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Community Bankers Association of Ohio selects IMAC to run customer appreciation program offering for Ohio community banks.

RANDOLPH, MASSACHUSETTS and COLUMBUS, OHIO…

Randolph, Massachusetts-based International Marketing and Administration Company (IMAC) was recently selected by the Community Bankers Association of Ohio (CBAO) to offer customer appreciation programs to the association’s community bank members.

IMAC works with a number of top rated, A++ AM Best insurance carriers to develop effective customer appreciation programs designed specifically for financial institutions. These innovative customer appreciation programs not only build customer loyalty, but reward participating institutions with recurring fee income while costing them nothing to implement.

“We’re extremely excited about the opportunity to work with CBAO and its member banks,” said Eddie Klayman, President of IMAC. “We have a long track record of running successful customer appreciation programs for everyone from banks to mortgage companies. We look forward to continuing that success with CBAO.”

Founded in 1974, CBAO is organized to establish and maintain an informed network of independent community banks in the state of Ohio. CBAO offers its members:

  • Representation of the community banking industry in the state of Ohio to state and federal governmental officials, the press and the public;
  • Promotion, presentation and advancement of education to officers, directors and other personnel of independent community banks in pursuit of high ethical standards and superior business practices in banking operations; and
  • Research and development of opportunities where members can benefit from the pooling of financial and human resources in order to gain economic and competitive advantage.

“We’re very excited about 2010 and one of the reasons is our partnership with IMAC,” said Robert L. Palmer, President and CEO of CBAO. “Making these types of customer appreciation programs available to our members helps level the playing field a bit in competing with larger, regional and national banks.”

A sampling of the programs offered by IMAC includes “thank you” AD&D, life insurance, and customized direct marketing plans. For complete information on IMAC’s customer appreciation programs and programs for financial institutions, visit www.imaco.com. For more about CBAO, visit www.cbao.com.

About IMAC

Founded in 1994, IMAC was the brain trust of insurance company executives with many years experience in mass marketed coverage. IMAC specializes in mass marketed insurance products but provides alternative enrollment options as well such as internet and phone enrollments. IMAC provides brokers, financial institutions and associations with effective insurance programs to offer their clients, customers and members. For more information on IMAC and its programs, visit www.imaco.com or call 781- 963-2269.

About CBAO

Community Bankers Association of Ohio (CBAO) exclusively represents community bank and thrift institutions in Ohio who serve their communities through 1,370 locations and 16,390 employees, with more than $65 billion in assets, $52 billion in insured deposits and over $47 billion in net loans.

Scandex Announces New Podiatry Division

Scandex, LLC, one of the largest providers of Swedish ergonomic chairs and stools in the U.S. and Canada, has recently launched a new Podiatry Division to cater to the unique seating requirements of podiatrists and their office staff.

 

Scandex is the top of the mind choice for podiatrists the world over, Podiatrists who require a chair (for themselves as well as their staff) with superb back/lumbar support to help minimize lower back problems and reduce the potential for musculoskeletal disorders turn to Scandex.

Scandex Swedish ergonomic chairs and stools are designed for proper seating so the lumbar area is supported and the spine maintains the proper “S” position. The most popular seating for podiatrists are the Bruno Ergonomic Office Chair, Series 300 and the Björn Ergonomic Saddle Stool, Series 400/600. Both automatically seat a podiatrist in a correct posture. The Bjorn Saddle Stool also positions a podiatrist nearer to the patient which reduces overall strain on the back, shoulders and neck muscles. The Björn Ergonomic Saddle Stool, Series 400/600 is recommended if space is tight. Arm supports are available options of each of these models.


“A poor body position is largely responsible for the ill effects of prolonged sitting. Poor body positions can also originate from job design that requires employees to sit uninterrupted for longer than one hour. The duration of sitting, along with the shape of the body in a sitting position is the most critical risk factor,” explained Sven Emilsson, Director of Sales at Scandex.


He continued, “Podiatrists understand this very well and the demand for our Swedish ergonomic seating has increased significantly so much so that we have developed a new division to cater to their specific needs.”


Podiatrists Can “Build” their own Ergonomic Chair

Scandex recently launched the second generation of their website, http://www.scandex.us which provides podiatrists and their office staff with a Selection Guide that provides guidelines for utilization of Scandex’s Swedish ergonomic chairs and stools in various settings. Individual sections on the website for types of arm supports, upholstery, cleaning and care allow podiatrist to “build” their own chair to preference. Podiatrists may also take advantage of Scandex special “Rent-A-Chair” option.


To speak with a Chiropractic Division sales representative contact 1-888-245-1367 or visit www.Scandex.us.

 

Scandex – A Uniquely Different Way of Sitting

Scandex, LLC is one of the nation’s largest providers of Swedish ergonomic chairs and stools. Renowned for their Bruno Swedish Ergonomic Office Chair and Björn Swedish Ergonomic Saddle Stool, the company provides equestrian style seating that is designed to eliminate positions of poor posture. For more than a decade, Scandex has been improving the seated posture of dentists, assistants, hygienists, doctors, podiatrists, veterinary professionals, business professionals, seniors and others.


Scandex is headquartered in Newton, MA. For more information, contact 1-888-245-1367 or visit their website at www.Scandex.us.

Nourishing a paralympic dream. Commonwealth Tank announces its support of the American Amputee Hockey Association.

WAKEFIELD, MA…

Commonwealth Tank of Wakefield, MA is proud to announce its support of the American Amputee Hockey Association, helping the Association progress toward their goal of reaching the 2010 World Amputee Hockey Championships in Montreal from April 27 – May 2, where they will go for the gold.

Project Manager Dan Hoag of Commonwealth Tank, a longtime supporter of the AAHA, convinced Commonwealth Tank to become a corporate donor to AAHA this year. “It’s truly inspiring to watch these guys play hockey at the level they do,” said Hoag. “In particular, it offers many disabled veterans an opportunity to compete in a way they never thought they could.”

Amputee Hockey is played the same way as amateur ice hockey, except the athletes are missing one or more of their upper or lower extremities. Competing with other amputees helps to increase self-esteem through participation in a fast-paced, exciting sport on a “level playing field”, the hockey rink. The AAHA’s motto is “put your disability on ice,” encouraging amputees and other athletes to look beyond impairment and disability toward participation performance in a competitive team sport.

Although Standing (Amputee) Hockey is not yet a Winter Paralympic Sport the AAHA is leading an international effort to change that for future paralympic games. This year’s 2010 Paralympic Games will be played in Vancouver, following the Winter Olympic Games. Currently Sledge Hockey is a designated Paralympic sport

The American Amputee Hockey Association (AAHA) is a non-profit sports organization founded in 2000 to develop opportunities for amputee and other disabled athletes to learn and play competitive hockey. The AAHA is a member of the Disabled Hockey Section of USA Hockey and is working to promote a fun and safe environment for the growth of hockey in the United States. The AAHA provides numerous activities throughout the year for athletes of all ages and disabilities.

About Commonwealth Tank

Commonwealth Tank, founded in 1994 and located at 84 New Salem Street in Wakefield, MA, specializes in the removal and installation of above and underground storage tanks and site remediation, including. emergency spill response, site assessment, laboratory analysis, excavation, and site closure.

Commonwealth Tank’s services are available Monday through Saturday, with emergency service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Commonwealth Tank’s service area includes most areas of Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire, and Maine. For further information please visit www.commtank.com or call 1-800-628-8260.

Free Home Buyers Workshops to be held March 10 and 24 in Plymouth.

DATELINE: PLYMOUTH, MA…

Two free educational and informative Home Buyers Workshops will be held at Advance Mortgage Services, 25 Main Street in Plymouth, MA in March.

All those who RSVP are eligible to receive a free credit report and personalized credit analysis.

The workshops are set for Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday March 24, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Michelle Solomon, Advanced Mortgage Services, 508-747-8233, msolomon@ams-loan.com.

The objective, informational workshop will cover how credit scores and monthly debt impact the program you may qualify for, the pre-approval and home buying process, how the current federal home purchase tax credit works, and what down payment requirements are for the different homebuyer programs.

Historically low mortgage rates and low listing prices are acting as a major stimulus to the real estate market. Future workshops will outline strategies for improving credit scores, renovation financing programs for purchase and refinance, maneuvering the short sale and bank owned property markets, new requirements for purchasing investment properties.

About Advanced Mortgage Services LLC
Advanced Mortgage Services LLC was founded as a mortgage lending company in 2005 by Brian Thomas Comer, a financial services professional with more than 13 years experience in the South Shore real estate market.

Advanced Mortgage Services is a full service mortgage company that values and nurtures long-term customer relationships. The company is an active participant in community events and organizations throughout the South Shore. For additional information on services offered by Advanced Mortgage Services please call 508-747-9520 or visit www.ams-loan.com <http://www.ams-loan.com>.

A Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Lender, Advanced Mortgage Services is a fully insured and licensed Massachusetts Mortgage Lender and Mortgage Broker (license #MC3702.)