatment hours (which includes a Saturday make-up clinic) to accommodate busy family schedules. 
– On-site parking in a private, gated parking lot.
– Serving children 2- 12 years old with personalized therapy plans.
– Conveniently located near public transportation and easily accessible via I-210, I-605, and I-10, for families in the region.

The center is now enrolling new clients based in Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, Duarte, Glendora, Hacienda Heights, La Puente, Monrovia, Rowland Heights, San Dimas, West Covina, and the surrounding areas with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours.

About AST
AST, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation’s leading providers of compassionate autism care. The Azusa Learning Center is among AST’s ABA therapy locations in the Los Angeles area, with existing Learning Centers in Long Beach and San Gabriel.

For more information or to enroll a child at the Azusa Learning Center, call (866) 727-8274 or visit https://autismtherapies.com/locations/losangeles

About LEARN Behavioral
LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

SPARKS ABA Learning Center Now Open in Waldorf, MD


Left to right: Rainbow Dunham, AT; Yonelle Moore Lee, Chairperson, Board of Education of Charles County; John Amada, Center Director, SPARKS Landover Learning Center; Sharlene Bergeron; Brittany Proctor Fells, LT;  Kayla Bagnato, Regional Clinical Director of SPARKS ABA; Anthony Adesina from Charles County Economic Development Department; Marie Domenech, Chief Operating Officer for the Charles County Chamber of Commerce; Ralph Patterson, Vice President, Charles County Board of  Commissioners; Dee Sapp, Board Member, Charles County Chamber of Commerce; Angela Chang, Managing Behavior Analyst, SPARKS ABA; Ashley Robinson, AT; Kendra Thompson, LT; Olga Borissow, BCaBA; Makyla Knight, BT; Jennifer Brock, BT; Brittany Nicholas, BT; Jordan Jacintho, AT; Maria Horan, BT.

WALDORF, MD… SPARKS ABA, a provider of LEARN Behavioral, has recently opened the doors of their new Learning Center at 11885 Holly Lane, Suites 1 & 2, Waldorf, MD 20601. 
 
SPARKS ABA is Maryland’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children and adolescents ages 2-14 years. As the only ABA provider in the Waldorf region, this center is essential for enhancing local support for families.
 
A ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Charles County Chamber of Commerce was held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. During the ceremony, Maryland State Senator Arthur Ellis and Yonelle Moore Lee, Esq., Chairperson, Board of Education, Charles County Public Schools, shared greetings and offered remarks. 
 
Official citations were presented to the SPARKS leadership team by Anthony Adesina, Business Retention and Expansion Manager at the Charles County Economic Development Department, and Ralph Patterson, Vice President of the Charles County Board of Commissioners.

Guests included members of the Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Arthur Ellis, Charles County State Senate Representative, Yonelle Moore Lee, Esq., Chairperson of the Charles County Board of Education, representatives from Charles County Parks and Recreation, and Chanel Smith, Kidz Kab Express Founder and CEO.
 
Ribbon-cutting attendees had an opportunity to tour the facility and meet SPARKS ABA’s leadership team, Angela Chang, MA, BCBA, LBA, Managing Behavior Analyst, Kayla Bagnato, MEd, BCBA, LBA, Regional Clinical Director, and Geneviève Marshall, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, Senior Regional Director. 
 
“We are thrilled to open our doors and bring compassionate, contemporary ABA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to families in Waldorf and the surrounding areas,” said Kayla Bagnato. “Through highly personalized support, we aim to empower each child and young adult to gain independence to succeed in school and life and reach their highest potential.” 
 
The new Waldorf Learning Center offers a modern environment for children to receive contemporary ABA therapy, parent education, and center-based services. The center also features an innovative Launchpad Learning Program, which focuses on children with autism ages 2 to 6 who are ready to transition from a one-on-one learning environment to a group setting to help prepare them for school. With Launchpad, half the day involves group activities with a 3:1 staff-child ratio, developing team skills and independence, and the other half of the day focuses on individual instruction, addressing personal growth areas.
 
With no waitlist and flexible treatment hours that include after-school evening hours to accommodate busy family schedules, the center is now enrolling new clients in the Charles County area and beyond.
 
SPARKS ABA, part of LEARN Behavioral, a national leader in compassionate autism treatment, has been a leading provider of evidence-based autism services for 15 years. SPARKS ABA is dedicated to personalized, high-quality ABA therapy.
 
For more information or to enroll a child at the Waldorf Learning Center, call (240) 222-7956 or visit https://www.sparksaba.com
 
About LEARN Behavioral
LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of research-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

DJP Right Fit Recruiting Owner, Debra Parent, Voted in as a Member of the National Association of Executive Recruiters

DJP Right Fit Recruiting, a private recruitment firm for small businesses in New England, is proud to announce that its founder and owner, Debra Parent, after a thorough vetting process, has been voted in and accepted as a member of National Association of Executive Recruiters (NAER). This adds to Parent’s portfolio of professional credentials and reinforces her commitment to maintaining the highest standards in the recruiting industry.

The National Association of Executive Recruiters (NAER) is a distinguished organization founded in 1985, dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards and practices in executive recruitment. With this new membership, Debra Parent joins a respected group of recruitment professionals who are committed to best practices and continuous improvement in talent acquisition.

“I am honored to have been accepted into this group of recruiting professionals and look forward to being an active member.  The group meets monthly with other members throughout the country, and holds an annual recruiting conference for its members where speakers cover contemporary recruiting tactics.   In a constantly evolving job market, and challenges hiring top talent, it is crucial to stay at the forefront of industry standards and best practices.”

Since 2013, Parent has assembled a loyal client base across various industries including healthcare, dental, manufacturing, insurance, legal, hospitality, electrical, construction, and many family-owned businesses. Her approach balances company and employee interests while maintaining a forward-thinking perspective.

Debra Parent has over 35 years of experience as a recruiter and Human Resources leader. She holds an MBA and is also a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), and Certified in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR).  She also possesses SHRM’s Talent Acquisition Certification.  For over 11 years, DJP Right Fit Recruiting has been a trusted partner for small businesses throughout New England, specializing in finding top talent, or the “right fit”.

About DJP Right Fit Recruiting, LLC:

DJP Right Fit Recruiting is a Massachusetts based private, professional recruiter acquiring top talent for small businesses in a variety of industries, with deep experience in dental practices,  law firms, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and family-owned businesses.

For more information about DJP Right Fit Recruiting, LLC, visit https://rightfitrecruitingservices.com/ or call (508) 884-6798.

Westborough Welcomes Many to the Table with a Successful “Fill a Truck” food drive event Championed by  the Westborough Food Pantry, Mark’s Moving & Storage and Roche Bros.

A steady stream of Westborough neighbors brought shopping bag upon shopping bag to donate to the “Fill a Truck” event on Saturday, July 26, at Roche Bros. at Bay State Commons in Westborough.  The successful event, championed by  the Westborough Food Pantry, Mark’s Moving & Storage and Roche Bros. helped collect more than 2200 pounds of food, plus hundreds of dollars worth of cash and gift card donations.

Polly Thayer of the Westborough Food Pantry noted, “Once again, the Westborough neighbors stepped up and took an active role in helping families who are experiencing food insecurity. We are deeply grateful for their donations and the generous participation of our sponsors Mark’s Moving & Storage and Roche Bros.”

Mark Silverman of Mark’s Moving added, “It was humbling to be on hand and see the many smiling faces of donors who knew they were making an impact. We were delighted to donate and provide the transportation for this food drive event.”  Mark’s Moving and Storage, also based in Westborough, providing the tractor trailer truck for the event.

John McCarthy of Roche Bros noted, “We were delighted to act as the staging ground and supermarket partner for this event. Our passion for quality service and products is in our roots, and despite our growth over the years, we work to provide the same neighborhood grocery store experience and community dedication as we did in our first butcher shop in Roslindale, MA.”

In Massachusetts, 804,180 people are facing hunger – and of them 177,040 are children, according to Project Bread. That includes 1 of 8 adults and 1 or 9 children.

About The Westborough Food Pantry

The Westborough Food Pantry opened in 1986 providing approximately 30 people with food. As of 2023, the Food Pantry provides food for over 150 Westborough families for a total of over 450 people each week.The organization distributes an average of 5000 pounds of food each week to Westborough families in need.  That’s over 130 TONS of food per year! 

The Food Pantry has a completely volunteer staff of over 85 men and women. It takes more than 150 hours each week to purchase food, pick up and sort donated food and check expiration dates, stock the Pantry shelves, maintain our facility, handle administrative duties and staff our food pantry store. Volunteers are encouraged to contact the Pantry at https://westboroughfoodpantry.org/.

About Mark’s Moving and Storage

Mark’s Moving and Storage, 111 Milk St., Westborough, offers a wide range of moving and storage services, including commercial on demand warehouse storage local and long-distance residential and corporate moving, air freight, container shipping, record storage management, disposal, packing and unpacking services, portable storage containers, warehousing and fire and flood remediation.

Mark’s Moving and Storage’s  non-profit division Mark’s Northeastern Furniture Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and was established to re-purpose discarded furniture and provide for charities and individuals in need. Since 2011, the foundation and its partners have distributed  thousands of pieces of re-purposed furniture. More than 1,000,000 pounds of furniture have been given to individuals and local charities, such as the United Way of Tri-County and Household Goods.  For more information, visit the firm’s website, https://www.marksmoving.com.

About Roche Bros. Supermarkets

Family-owned-and-operated, Roche Bros. Supermarkets have nurtured a tradition of community since 1952. With an insatiable desire to offer premium perishables, unbeatable service, delectable catering, prepared foods, and more, Roche Bros. help good memories start here. For more details about Roche Bros., visit https://www.rochebros.com/.

Thank You—and a reminder about Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500

photo of Steve Dubin
Steve Dubin

A note from PR Works Founder Steve Dubin

Hey there!

We wanted to take a moment to thank all of our franchisor clients who voted for us in Entrepreneur’s 2024 Top Franchise Suppliers survey. Your support means a lot—and we’re especially honored because this recognition comes directly from the people we work with every day. (That’s you.)

We’re looking forward to seeing the results in the September issue of Entrepreneur.

In the meantime, we didn’t want you to miss an important deadline that could give your franchise some great exposure. The application window for Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® ranking is open now, and the deadline is Friday, August 15.

Participation is completely free and open to all franchisors, no matter how large or how new. And here’s the part many brands overlook: when you submit a Franchise 500 application, you’re also automatically considered for all of Entrepreneur’s other rankings—like:

  • Top New & Emerging Franchises
  • Fastest-Growing Franchises
  • Top Franchises for Veterans
  • Hot Franchise Trends
  • Fall Buyer’s Guide

If you didn’t receive your application instructions this year—or if your team is short on time and you’re not sure where to start—reach out to Entrepreneur directly at franchise500@entrepreneur.com. They’re responsive and helpful (we’ve been there).

Again, thank you for your support in the Supplier survey—and good luck in this year’s rankings. We’ll be cheering for you.

Sincerely,

Steve Dubin

TLC Supply of Braintree, MA holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Front row left to right: Jeff Gomez with children JJ and GG, Ryan Sterling, Frank Marinelli, Jon D’Allessandro, Rolanda Ross-Le and Don Ross next to Mayor Erin Joyce, Yun Jung, Mike Ford, Tim Cahill, Frank Davis. Back row left to right: Jonathan Hernandez, Marybeth Forbes, Joanne Tully, TJ Brown

BRAINTREE, MA… TLC Supply, Inc., a leading masonry and hardscape supplier serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire, celebrated the one-year anniversary of their successful relocation to 48 Arnold Street, Braintree, MA 02184, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 18, 2025.
 
Braintree Mayor Erin Joyce offered greetings and honored TLC Supply with an official proclamation congratulating founders Don Ross, his daughter Rolanda Ross-Le and Jon D’Allessandro of D’Allessandro Corp. during the ribbon cutting ceremony. Tim Cahill, president of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce offered remarks. Attendees included Ryan Sterling, Esq., Office of Rep. Mark Cusack; Michael Ford of Braintree Electric Light Department; Frank Davis of Bluestone Bank; Frank Marinelli of Marinelli Law Office; TJ Brown of Ideal Block.; Betsy Crupi, South Shore Chamber of Commerce; Joanne Tully, Braintree Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; Marybeth Forbes, Rotary Club of Braintree; along with Braintree Chamber of Commerce, South Shore Chamber of Commerce and Braintree Rotary members. 
 
“Our relocation to Braintree marks a new chapter in TLC Supply’s continued growth and commitment to serving contractors, masons, municipalities, and homeowners,” said Rolanda Ross-Le. “Relocating to Braintree brought tremendous growth, new opportunities, and fresh energy—and we couldn’t be happier to be part of such a welcoming and supportive community.”
 
Ribbon-cutting attendees had an opportunity to meet TLC Supply’s founders and team and tour the expansive facility and yard. The Braintree site boasts an impressive office and showroom, along with a 3,000 square foot outdoor patio display which allows customers to explore a wide range of products and envision their next project in a hands-on environment.
 
From top-tier brands of pavers, retaining walls, and natural stone veneers to custom-fabricated lintels, sills, and stone cuts, TLC Supply is known for helping both professionals and DIYers bring their hardscape visions to life. With a full fleet of delivery trucks, the company provides fast, reliable service across the region.
 
TLC Supply offers a comprehensive range of industry-leading brands and products, including:
 
– Hardscaping: Pavers, retaining walls, granite, bluestone, limestone, porcelain, aggregates and sand. 
– Masonry: Bricks, concrete blocks, natural stone veneer, bagged cements, repair mortars, chimney flues and caps, masonry cleaners, and sealers.
– Rebar & Other Concrete Reinforcement: Rebar cut to size, rebar bending, wire lath, wire mesh and steel angle iron.
– Custom Fabrication & Services: Concrete lintels, sills, and splash blocks fabrication, state-of-the-art stone cutting to exact specifications and personalized engraving services.
 
TLC Supply is also a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Certified Recycling Facility for used brick, block, concrete, and gravel.
 
About TLC Supply, Inc.
TLC Supply, Inc. is a family-owned hardscape and masonry supplier dedicated to providing top-quality materials and expert service to general contractors, masons, architects, towns, municipalities, and homeowners throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire. Operating from their expanded location in Braintree, MA, TLC Supply offers a complete range of hardscaping and masonry products, rebar and other concrete reinforcement, custom fabrication services, and efficient delivery to help customers get the job done right. Their commitment to quality, expertise, and customer satisfaction sets them apart in the industry. For more information, visit www.tlcsupply.com.