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Movers and Shakers
Fitchburg-based Micron Products Inc. has appointed MICHAEL NOLAN as chief operating officer. Prior to joining Micron, he served as the managing director of Braver Business Strategies of Newton. Nolan was also a founder and managing partner of Nolan Brown Partners LLC, a business consulting firm that specialized in assisting traditional manufacturing enterprises in finding and developing new products and markets.
Protector Group Insurance Agency Inc. of Worcester has hired DAVID SHORE as vice president in its employee benefits division. Shore previously held sales and underwriting positions at Arthur J. Gallagher, William Gallagher Associates, and Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Co. As vice president at Protector Group, Shore will be responsible for new business generation as well as underwriting and insurance placement of the company's employee benefits clients.
CHERYL PROVENCAL has been promoted to senior crew member by South Grafton-based Noah's Ark Workshop, a direct seller of plush animals, outfits and accessories. She began with the company in December 2006 as a crew member. Noah's Ark Animal Workshop is a traveling "stuff-n-fluff" workshop that offers independent crew members the chance to provide children of all ages a hands-on, creative and stimulating experience.
JEFFREY TURCOTTE was appointed business development officer in the community business banking group at Middlesex Savings Bank. He will be responsible for developing business banking relationships with new clients in the Assabet Valley area. He has more than 10 years experience in banking, and most recently worked for TD Banknorth in merchant sales.
STEPHEN SPINNEY was appointed to assistant vice president of commercial banking at Middlesex Savings Bank. He will manage and develop a portfolio of commercial banking and loan relationships in his region. Spinney joins Middlesex Savings Bank with 26 years experience in sales, marketing, business development and business banking. Previously, he was vice president of business banking at FleetBoston Financial and Bank of America.
ANN CARLSON, executive vice president and managing director of the health care, education and nonprofit division at Sovereign Bank, was recently named the winner of the 2008 Miles-Lincoln Award, which is given to someone who has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the welfare of children and families. Carlson has worked hard on behalf of the children and families Children's Friend serves. She has held major offices on the Board of Directors since 2000, and has led Children's Friend as Board Chair since 2005. Carlson also chairs the agency's development committee and helped lead its most recent strategic planning process. In addition, Ann is a Board Member of the American Red Cross of Central MA; Board Member of the YWCA of Central MA; and has recently joined the Workplace Campaign Cabinet of United Way of Central MA.
The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Worcester has elected two new members to its board of directors. SHARON JOHNSON, the director of the industrial engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and DAVID MORGAN, general manager of Perkins Products at Perkins School for the Blind will both fill vacancies on the board.
WALTER WRIGHT, professor of philosophy, will serve as associate provost and dean of the College at Clark University. He succeeds Douglas Little, professor of history, who has served in that role since 2000. Wright has served on the faculty at Clark since 1968, and has taught ethics, the history of philosophy, and German idealism. He has several published and has been active in faculty governance and curriculum planning, and has served multiple terms on every major committee. He has served as chair of the philosophy department, and served twice as dean of the college, once in 1970 as a fill-in and the other for a full term from 1980 to 1982.
Executive search firm, SullivanKreiss in Northborough has named, TIM JOHNSON, FRANK RIVELLI, and JEFF SIMEONE, project operations managers. A graduate of Boston University, Johnson's experience includes extensive work recruiting civil engineering professionals with land development water/wastewater, and highway design backgrounds. Simeone received his degree from Clark University and is an expert at recruiting planning and landscape architect professionals all over the country. Rivelli specializes in recruiting architect professionals including principal designers and market sector leaders serving industries that include healthcare, senior living, and life sciences. He holds a Bachelor's degree
MARY KAY ALBERT has been elected president of the Massachusetts Medical Society Alliance in Waltham. She was elected to a one-year term. A member of the alliance since 1982, she has served as vice president and president of the Worcester District Medical Society Alliance. Widely active in the Worcester community, she has also served as vice president of the International Center of Worcester, as a board member of Bet Shalom Senior Residence, and as a member of the Junior League of Worcester.
Southbridge-based Savers Bank has named JOHN FEARING as vice president and senior lending officer. Most recently, he comes from Ware Co-operative Bank and brings to the bank approximately 25 years of lending experience. Savers Bank also announced that CHRISTOPHER MARTIN has been appointed chief operating officer. He will oversee retail banking, training, marketing, investments, deposit, services and IT. He joined the bank in October 2006 as the vice president of retail administration and has 25 years of banking experience.
Calendar
MONDAY, JUNE 11
WPI's Fourth US Africa Business Conference
Time: 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location: Worcester Polytechnic Institute,
100 Institute Road, Worcester
Description: The conference will provide a unique platform for African businesses, african government representatives and academics to meet with a variety of U.S. business decision makers and academics with a view to establishing partnerships and strategic alliances in business, academia, and the public sector for small and medium sized enterprises.
Cost: $275
Contact: rmckeogh@wpi.edu or 508-831-6699
TUESDAY, JUNE 12
NVCoC's Chamber Referral NetworkTime: 7:30 AM-9:00 AM
Location: Shriver Job Corps Center, 270 Jackson Road, Devens
Description: Chamber Referral Network is an optional program for those who are willing to commit their time and energy to a structured networking/referral group.
Contact: www.nvcoc.com/events.shtml
PartnerAmerica Small Business Conference
Time: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
John R. Tata Auditorium,
25 West Street, Leominster
Description: Hosted by Leominster mayor Dean Mazzarella. RSVP by June 8.
Contact: schacon@leominster-ma.gov
or 978-534-7525x260
Steps to Starting a Business: Business Basics
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location: Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) Central Massachusetts, 50 Elm Street, 2nd Floor, Worcester
Description: For those just starting out or thinking about owning a business, this workshop discusses commitment, risks and rewards, advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship.
Cost: $35
Contact: 508-363-0700
WPI Venture Forum: "In Search of Entrepreneurial Wisdom"
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Odeum, 3rd Floor, 100 Institute Road, Worcester
Description: Our keynote speaker will be a serial entrepreneur who after failing a few times along the way hit it right (and big). He will speak about what he learned from his
mistakes and failures, picking up the pieces and starting over. Business case presentation follows talk, networking, elevator pitch, and light fare available.
Cost: $15 members, $25 non-members,
Free WPI students, faculty and staff
Contact: ventureforum@wpi.edu
or 508-831-5075
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13
Technology for Small BusinessesTime: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, 339 Main Street, Worcester
Description: Learn about small business technology solutions and how they can increase your productivity. Simple steps that can help your business grow and become more profitable. You'll hear about: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software so leads don't "fall through the cracks," improving the online presence of your business, the top 10 features of the new Office 2007 from Microsoft, seeing how Microsoft's new Windows Vista Business can increase productivity and make your computer more secure, five ways to cut shipping costs and improve customer service, seven steps to improving computer security and protect against fraud, five common mistakes of start-ups and how
to avoid them.
Cost: Free
Contact: 508-753-2924
NVCoC's Business After Hours
Time: 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Location: Image Software Services,
67 Buena Vista St., Devens
Description: Business After Hours is one of the chamber's most popular networking events. This event provides the opportunity for members to make valuable new business contacts in a relaxed, social setting. This is a great way to meet other chamber members in a more casual "After Work" atmosphere. Don't forget to bring your business cards!
Cost: $10 members in advance, $30 non-members
Contact: melissa@nvcoc.com
or 978-772-6976
Holden Area Chamber of Commerce Dinner
Time: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Location: Chocksett Inn Hotel & Conference Center, 59 Laurelwood Road, Sterling
Description: The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Dinner on Wednesday, June 13 at The Chocksett Inn, located at 59 Laurelwood Road in Sterling. The event, sponsored by Sovereign Bank, is open to the public.
Cost: $40 per person
Contact: info@holdenareachamber.org
or 508-829-9220
THURSDAY, JUNE 14
Understanding the Health Care Reform Law
Time: 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Location: The Overlook Life Care Community, 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton
Cost: $10
Contact: Alexandra_McNitt@sturbridge.org
or 508-347-2761
FRIDAY, JUNE 15
Arc of Innovation: Economic Engine for the Commonwealth
Time: 8:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Sheraton Framingham Hotel, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham
Description: Featuring Gov. Deval Patrick and a presentation on the importance of the Arc of Innovation's economy to the commonwealth.
Contact: elisa@arc-of-innovation.org
or 774-760-0495
Immigrant Entrepreneurs in the Massachusetts Biotechnology Industry and The Rise of Asian-Owned Businesses in Massachusetts
Time: 8:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: Framingham State College, 100 State Street, Framingham
Description: Did you know that immigrant entrepreneurs are founders in over 25 percent of Massachusetts biotechnology companies? Did you know that Asian-owned firms in Massachusetts have grown by 44 percent? Please join us for an exciting presentation of our latest research studies:
Immigrant Entrepreneurs in the Massachusetts Biotechnology Industry and The Rise of Asian-Owned Businesses in Massachusetts.
The studies will be presented together.
Contact: egoodman@ilctr.org or 781-322-9777
TUESDAY, JUNE 19
TIPS: Training Intervention Procedures for Servers of Alcohol
Time: 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Location: Quinsigamond Community College: Training & Education Center, 100 Front Street, Worcester
Description: Evening class for TIPS certification that is good for 3 years. Learn the laws, liabilities and responsibilities of serving alcohol. Taught by a TIPS certified instructor and attorney with extensive knowledge. If you would like TIPS training brought to your site - please contact us.
Cost: $85
Contact: cce@qcc.mass.edu or 508-854-4435
The End of Validation As We Know It
Time: 6:00 PM-9:30 PM
Location: Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester
Description: Presentation discussing the new industry standard on commissioning and qualification (ASTM E55.03) being developed by ASTM and ISPE with the participation of FDA and EMEA.
Cost: $75 members, $115 non-members,
$15 students
Contact: ISPE@camihq.com or 781-647-4773
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
Networking Before Nine
Time: 7:45 AM-9:00 AM
Location: TD Banknorth, 193A Boston Post Road, West, Marlborough
Contact: malcham@marlboroughchamber.org or 508-485-7746
Small Business Counseling at NVCoC
Time: 1:45 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce, 100 Sherman Ave. Suite 3, Devens
Description: Michael Holbrook of Clark University offers his assistance to new, expanding and troubled businesses. He provides counseling in a variety of areas including finance, marketing, accounting, operations and planning. All counseling services are offered free of charge and you do not need to be a chamber member to take advantage of this opportunity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the chamber office at 978-772-6976.
Cost: Free - registration required
Contact: melissa@nvcoc.com or 978-772-6976
Incorporations
These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office primarily between April 15-30, 2007. Listed below is the corporate name, address, ZIP and president.
Ashland
Buckley Group Information Solutions Inc., 4 Fox Hill Rd. 01721, Bruno Psujek
Fast Insights Inc., 163 America Blvd 01721, Meera Kudur
Framing Z Contractors Inc., 62 Waverly St 01721, Zaqueu Dasilva
Athol
Friends Of The Athol Council On Aging Inc., 584 Main St. Council On Aging 01331, Joseph Maga
Bellingham
American & Brazilian Construction Inc., 151 North Main St., Apt. 2311 02019, Marcio CavalcanteBlackstone
Buddyruns Inc., 7 Handy Rd. 01504, Amy BadstubnerContinental Motor Sales Inc., 8 Bridge St. 01504, John Gizzarelli
Charlton
Fire Protection Devices Inc., 58 Bond Rd. 01507, Edward Hevy
Fitchburg
A+Driving School Inc., 516 Main St. 01420, Annette Maylin
Ds&L Enterprises Inc., 31 Sarah La. 01420, Yetunde Aldarondo
Framingham
Bankcard Concepts Inc., 197 Winter St. 01702, John OconnellDavid M. Luria O.D. PC, 52 Knight Rd., Ext. 01701, David Luria
Espace Clinical Inc., 600 Worcester Rd., Suite 402 01702, Bhaskar Rednam
Fresh Beef Market Inc., 605 Hollis St. 01702, Roberto Sousa
Kodali Inc., 1296 Worcester Rd. #2504 01702, Pavan Kodali
Nails 2000 Inc., 419 Worcester Rd. 01701, Andrew Hoang
Nbc Apparel Inc., 770 Cochituate Rd. 01701, Jeffrey Naylor
Ossy & Son Landscaping Construction Inc., 29 Moulton Park Rd. 01702, Rafael Santos
S & P Home Improvement Inc., 1014 Edgell Rd. 01701, Amarildo Silva
Franklin
Andra Ltd., 263 Glen Meadow Rd. 02038, Antoniya DraganovaAtkinson Staffing Of Mass. Inc., 81 Jordan Rd. 02038, Michael Atkinson
Diavolo Inc., 30 Main St. 02038, Phillip Bellino
S&G Services Corp., 149 Longhill Rd. 02038, Stephen Phillips
Gardner
Living Waters Church Without Walls Restoration Center, 373 Pearl St. 01440, Martha MobleyGrafton
Grafton Elementary School Parent Teacher Group Inc., 105 Millbury St. 01519, Maryann Cotton
Harvard
Grovercare Inc., 12 Willow Rd. 01451, Ronald KirwoodHolden
L.A.B. Staffing Inc., 41 Rondeau Rd. 01522, Chanthy PenWood Duck Construction Co. Inc., 525 Shrewsbury St. 01520, Daniel Greene
Hopedale
East Coast Title & Escrow Inc., 1 Charlesview Rd. 01747, Raymond MastroianniHopkinton
Leanbridge Inc., 14 Stone Crossing Way 01748, Frank SivoHudson
Aditya India Realty Inc., 307 Central St. #2202 01749, Rajesh Pagadala
Leominster
Allcare Dental & Dentures Of Ma PC, 78 Orchard Hill Park Dr., Building E 01453-7020, Robert BatesLittleton
Greygrass Clinical Inc., 18 Beaver Brook Rd. 01460, Patrick Fredericksen
Mtf Concepts Inc., 32 Wychwood Dr. 01460, Andrew Croswell
Sing Hing Inc., 476 King St. 01460, Kai Wong
Marlborough
M. Rockland Foundation Waterproofing Inc., 566 Stow Rd. 01752, Mark RocklandMaynard
Paulista Moving Inc., 112 Great Rd., Apt. 1 01754, Alivrandro Nunes
Medway
Medway Beverages Inc., 88 Main St. 02053, Gary Passmore
TGI Inc., 166 Village St. 02053, Mary Keenan
Mendon
Artistic Sensibilities By Diane Inc., 38 Park St. 01756, Diane PolovitchOak Tree Supply Inc., 49 Milford St. 01756, George Funari
Milford
Angel Fitness Inc., 138 Main St. 01575, Robert Kaczor
Mark's Transportation Inc., 51 E. Main St. 01757, Mark Wassarman
Maximum Power Home Building Inc., 22A Hayward St. 01757, Daniel De Campos
Millbury
Fiba Sales Corp., 1535 Grafton Rd., P.O. Box 360 01527, John Finn
Millis
The Fletcher Group Ltd., 33 Island Rd. 02054, Timothy Fletcher
Natick
Educate Yourself Co. Inc., 345 Rear N. Main St. 01760, James Glick
Ideal Tile Of Natick Inc., 61 Worcester Rd. 01760, Talha Algur
Save On Inks Technology Inc., 2 West Central St. 01760, Matthew Fink
Setu Ganesh Inc., 102 Speen St. 01760, Anil Patel
Vista Landscaping Inc., 15 Beverly Rd. 01760, Jennifer Howe
Northborough
Stone's Motorcycle Co. Inc., 152 Barlett St. 01532, Steve Stone
Oakham
Atl Mechanical Inc., 699 Scott Rd. 01068, Anthony Hay
Crystal Rock Farm Inc., 600 New Braintree Rd. 01068, Lisa Starbard
Eliot Starbard Excavation Inc., 600 New Braintree Rd. 01068, Eliot Starbard
Shrewsbury
New England Chinese Language Academy Inc., 8 Tory La. 01545, Qionglin Zhou
Pikeshot Inc., 168 South St. 01545, Edwin Foo
Shrewsbury Marble & Granite Inc., 620 Boston Turnpike Rd. 01545, Majid Goharzadeh
Vip Xpress Inc., 420 Boston Tpk Suite 102 01545, Jesus Alvarez
Southbridge
La Bella Investments Inc., 9 Hill St., Apt 3 01550, Geo Bernardone
Sterling
Lando's Inc., 119 Kendall Hill Rd. 01564, Salvatore LandoStow
Thomas Gregory Group Inc., 61 Sudbury Rd. 01775, Gregory Jones
Sturbridge
Innovative Business Partners Inc., 96 Mashapaug Rd. 01566, Joseph Clouatre
Sudbury
128 Milford Acquisition Inc., 111 Boston Post Rd. Suite 216 01776, Paul Chan
Mass Bay Construction Co., 365 Boston Post Rd., Ste 213 01776, Alan Litchfield
The Price Is Right Inc., 7 Saddle Ridge Rd. 01776, Peter Cavallaro
Sutton
Lakeview Management Corp., 31 Lackey Rd. 01590, Daniel Fadden
The Point Organization Inc., 95 Wheelock Rd. 01590, Andrea Austin
Townsend
Apex Security Services Inc., 345 Main St. 01431, Jeremy Ethier
Argos Construction Inc., 9 Kaneohe Court 01474, Keith Newcomb
Upton
JJ's Creamery Inc., 167 Milford St. 01568, John GormanWayland
Leherein Inc., 4 Hearthstone Circle 01778, Netra Rajinikanth
Westborough
Aditi Software Services Inc., 36 Robin Rd. 01581, Shyamala ChikkamLisa J. Hunter-Mason, P.C., 276 Turnpike Rd., Ste 230 01581, Lisa Hunter-Mason
Westminster
Stride To Fitness Inc., 13 Wyman Rd. 01473, Brook Dufresne
Worcester
Bostontest Inc., 210 Park Ave., Ste. 279 01609, Ke Luo
CLI Electrical Services Inc., 5 White Ave. 01605, Michael Chionchio
Great Painting Inc., 45 Davidson Rd. 01605, Cristiano Monteiro
Herrera Construction Corp., 19 Larch St., Apt. 1 01609, Arismendi Herrera
Lease America Org Inc., 210 Park Ave., Ste. 231 01609, Charles Pietrewicz
Optimum Overhead Garage Door Service Inc., 28 Fales St. 01605, Chris Martelle
Our Lady Of Hope Rest Home Inc., 107 East Mountain St. 01606, Marlin Crooks
Pine Tree Farms Inc., One Clegg St. 01603, Pritam Singh
Prudential Pharma Corp., 87 Moore Ave 01602, Malbora Dyrmishi
Schonning Consulting Group Inc., 89 Whipple St. 01607, Richard Schonning
Bankruptcies
There were no business in Central Massachusetts that filed bankruptcy petitions in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Worcester from May 18-28, 2007.
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