Movers and Shakers
Maynard-based Covergence has named WILLIAM REID as vice president of sales. He joins Covergence from Juniper Networks, a Sunnyvale,CA-based company specializing in building IP platforms where he served as vice president of Sales, Session Border Controllers. Prior to that, he was vice president of worldwide sales for Kagoor Networks, a company later acquired by Juniper in 2005. Reid has also held positions with Luminous Networks, Cisco Systems, and Racal-Datacom Inc. In his position with Covergence, Reid will lead worldwide sales efforts, helping the company to expand its sales and marketing efforts, as well as enhancing its sales channel strategy. Covergence provides border-control devices allowing users to connect to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services.
Littleton-based equestrian products marketer Dover Saddlery Inc., a marketer of equestrian products, has named RICHARD ST. GEORGE as director of merchandising. St. George joins the company from Crane & Co., where he held the position of general merchandising manager. Before that, St. George was vice president of merchandising with Eastern Mountain Sports. St. George has also worked in various merchandising roles with The Gap Stores Inc. and Pottery Barn. In his new role, St. George will manage the buying group and be responsible for developing and implementing the multi-channel merchandising strategy, and will report to Jonathan Grylls, chief operating officer.
Westboro-based Globoforce has named BEN MIELE as vice president of sales, North America, in a Boston-based position. Miele joins the company from Webhire, a Boston-based talent-management software firm. While there, Miele was vice president of sales and business development, handling new customer acquisition and business development initiatives. Prior to that, Miele was responsible for the Information Technology Practice at Brainshark, Inc., a Waltham-based media communications firm. He also held positions with Envoy Worldwide and Sitara Networks Inc.
Worcester-based Paid Inc. has named KEITH GARDE president of Paid Celebrity Services, after operating in a consultant role for the past two years with the company. Garde will oversee business strategy and new business development for the firm, which provides celebrity services such as web site design, ticketing and fan experience packages, and fan club services. Garde has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 25 years, and currently is president of his own Boston-based firm that manages national talent and provides consulting services.
Westboro-based Virtusa Corp. has appointed JIM FRANCIS as senior vice president of the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BSFI) business. In this role, Francis will be expected to building client relationships for Virtusa, a firm specializing in IT consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. Prior to joining the company, Francis was vice president of Consulting Services and Managing Partner at Neovera, an IT consulting firm headquartered in Virginia. Francis also previously worked for American Management Systems, spending 18 years at the Montreal, Quebec-based IT consulting company.
Worcester-based Stowe & Degon has made KEITH ERICKSON, CPA a partner in the firm. Erickson is the director of SEC Client Services at Stowe & Degon and has served there for 2 1/2 years. Stowe & Degon has offices in Worcester and Manchester, N.H., and serves clients throughout New England.
TD Banknorth Massachusetts has promoted PATRICIA CAISSE to assistant vice president in the bank’s Leominster branch as well as in one on Summer Street in Fitchburg, according to a company press release. She will manage the daily operations of the two branches.
Calendar
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Jan. 9 (Tue.): WPI Venture Forum: "Presenting a Sharper Image: Business Etiquette, Networking, Personal Presentation, and Overall Personal Selling: "Presenting a Sharper Image: Business Etiquette, Networking, Personal Presentation, and Overall Personal Selling This meeting will focus on how to look and market your business and yourself. Business case presentation follows talk, networking, elevator pitch, and light fare available. Sponsored by Bowditch & Dewey LLP, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Goloboy CPA LLC, Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds PC, MTDC, Mirick O_Connell LLP, Optimum Technologies, Inc., Weingarten Schurgin Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at WPI: Campus Center, Odeum, 3rd Floor, 100 Institute Road, Worcester. Cost: $15 members, $25 Non-members, Free WPI students, faculty and staff. Visit http://www.wpiventureforum.org, e-mail ventureforum@wpi.edu or call 580-831-5075 for more information.
Jan. 11 (Thu.): "Worcester: Finding Your Way" Community Input Meeting: The Worcester Wayfinding Project is a public-private partnership between the City of Worcester and its business, higher education and cultural communities. Its mission is to develop a wayfinding system of signage, destination identifiers and information kiosks to featuring directions and a sense of Worcester’s rich cultural history and future. Community input meetings are being held in each of the City’s five Council Districts to solicit the public’s input on three specific themes: 1) checking destinations within each district; 2) stories that are crucial to establishing the districts identity; and 3) symbols or icons that reflect each district’s identity. Sponsored by City of Worcester, Worcester Cultural Coalition, UniverCity Partnership, Worcester County Convention & Visitiors Bureau from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Quinsigamond Village Community Center, 16 Greenwood St, Worcester. Cost: Free and open to the public. E-mail jrobertkrueger@gmail.com for more information.
Jan. 12 - Jan. 13 (Fri.-Sat.): OSHA 10 Hour Construction Health & Safety Course: Meet the training requirements specified by OSHA and state regulations for construction workers on all public worksites in Massachusetts (mandatory as of July 1, 2006). Participants will receive an OSHA safety manual and an official card from the US Department of Labor certifying successful completion of course. Participants must attend the complete 2-day session. Sessions being held in February, March, April and May 2007. Sponsored by QCC Training & Education Center from noon-5:00 p.m. at Quinsigamond Community College’s Training & Education Center, 100 Front Street, Worcester. Cost: $175. Call Now or register online. Seating is limited. Visit http://cce.qcc.mass.edu, e-mail cce@qcc.mass.edu or call 508-854-4435 for more information.
Jan. 15 (Mon.): Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast Program: Breakfast featuring keynote speakers Dr. Ogretta A. V. McNeil, retired professor of the College of the Holy Cross, and Mr. Lee M. Guercio, Jr., selectman of Shirley. Program runs 7:30-10:00 a.m. at the Bull Run Restaurant, Route 2A, Shirley. Cost: $20 each, $160 for a table of eight.. Seating for 300. Contact Ms. Dolores Guercio for reservations and info. E-mail events@wbjournal.com or call 978-425-4311 for more information.
Jan. 18 (Thu.): How to Hire Smart & Get the Best From Your Key People: Many entrepreneurs and small business owners face the dual challenges of attracting the right talent and then effectively managing employees once they’re on board. This workshop provides practical strategies for selecting the right candidates, setting them up for success during the critical first 3 months on the job, and managing expectations for better performance and long-term development. Program runs 8:45 AM-noon at Clark University: Higgins University Center, 950 Main Street, Worcester. Cost: $30/person, $39 each additional person. Visit http://www.clarku.edu/offices/sbdc/workshops/, e-mail sbdc@clarku.edu or call 508-793-7615 for more information.
Jan. 19 (Fri.): Nashoba Valley Chamber presents "Winter White": Ward off the cold harsh January chill while listening, dancing and enjoying the O-tones live musical contemporary Motown and R&B in three-part harmony. Buffet supper complete with dessert. Sponsored by Devens Conference Center; Marriott Spring Hill Suites; Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin Robbins. Program runs 6:00-10:30 p.m. at Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens. Cost: $50 per ticket. E-mail andrew@nvcoc.com or call 978-772-6976 for more information.
Jan. 22 (Mon.): Energy Efficiency Management Planning: Part one of a seminar series for a working energy management plan to decrease energy costs. Intended for facility managers and directors, operations personnel and purchasing staff. Sponsored by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership from 8:30 a.m.-noon at Quinsigamond Community College: Training & Education Center, 100 Front Street, Worcester. Cost: $99. E-mail cce@qcc.mass.edu or call 508-854-4435 for more information.
Mondays, Jan. 22 - Apr. 2: AutoCAD Basics and Advanced 3D: Program runs 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Quinsigamond Community College: Training & Education Center, 100 Front Street, Worcester. Cost: $495. Visit http://cce.qcc.mass.edu, e-mail cce@qcc.mass.edu or call 508-854-4435 for more information.
Bankruptcies
These Central Massachusetts and Metrowest businesses had bankruptcy petitions filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Worcester from October 12, 2006-December 1-27, 2006. Shown below are the corporate name, company location, case number, whether the filing was voluntary or involuntary, and the name and phone number of the debtor’s attorney and, if applicable, trustee.
CHAPTER 7 (LIQUIDATION)
ARROWSIC LLC, Worcester, 06-42908, voluntary, John Burdick, Jr., attorney, 508-752-4633, Joseph Baldiga, trustee, 508-791-8500
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