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3rd3rd Marketing Brings ‘Un-Senior Living’ to LeadingAge Annual Conference Championing Inclusive, Age-positive Marketing in Senior Living

BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 3rd3rd Marketing, the nation’s leading agency redefining how senior living communities connect with older adults, showcases its “Un-Senior Living” approach at the 2025 LeadingAge Annual Conference in Boston. Through two sessions with industry partners, 3rd3rd will explore how communities can reduce ageism in marketing, increase diversity in senior living communities, and improve marketing ROI.

Image caption: 3rd3rd Marketing, known as the “Un-Senior Living Agency,” challenges aging stereotypes in its “Internalized Ageism” booklet — a free resource that helps organizations identify and overcome hidden biases to strengthen marketing impact.

Known as the “Un-Senior Living Agency,” 3rd3rd Marketing has developed strategies that celebrate age with authenticity and inclusivity. The agency’s “Internalized Ageism” booklet helps organizations uncover and address subtle biases that can undermine marketing effectiveness.

According to Cynthia Thurlow, Principal at 3rd3rd Marketing, the key to effective senior living marketing lies in challenging the assumptions that perpetuate ageism.

“Ageism isn’t just an external bias; it often shows up unintentionally in how organizations communicate and market,” said Thurlow. “At 3rd3rd, we help clients see beyond the label of ‘senior’ and build marketing strategies that focus on people’s values, aspirations, and lifestyles rather than their age.”

PRESENTATIONS AT LEADINGAGE INCLUDE:

“Reaching Out to Solo Agers to Increase Sales and Diversity,” on November 3 at 4:30 p.m., features Cynthia Thurlow, 3rd3rd Marketing, Dr. Sara Zeff Geber, LifeEncore and author of ‘Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers: A Retirement and Aging Roadmap for Single and Childless Adults,’ and Shirley Turner, Director of Sales and Marketing, Hillcrest in La Verne, Calif. The discussion explores how to meet their needs.
“Are You Wasting Money on Marketing? Assessing Your Blind Spots,” on November 5 at 10:30 a.m., features Jessica Stewart, Senior Director of Operations, Simpson Senior Living in Philadelphia, Penn., Derek Dujardin, Creative Director, 3rd3rd Marketing and Amy Estridge, Director of Account Services and Growth, 3rd3rd Marketing. Designed for the C-suite and VP-level managers of senior living communities, this presentation tackles critical blind spots many organizations face when evaluating marketing programs and offers tools to amplify what works, adjust what doesn’t and achieve measurable results.
All session attendees will be entered into a drawing for a free Fresh Eyes Marketing Review (valued at $12,000).

A recent success story with Hillcrest in Los Angeles County illustrates the impact of 3rd3rd Marketing’s approach. By shifting its marketing focus from chronological age to psychodemographic and cultural identity, Hillcrest increased occupancy from 87% to 95% in just seven months.

“3rd3rd helped us change not just our message, but our mindset,” said Shirley Turner of Hillcrest. “By embracing more creativity and being even more entrepreneurial, we didn’t just fill units, we built a stronger, more diverse and connected community.”

About 3rd3rd Marketing

3rd3rd Marketing is the “Un-Senior Living Agency,” partnering with senior living communities and mission-driven aging services organizations globally. By dismantling stereotypes and replacing them with aspirational narratives, 3rd3rd helps organizations to build authentic connections, increase engagement, and achieve lasting impact. For more information visit: https://3rd3rd.com/.

Link to download the ‘Internalized Ageism’ booklet: https://3rd3rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3rd3rd-Marketing-Internalized-Ageism-Leave-Behind-1.pdf

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‘Elevate Eldercare’ Podcast Explores the Future of Person-directed Care as LeadingAge and the Global Ageing Network Summit Kicks Off in Boston

AgingIN and LeadingAge CEOs Discuss the Power of Storytelling in Aging Services

BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — AgingIN, a global leader in culture transformation in long-term care, continues to call for bold commitments to aging services as it participates in the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and the Global Ageing Network Summit in Boston, November 1-5, 2025. At the summit, the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, Massachusetts – the nation’s first urbanGreen House® community – will be highlighted as a model of how small-house design and technology can promote autonomy, dignity, and connection for ALS and MS residents.

Image caption: ‘Elevate Eldercare’ Podcast Explores the Future of Person-directed Care.

Beyond its presence at the summit, AgingIN continues to shape the national conversation through its “Elevate Eldercare” podcast, hosted by CEO Susan Ryan. Katie Smith Sloan, President and CEO of LeadingAge, joins the podcast this month to explore how storytelling, leadership, and collaboration can drive systemic reform.

Smith Sloan reflects on her career spanning the U.S. Senate, AARP, and now LeadingAge, where she leads 5,500 nonprofit, mission-driven providers nationwide. She emphasizes the need for bold thinking, public-private partnerships, and policies that keep human dignity at the heart of care.

“None of us can solve these challenges in a vacuum,” Smith Sloan says. “We need to lift each other up, take risks, and act boldly on what we know works.”

This belief is reflected in AgingIN’s renewed commitment as well. “At AgingIN, we believe person-directed living and culture change are not only compassionate but also sustainable,” said Ryan. “Katie’s leadership at LeadingAge reminds us that reform begins with courage, collaboration, and truth-telling. Real innovation happens when people come together to reimagine what aging can be.”

CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION: STORIES THAT DRIVE CHANGE

The Elevate Eldercare podcast episode on Oct. 29 showcases leaders Peter Murphy Lewis, the documentarian behind “People Worth Caring About,” and Erin Hart, a marketing and policy leader with the Ohio Health Care Association. They discuss the power of sharing stories from direct-care professionals to demonstrate their dedication, spotlight the workforce’s worth and impact, and shape meaningful change.

The November 5th episode, timed with Veterans Day, features Jack York, the founder of Talegate, a storytelling and documentary platform that elevates elders by sharing their remarkable stories. In this episode, Ryan and York’s conversation honors veterans and explores the tremendous value of sharing elders’ stories to help shift the stigma around aging in our communities.

ABOUT THE “ELEVATE ELDERCARE” PODCAST

The “Elevate Eldercare” podcast brings together thought leaders, activists, academics, and advocates in aging services, providing a space for thoughtful discourse and diverse perspectives. Every Wednesday, host Susan Ryan, the CEO of AgingIN, leads enlightening, provocative, and sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Together, the hosts and guests explore the opportunities and challenges in building a new, dignified person-directed living system through the lens of the AgingIN model. Listen to the “Elevate Eldercare” podcast by AgingIN at: https://aginginnovation.org/news/elevate-eldercare-podcast/.

ABOUT AGINGIN

AgingIN is the National Coordinating Center for culture transformation in long-term care. As home to The Green House Project and Pioneer Network, AgingIN equips providers, care teams, and communities with education, research, and practical tools to advance person-directed living. Together, we work to create care environments where older adults thrive—and where care professionals find purpose and pride in their work. Learn more and join IN at: https://aginginnovation.org/.

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Avatar Construction Expands Design-Build Expertise in Ground-Up Developments Across Massachusetts & New Hampshire

BOSTON, Mass., July 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Avatar Construction, a premier design-build firm specializing in ground-up developments, is setting a new standard in the construction industry across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. With proven expertise in Multi-Family Apartments, condominiums, hotels, and mixed-use projects, Avatar Construction offers a full spectrum of services designed to streamline complex developments from concept through completion.

Photo caption: Grand Central Suites in Manchester NH.

Avatar Construction’s comprehensive A-to-Z approach ensures developers, property owners, and stakeholders benefit from end-to-end solutions tailored to meet project-specific needs. Their services begin with critical site feasibility studies, including soil testing and evaluation, followed by financial forecasting and underwriting to build solid project foundations.

“Our development success is driven by strategy and a calculated process that we have fine-tuned and perfected over the years,” said Nazar Vincent, President at Avatar Construction. “Our design-build methodology, combined with our deep knowledge of New England markets, allows us to deliver exceptional results that are innovative, efficient, and cost-effective.”

The company’s services also encompass land entitlement and permitting, a crucial step for keeping projects on track, as well as navigating town, city, and state tax abatement programs to maximize financial viability. Their team’s expertise in historical and environmental analyses ensures compliance with local requirements while preserving the integrity of each site.

A hallmark of Avatar’s approach is their design and construction management expertise, which guarantees maximum hard and soft costs, mitigating financial risks for developers. After construction, Avatar Construction further supports clients with asset stabilization, condo documentation, and end-product sales, ensuring developments are built to last and prepared for market success.

Avatar also delivers finance structuring solutions, managing both debt and equity, to give clients a competitive advantage. By addressing every aspect of the development process, Avatar Construction is uniquely positioned as a trusted partner for groundbreaking projects across New England.

“Our design-build process is about more than combining design and construction – it’s about driving efficiency, transparency, and collaboration from concept to completion,” said Vincent. “By uniting all project phases under one roof, we streamline decision-making and keep clients engaged every step of the way, resulting in projects that are delivered on time, within budget, and tailored to our clients’ unique goals.”

One of Avatar’s latest projects is Grand Central Suites (21 Central Street in Manchester NH), set to be completed in late 2025. This transformative development will bring 77 modern apartment units to Downtown Manchester, including 11 luxurious penthouse suites and 1,700 square feet of prime retail space. Grand Central Suites is poised to become a cornerstone of the community, contributing to the ongoing revitalization of the downtown area and setting a new standard for urban living in the region. This is the first of several “Grand” properties slated for Avatar Construction.

“As we bring Grand Central Suites to life, our vision is to create a landmark that not only elevates the urban landscape but also strengthens the fabric of the Manchester community,” said Vincent. “This project represents the best of what our design-build approach can achieve – thoughtful design, quality construction, and a lasting positive impact for residents and local businesses alike.”

About Avatar Construction

Avatar Construction is a leading design-build firm headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, with projects spanning across New England. Specializing in ground-up developments for multi-family apartments, condos, hotels, and mixed-use projects, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including site feasibility, financial forecasting, permitting, tax abatement, design, and construction management.

Driven by a passion for innovation and a deep commitment to delivering lasting value, Avatar Construction continually seeks out new technologies and building practices to set higher standards in construction and design. The firm believes in creating spaces that enrich communities and support sustainable growth, taking pride in its ability to blend client aspirations with positive local impact. Looking ahead, Avatar Construction aims to lead the way in transformative projects that shape the future of urban environments, always emphasizing quality, integrity, and visionary thinking on every build.

Learn more: https://avatarconstructioninc.com/

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Gonzales, Holmes & Muhoza Win 2025 Top Postdoctoral Awards

The NPA names in Boston the winners of its NPA Gallagher Mentor Award, NPA Distinguished Service Award, and NPA SCRI Postdoc of the Year Award

BOSTON, Mass., March 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — During its annual conference, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) announced that Albert L. Gonzales, Ph.D., Christine Holmes, MBA, and Sixbert P. Muhoza, Ph.D., are the 2025 winners of the organization’s three most prestigious awards.

Image caption: National Postdoctoral Association (NPA).

“The NPA is committed to improving the postdoctoral experience and these three awards acknowledge the critical role postdocs and those who support them play in advancing knowledge and improving the human condition,” said Christopher T. Smith, Ph.D., chair of the NPA board. “Congratulations to this year’s well-deserved winners.”

The NPA Gallagher Mentor Award recognizes the very best of mentors across the nation who advocate for postdoctoral scholars, celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) values, and empower their postdoc scholars to succeed. The NPA is dedicated to both recognizing champions and serving as a model for greater DEIB across the postdoctoral community.

This year’s award was presented to Albert. L. Gonzales, assistant professor, department of physiology and cellular biology, at the University of Nevada, Reno. In the words of those supporting Gonzales for the Gallagher Mentor Award, “his philosophy is rooted in the belief that diversity of thought enhances scientific inquiry and innovation.” Another noted: “His mentorship has enriched the postdoctoral experience at our institution by setting a standard of excellence that inspires all who work with him.”

The NPA Distinguished Service Award recognizes the highest appreciation for an individual who has demonstrated a profound, sustained, or leadership contribution to improving the postdoctoral experience. Today, that honor was bestowed on Christine Holmes, MBA, director for postdoctoral studies at Cornell University.

Holmes received the award today to a field of applauding peers who celebrated her decades of support for the postdoctoral community. Holmes founded the Office of Postdoctoral Studies at Cornell when she became its first director in 1995. “She created important new structures to uplift and support postdoctoral scholars on a shoestring budget,” according to her peers who nominated her. “She has had a uniquely profound and sustained impact … on the lives of thousands of early-career scholars.”

This year, the NPA and Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI) presented its second annual Postdoc of the Year Award, bestowing that honor on Sixbert P. Muhoza, Ph.D., a Walter Massey Fellow at the Argonne National Laboratory. The NPA SCRI award recognizes a postdoc who has advanced the postdoctoral community in an exceptional manner beyond their work duties and in alignment with the NPA mission and core values.

In nominating Muhoza for this prestigious award, faculty members applauded his innovation and dedication, noting that he “has made substantial contributions to the scientific community and beyond during his fellowship, setting a new standard for postdoctoral excellence.”

“It’s an honor simply to work alongside these three individuals in the postdoctoral community,” said Tom Kimbis, executive director and chief executive officer of the NPA. “Holmes, Gonzales, and Muhoza are among the best of the best. Their excellence demonstrates the irreplaceable role of postdocs in the greater research environment. Postdocs are essential for maintaining American leadership in the sciences and beyond.”

Individuals and organizations can follow the work of Holmes, Gonzales, and Muhoza online by collaborating with the NPA, which is committed to advancing the skills and careers of our nation’s hard-working postdoctoral scholars, whose work in all disciplines benefits Americans across all fifty states.

About the National Postdoctoral Association:

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable and educational association headquartered in Bethesda, MD. Founded in 2003, the NPA envisions an inclusive community where all postdocs are empowered, valued, recognized, and supported in their current and future endeavors. The NPA serves the entire postdoctoral community, including its 24,000 individual and 250 organizational members.

Learn more: https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/

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National Collective of Home Stagers Meet REALTORS at National Association of REALTORS’ NAR NXT Event in Boston

The Staging Collective highlights home staging's contribution to the real estate market

BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The value of home staging in today’s real estate market will be emphasized by founders of The Staging Collective at NAR NXT 24 this week in Boston. Melinda Christman, Olive & Opal Interiors, St. Louis, Missouri; Patrick Furlow, Step By Stage Interiors, Lakeland, Florida; and Liz Pensiero, Liz Pensiero Staging, Stamford, Connecticut, join 15,000+ attendees for the nation’s largest event focused on building business for real estate agents and brokers. Home staging has emerged as essential in the preparation of homes for sale in the shifting real estate market.

Image caption: The Staging Collective.

The Staging Collective is a collaborative organization of 49 companies in the U.S. and Canada, focused on elevating the role of staging beyond minimizing time on market and maximizing sale price, to creating powerful emotional connections with buyers by highlighting a lifestyle that resonates. Through July 31, 2024, The Staging Collective members staged over 3,900 properties, generating over $24.4 million in combined revenues.

The Staging Collective companies bring an average of eight years of industry experience and employ over 260 professionals. These dedicated teams are committed to transforming properties and enhancing market appeal nationwide.

“Agents who work with Collective members have true partners in the preparation of a home for market. Our members are top companies in their respective markets and focused on promoting best practices in operations and design. We are focused on providing a competitive edge to real estate partners,” said Melinda Christman, Founder. “Simply hiring any stager may no longer guarantee the advantage you need to succeed.”

About The Staging Collective:

The Staging Collective was founded in 2023 by a group of successful staging companies from across the country. Recognizing the need for high standards and accountability, the founders began with a mission to elevate the professionalism of the industry. The Staging Collective provides a collaborative platform for member companies to share resources, insights, and best practices. In its second year, with 49 companies across the United States and Canada, The Staging Collective is a centralized hub for networking and business opportunities for the home staging community, providing a supportive environment for business success.

Learn more at: https://www.the-staging-collective.com/

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Orlando Cela Named Amplify Latinx ALX100 Honoree

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Amplify Latinx has announced that the Lowell Chamber Orchestra's Music Director, Orlando Cela, has been named one of the ALX100 Honorees for 2024. This prestigious recognition celebrates Latinx leaders across Massachusetts who are making an outstanding impact in their respective fields and communities.

The ALX100 Honorees represent a diverse group of professionals excelling in the arts, education, business, politics, and community activism, all united by their commitment to advancing the Latinx community and creating opportunities for future generations. Orlando Cela stands out among them as a passionate advocate for inclusivity and cultural expression in the arts.

As a Venezuelan artist with an expansive international career, Cela is renowned for his unique interpretations of both classical and contemporary works, with a strong focus on the music of underrepresented composers, particularly those of Latin American and African descent. Through his work with the Lowell Chamber Orchestra, he has broken barriers in the classical music world, elevating marginalized voices and fostering cross-cultural dialogue through performance.

"I am deeply honored to be named an ALX100 Honoree by Amplify Latinx," said Cela. "This recognition highlights the power of music and culture to transcend boundaries, create understanding, and inspire future generations. I am grateful to be part of a community that champions the arts and the Latinx voice."

In addition to his career as a conductor, Orlando Cela is a dedicated educator, nurturing the next generation of musicians. He teaches at Middlesex Community College, and Berklee College of Music, and has appeared as guest artist and lecturer in other prestigious institutions, sharing his expertise and commitment to diversity in the arts with his students.

Amplify Latinx's ALX100 initiative recognizes individuals who embody leadership, innovation, and a dedication to uplifting the Latinx community. The honorees are selected based on their professional achievements and their work in promoting equity and inclusion across industries. The ALX100 Honorees will be celebrated at a special event this fall, where they will join a network of influential leaders across Massachusetts to continue their efforts in creating a more equitable future for all.

About Amplify Latinx

Amplify Latinx is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing Latinx economic and political power in Massachusetts. Through leadership development, advocacy, and community-building, Amplify Latinx works to ensure that the voices of Latinx communities are heard and represented at all levels of decision-making.

About the Lowell Chamber Orchestra

The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is a dynamic and innovative ensemble based in Lowell, Massachusetts, dedicated to bringing high-quality, free classical music performances to the community. Founded in 2019 by artistic director and conductor Orlando Cela, the LCO is the city's first professional chamber orchestra, and it quickly became a cornerstone of Lowell's vibrant cultural scene.

The LCO's mission is to make classical music accessible to all, regardless of background or financial means. With free admission to most of its performances, the orchestra seeks to engage a diverse audience, from seasoned classical music lovers to those experiencing live orchestral music for the first time. The ensemble performs a wide range of repertoire, from well-known classical masterworks to contemporary pieces, and is particularly committed to showcasing the music of underrepresented composers, including women and composers of color. https://lowellchamberorchestra.org/

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Amplify Latinx has announced that the Lowell Chamber Orchestra's Music Director, Orlando Cela, has been named one of the ALX100 Honorees for 2024. This prestigious recognition celebrates Latinx leaders across Massachusetts who are making an outstanding impact in their respective fields and communities.

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Guided By Voices Fans to Celebrate Band at Special Boston-Area Event

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- The venerable indie rock band Guided By Voices (GBV) recently celebrated 40 years of music with several thousand fans in its hometown of Dayton, Ohio, performing two sold-out shows at the Dayton Masonic Center over Labor Day weekend. In the spirit of bringing that celebration to Boston, four local fans (calling themselves the Textbook Committee) have organized Forever Since Heedfest, which brings three GBV tribute bands and diehard fans from near and far to Warehouse XI in Somerville, MA this February.

The "Dayton GBV40" weekend saw some fans attending from as far away as Australia, and the city of Dayton was alive with the camaraderie of fans that insist online - tongue-in-cheek - that the fanbase is #notacult. In between performances, hundreds trekked to the Bandshell at Metro Park, the site of the first Guided By Voices show in 1983, and otherwise joined together in groups small and large to celebrate the band and its history. One local fan even opened his home to about 100 fans, who took in an afternoon performance from Teenage FBI, a GBV tribute band led by superfan Stephen Risley.

On February 10, the New Jersey-based Teenage FBI will join GBV tribute bands Cul de Sac Kids of Pittsburgh and hometown headliner Guided By Choices for Forever Since Heedfest, a regional celebration intended to bridge the gap between the annual Labor Day weekend "Heedfest" fan gatherings in Dayton. Tickets went on sale November 10 and in GBV fan fashion are moving fast, with fans from as far away as Seattle confirming attendance.

While loose discussion of a Boston event has circulated among local fans for several years, the seeds of Forever Since Heedfest, a playful riff on the band's 1986 debut EP Forever Since Breakfast, were firmly planted over the Dayton GBV40 weekend. Earlier this month, longtime fans Allison Ryder, Brian Galante, Dan Cortez and Tim Bugbee formed the Textbook Committee to plan and promote the event. The task is not a revenue-generating initiative; it is simply a labor of love for four friends with full-time jobs unrelated to concert promotion.

"Guided By Voices has a special community of diehard and casual fans that come together for shows throughout the United States and share a common bond - a love of the songbook and the band members themselves, who return that love with up to three hours of music at each show," said Ryder, the natural leader of the Textbook Committee, who has traveled to seven states to see GBV live since 2021. "Something unspoken happens when the fans come together, as was in strong evidence at GBV40 last summer. We want to bring that camaraderie to Boston, even if on a much smaller scale."

"The ultimate hope is to establish an annual tradition here in Boston that can be replicated and evolved by fans in other cities," added Cortez, a longtime fan with playful anecdotes of spending time with the band offstage as far back as the 1990s.

GBV bandleader Robert Pollard - GBV's principal songwriter and vocalist over four decades - regularly acknowledges his fans from the stage, clearly absorbing the crowd's adoration and reflecting it back through his energetic performances and trademark high leg kicks. Pollard and his bandmates - lead guitarist Doug Gillard, rhythm guitarist Bobby Bare Jr., bassist Mark Shue, and drummer Kevin March - share another common thread with the GBV fanbase: A love of Miller Lite, which the band liberally consumes from the stage at nearly every show.

There will be plenty of Miller Lite and other adult (and non-alcoholic) beverage options at the three-hour event, which begins at 7:30pm that Saturday evening. Additional bands are in discussions to join the bill at press time, and the Textbook Committee is also planning an art and photography display to add visual flair to the proceedings. That includes professional imagery of GBV in action taken by Bugbee, who moonlights as a live music photographer.

The event is 21+ and open to all.

Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased at http://24hourconcerts.showare.com/FSHWHXI, and are $25 day of show. And in true GBV fan fashion, expect a party - or several parties - to break out in the city over the weekend.

Visit the Forever Since Heedfest event page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/246156221475441/ for more information.

About Textbook Committee:

The Textbook Committee was formed by four Boston-area professionals who came together as music fans and friends to establish the maiden Forever Since Breakfast event with the goal of creating an annual gathering in New England for regional Guided By Voices fans. The four Textbook Committee members work in engineering (Allison Ryder), pharmaceuticals (Tim Bugbee), public relations (Brian Galante) and social services (Dan Cortez), and have teamed up to bring their various skillsets to support sales, marketing, venue/band bookings and general event planning initiatives.

The venerable indie rock band Guided By Voices (GBV) recently celebrated 40 years of music with several thousand fans in its hometown of Dayton, Ohio, performing two sold-out shows at the Dayton Masonic Center over Labor Day weekend. In the spirit of bringing that celebration to Boston, four local fans (calling themselves the Textbook Committee) have organized Forever Since Heedfest, which brings three GBV tribute bands and diehard fans from near and far to Warehouse XI in Somerville, MA this February.

New Book ‘And Then I Met You’ by Mackenzie Lee Illuminates an Enduring and Miraculous Love Story

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Author Mackenzie Lee unveils a heartwarming tale of eternal love that defies all odds in her latest book, "And Then I Met You" (IBSN: 978-0228887737; Released March, 2023). This poignant true story weaves a mesmerizing narrative of a love that transcends the boundaries of time, space, and even life itself.

Have you ever questioned whether love endures beyond the veil of death? "And Then I Met You" introduces readers to two souls whose love is tested at every twist and turn, facing countless barriers that seem insurmountable. But amidst the challenges, a remarkable journey unfolds, leading to an unexpected and miraculous reunion.

Within the pages of this compelling book, readers will embark on an emotional rollercoaster, witnessing the power of love to overcome the impossible. As the story unravels, barriers that once separated the two hearts vanish, leaving behind an unforgettable tale of unwavering devotion and connection.

"And Then I Met You" promises to leave a lasting impression on readers, resonating long after the final chapter. With every turn of the page, the book invites you to look at life, love, and loss from a fresh perspective, igniting a spark of hope and renewal in your heart.

Join the elusive Mackenzie Lee on this transformative journey of love and faith, as she captures the essence of an eternal bond that continues to shine as a guiding star in the sky. "And Then I Met You" is more than a book; it's an enchanting reminder that love knows no bounds.

For more information about the author and her book, please visit https://a.co/d/fSQ5KMm

Mackenzie Lee has a unique ability to weave heartfelt narratives that touch readers' souls. With a passion for exploring the human spirit and its capacity for love, she captivates audiences with her deeply personal storytelling. "And Then I Met You" is her debut book, offering a glimpse into the boundless power of love.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Mackenzie Lee

Email: authorpress[@]tellwell.ca

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Genre: Memoir

Released: March, 2023

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 978-0228887737

Publisher: Tellwell (www.tellwell.ca)

Author Mackenzie Lee unveils a heartwarming tale of eternal love that defies all odds in her latest book, "And Then I Met You" (IBSN: 978-0228887737; Released March, 2023). This poignant true story weaves a mesmerizing narrative of a love that transcends the boundaries of time, space, and even life itself.

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BioBuilder and K2 Scientific Bring Synthetic Biology Programs and Laboratory Equipment to High-Need High Schools Around the Country

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- As a world-recognized program that trains the next generation of innovators and skilled workers in synthetic biology, the BioBuilder Educational Foundation announced new work with K2 Scientific to make high quality tools and equipment for life science research widely accessible. BioBuilder has partnered with K2 Scientific, who will donate industry-grade refrigeration units to four high-need high schools participating in the BioBuilderClub this academic year.

Consistent refrigeration of laboratory reagents is essential for a wide variety of biotechnology experiments and applications. Without precise temperature control and storage, materials and supplies for life science research degrade. Yet many high school educators, especially those in under-resourced school districts, rely on limited and unreliable cold-storage units. Many teachers forgo hands-on laboratory experiments without the appropriate cold storage equipment.

Recognizing that many high schools face financial constraints that limit classroom opportunities in the field of synthetic biology, BioBuilder annually runs the BioBuilderClub program. Since its inception in 2015, more than 1850 students from demographically and geographically diverse schools in 24 states and 7 countries have participated in a total of 202 BioBuilderClubs at low or no cost to the schools themselves. The BioBuilderClub supports real and meaningful student research, enabling high school students to take their ideas from concept to prototype to publication.

On November 9, 2022, staff and leadership from K2 Scientific and BioBuilder identified the first of four BioBuilderClubs to receive a freezer this academic year. The first recipient is the BioBuilderClub team from the Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School (MCNDHS), a public school in New York City that serves students in grades 10-12.

Alfred Lwin, the MCNDHS BioBuilderClub lead teacher, said, "Our refrigerator is 20 years old, and sometimes we have difficulties using its freezer for cold storage. Thanks to the generous donation of a lab grade refrigerator by K2 Scientific, we will be able to use cold storage for our BioBuilder and other biotechnology labs."

Dee Jetton, COO from K2 Scientific, shared, "We could not be prouder to support this program. I am always so excited to see the great things the BioBuilder Program and its participants are accomplishing. We are thrilled to contribute to BioBuilder programs around the country. K2 Scientific is committed to equity and inclusion, so bringing medical and laboratory grade equipment to high-need schools is a perfect mission fit. It's nice for our team to learn about students' aha moments and accomplishments resulting from K2's support of young scientists in the field."

Founder and Executive Director of BioBuilder, Dr. Natalie Kuldell noted, "Our BioBuilderClubs are often the first - and sometimes the only - time high school students can engage in authentic research before they launch into college or careers. By making that research experience more accessible and more meaningful, we can effectively engage the next generation of scientific innovators and productively prepare our future citizens."

About BioBuilder:

Created by an award-winning team from MIT, BioBuilder empowers teachers and schools to better serve students and employers by elevating the skills that students are taught. Founded in 2011, BioBuilder has grown to partner with schools in almost every state and around the world. BioBuilder builds confidence in teachers to learn and apply the synthetic biology curricula, and provides laboratory kits and an openly accessible textbook that enable experiential learning.

BioBuilder also works directly with district and community leaders to identify potential roadblocks to narrow the gap between science innovation and science education - at least for biology - across the U.S., and better match the skill of our nation's workforce to the needs of the synthetic biology industry. Learn more by visiting https://biobuilder.org/.

About K2 Scientific:

K2 Scientific provides high-performance, medical, cold storage solutions at value prices, offering an extensive line serving US Life Science corporations and North and South American distributors. All K2 orders ship from the North Carolina basecamp. For more information, visit https://k2sci.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram @K2_Scientific

As a world-recognized program that trains the next generation of innovators and skilled workers in synthetic biology, the BioBuilder Educational Foundation announced new work with K2 Scientific to make high quality tools and equipment for life science research widely accessible. BioBuilder has partnered with K2 Scientific, who will donate industry-grade refrigeration units to four high-need high schools participating in the BioBuilderClub this academic year.

Related link: https://biobuilder.org/

Thousands To Be Tattooed at 20th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention at Hynes Convention Center

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Boston Tattoo Convention announces its 20th annual gathering in the heart of downtown Boston! The event will be held this weekend Friday September 23 - 25, 2022 at the Hynes Convention Center.

A tradition for the past 20 years, the Boston Tattoo Convention brings together artists, collectors, shops, vendors, performers, and tattoo culture to Boston's Back Bay for a weekend of live tattooing, art, and entertainment. Ticket prices start at just $30.

Event highlights include live tattooing from top-tier tattoo artists, live music and performances, and the Miss Boston Ink beauty contest.

For additional information including the full schedule of events, visit https://bostontattooconvention.com/.

Check out the attending artists' portfolios on Instagram at @bostontattoocon

Thank you for doing your part to help us make it a fun and safe event for all! KEEP BOSTON BEAUTIFUL, GET A TATTOO!

The Boston Tattoo Convention announces its 20th annual gathering in the heart of downtown Boston! The event will be held this weekend Friday September 23 - 25, 2022 at the Hynes Convention Center. Event highlights include live tattooing from top-tier tattoo artists, live music and performances, and the Miss Boston Ink beauty contest.

Related link: https://bostontattooconvention.com/

BioBuilder funded to expand student opportunity in rural and urban areas through its collaborative after school program

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Thanks to a two-year grant recently awarded by BioMADE, the BioBuilder Educational Foundation will expand a program that has supported thousands of high school inventors over the last decade. BioBuilder is leading the project, "Launching High School Bioengineers on their Paths to College and Careers," with funding that will bring the authentic tools and approaches for engineering biology to BioBuilderClub students nationwide in collaboration with East Tennessee State University, Ars Biotechnica, and Daicel Arbor Biosciences.

Support from BioMADE will enable these organizations to provide teams of young innovators new opportunities to design, build and test their biodesigns, and submit their research for publication as peer-reviewed manuscripts in BioTreks (Ars Biotechnica). Industry-standard biomanufacturing reagents and mentorship from professional scientists will be provided by Daicel Arbor, while East Tennessee State University will expand the geographic and demographic reach of the BioBuilderClub and spearhead a rigorous evaluation of its impact.

Thomas Tubon, Chief Workforce Development Officer for BioMADE said, "With the bioeconomy expected to contribute over a million jobs in this field by 2030, and the growing desire to connect local feedstocks to nearby manufacturing capabilities, a program like this is essential as it can raise awareness and provide opportunities to students, regardless of geography or demography."

Founder and Executive Director of BioBuilder, Dr. Natalie Kuldell shared that, "We are thrilled to be building momentum in non-traditional STEM hubs. By simultaneously training students and celebrating their achievements, this work will draw students into the exciting and creative sides of science and engineering. It will also increase awareness among community stakeholders, including parents of participating students, high school teachers, college admissions officers, and relevant local businesses."

These goals are fully aligned with the recently signed Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy that establishes the National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative. The National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative will create jobs, leverage biotechnology to build more resilient supply chains, improve health outcomes, and lower prices for Americans by expanding biomanufacturing capacity, creating market pathways for bio-based products, training a diverse workforce, and fostering innovation.

About BioBuilder:

Created by an award-winning team from MIT, BioBuilder empowers teachers and schools to better serve students and employers by elevating the skills that students are taught. Founded in 2011, BioBuilder has grown to partner with schools in almost every state and around the world. BioBuilder builds confidence in teachers to learn and apply the synthetic biology curricula, and provides laboratory kits and an openly accessible textbook that enable experiential learning.

BioBuilder also works directly with district and community leaders to identify potential roadblocks to narrow the gap between science innovation and science education -- at least for biology - across the U.S., and better match the skill of our nation's workforce to the needs of the synthetic biology industry. Learn more by visiting https://biobuilder.org/.

About BioMADE:

Launched in 2021, BioMADE is a Manufacturing Innovation Institute sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. By supporting the development of biomanufacturing technologies, BioMADE and its network of 150+ members across 29 states are strengthening American competitiveness, creating a more resilient supply chain, and helping the U.S. becoming more self-sufficient. Learn more about BioMADE by visiting https://www.biomade.org/.

About ETSU:

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a public research university in Johnson City, Tennessee. It is the fourth largest university in the state with nearby off-campus centers. It hosts the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, often ranked as one of the top schools in the United States for rural medicine and primary care education; the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, and the recently formed College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences. Learn more about ETSU at https://www.etsu.edu/.

About Ars Biotechnica:

Ars Biotechnica is a public nonprofit corporation with the goal of teaching high school students and teachers about synthetic biology. They publish BioTreks, the first international synthetic biology journal to be authored and reviewed by high school students. The journal is intended to give participating students the valuable experiences of writing and evaluating scientific papers, while offering them opportunities to share their own synthetic biology ideas, techniques, and results in a professionally edited, online publication. Learn more by visiting https://biotreks.org/.

About Daicel Arbor Biosciences:

Daicel Arbor Biosciences, a subsidiary of Chiral Technologies, Inc. (part of Daicel Corporation), is a biotech company that is specialized in targeted Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), in situ hybridization probe design, and cell-free protein expression. Their products and services have been utilized in broad applications in genomics, cytogenetics, and synthetic biology. They have served customers in plant, animal, human, bacteria, and virus areas for more than fifteen years. Learn more by visiting https://arborbiosci.com/.

Thanks to a two-year grant recently awarded by BioMADE, the BioBuilder Educational Foundation will expand a program that has supported thousands of high school inventors over the last decade. BioBuilder is leading the project, "Launching High School Bioengineers on their Paths to College and Careers," with funding that will bring the authentic tools and approaches for engineering biology to BioBuilderClub students nationwide in collaboration with East Tennessee State University, Ars Biotechnica, and Daicel Arbor Biosciences.

Related link: https://biobuilder.org/

Mixed Use Development Utilizes Solar Energy in Hamilton, MA

HAMILTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- In June 2022, SunBug Solar finished installing a 54.75 kw rooftop solar array on 59 Willow Street in Hamilton Massachusetts, built by Traggorth Companies of Boston, Mass. This mixed-use development helps the town towards achieving a variety of economic and sustainability goals.

The solar installation will offset 64% of electrical usage for the 18 residential apartments (nine of which will be affordable at 80% the area median income) and the 2,400 square foot ground floor that will have retail space, a lobby, fitness center, and office.

The building design meets Passive House standards, which aim to reduce a building's carbon footprint and ultimately require less energy for heating or cooling.

It's also ideally located for walkability and access to public transportation. It is located one block west of Main Street in downtown Hamilton, a two-minute walk to the Hamilton / Wenham Commuter Rail Station, which provides access to Boston's North Station.

Overall, this project greatly helps the town of Hamilton toward achieving several goals named in the 2014 Hamilton-Wenham Village Vision + Action Plan, the 2020 Housing Production Plan, and the Hamilton Master Plan in regards to economic diversity, access to public transportation, and sustainability.

ABOUT SUNBUG SOLAR:

Founded in Somerville, Massachusetts in 2009, SunBug Solar has spent more than a decade navigating the complexities of the emerging energy landscape, providing best-in-class renewable energy solutions to a wide range of residential and commercial customers. As an employee-owned B Corp and longtime member of the Amicus Solar Cooperative, SunBug believes that doing right by their customers and doing the right thing go hand-in-hand. Their responsive team brings expertise, experience, and a customer-first approach to every project. They embody the SunBug commitment to building a more resilient future by enabling a fundamental shift toward accessible, high-quality renewable energy.

LEARN MORE AT: https://sunbugsolar.com/

In June 2022, SunBug Solar finished installing a 54.75 kw rooftop solar array on 59 Willow Street in Hamilton MA built by Traggorth Companies of Boston, Massachusetts. This mixed-use development helps the town towards achieving a variety of economic and sustainability goals.

Related link: http://sunbugsolar.com/

Hit Psychology Book Gets Updated Edition

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety Free," the hit novel by psychologist Wendy Leeds (Calm Day Publishing, ISBN 978-0999901526), has an updated edition out with new updated studies and information. In honor of the new edition, there will be a limited time sale on the ebook version of the book across platforms.

Calm and sense uses a unique women-centric approach to anxiety. The book focuses on the needs of women. Combining up to date data from anxiety studies, personal stories, and practical tips, author Wendy Leeds offers something special in the space.

Leeds is a practicing psychotherapist with both a professional and a personal interest in finding ways to heal anxiety without medication. She has dealt with anxiety all her life and knows what it's like to live with the kind of worry and fear that make the smallest things in life difficult.

In 1995, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent several surgeries and six months of chemotherapy. It was at that low point, that she began a life-long journey to create a calm, centered joyful life, for herself and others. She began by reading everything she could get her hands on about anxiety. Then in 2006 she went back to school to earn two graduate degrees in psychology.

Ashley L Peterson of Mental Health at Home said, "['Calm & Sense'] doesn't feel like a therapist trying to educate you; rather, it has the feel of another regular person having a conversation with you, who just happens to have the knowledge and experience of a therapist. With the wide range of ideas offered in the book, I think any reader is likely to find things that work for them."

"For those who endure chronic anxiety, even seemingly innocuous daily tribulations can take on giant, scary, insurmountable portions," said Roberta Rosenthal Hawkins, MFA, PhD. "'Calm & Sense' is a loving, gentle, often witty, and infinitely helpful path through one's jungle of fears. As one might hope of any jungle guide, the author's compass is sure, her survival kit is well-stocked, and her cheerful, can-do spirit is reassuring and encouraging the whole way."

"Calm and Sense" is nationally distributed by Cardinal Publishing Group. It is published by Calm Day Publishing, and available for sale on Amazon, Barnes and Noble.com, and where books are sold.

Learn more about the author at: https://www.wendyleeds.com/

Find the book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999901524

"Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety Free," the hit novel by psychologist Wendy Leeds (Calm Day Publishing, ISBN 978-0999901526), has an updated edition out with new updated studies and information. In honor of the new edition, there will be a limited time sale on the ebook version of the book across platforms.

Related link: https://www.wendyleeds.com/

Training the Biomanufacturing Workforce: BioBuilder Leads Regional Partnership with Federal Funding Awarded through BioMADE

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- The BioBuilder Educational Foundation announced that they are to lead the "Regional Partnerships for Training the Biomanufacturing Workforce in Worcester, MA" project. The project was funded through BioMADE, the Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem, which is aimed at accelerating bioindustrial manufacturing knowledge, capabilities, and workforce in the U.S.

BioBuilder is working with Worcester Public Schools (WPS)to offer a credit-bearing after-school program for high school students to prepare them for biomanufacturing careers. In 2021, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved an Innovation Pathway for Life Science for Worcester Public Schools. It is through this Innovation Pathway that the Regional Partnership will address the talent pipeline.

BioBuilder's Founder and Executive Director said, "By adapting our proven educational content to address workforce needs, we can help Worcester's talented high school students be career-ready. BioMADE funding will also help us build student relationships to local industry and our post-secondary educational partners."

Partner organizations include Worcester Public Schools (WPS), Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), and Twist Bioscience. QCC and WPI will help align the new training program to existing college certificate and credentialing programs. Twist will provide input to ensure that the training program content meets industry's technical and hiring needs. Twist will further help expand the training model being developed in Worcester to serve as a template for nationwide implementation.

"This project will create industry-informed training for the workforce of the future, and brings together a diverse group of partners in Worcester's growing biomanufacuturing industry," said Thomas Tubon, Chief Workforce Development Officer for BioMADE. "The outcomes of this project will aid in advancing bioindustrial manufacturing across the U.S."

Announcement from BioMADE: https://www.biomade.org/announcing-16-projects-to-accelerate-bioindustrial-manufacturing-in-the-u-s/.

About BioMADE

BioMADE is one of nine Department of Defense-sponsored Manufacturing Innovation Institutes. Through funding, action, and engagement, BioMADE supports the development of biomanufacturing technologies to strengthen American competitiveness; create a more robust, resilient, and bio-based supply chain; and help the U.S. become more self-sufficient. BioMADE is also building a diverse and globally competitive STEM workforce by partnering with K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, and professional development organizations to ensure the workforce is prepared and ready to fill new jobs.

Learn more: https://www.biomade.org/.

About BioBuilder Educational Foundation

Created by an award-winning team at MIT, BioBuilder offers new ways to teach, learn, and explore cutting-edge science and engineering. BioBuilder provides students the chance to integrate biology and engineering through practical, hands-on lessons, club activities, and school-to-work experiences. Teachers learn new methods of teaching that engage and inspire the young scientists in their classrooms.

Learn more: https://biobuilder.org/.

The BioBuilder Educational Foundation announced that they are to lead the "Regional Partnerships for Training the Biomanufacturing Workforce in Worcester, MA" project. The project was funded through BioMADE, the Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem, which is aimed at accelerating bioindustrial manufacturing knowledge, capabilities, and workforce in the U.S.

Related link: https://biobuilder.org/

HomeBinder’s Adaptive Home Value™ model keeps homeowners coming back to mortgage lenders, home inspectors and Realtors with equity-building insights

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced the availability of its Adaptive Home Value™ tool. The tool paints a more accurate picture of a home's value by taking into consideration property-specific details that other automated valuation models (AVMs) fail to consider, such as regular maintenance and upkeep, projects and renovations, and updates to the major systems and appliances of the home.

HomeBinder's Adaptive Home Value tool is powerful enough to take in a breadth of home data logged in a homeowner's binder, analyze that data and algorithmically calculate its immediate and long-term impact on overall home value. The web-based platform also features a user-friendly interface, ensuring homeowners can easily log maintenance, home improvement projects, appliance upgrades and other items that can affect their adaptive home value estimate.

In addition to tracking homeowners' personalized adaptive home value within the HomeBinder dashboard, the platform automates monthly emails containing adaptive home value updates and maintenance recommendations for increasing home value. HomeBinder's adaptive home value email updates are branded with the colors, logos and images of authorized professionals who have gifted the HomeBinder, keeping them top of mind with homeowners for years beyond close.

"Most homeowners are aware that home valuation goes beyond beds, baths and square footage, but are in the dark about the types of work that grows their home's value and by how much," said HomeBinder Chief Product Officer Guy Tassinari. "Our goal with Adaptive Home Value is to gamify equity building by showing homeowners the quantifiable impact maintenance and home improvement projects have on their home's value."

"Empowering homeowners with transparency into adaptive home value helps them be better stewards of their investment, and directs them back to their HomeBinder sponsor when they're in the position to sell, refinance or buy another home," continued Tassinari.

HomeBinder will be providing demos of Adaptive Home Value at exhibit booth 121 of ICE Mortgage Technology's Experience 2022 conference, being held at the Wynn Las Vegas, March 14-16, 2022.

Onsite demos can be scheduled in advance by clicking here https://meetings.hubspot.com/marketing-homebinder?utm_campaign=Lender%20Vertical%20Campaign&utm_source=Marketing%20Calendar

About HomeBinder:

HomeBinder is a home management platform that makes maintaining a home's value easy and actionable while improving relationships between homeowners and the businesses that serve them. Unlike traditional leave-behinds like business cards and refrigerator magnets, HomeBinder maintains an ongoing digital connection with homeowners as they manage their home improvements, data, documents and relationships over time. Founded in 2015, HomeBinder is a venture-backed Techstars Boston '19 company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.

For more information, visit https://pages.homebinder.com/.

HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced the availability of its Adaptive Home Value™ tool. The tool paints a more accurate picture of a home's value by taking into consideration property-specific details that other automated valuation models (AVMs) fail to consider.

Related link: https://pages.homebinder.com/

HomeBinder lands a spot on HousingWire’s 2022 Tech100 list

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced that it has been honored on HousingWire's (HW) Tech100 list of the most innovative companies shaping the housing industry.

As a 2022 HW Tech100 Real Estate honoree, HomeBinder was recognized for helping housing professionals increase repeat and referral business with its digital platform that makes managing a home and maintaining its value easier. A gift that homeowners love and use, HomeBinder's features include document storage, maintenance reminders, appliance recall notifications, digital home inventory and a first-of-its-kind adaptive home valuation tool. Prominent placement of branding and contact information keeps housing professionals top of mind with homeowners long after close.

"HomeBinder has seen incredible growth in the past year thanks to our platform's ability to deliver unmatched value to its more than 700,000 homeowner users," said HomeBinder Founder and CEO Jack Huntress. "Now in the ranks of HousingWire's Tech100, we look forward to furthering HomeBinder's partnerships with real estate agents, mortgage lenders, home inspectors and home professionals who share our vision of creating deeper, longer-lasting relationships with homeowners."

"This year's list of Tech100 honorees proves once again that innovation within housing is vital in differentiating the organizations who will thrive and those who will be left behind," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This list spotlights the innovators that are making the housing sector better and more sustainable by increasing efficiency, improving user and borrower experiences and bringing elasticity and improvements to age-old processes."

About HomeBinder:

HomeBinder is a home management platform that makes maintaining a home's value easy and actionable while improving relationships between homeowners and the businesses that serve them. Unlike traditional leave-behinds like business cards and refrigerator magnets, HomeBinder maintains an ongoing digital connection with homeowners as they manage their home improvements, data, documents and relationships over time. Founded in 2015, HomeBinder is a venture-backed Techstars Boston '19 company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.

For more information, visit https://pages.homebinder.com/.

HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced that it has been honored on HousingWire's (HW) Tech100 list of the most innovative companies shaping the housing industry.

Related link: https://pages.homebinder.com/

HomeBinder and Own Up announce strategic partnership to strengthen borrower relationships with lenders, real estate agents and home pros

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced a strategic partnership with Boston-based Own Up to support homeowners who receive HomeBinder from a non-mortgage industry business, such as a home inspector or insurance agent. Together, HomeBinder and Own Up provide a customizable and personalized experience for today's homeowners that strengthens their relationships with lenders, real estate agents and home professionals before, during and after the transaction.

HomeBinder is a centralized online platform designed to make home management and home value actionable with features that include adaptive home valuation, document storage, maintenance reminders, appliance recall notifications, a digital home inventory and more. Binders are provided by business partners supporting the homeownership journey, automatically pre-populated with documents from the transaction and delivered to clients upon closing. Homeowners that do not have a mortgage lender associated with their binder can now leverage the Own Up experience to understand refinancing options for their existing home or compare loan options for their next home purchase.

Own Up is a technology service that empowers borrowers to make smarter home financing decisions by providing customized data, personalized advice and a hassle-free mortgage shopping and comparison service. Both HomeBinder and Own Up are alumni of the Techstars Boston Accelerator, a program that helps Boston-based startups connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders and corporations to grow their companies. The companies' founders share a belief that mortgage, real estate and home professionals should empower borrowers with transparency and access to educational information that supports each stage of the homeownership journey.

"HomeBinder is excited to partner with a member of the Techstars family to enable mortgage lenders that already work with Own Up to enhance their borrower experience after the loan closes and ultimately build a 'client for life' experience with their borrowers," said HomeBinder Chief Strategy Officer Pete Paglia.

"In an increasingly competitive market, lenders are seeking meaningful ways to differentiate themselves and remain top of mind with their clients," said Own Up SVP and Director of Lender Relations Matthew Wildman. "Compelling rates and fast cycle times are not enough; it takes a memorable borrower experience to keep today's clients engaged, and delivering that experience is at the heart of what Own Up and HomeBinder do."

For more information, visit https://hubs.ly/Q010X6yT0.

About HomeBinder:

HomeBinder is a home management platform that makes maintaining a home's value easy and actionable while improving relationships between homeowners and the businesses that serve them. Unlike traditional leave-behinds like business cards and refrigerator magnets, HomeBinder maintains an ongoing digital connection with homeowners as they manage their home improvements, data, documents and relationships over time. Founded in 2015, HomeBinder is a venture-backed Techstars Boston '19 company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit https://pages.homebinder.com/.

About Own Up:

Own Up was founded in 2016 with a mission to ensure no borrower overpays for their mortgage. The company provides a hassle-free mortgage shopping and comparison experience coupled with independent, expert advice to ensure homebuyers and homeowners have the data they need to make smarter financing decisions. For more information, visit https://www.ownup.com/.

HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced a strategic partnership with Boston-based Own Up to support homeowners who receive HomeBinder from a non-mortgage industry business, such as a home inspector or insurance agent.

Related link: https://pages.homebinder.com/

HomeBinder partners with Thumbtack to expand homeowners’ access to home service professionals

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced a new integration with Thumbtack. The integration expands upon the more than 23,000 recommended service providers already listed in HomeBinder to provide consumers with access to hundreds of thousands of home service professionals across every county in the United States.

HomeBinder simplifies home management with interactive to-do lists, maintenance records, home project planning tools and online storage of documents, appliance models, property details and photos. Before gifting HomeBinder to a client, home inspectors, mortgage lenders and Realtors can populate the 'Home Service Provider' tab with a personalized list of recommended home service professionals, strengthening their relationships with those referral partners while providing a valuable service to homeowners.

Thumbtack helps homeowners effortlessly manage their homes - confidently knowing what to do, when to do it and who to hire. Once a homeowner is ready to start a project, Thumbtack intelligently matches them to skilled local professionals with the right expertise, availability and pricing. Through this new integration, homeowners on HomeBinder can now instantly book top-rated professionals on Thumbtack from television mounters to house cleaners and local movers.

"Partnering with Thumbtack enhances HomeBinder's ability to connect homeowners with local handymen, electricians painters and more - and each time homeowners are helped by their HomeBinder, they are reminded of the mortgage lender, real estate agent or authorized professional who gifted it to them," said HomeBinder Chief Strategy Officer Pete Paglia. "Our ultimate goal is to help our clients increase repeat and referral business, and teaming up with Thumbtack is just one of the ways we are doing that."

"From small fixes and routine maintenance to major improvements, Thumbtack helps millions of homeowners across the United States manage their home from top to bottom," said Thumbtack Director of Partnerships David Steckel. "We're excited to partner with HomeBinder to help homeowners more seamlessly connect with the right pro for all their home needs - without the hassle."

The Thumbtack integration is available in the United States to all HomeBinder customers. To enable the integration, visit https://hubs.ly/Q010N_H80.

About HomeBinder:

HomeBinder is a home management platform that makes maintaining a home's value easy while improving relationships between homeowners and the businesses that serve them. Unlike traditional leave-behinds like business cards and refrigerator magnets, HomeBinder maintains an ongoing digital connection with homeowners as they manage their data, documents and relationships over time. Founded in 2015, HomeBinder is a venture-backed Techstars Boston '19 company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit https://pages.homebinder.com/.

About Thumbtack:

Thumbtack is a technology leader building the modern home management platform. Through the Thumbtack app, homeowners can effortlessly manage their homes - confidently knowing what to do, when to do it and who to hire. Bringing the $500 billion home services industry online, Thumbtack empowers millions of homeowners to fix, maintain and improve their most valuable asset. Hundreds of thousands of local service professionals, from painters and plumbers to photographers and math tutors, use the Thumbtack platform to grow their business each year. The company is backed by Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management, Javelin Venture Partners, Baillie Gifford and CapitalG, among others.

HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced a new integration with Thumbtack. The integration expands upon the more than 23,000 recommended service providers already listed in HomeBinder.

Related link: https://pages.homebinder.com/

Journalist Elaine Alice Murphy is set to release her memoir, ‘In for Life’

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- This Jan., journalist Elaine Alice Murphy is set to release her memoir, "In for Life" (ISBN: 978-0578965659; Satuit Press), about her two-decade exploration of the wrongful murder conviction of her son's classmate and friend, Sean K. Ellis. The high-profile Boston case gained international attention when it became the subject of the eight-part Netflix docuseries "Trial 4."

Ellis was convicted in 1995 of the murder and robbery of Boston detective John J. Mulligan and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Mulligan was white, Sean is black. Age 19 at the time of the crime, Sean insisted he was innocent. It took three trials to convict him; his first two trials ended with hung juries.

Murphy, working with Ellis's family and attorneys to gain him a retrial, discovered previously undisclosed evidence of police corruption that the courts called a "game changer" and led to his release after he'd spent nearly 22 years behind bars.

"In for Life" is Murphy's riveting account of her journey through a corrupt criminal justice system and her distress at the two different Americas Sean Ellis and her son faced growing up. Woven throughout are insights from her prison conversations with Ellis that deepened their bond over two decades - a bond that became life changing for both.

Senior Harvard Lecturer and retired federal judge Hon. Nancy Gertner called "In for Life," "a remarkable story beautifully told ... of what it takes to make the criminal legal system fair - dogged determination, years and years of work, and a clear-eyed vision of what is right, no matter what the cost."

"In for Life" is available where all books are sold in January, 2022. It is nationally distributed by Cardinal Publishing Group.

Additional details can be found at https://www.satuitpress.com/, https://www.justiceforseanellis.com/, and @emurphyauthor on Twitter.

This Jan., journalist Elaine Alice Murphy is set to release her memoir, "In for Life" (ISBN: 978-0578965659; Satuit Press), about her two-decade exploration of the wrongful murder conviction of her son's classmate and friend, Sean K. Ellis. The high-profile Boston case gained international attention when it became the subject of the eight-part Netflix docuseries "Trial 4."

Related link: https://www.justiceforseanellis.com/

HomeBinder debuts new features that strengthen the relationship between homeowners, home professionals, mortgage lenders, insurance providers and other authorized partners

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, insurance providers, home pros, real estate agents, and other authorized professionals, today announced the release of new features and user interface (UI) improvements designed to enhance the home management experience. By fostering greater consumer engagement in digital home management, HomeBinder keeps homeowners connected with the businesses that support their ownership journey, creating opportunities for repeat and referral business and helping build clients for life.

Notably, HomeBinder had introduced a proprietary home valuation tool that aggregates multiple data points - including renovations, appliance upgrades and the completion status of maintenance tasks - to estimate the home's current value and appreciation. The tool also tracks information including purchase price, current loan balance, loan term, interest rate, annual taxes and hazard insurance. The feature is designed to help homeowners better track their home's value and provide future buyers with deeper transparency into the history of the home.

The platform update also introduces an evergreen "To Do" list on the homeowner's homepage. The list highlights important tasks driven both by homeowner-specific binder data as well as the stage of ownership, following models used by many other successful SaaS platforms.

The new UI also features enhanced navigation and workflows that improve organization of tools such as document storage, maintenance history, home improvement projects, appliance models, property details and photos.

"This latest update to the HomeBinder interface strengthens homeowner engagement with the platform, keeping users connected with their mortgage lenders and other authorized home professionals," said HomeBinder Chief Product Officer Guy Tassinari. "By offering unique new capabilities and targeted improvements to organizational workflows, HomeBinder continues to be a valuable, user-friendly resource homeowners will return to again and again, creating long-term referral and repeat business opportunities."

To see how HomeBinder can help keep businesses connected with homeowners and support the journey of homeownership, schedule a demo at sales@homebinder.com.

About HomeBinder:

HomeBinder is a home management platform that makes maintaining a home's value easy while improving relationships between homeowners and the businesses that serve them. Unlike traditional leave-behinds like business cards and refrigerator magnets, HomeBinder maintains an ongoing digital connection with homeowners as they manage their data, documents and relationships over time. Founded in 2015, HomeBinder is a venture-backed Techstars Boston '19 company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit https://pages.homebinder.com/.

HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, insurance providers, home pros, real estate agents, and other authorized professionals, today announced the release of new features and user interface (UI) improvements designed to enhance the home management experience.

Related link: https://pages.homebinder.com/

NJ Lenders to roll out HomeBinder home management platform

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced that NJ Lenders has selected HomeBinder to deliver a post-closing home management experience that improves customer retention and strengthens referral partner relationships.

NJ Lenders is an independent mortgage bank that has helped more than 125,000 families in fourteen states and the District of Columbia achieve their homeownership dreams over the course of its 30 years in business. With HomeBinder, NJ Lenders will replace the three-ring binder of loan documents it has long presented to customers with a personalized, cloud-based home management platform that helps homeowners care for their home and track its value over time.

HomeBinder features include an interactive to-do list and organizational tools such as centralized document storage, maintenance history, home improvement projects, appliance models, property details and photos. The platform also keeps contact information for loan officers, Realtors and other home service providers at homeowners' fingertips throughout the homeownership journey for increased referral and repeat business.

"HomeBinder offers tremendous value as a tool today's consumer will use again and again, long after moving into the home," said Steven Grossman, owner of NJ Lenders. "Moreover, as a lender that's built our model around repeat and referral business, we love giving our Realtor referral partners an opportunity to have their brand presented alongside ours every time a consumer accesses their HomeBinder."

Added Grossman, "HomeBinder is a great tool to present to buyers at closing. We used to create literal binders to collate loan documents, insurance info and contact information for the loan officer, Realtor and attorney and then ship them out via UPS. It was a massive undertaking that required a team of interns, and it only delivered a fraction of the value of HomeBinder."

"HomeBinder makes an excellent closing gift, but it's also so much more than that," said HomeBinder Chief Strategy Officer Pete Paglia. "Mortgage companies like NJ Lenders are embracing HomeBinder as an educational tool for first-time homebuyers, a wealth-building tool for protecting the value of the asset, a customer retention tool that keeps lenders top of mind and a relationship-building strategy that referral partners will love."

For more information, reach out to sales@homebinder.com.

About HomeBinder:

HomeBinder is a home management platform that makes maintaining a home's value easy while improving relationships between homeowners and the businesses that serve them. Unlike traditional leave-behinds like business cards and refrigerator magnets, HomeBinder maintains an ongoing digital connection with homeowners as they manage their data, documents and relationships over time. Founded in 2015, HomeBinder is a venture-backed Techstars Boston '19 company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit https://pages.homebinder.com/.

About NJ Lenders:

NJ Lenders is a leading mortgage company that is privately owned and licensed as a residential mortgage banker. Founded in 1991, the company currently originates first and second mortgage loans in NJ, NY, CT, MA, PA, DE, DC, VA, MD, NC, GA, TN, TX, CO and FL. With seven offices and over $30 billion in closed mortgage loans, many of NJ Lenders' mortgage loan originators are recognized nationally as the best in their field. For more information, visit https://www.njlenders.com.

HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced that NJ Lenders has selected HomeBinder to deliver a post-closing home management experience that improves customer retention and strengthens referral partner relationships.

Related link: https://pages.homebinder.com/

Thousands to Be Tattooed at 19th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention at Hynes Convention Center

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Boston Tattoo Convention announces its 19th annual gathering in the heart of downtown Boston! The event will be held this weekend Friday September 17 - 19, 2021 at the Hynes Convention Center.

A tradition for the past 18 years, the Boston Tattoo Convention brings together artists, collectors, shops, vendors, performers, and tattoo culture to Boston's Back Bay for a weekend of live tattooing, art, and entertainment. Ticket prices start at just $25!

Event highlights include live tattooing from top-tier tattoo artists, live music and performances, the Miss Boston Ink beauty contest and an after party at King's Boston!

For additional information including the full schedule of events, visit https://bostontattooconvention.com/.

Check out the attending artists' portfolios on Instagram at @bostontattoocon and on https://www.facebook.com/bostontattooconvention.

The Boston Tattoo Convention will be a mask required event. Thank you for doing your part to help us make it a fun and safe event for all! KEEP BOSTON BEAUTIFUL, GET A TATTOO!

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The Boston Tattoo Convention announces its 19th annual gathering in the heart of downtown Boston! The event will be held this weekend Friday September 17 - 19, 2021 at the Hynes Convention Center.

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HomeBinder joins The Mortgage Collaborative’s Preferred Partner Network

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, Realtors, and other authorized professionals, today announced it has joined The Mortgage Collaborative's (TMC) Preferred Partner Network. The new membership enables HomeBinder to offer preferential pricing to TMC's nearly 150 member banks, credit unions and independent mortgage banking companies. Trusted by over 600,000 homeowners to date, HomeBinder simplifies homeownership, improves home values and increases repeat and referral business for mortgage lenders and Realtors.

"HomeBinder is an exciting addition to the TMC Preferred Partner Network that offers a fresh competitive advantage to Lender Members," said Steven A. Milner, founder and CEO of nationally licensed direct mortgage lender US Mortgage Corporation for 28 years and a TMC board member. "A core value here at US Mortgage is to 'seek longevity.' It is a belief that informs everything from how we make business decisions of the long-term success of the company in mind to how we foster a work environment where employees want to build a lifelong career. We also seek longevity in our client relationships, and in that quest we seek to become a lender for life to all our clients. HomeBinder is the ideal partner to Lender Members for that purpose."

By partnering with HomeBinder, mortgage lenders can furnish each borrower with an online platform designed to make managing a home and maintaining its value easier. HomeBinder features include document storage, maintenance reminders, appliance recall notifications, a digital home inventory and more. The platform also helps lenders and real estate agents stay connected with clients long after the home sale thanks to prominent placement of their contact information within each borrower's HomeBinder.

"Our mission is to deliver homeowners peace of mind and optimize their home's value by being the bridge between them and the businesses that support their ownership," said HomeBinder Founder and CEO Jack Huntress. "We are delighted to join The Mortgage Collaborative and look forward to working with lenders who share our vision of supporting the homeownership journey and see the value in having deeper, longer-lasting relationships with their clients."

"We started The Mortgage Collaborative eight years ago to leverage the collective power of the lending community, share ideas and become more efficient and profitable together," said TMC CEO Jim Park. "We welcome HomeBinder as our newest Preferred Partner and encourage our Lender Members to see for themselves how this powerful little app engages borrowers and keeps lender relationships sticky at the same time."

HomeBinder comes with plug-and-play integrations with Encompass(r) by ICE Mortgage Technology(tm), Salesforce and other leading mortgage loan origination software (LOS) and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms. For more information, visit https://pages.homebinder.com/lenders or book a demo today!

About HomeBinder:

HomeBinder is a home management platform that makes maintaining a home's value easy while improving relationships between homeowners and the businesses that serve them. Unlike traditional leave-behinds like business cards and refrigerator magnets, HomeBinder maintains an ongoing digital connection with homeowners as they manage their data, documents and relationships over time. Founded in 2015, HomeBinder is a venture-backed Techstars Boston '19 company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit https://pages.homebinder.com/.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to midsize mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. For more information, visit https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

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HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, Realtors, and other authorized professionals, today announced it has joined The Mortgage Collaborative's (TMC) Preferred Partner Network. The new membership enables HomeBinder to offer preferential pricing to TMC's nearly 150 member banks, credit unions and independent mortgage banking companies.

Related link: https://pages.homebinder.com/

With ‘Disney PRIDE in Concert,’ the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Sets the LGBTQ Experience to the Music and Magic of Disney

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Disney's beloved catalog of songs will be reimagined by the Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) in Disney PRIDE in Concert, a musical celebration of LGBTQ life, love, family, and perseverance, June 25-26, 2022 at Boston Symphony Hall. The show will draw inspiration from iconic Disney films like The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and Mary Poppins; modern classics like Coco, Zootopia, and Wreck-It Ralph; and the magical music of Disney Parks.

The multimedia extravaganza will feature BGMC's 250-member chorus and a 20-piece orchestra performing sparkling new musical arrangements by BGMC Assistant Music Director Chad Weirick, accompanied by visuals designed by BGMC Director of Video Michael Willer using assets from Disney's films and archives. Providing the narrative of the show, personal stories from an array of diverse chorus members will be interwoven throughout the musical performances, showcasing the individual meaning and connections drawn from Disney's timeless and universal music. Tickets will go on-sale via the Boston Gay Men's Chorus in early 2022.

"Disney movies and musicals have long resonated deeply in the LGBTQ community because they often mirror our experiences in a society that hasn't always welcomed us," said Reuben M. Reynolds, III, BGMC's Music Director. "Characters are often struggling to fit in and to accept themselves, they long for a love that feels unattainable, they've lost their family of origin and had to create a new one, yet they persevere and find joy in life. They express their alienation, desire, and determination in beautiful songs that have given solace and empowerment to generations of LGBTQ people. Naturally, we're overjoyed at the chance to make the thematic connections between the Disney canon and the LGBTQ experience explicit by infusing the music with the stories of our lives."

Disney PRIDE in Concert is being produced in conjunction with Disney Concerts, the concert production and licensing division of Disney Music Group. It will feature all-new musical arrangements by Chad Weirick and a book by BGMC Executive Producer Bill Casey and Tom Choinski. Disney PRIDE in Concert will also be available for licensing in the future through Disney Concerts for performance by choruses around the world for all voice parts and voice configurations. This collaboration is the first time Disney Concerts has partnered with an organization to create an LGBTQ-specific concert package.

Disney PRIDE in Concert will take place during LGBTQ Pride Month, which commemorates a pivotal point in LGBTQ history: the Stonewall Riots of June 1969, when patrons of the Stonewall Bar rebelled and fought back against the constant anti-gay harassment by New York City police of LGBTQ people and spaces.

"Disney PRIDE in Concert will likely be the first in-person performance of the Boston Gay Men's Chorus in two years. We think it's the perfect way to come out of the pandemic to thank our singers, patrons and fans who have been so patient and supportive during the hiatus," said Craig Coogan, Executive Director of the Boston Gay Men's Chorus. "We are grateful to partner with Disney and share their commitment to showcasing the voices and stories of diverse communities, a value that is so close to our hearts, we're coming back in a spectacular way. We can't wait to perform this concert for audiences and have the show become part of the songbook for choruses around the world."

The concert is part of BGMC's hybrid 2021-22 season, which also includes a Holiday Special on WCVB-Channel 5 in December and the release of the documentary "Milestones" to mark BGMC's 40th anniversary.

About Disney Concerts

Disney Concerts is the concert production and licensing division of Disney Music Group, the music arm of The Walt Disney Company. Disney Concerts produces concerts and tours, and licenses Disney music and visual content to symphony orchestras and presenters on a worldwide basis. Disney Concerts' concert packages include a variety of formats, such as "live to picture" film concerts and themed instrumental and vocal compilation concerts, and range from instrumental-only symphonic performances to multimedia productions featuring live vocalists and choir. Current titles include the Star Wars Film Concert Series (Episodes IV-VIII), Toy Story, Aladdin, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Disney Princess - The Concert, Coco, The Lion King, Up and The Nightmare Before Christmas, which in 2019 accounted for over 900 performances in many of the world's top concert venues.

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About Boston Gay Men's Chorus

The Boston Gay Men's Chorus is one of New England's largest and most successful community-based choruses. Founded in 1982, the 200-voice ensemble is celebrated for its outstanding musicianship, creative programming, and groundbreaking community outreach. Under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Reuben M. Reynolds III, the BGMC sings a wide spectrum of classical and popular music and creates social change by providing a positive, affirming image of the gay and lesbian community. The Chorus is heard live by more than 10,000 people each season and thousands more through recording, television and internet broadcasts. CBS-WBZ named the Boston Gay Men's Chorus one of the "top 5" choruses in the city of Boston. The Boston Business Journal in 2018, 2019, and 2020 named BGMC one of the top performing arts organizations in the city. BGMC is a Cultural Ambassador - being the first LGBTQ chorus to perform in Poland in 2005, the Middle East in 2015 and in South Africa in June 2018.

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Disney's beloved catalog of songs will be reimagined by the Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) in Disney PRIDE in Concert, a musical celebration of LGBTQ life, love, family, and perseverance, June 25-26, 2022 at Boston Symphony Hall.

Related link: https://www.bgmc.org/

Book Exploring the Strategic Value of Intrapreneurs is Reissued with Additional Insight

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- In celebration of the one-year anniversary of the e-book and paperback launch of "Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why" (ISBN: 978-1734956900; paper), author Susan Foley has announced the book has been reissued with 12 new articles - making it a 310-page exploration of the critical role intrapreneurs play within the business environment. The new version is identified with a blue banner across the lower corner of the book, with updates offering even greater depth into the nuances that separate intrapreneurs from the more traditional employee.

In its first year, "Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why" received an overwhelmingly positive response, with business professionals across the globe gaining helpful insight into the role of an intrapreneur and intrapreneurs themselves better understanding the value they bring to their respective companies. The book has encouraged business leaders to take a closer look at who fits the definition of an intrapreneur within their organizations, and how to strategically leverage their skillset for a business model of the future.

"'Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why' is filled with real-world examples and actionable recommendations to help you understand the talent and competencies required to drive innovations into successful businesses," commented Guillaume Hervé, President of G3point0 Consulting and author of "Winning at Intrapreneurship."

"Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why" defines what an intrapreneur is, the significant impact they have on an organization, and how they are serving as agents of change by rewriting the rules of business. In the book, Foley clearly defines intrapreneurship and chronicles the journeys of intrapreneurs across the globe, helping readers understand their individual paths to success and lessons learned along the way. She demonstrates how they drive innovation, serve as a catalyst for positive change, and how their unique mindset distinguishes them as a valuable asset capable of driving unprecedented business growth.

The newly-reissued version includes an expanded section focused on leadership and the fundamental shift that is happening at the executive level. It takes a candid look at the challenges of being an intrapreneur in the current business climate, explores the operating system that drives them, and defines the strategic value of intrapreneurship and why it should be an area of focus for businesses.

"This book takes a very close look at how businesses of any size can leverage intrapreneurs to create value and generate new revenue growth," said Foley. "I'm proud that 'Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why' has generated buzz around this topic and is helping business leaders take notice and understand how intrapreneurs contribute to a sustainable future."

The updated version of the book is now available for purchase or download on Amazon, at a REDUCED PRICE for a LIMITED TIME: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B41W14M/

Additional information is available online, at https://corporate-entrepreneurs.com/book/intrapreneurs-who-what-how-and-why/

In celebration of the one-year anniversary of the e-book and paperback launch of "Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why" (ISBN: 978-1734956900; paper), author Susan Foley has announced the book has been reissued with 12 new articles - making it a 310-page exploration of the critical role intrapreneurs play within the business environment.

The Beauty Secrets Men Don’t Want to Tell You: from Bro-tox to Dermal Fillers

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- The saying 'look good, feel good' does not only ring true for women. Being more physically attractive can have positive implications for career-minded and goal-oriented men. Women have been reaping the benefits of these non-invasive procedures for decades, but recently The Spiegel Center has seen the number of procedures performed on men increase by over 100%. So, if you have been thinking about plastic surgery and aesthetic options you are not alone, we bet your friends are thinking about it too.

Rhinoplasties have stood at the forefront of male plastic surgery for years, but we have recently seen a shift in men's concerns that has resulted in an uptick of aesthetic trends. Each male patient has their individualized concerns and goals, but the common thread amongst most is their desire to look refreshed, without it appearing obvious they have received any treatments. In the past men solely relied on Botulinum (Botox) to achieve this look. Although 'Bro-tox' once dominated the male aesthetic industry, men have now discovered the effectiveness of Tear Trough filler.

Dr. Onir, The Spiegel Center's aesthetic injector has found, "Men love getting their tear troughs filled because it is a fast and effective way to younger-looking lower eyelids without the need for surgery. What used to require a full operation can now be done in moments with the right knowledge and skills. Another popular option is Accutite -- a new non-surgical treatment to 'de-puff' the under eyes."

The Spiegel Center is home to experts in gender and aesthetics. People travel from all over for facial feminization, but to know what makes a face feminine means you know what it takes to make or enhance male attractiveness. Men and women having the same procedures need different techniques and different results.

Dr. Spiegel explains, "For men, we want more horizontal eyebrows, so we do Botox differently. This principle applies to almost all procedures whether it be the eyelid for a blepharoplasty, nose shape for a rhinoplasty, we even want the cheeks to be shaped differently, so we put filler in different areas than we do for women. The different location for cheek fillers, for example, between men and women can be millimeters apart, and the distinction makes all the difference."

To cater to these differences requires a lot of knowledge and a careful eye. The experts at The Spiegel Center understand, appreciate, and know the different techniques required to help you look attractive within your gender. Getting it right includes getting it right for men.

Tear trough hollowing can be treated by injections of hyaluronic acid fillers to restore lost volume and improve darkness and shadowing around the lower eyelids. This is an area where it is especially important to see an expert facial doctor because while the results are natural and beautiful in skilled hands if done incorrectly or by a less experienced practitioner, an unnatural bulge or bluish skin color can result. Dr. Onir and Dr. Spiegel are recognized experts at facial injections including complex regions such as the tear troughs. They have provided patients with personalized care and natural-looking results for over 20 years in the Boston area.

The Spiegel Center located on Boylston Street (Rt. 9) in Newton is comprised of an impressive team, including Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel who has been selected as one of the top five facial plastic surgeons on the East Coast and chosen as one of the 15 most influential plastic surgeons in the world. He is recognized by his peers as an expert in the most complex revision surgeries and has received almost every major award available to Facial Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Onir Spiegel is acknowledged as one of the country's Most Loved Injectors and specializes in facial aesthetics. Learn more at: https://www.drspiegel.com/

The saying 'look good, feel good' does not only ring true for women. Being more physically attractive can have positive implications for career-minded and goal-oriented men. Women have been reaping the benefits of these non-invasive procedures for decades, but recently The Spiegel Center has seen the number of procedures performed on men increase by over 100%.

Related link: https://www.drspiegel.com/

Brew Up Tax Savings with the R&D Tax Credit

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- While the trendy term "Microbrewery" may have been the proper terminology for new craft beer breweries and startups, they no longer remain "micro" in revenue, says ICS Tax, LLC (ICS). Growth in the craft beer industry in the U.S. has steadily grown to almost $30 billion.

While brewing up signature styles of beer is key to their creators' minds, the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit can save the craft brewing industry significant tax dollars and make brewers say, "Hop Hop Hooray."

The R&D Tax Credit has been an underutilized dollar-for-dollar cash savings in the brewery and beverage industry altogether. With the R&D tax credit being made permanent and the qualifications of R&D more expansive, the credit has become more valuable and lucrative for a small brewery or startup. A misnomer is that a company must be successful or is developing something new for the "world," whereas the activity only needs to be new or improved to the brewery itself.

The R&D Tax Credit can turn skunky brews into sweet aromatic tax savings.

"Ask yourself, while you may be known for your signature pale ale, have you been working on brewing up the latest lager to captivate the increasing market? Have you adapted your formulas for changing connoisseurs?" says Lacey Robb, the R&D credit practice leader at ICS.

She adds, "It is uncommon that your brewery has not made any improvements to the product, technology, or internal processes to grow and maintain success. Internal process improvements are often overlooked and provide valuable savings to the industry."

The benefits that the R&D Tax Credit can provide the brewing industry will not leave you with a hangover, but hopped up for exciting permanent tax savings.

A few examples of activities that would qualify for the R&D Tax Credit are:

* Developing new bottle conditioning

* Generating new or improved manufacturing processes to improve manufacturing flexibility and agility

* Establishing new or improved hopping techniques and styles

* Creating or improving filtration methodologies or wastewater methods

* Developing new or improved product formulations or recipes (e.g., dry hopping)

* Conducting tests of product ingredient mixtures for desired flavor or aroma profiles

* Developing new or improved quality assurance testing processes

* Producing prototype product samples for testing and validation of new recipe formulations

* Testing prototype samples for analytical and microbiological qualities.

While all the above sounds too good to be true, many breweries may be thinking, "how does this help us when due to the pandemic, we do not have a profit?" The R&D credit was enhanced for small business startups in 2016 and can be applied against your quarterly federal payroll tax instead of your income tax.

Do not let this opportunity go stale. Now may be the time more than ever to explore this power tax savings. To learn more about the R&D tax credit, visit https://ics-tax.com/services/research-development-tax-credits/.

ABOUT LACEY ROBB:

Lacey Robb is Principal for ICS Tax, LLC. She is an attorney with an LLM in Taxation and has helped numerous taxpayers in a variety of industries take the R&D tax credit. She can be reached by phone at 310-968-0970 or by email at laceyr@ics-tax.com.

ABOUT ICS TAX, LLC (ICS):

ICS Tax, LLC (ICS) is a consulting firm providing innovative tax planning strategies. ICS collaborates with taxpayers and their tax professionals to identify credits and incentives that reduce tax liabilities and increase profitability. ICS provides nationwide service through its offices located throughout the country.

Learn more at https://ics-tax.com/.

While the trendy term "Microbrewery" may have been the proper terminology for new craft beer breweries and startups, they no longer remain "micro" in revenue, says ICS Tax, LLC (ICS). Growth in the craft beer industry in the U.S. has steadily grown to almost $30 billion.

Related link: https://ics-tax.com/

Rahoo Baby allows all parents to feel confident about their baby’s developmental milestones with new virtual offerings via ‘Rahoo U’

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Boston startup Rahoo Baby, a baby product company made up by a team of physicians and pediatric therapists, is launching "Rahoo U," an online classroom for parents. Launching January 25, Rahoo U teaches parents the most effective techniques for helping babies master the skills they need at each stage of development, and offers guidance on how parents can incorporate these techniques into their daily routines.

Courses, which cost only $49.99 are led by a team of licensed pediatric therapists with experience from the most competitive hospitals and clinics in the Boston area.

As developmental delays become increasingly more common, today's parents know the importance of learning and overall brain development during a child's first year of life. Unfortunately, though, 90% of parents still don't receive support from qualified healthcare professionals who know how to provide the most developmentally rich early learning experiences for infants.

In the course "Mastering Baby Milestones," parents are taught specific, clinically-validated activities and techniques that help babies master the skills they most often struggle to develop on their own. Topics covered include skills such as crawling, independent sitting, and tummy-time (which 75% of parents report as a stressor at home). Mastering Baby Milestones also contains discussions about the subjects parents don't learn about until it's too late, such as how to prevent flat-head syndrome, and why it's so important that babies learn to move!

"As pediatric therapists, we've spent nearly a decade working hands-on with infants, and coaching parents on how to get the most out of their baby's first months of development," says Co-founder and CEO Matt Breen. "We're focused on bringing this information to parents from all walks of life."

As Americans spend more of their lives online in new ways, the team saw an opportunity to create Rahoo U. "The best part is being able to reach more families without having to leave their homes. Our goal is to make sure that access to early childhood development tools becomes more equitable, and this is just a starting point," Breen adds.

About Rahoo Baby

Rahoo Baby is on a mission to ensure that all parents have access to the tools and information that spark infant development. Rahoo Baby provides uniquely designed, meaningful baby products that have a lasting impact on early childhood development. Founded in 2018 by pediatric occupational therapists Matthew Breen and Erica Costa along with Physician Thomas Quinn, the group of healthcare professionals came together to play their role in making sure babies can have the best possible start in life.

The award-winning Rahoo Baby Learn & Lounge can be found online at Buy Buy Baby, and launches with Target in March 2021. Rahoo Baby plans to launch their second and third products in the Summer of 2021.

Learn more at https://rahoobaby.com/ or on Instagram at @RahooBaby. We also encourage you to reach out directly to Matt, our CEO at matt@rahoobaby.com

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*Caption: Pediatric occupational therapists Matt and Erica leading the "Mastering Baby Milestones" course at Rahoo U.

Boston startup Rahoo Baby, a baby product company made up by a team of physicians and pediatric therapists, is launching "Rahoo U," an online classroom for parents. Launching January 25, Rahoo U teaches parents the most effective techniques for helping babies master the skills they need at each stage of development, and offers guidance on how parents can incorporate these techniques into their daily routines.

Related link: https://rahoobaby.com/

NouFlex Launches Versatile Space-Saving Fitness System and Virtual Workout Options for People Who Want a Boutique Gym Experience at Home

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- NOUFLEX LLC today announced the launch of its NouFlex Training System products, Virtual Group Workout Classes and Virtual Personal Training Sessions. These offerings bring boutique-style fitness training into your home, eliminating the need for bulky, room-eating and costly home gym equipment.

The NouFlex Training System features a sleek fitness baseboard, attachable strength bands, and other accessories that enable you to perform more than 200 low-impact exercises in a compact home space. It's a strength, toning and stretching fitness product-a portable unit that fits easily in a bedroom, family room or home office. The full Training System is $249 and includes 2 complimentary personal training sessions.

While many NouFlex Training System owners will be happy to work out on their own, NouFlex also recognizes that most people want motivation, encouragement and human interaction. NouFlex Virtual Group Workout Classes and Virtual Personal Training Sessions address those needs. All NouFlex trainers are both nationally- and NouFlex-certified, and know how to integrate NouFlex with other training techniques. NouFlex chooses its trainers based on their qualifications and ability to motivate, encourage, and make working out enjoyable.

NouFlex also offers the NouFlex App (IOS and Android). The app provides videos of all strength, toning and stretching exercises, and includes a list of pre-programmed workouts that are easy to follow along. A NouFlex personal trainer can also be assigned to program your workouts on the app, coupling customized training with individualized attention. The app is free for the first 3 months and then costs $4.99 per month.

"I created NouFlex to bring the boutique gym experience into your home," says NouFlex creator and CEO, Anel Bellevue. "Fitness is not a way of life, but a way of being, and NouFlex brings high-quality, fun and affordable exercise options to all. Our products and services focus on building a better body, preventing injury and promoting a lifetime of both physical and mental health."

With the pandemic keeping people away from gyms, NouFlex's fitness products and virtual group and personal training allow each person to select the programs and trainers most suited to his or her aesthetic and health goals.

To learn more, visit: https://nouflex.com/

About NouFlex:

NOUFLEX LLC is a Boston-based fitness company whose mission is to bring the fun, style and benefits of a boutique gym experience into your home without breaking the bank. Developed by founder and CEO Anel Bellevue, a NASM-certified Personal Trainer, Women's Fitness Specialist and Senior Fitness Specialist with a B.S. in Exercise Kinesiology, NouFlex is the result of his years of personal training experience, scientific knowledge and passion to help fitness enthusiasts do more with less.

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NOUFLEX LLC today announced the launch of its NouFlex Training System products, Virtual Group Workout Classes and Virtual Personal Training Sessions. These offerings bring boutique-style fitness training into your home, eliminating the need for bulky, room-eating and costly home gym equipment.

Related link: https://nouflex.com/

Right at Home Boston and North Receive Top Home Care Awards in 2020

SALEM, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Earlier this year, Rosaleen Doherty & Jay Kenney, co-owners of Right at Home Boston and North based in Salem, Massachusetts, were honored by the Right at Home national organization with the 2019 Highest Annual Multi-Territory Revenue Award. With over 400 offices under the Right at Home system each year, the Boston and North franchise was recognized as the top revenue-producing Right at Home among the US for owners with multiple units.

Right at Home Boston and North serves almost 1,000 families a week on the North Shore, in the Merrimack Valley and the Boston area and employs over 300 trained professionals. Right at Home Boston and North grew their employee count by 4% last year and continues to grow today.

Due to circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the award ceremony, that was to be held at the Right at Home national conference was withheld. However, the award is received with great dignity and appreciation.

Margaret Haynes, COO at Right at Home Corporate in Omaha, NE says, "Thank you for all you and your entire team do each and every day to bring the Right at Home mission to life in your local communities. You run an amazing business and serve as strong role models for the entire system."

RightSpirit Award

In the same online awards ceremony, the Allen Hagar RightSpirit Award also went to Rosaleen Doherty and Jay Kenney. The award is named after the founder of Right at Home and is awarded to the franchisee that demonstrates the highest commitment and an excellent example to other Right at Home businesses for improving the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities.

"In the handful of years the RightSpirit award has been given, it has never aligned with the winner of the highest revenue awards for Right at Home franchises," says Rosaleen Doherty, owner of Right at Home Boston and North. "Right at Home is the vehicle we utilize to do good for others...no matter if it was when we just started almost 20 years ago, or right now."

About Right at Home Boston and North

Right at Home Boston and North is owned and operated by Rosaleen Doherty and Jay Kenney. The company was started in 2002 after Rosaleen and Jay moved to the North Shore to begin their married life.

Right at Home Boston and North provides in-home care services to seniors and disabled adults who choose to live independently through three home care offices in Salem, Somerville and Haverhill Mass. With over 18 years of providing home care services, CareTeam members undergo a thorough background screening and ongoing training in order to provide the best quality home care for the elderly. All Right at Home care is supervised by a team of registered nurses. Through their Dementia and Cognitive Support Programs, Right at Home is known as a leader in dementia home care in the Boston area. The mission is to change the world one human interaction at a time.

Learn more at http://www.rightathomemass.net or call for more information at 877-500-CARE (2273).

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Earlier this year, Rosaleen Doherty & Jay Kenney, co-owners of Right at Home Boston and North based in Salem, Massachusetts, were honored by the Right at Home national organization with the 2019 Highest Annual Multi-Territory Revenue Award. With over 400 offices under the Right at Home system each year, the Boston and North franchise was recognized as the top revenue-producing Right at Home among the US for owners with multiple units.

Related link: http://www.rightathomemass.net

New Book Explores Unique World of Intrapreneurs and Their Role in Business Growth

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Author and intrapreneurship expert Susan Foley, Managing Partner of Corporate Entrepreneurs LLC, is excited to announce the release of the paperback version of her latest book, "Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why" (ISBN: 978-1734956900).

The new book explores the role of an intrapreneur within businesses, from how they drive innovation and serve as a catalyst for positive change, to how their unique mindset and competencies distinguish them as unconventional assets capable of propelling exceptional business growth.

"Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why" offers perspective on what an intrapreneur is, the significant impact they have on an organization and how they are serving as agents of change by rewriting the rules of business. Throughout 241 pages, Foley defines intrapreneurship and chronicles the journeys of intrapreneurs across the globe, helping readers understand their individual paths to success and lessons learned along the way.

"This book examines the incredible value of having an intrapreneur on the leadership team of any business, and the extraordinary combination of qualities they possess that distinguish them from their peers," said Foley. "Intrapreneurs are leading their organizations into the future with their incredible foresight, critical thinking skills and propensity to take action versus waiting for change to happen."

As Foley explains in her book with research and real examples, intrapreneurs are quickly becoming the new face of leadership in the changing world of business. As an integral member of the internal team, they create new processes that build value through new business ventures, new product launches, new services and more. They thrive on problem solving, consistently leverage technology and address business challenges head-on - seeing every situation as an opportunity to learn and prosper.

Their self-awareness, resiliency and high level of productivity help them see business functions through a different lens, resulting in action and measurable results.

"These individuals are the hidden talent in most organizations, building and refining their skillset over time through experience," Foley said. "This person must be discovered, their talents cultivated, and their skills applied across all business functions. They can - quite literally - turn the impossible into the possible because they're not afraid to try anything. They're more afraid to not try."

"Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why" takes a candid, real world look at intrapreneurship, including the force behind it, nuances, profiles, success factors, aspirations, challenges, value, leadership and the future of the role in business. It's a must-read roadmap for every business leader, helping them understand why this role is important and how to identify their own intrapreneurs for the sake of successfully driving innovation and growth.

"Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why" is the third book by Foley, who has also authored "Acceleration: Changing the Speed of Growth" and "Entrepreneurs Inside."

She is Managing Partner of Corporate Entrepreneurs LLC, a professional services firm that assists businesses with building intrapreneurship as a strategy for new business growth. She is a champion for research on intrapreneurs, helping countless organizations identify their internal intrapreneurs and understand how they are distinguishable from other employees. Her breakthrough research - based largely on direct observation of intrapreneurs around the world - has helped business leaders globally understand the critical need for this role and experience their remarkable contributions.

In addition to being an expert in the field, Foley is an international speaker and taught Corporate Entrepreneurship at Babson College, Executive Education and Social Change at Suffolk University.

The e-book version of "Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why" was released on June 21, 2020, and the new paperback version is now available on Amazon for $19.99.

A comprehensive summary of the book is available online at https://corporate-entrepreneurs.com/book/intrapreneurs-who-what-how-and-why - where visitors will also find additional resources focused on business growth and success.

Twitter: @CESFoley #Intrapreneurs

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Author and intrapreneurship expert Susan Foley, Managing Partner of Corporate Entrepreneurs LLC, is excited to announce the release of the paperback version of her latest book, "Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why" (ISBN: 978-1734956900).

Despite Uncertain Times, Avatar Construction Continues to Thrive with Rapid Expansion of Commercial Construction Services Across Northeast

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Avatar Construction, Inc. announces continued expansion and record-breaking growth in 2020. While most companies have experienced a drop in business due to current events, Avatar has experienced a massive increase in both new projects and revenue. Avatar has quickly become one of the most sought-after contractors in the Northeast with its comprehensive service and client focused approach.

Avatar Construction is a forward-thinking commercial general contractor that has developed a proven formula responsible for its rapid growth. "We have always set ourselves apart from what clients have come to expect from a general contractor," said Nazar Vincent, Avatar's President. "Our commitment to providing value over success has proven immensely beneficial for both our clients and Avatar Construction. By building and maintaining a team-oriented relationship between Avatar, the client and all subcontractors involved in each project, the Avatar Team can focus efforts directly on delivering a high-quality product on time and on budget."

The Greater Boston corporate office specializes in private and public sector projects and is on pace to close fiscal year 2020 with over $20M in revenue. Future projections set Avatar on a clear path to exceed $100M by fiscal year 2025. "I attribute our continued growth to our client over company philosophy paired with our obsession to be the best in the industry," said Vincent. "We are always laser focused on giving our clients exactly what they need and more."

About Avatar Construction

Avatar Construction is an award-winning commercial general contractor providing comprehensive design-build construction management services for clients in various markets across the Northeastern United States. Founded in 1999, Avatar is a privately held employee-owned company that has quickly grown into a multi-million-dollar organization, known for its innovation and commitment to providing value over success.

Avatar Construction, Inc. is headquartered in Waltham Massachusetts and can be reached by calling (617) 714-5773 or through the corporate website.

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Avatar Construction, Inc. announces continued expansion and record-breaking growth in 2020. While most companies have experienced a drop in business due to current events, Avatar has experienced a massive increase in both new projects and revenue.

Related link: https://avatarconstructioninc.com/

Rapid Deployment Solutions and nipendo Sign Reseller Agreement

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- nipendo and Rapid Deployment Solutions (RDS) today announced a new partnership agreement for the resale of nipendo's RPA (Robotic Process Automation) platform for P2P (Purchase-to-Pay) process automation - the world's first RPA platform for P2P and AP processes automation designed and built over AI architecture and infrastructure, which facilitates modularity, flexibility and transparency, supporting endless variations of P2P process logic through configuration only, and zero coding.

"Making the decision to work with our platform is simple, as our customers, tier 1 global enterprises, have been working with it over the past decade and have seen an incredible transformation of efficiencies and a significant reduction in procurement, supply chain and AP costs," says Eyal Rosenberg, co-Founder and CEO of nipendo. "We're excited about working with RDS - a vibrant and energetic company that we believe will elevate nipendo to new heights in North America," he added.

"We are excited to offer nipendo's cloud-based platform to help businesses streamline procure-to-pay processes, and to interact with suppliers electronically, touch-free and error-free," said Greg Kowalik, President, Rapid Deployment Solutions (RDS). "Our reseller agreement with nipendo will make it easier than ever for RDS's North American customers to adopt and benefit from this leading trading platform," he added.

The platform supports enterprises in three primary ways:
1) Extends existing P2P processes: Enables suppliers to seamlessly participate in enterprise processes, reduces over 50% of procurement and AP costs by replacing manual invoice reconciliation and manual order fulfillment work with self-provisioned process governance and machine automated governance and validations.
2) Scales supplier adoption rate: Hundreds or thousands of suppliers can be onboarded within weeks or months - all sizes and types, regardless of their connection mode (portal/email/mobile/integration). Plug-ins to over 50 ERP packages require no custom work per connection (Connect-Once-Communicate-with-All). Record supplier adoption rate of over 90% of enterprise supplier base.
3) Automates: Smart-Bots replace manual workflows, process fulfillment follow-up, automate decision making and autonomous invoice reconciliation, resulting in over 50% cost reduction, process cycle time reduction, elimination of all errors, disputes, and fraud opportunities and achieves over 95%-touch-free and error-free procure-to-pay processes fulfillment.

The nipendo platform became available June 1, 2020. For more information, visit https://nipendo.com/lp/p2p-automation.

About nipendo

Founded in 2010, nipendo is dual headquartered in Netanya, Israel and in Boston, Massachusetts. The company's RPA platform for P2P process automation streamlines and simplifies interactions between enterprises (buyers) and their suppliers across all spend categories of goods and services, and all supplier types and sizes. The company boasts such customers as Intel, KLA Tencor, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Unilever, Kodak alaris, Israel Aerospace Industries, HP, Elbit Systems, Check Point and more. For more information, visit https://www.nipendo.com/

About Rapid Deployment Solutions

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Rapid Deployment Solutions (RDS) is a leader in providing strategy, planning, and implementation of Content & Records Management solutions and process automation with a focus on P2P processes and ERP systems integration. RDS has applied its industry knowledge and expertise to help Fortune 100 customers become more competitive, efficient, and profitable through the application of innovative technologies, greater efficiencies, and cloud solutions. For more information, visit https://www.rds-consulting.com/

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nipendo and Rapid Deployment Solutions (RDS) today announced a new partnership agreement for the resale of nipendo's RPA (Robotic Process Automation) platform for P2P (Purchase-to-Pay) process automation.

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Smart Hive is providing its premium HIVE platform free to State and Local Governments allowing them to defend as one

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Smart Hive has announced that it will be offering the premium version of its platform for free, allowing state and local government to team up and defend as one. What Waze does for traffic Smart Hive does for cybersecurity.

While local governments are busy with COVID-19 response, cyber attacks on their infrastructure have gone up dramatically. Threat actors have realized that resources have been stretched thin during these challenging times. Smart Hive is seeing attacks on local governments as high as 20x compared to before COVID-19.

Everyone is doing their part to help in these challenging times, and Smart Hive wants to contribute by allowing any local or State government or agency to join its HIVE platform for free to start defending against threat actors together. In the HIVE, an attack on one is defense for all.

Join the HIVE for free to defend as one. Local and State governments can signup at https://www.govsecure.io/together.

"While you secure our friends and family from COVID-19. Let us work with you and your peers to secure America," said Sanjay Patel, CEO of Smart Hive.

More Information: https://www.govsecure.io/together

About Smart Hive:

The HIVE platform enables members to learn from each other in realtime. An attack on one is a defense for all in the HIVE. In less than 90 seconds, State and local governments can learn about attacks their peers have stopped and apply the appropriate defense before the attack reaches them. Protection against what's happening now and not what happened yesterday, we call this "The Power of Now." The entire process is fully automated, and it takes less than 15 minutes to join the HIVE.

Join the HIVE for free to defend as one. Access to Smart Hive's premium platform will be available for qualified organizations for at least six months or as long as the crisis last.

Local and State governments can signup at https://www.govsecure.io/together

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Smart Hive has announced that it will be offering the premium version of its platform for free, allowing state and local government to team up and defend as one. What Waze does for traffic Smart Hive does for cybersecurity.

Related link: https://www.smarthive.io/

Garage Doors Boston Launched Garage Doors Spring Repairing Services

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Garage Doors Boston, a chief provider of garage door repair services, has launched garage door repair New Boston MI services. The garage door repair Boston has emerged as one of the key contenders for the top five positions in the list of the key players in this industry. The management has taken very intelligent steps in the recent times and efforts can be clearly seen in the turnovers that the company has been raking annually over the last three to four years or so.

Much has been talked about the services it has been offering, more so because of the quality the management has maintained constantly. Stephanie James, a senior marketing manager, said, "All hasn't been smooth for us ever since we opened shop in Boston. Winning the people's hearts and trust takes a lot of time. However, we never lost patience. Our commitment to offer the best possible service and our perseverance certainly bore fruits over the years."

"Hard work always pays and we believe in that whole-heartedly. There have been times when we were not sure which path to take and what strategies to implement. Our customers were the ones who stood beside us always and showed the way. Just a thank you would always be an understatement. We owe a major part of our success to them and that goes without saying. When it comes to garage door repair in Boston, our experts have been brilliant and the exceptional dedication towards serving the clients are really praiseworthy," James added.

The CEO commentated, "If customers detect some issues with your garage door springs, people must immediately contact us. Small problems in the springs can pose a big threat. Springs and cables are actually tense parts and therefore, utmost care needs to be taken. A wrong move might release their tension and that might lead to tragic incidents. So, people have to be extremely cautious about not letting such things happen. We are there to help them avert any untoward incident. We are trying to offer full-spectrum garage door services."

About the Company

Garage Doors Boston is popular for repairing and servicing garage doors in Boston, Massachusetts.

To know more, visit: https://garage-repairs-bostonma.com/

Full Address: Newmarket Square. Boston, MA. 02118

Garage Doors Boston, a chief provider of garage door repair services, has launched garage door repair New Boston MI services. The garage door repair Boston has emerged as one of the key contenders for the top five positions in the list of the key players in this industry.

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