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Medfield, MA — 11/05/09 â?? Mitchell Construction Group Inc., a multi-award winning home remodeling design and build firm located in Medfield, is pleased to announce they are the recipient of three 2009 PRISM (Prestigious Results in Sales and Marketing) Awards from the Builder’s Association of Greater Boston, winning top honors in the categories of “Best Remodeling â?? Kitchen $75,000-150,000″, â??Most Creative Use of Spaceâ? and “Best Company Brochure”

Mitchell Construction Groupâ??s awards were presented by the Builder’s Association of Greater Boston on October 14th at Boston’s Park Plaza Hotel.

Over 300 builders, architects, remodelers and other professionals from the design and construction industries attended this prestigious event. The PRISM Awards pay tribute to housing industry professionals for excellence in new construction, remodeling, design, sales and marketing, and a myriad of other categories directly related to the building and construction industry. It is the largest awards program of its kind for builders, remodelers and associated professionals in the greater Boston area.

Mitchell Construction Groupâ??s winning projects included a complete remodel of a bathroom into a warm and tranquil spa retreat in Dover, Massachusetts as well as a complete remodel of a Medfield, Massachusetts kitchen into a highly functional and upscale space. The additional winner was the innovative design of their new company brochure to include an educational cd for their clients and prospects.

â??We are pleased to be recognized by our peers and honored with three of these prestigious awards,â? states Tom Mitchell, President, Mitchell Construction Group, Inc. â??I am continually proud of the Mitchell team and their ability to approach each and every project with an open mind, enthusiasm and innovative design ideas while never losing sight of customer satisfaction.â?

About Mitchell Construction Group

Mitchell Construction Group, Inc., located in Medfield, specializes in architectural design and construction of residential kitchens, baths, additions, and whole house renovations. Recognized for two consecutive years for their commitment to customer service, Mitchell is also the recipient of a number of industry awards including Qualified Remodeler Magazineâ??s â??Top 500? company in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004. The company was also named one of the â??Big 50? by Remodeling Magazine in 2006. The company also received the Gold Award from the PRISM, sponsored by the Greater Boston Buildersâ?? Association at their last awards installment in 2007.

Located just 20 miles west of Boston, in Medfield, Massachusetts, Mitchell Construction Group Inc. serves the metro Boston area as well as Cape Cod. The Mitchell Construction Group Design Center and Workshop is located in their main street Medfield location and offers remodeling ideas, kitchen and material.  For more information, please call Mitchell Construction group at 508-359-7904, or visit the Mitchell Construction Group web site.

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ROCKLAND, MA…

The Bureau’s recognition was largely based on DirectBuy of Boston South  going 10 consecutive years without a customer filing a complaint or issue with the Better Business Bureau. Companies considered for the Torch awards were also chosen on “their high standards of excellence towards customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and communities in which they do business, and their reputation of ethical practices in the marketplace.”

“Besides offering great products, we go to great lengths to make visiting our store a pleasant and enjoyable experience for the customer. If it’s not, we want to know about it,” said John Massaria, owner of DirectBuy of Boston South. “So while qualifying for the Local Torch awards is great, it’s even more satisfying to know that we’re delivering the kind of customer service that rates that kind of recognition.”

It’s not the first time DirectBuy of Boston South has been recognized by the Better Business Bureau. In 2007, DirectBuy of Boston South earned the Better Business Bureau’s 20-year achievement award for two decades of continuous membership and supporting the ethics and strong business practices endorsed by the Better Business Bureau.

One of 160+ franchise locations throughout North America, DirectBuy of Boston South makes buying direct from manufacturers easy to understand and easy to do.  Members enjoy the comfortable setting that feels like a country club when they shop direct from more than 700 brand name manufacturers and their authorized suppliers.  Every item at DirectBuy is top quality merchandise; never any factory seconds or leftovers. 

Located at 11A Commerce Road in Rockland, DirectBuy of Boston South’s showroom is open to members Tuesday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 10 am. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact DirectBuy of Boston South at 781-878-8846 or visit directbuybostonsouth.com.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 781-878-8846 or DirectBuy@USA.com.  To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.DirectBuy.com or DirectBuyCares.com.

About DirectBuy

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from over 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct allows members to make their hard-earned money go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy of Boston South has been serving the South Shore since 1986 and prides itself in providing excellent member service. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers and unparalleled selection helps make members’ dream projects a reality.  It’s a comfortable, country-club setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct.  DirectBuy of Boston South is one of the largest DirectBuy showrooms in New England, and part of 160+ franchise locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy of Boston South at 781-878-8846 or directbuyusa.com  To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit directbuybostonsouth.com.

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Suffolk County Jury Awards Breakstone, White & Gluck Client $5.4 Million.

On December 1, 2008, a Suffolk County Jury awarded Rita Traybman a $3.98 million verdict, which will result in a judgment of $5.4 million. The case was tried by MBTA accident attorney Marc Breakstone in Suffolk Superior Court in Boston. The plaintiff suffered a loss of her right leg when the bus struck her, then ran over her, in a cross walk. Read the complete story of this MBTA bus accident. See also the Boston Globe story, Jury awards woman hit by T bus $3.9m (December 2, 2008). Listen to the WBZ 1030 podcast interview with Marc Breakstone. Watch the Channel 5 interview.

About Marc Breakstone:

Marc L. Breakstone is a principal at Breakstone, White & Gluck and is a well known Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer, who concentrates in product liability and professional liability litigation, primarily for plaintiffs. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan (1981) and his Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law (1986). He is a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ, formerly ATLA), the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA) where is on the Board of Governors, and the Massachusetts Bar Association. He is a frequent lecturer on substantive law topics for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, MATA and private seminar organizations.

About Breakstone, White & Gluck:

Breakstone, White & Gluck, P.C. specializes in the representation of victims who have suffered serious personal injury or Wrongful Death as a result of negligence or product liability. We represent accident victims in their claims arising from medical malpractice, construction site accidents, including highway construction accidents, car accidents, train accidents, bicycle accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents and defective products. In addition, we specialize in claims against insurance companies for violations of the Consumer Protection Act. We also handle claims arising from business disputes, insurance disputes, professional liability claims, and personal representation of defendants who may have an assigned insurance attorney. We handle civil trials and appeals in Massachusetts in both the State and Federal courts. We are recognized as being among the best attorneys in Massachusetts, and we work hard to get you the best results in your case.

Make Sure You Find The Best Massachusetts Injury Lawyer for Your Case. Hiring a lawyer, especially after a serious accident, can be a very difficult task. You want to find a lawyer who best understands your case, the laws of Massachusetts, and how to win at trial. You want the best lawyer, an experienced injury lawyer. That is why you should turn to Breakstone, White & Gluck, P.C.

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DATELINE: BOSTON, MA…

The law firm of Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. of Boston, MA is pleased to announce its Gold level sponsorship of the 2008 Massachusetts Family Business Awards program, an annual competition designed to promote and highlight the many achievements of Massachusetts-based, family owned businesses.

Ed Tarlow, a founding member of Tarlow, Breed Hart & Rodgers, P.C. has been instrumental in the creation of the Massachusetts Family Business Awards program, now entering its second successful year. Tarlow teamed up with Ted Clark, the Executive Director of The Northeastern University Center for Family Business, to develop the program, honoring the most successfully run and managed family businesses in Massachusetts.

The firm’s tax and estate planning attorneys regularly advise business owners and their families on the complexities of estate planning and administration, taxation and corporate law. Attorney Richard Breed notes, “The Family Business Awards Program provides a unique opportunity to salute the numerous contributions of family owned businesses, which are too often overlooked. We have built lasting relationships with many family owned businesses over the years and we look forward to providing continued assistance and support to this critical segment of our local economy.”

Recent statistics indicate that more than 80 % of all business enterprises in North America are family owned and operated, and that they account for 60% of total U.S. employment, 78% of all new jobs, and 65% of wages paid. Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers focuses on working with family businesses, in particular, assisting them with the challenges of business succession between generations, as well as with issues involving corporate law, taxation, litigation, and estate planning.

The 2008 Massachusetts Family Business Awards event will be held on May 8, 2008 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge, MA. Speakers will include Jim Kaloyanides, President and COO of New England Coffee, and Phyllis Godwin, Chairman, Granite City Electric Supply. David Wade, award-winning journalist and co-anchor of WBZ-TV News’ weekday newscasts at morning and noon will serve as Host of Ceremonies for the event.

Please visit www.nuffi.org for tickets, or for more information about the Massachusetts Family Business Awards program.

Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C.

Formed in 1991, Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive legal services to its clients. Featuring a breadth and depth of experience and perspective usually found only at larger law firms, Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers. P.C. offers sophisticated legal counsel to entrepreneurs, businesses, individuals, families, and institutions.

In addition to taxation and estate planning, the firm’s areas of expertise include corporate law, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and dispute resolution, real estate, bankruptcy, and municipal law. The expertise and collegiality of the firm’s fifty plus members, associates, and support staff has consistently resulted in the building of lasting relationships of trust and confidence.

The offices of Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. are located at 101 Huntington Avenue, Prudential Center, in Boston, MA 02199. For additional information, or to arrange for a consultation, please call 1-617-218-2000, e-mail info@tbhr-law.com, or visit www.tbhr-law.com

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STONEHAM, MA…

DirectBuy of North Boston, the home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, recently awarded $50,000 to Leominster resident James Hartung as part of the company’s national Home Makeover Program. Mr. Hartung was presented with the check on August 26 at the Stoneham area club.

“When I received the letter in the mail notifying me that I was DirectBuy’s $50,000 Home Makeover winner, I didn’t think it was real,” said Hartung. “It wasn’t until I received a call from the DirectBuy corporate headquarters that made me realize I had truly won.”

With his newfound fortune, Hartung has many home improvement projects in mind, but there’s one clear front-runner that he’s looking to begin this fall.

“I’ve always wanted a farmer’s porch that wraps around both sides of my home and thanks to DirectBuy’s Home Makeover contest, I can finally have an outdoor gathering place for friends and family to enjoy,” said Hartung.

Not only will the porch provide a fun outside retreat for friends and family members, but it will also help facilitate next year’s kitchen remodel. Hartung currently has a door in his kitchen that opens to the outside. The door divides up his kitchen, taking up valuable countertop and cabinet space. With the addition of his wrap-around porch, James will be able to move the door to a better location, allowing for more cabinetry and counter space along one of the kitchen walls.

Carl Krawczyk who operates the Boston North location was excited that his club was able to help someone from their community. “Every day, my wife Barb and I have loved having the opportunity to come to work and help families save money. So to be able to give Mr. Hartung a check for $50,000, well, that’s just the icing on the cake!” said Krawczyk.

Over the past few years, DirectBuy has distributed more than a half million dollars in prize money to both members and non-members as part of their Home Makeover Program, designed to help consumers create the home of their dreams.

The DirectBuy of Boston North club, located at 100A Fallon Road in Stoneham, offers consumers thousands of items, including kitchen cabinets, flat-screen televisions and major appliances from more than 700 top manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Members enjoy a comfortable, welcoming setting and design club where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

To assist members with their home renovation projects, DirectBuy of Boston North employs interior designers and product specialists who are specially trained in one of five areas of merchandise: Home Furnishings, Home Improvement, Flooring, Entertainment/Outdoor, and Accessories. Additionally, members benefit from the use of a children’s play area, café and a member’s lounge to relax while shopping.

DirectBuy Membership

Consumers who are interested in joining DirectBuy of Boston North are encouraged to attend an exclusive Open House event, which is designed to educate families about DirectBuy’s unique business model.  The Open House also helps consumers better understand how DirectBuy members avoid traditional retail markup when purchasing brand-name merchandise.

To request a “Free Insider’s Guide to Buying Direct” and a Visitor’s Pass to learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuy.com.

About DirectBuy

For 38 years, DirectBuy has been showing hundreds of thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 160 locations in North America, DirectBuy offers its members access to approximately 700 brand-name manufacturers and their authorized suppliers in the US, and more than 500 brand-name manufacturers and authorized suppliers in Canada.

Consumers interested in seeing DirectBuy’s savings, service and selection up close may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting www.directbuycares.com.

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DATELINE: BOSTON, MA…

The nomination process for the second annual Massachusetts Family Business Awards 2008 is now officially open at www.uffi.org. The Massachusetts Family Business Awards program is designed to promote and highlight some of the great achievements of Massachusetts-based, family owned businesses and entrepreneurs. All application forms and all accompanying materials must be received by March 31, 2008 to be considered for the 2008 Family Business of the Year Award.

The Northeastern University Center for Family Business and the New England Chapter of the Family Firm Institute partnered to create this awards program, honoring the most successfully run and managed family businesses in Massachusetts. More than 80 % of all business enterprises in North America are family owned and operated. These businesses account for 60% of total U.S. employment, 78% of all new jobs, and 65% of wages paid.

2007 award winners included Crescent Ridge Dairy, Inc., founded in 1932 and managed by the 4th generation of the Parrish family; Avedis Zildjian Company, founded in 1623 and managed by the 15th generation of the Zildjian family; and the New England Coffee Company, founded in 1916 and managed by the 4th generation of the Kaloyanides family.

Any Massachusetts-based family-owned business that now includes, or has included, more than one generation, and whose policies and business practices have had a positive impact on the business and community may be nominated. Nominations can be submitted by anyone. Business owners may nominate their own company.

Awards will be presented in 3 categories: fewer than 50 full-time employees; 50–250 full-time employees; and more than 250 full-time employees.

A panel of independent judges will evaluate and select the winners based on the following criteria:

• Business success

• Positive business and family linkages

• Multi-generational family involvement

• Contributions to the community and industry

• Innovative business practices or strategies

To nominate a company or download an entry form, please visit www.uffi.org, or call 1- 617-373-3718 for further information.

Award finalists receive:

• Public recognition of the dedication, support to the community, and success their business has achieved through the hard work of their family and employees.

• Official notification of their finalist status and recognition by award sponsors.

• Acknowledgement in press releases and at the Awards Ceremony on May 8, 2008 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge, MA

The Northeastern Center for Family Business

The Northeastern University Center for Family Business is a membership organization that provides education, networking opportunities, and support to business families. By providing high quality educational support, networking opportunities, and individual business counseling in a supportive and confidential environment, the Center helps members navigate the complex landscape of the family business to create greater harmony within the family and ensure continued success for the business.

Family Firm Institute, New England Chapter

The New England Chapter of the Family Firm Institute (FFI) is the largest local membership chapter of the FFI. The FFI is an international professional membership organization dedicated to providing interdisciplinary education and networking opportunities for family business advisors, consultants, educators and researchers and to increasing public awareness about trends and developments in the family business field.

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BOSTON, January 26 — Northeastern University is pleased to announce that the 3rd annual Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards program will be held on April 29, 2009.

    The awards program created two years ago in a partnership between Northeastern University’s Center for Family Business and The Family Firm Institute New England Chapter, promotes and highlights some of the great achievements of Massachusetts-based, family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

    Northeastern University Dean Thomas Moore notes, “Given that family businesses create 78% of all new jobs, it seems more appropriate than ever in these tough economic times to acknowledge and support family businesses.  Family businesses are an important economic engine of the Commonwealth.  They account for 60% of total U.S. employment and with all the long-term contributions that family firms deliver to their employees, the economy, and the Commonwealth, it seems fitting to highlight and recognize their achievements and success. 

    Doug Baumoel, president of The Family Firm Institute, New England Chapter said, “Family business are key to an economic recovery.  Through the ups and downs of economic cycles, family businesses endeavor to support their families, employees and their communities.  It’s exciting that Northeastern University is continuing their Awards program as we believe that it is important to recognize family businesses for what they do.” 

    “With prior Award winners including Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, Avedis Zildjian Co., and New England Coffee, this is an opportunity for family businesses, large and small, to be in good company”, adds Dean Moore. 

    Nominations and applications are currently being accepted for entry into this year’s competition and are available on-line at www.mafba.com.

    Any Massachusetts-based, family-owned business that includes or included more than one generation is eligible for the award.  There are three award categories: companies with less than 50 employees, 50-250 employees, and for businesses with more than 250 full-time employees.  The awards will be presented at Northeastern University’s Henderson House in Weston, MA on April 29, 2009.  The deadline for applications is March 27, 2009.  Award winners will be chosen by a panel of independent judges comprised of industry experts, academicians, and peers, and will be evaluated based on:

    — Overall business success

    — Positive family and business linkage

    — Multi-generational family involvement

    — Dynamic contributions to community and industry, and

    — Innovative business practices or strategies

    About Northeastern University’s Center for Family Business

Northeastern University’s Center for Family Business is a membership organization that provides education, networking opportunities, and support to business families.  The Center helps its members identify and avoid potential pitfalls, solve complex interpersonal and family business issues, and plan for future family business success in an increasingly more competitive environment.

    About Northeastern University College of Business Administration

The College of Business Administration is ranked 16th in the nation for International Business programs by U.S. News & World Report and 26th in the U.S. for Business Administration by BusinessWeek.

Katelyn Husereau

Northeastern University

Center for Family Business

617.373.3718

k.husereau@neu.edu

SOURCE  Northeastern University Center for Family Business

Katelyn Husereau, 617-373-3718, k.husereau@neu.edu

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Awards always reflect high achievement and excellence. Winning an award or “just being nominated” for one is a huge boost to one’s ego. It demonstrates to the world just how hard a person or organization has been working to achieve superiority over others in the same field. Actors, scientists, novelists, corporations, sports teams and school districts are all examples of professionals or organizations that strive to win awards.

Boston Public Schools have, over the years, reaped the benefits of receiving awards and recognition. They have been able to prove, throughout time, that they are worthy of these acknowledgments. From students to individual schools to the school board, these schools are top-notch.

If you are planning to relocate your family, and you have a good job lined up in the Boston Schools area, enrolling your child in one of the Boston Schools would be a good idea. These centers of learning are well-known for their excellence in the business of educating children, as they have done so for centuries, now.

Many people are impressed by the amount of years an organization has been in business. Stores and restaurants boast signs bearing the year they were established. Even wine garners more appreciation based on how old it is.

One could, if it is so desired, base the excellence of a school system, like Boston Schools on how long it has been in existence. The Boston Latin School is the oldest public school – it was founded in 1635! Boston can also boast of having the oldest public elementary school – Mather School, founded in 1639. Boston Schools are members of the oldest public school system, organized in 1647. The city also has English High, the oldest public high school which opened its doors to students in 1821.

The prestige of a school system like the one that serves Boston Schools is indeed notable and recognizable in the fact that, if for no other reason, it has been around the longest. But of course, most of us would like to base our decision on enrolling in one of the Boston Schools on more than mere staying power. It would be helpful to know about some of the other achievements that Boston Schools have won.

Recently, two Boston Schools publications earned Awards of Excellence: the first Boston Public Schools Career and College Guide and The Boston Educator. This award exemplifies the commitment that the Boston Schools system upholds to communicating with its students, parents, and teachers.

Also of late, the mayor of Boston, and School Board traveled to New York City to accept the Broad Prize for Urban Education as the most improved urban school district in the country. The Broad Prize included $500,000 in scholarship money for BPS students. This was the Boston Schools fifth year as a finalist. Boston Schools have now earned a total of $1 million in scholarship money.

Obviously, Boston Schools not only have years and years of experience on their side, but also accolades for the work they continue to do in order to maintain their standard of excellence.

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