Movers and Shakers

Movers and Shakers

Walker Magnetics Group Inc. has appointed RICHARD LONGO to the position of president and COO for worldwide company operations. Longo is a 12-year veteran of Walker Magnetics Group. In his most recent position as president for North American Operations, Longo helped coordinate the expansion of the company into China.

Lowell-based Enterprise Bank, which has branches in Fitchburg and Leominster, has elected JACK CLANCY, its current COO, to the post of CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2007. Current Chair and CEO, George Duncan, will continue as Chair of the Board and as a full-time employee. Clancy joined Enterprise in 1988 and has served in various leadership roles, including CFO, treasurer and CIO.

Westboro-based Envox Worldwide, has appointed TIMOTHY MOYNIHAN to the newly created position of vice president of global marketing and sales support. He will be responsible for all of the company’s marketing and sales support activities. Moynihan spent the last six years directing all of the marketing communications, product marketing, channel marketing and sales support activities for Intel Corp.’s media and signaling communications products.

PRISCILLA ELSASS has been named senior associate dean for the Graduate School of Management at Clark University. She will be responsible for academic affairs, student services, admissions, career services, and will oversee the Graduate Management Center in Framingham. She joined GSOM in 1990 and for the past six years served as associate dean. Elsass is an associate professor of management. Additionally, the GSOM has named ANDREA AIELLO as assistant dean, effective Sept. 1. She has served as director of program management and planning at GSOM for the past four years. Prior to joining Clark she held administrative positions at Becker College and Nichols College.

The Worcester law firm Mirick O’Connell has appointed two attorneys as associates with its Business and General Litigation Group. JOHN GRAFF was previously assistant director of Boston University’s Office of Judicial Affairs and Student Safety Programs. MICHAEL CHRISTY was an associate at the law firm of Bourgeois, Dresser, White & Beard in Worcester. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland, Massachusetts and Virginia.

Clark University has added the following professors to its faculty. MICHAEL BUTLER as assistant professor in the Government and International Relations Department, LENE JENSEN as associate professor in the Psychology Department, ELLEN FOLEY as assistant professor in the International Development, Community and Environment Department, NOEL LAZO as been assistant professor and Carlson Chair in Clark’s Chemistry Department. JUNFU ZHANG as assistant professor in the Economics Department and TIMOTHY DOWNS as assistant professor of environmental science and policy in Clark’s International Development Community and Environment Department.

EILEEN PROSE has joined Wayland-based Tourtellotte Solutions as director of sales. Previously, she was a senior account director and producer at Allen Roche Group, handling inside and outside sales and the management and production of corporate events, user conferences, trade shows and interactive and print campaigns. She also wrote commercial campaigns and implemented advertising initiatives while at Allen Roche Group. Prose has more than 27 years of experience in marketing, sales, management, and media.

Worcester-based printing and marketing services firm LaVigne Inc. has appointed DOUGLAS PRITTIE as vice president of operations. He will be responsible for the continuing improvement of the production process, and also for supporting LaVigne’s customers through development and deployment of emerging technology and advanced print communication systems. Prittie has 23 years of commercial and marketing print experience. Prior to joining LaVigne, he was vice president of operations for a number of plants under the Cenveo umbrella. He will lead the production teams at LaVigne and will report directly to the CEO.

Littleton-based Marathon Technologies Corp. has appointed KRISTEN ROBINSON as vice president of sales. She is the former managing director of TC Trust Center of GeoTrust Inc. in Hamburg, Germany. Previously, she served as vice president of client services of Evident Software in Saddle Brook, NJ. She also served in many capacities at Global Crossing Inc. including Sales General Manager of northern New England, Senior Director of Client Services and finally, Vice President of Client Services.

KENNETH CONTE, senior associate at Beals and Thomas, Inc., in Southboro has been named to the Land-Use 2025 Implementation Task Force for Smart-Growth Rhode Island. Conte was also recently named to the North Providence Land Trust Advisory Board. Conte has been with Beals and Thomas, Inc. for 21 years. TIMOTHY CHOREY has joined Beals and Thomas, Inc. as a field surveyor. He is a recent graduate of Colorado State University.

Westborough Bank has hired DEBRA SCANLON of Auburn as assistant vice president and credit officer of its commercial loan department. She has 13 years’ banking experience, and previously worked at Millbury National Bank and more recently at Savers Bank.

The Worcester-based Builders Association of Central Mass (BACM) has appointed CHRIS LUND as its new president. He will formally take his post as president on Nov. 1. Lund, a BACM member for more than five years, has won several awards including: Remodeler of the Years (2001), Builder of the Year (2003), Certified graduate remodeler (NAHR 2004).

Calendar

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Nov. 1-3 (Wed.-Fri.): Northeast Human Resources Association Convention 2006 Draw on the knowledge and experiences of over 48 HR experts. Learn about new methods, tools and resources that will enrich your skills as a human resources professional. Held at Rhode Island Convention Center, One Sabin Street, Providence. NEHRA’s annual convention - For more information, visit http://www.nehra.com/convention/2006/attendee/, e-mail events@nehra.com or call 781-239-8711.

Nov. 2 (Thu.): Conference on Clean Energy: Financing and Partnering for Emerging Businesses. Up to a dozen entrepreneurs will give investor pitches promoting their business concepts and be avaiable at exhibits for in-depth discussion. Industry sector sessions featuring successful clean energy companies will be presented by the Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition; and the Energy Special Interest Group at the MIT Enterprise Forum will hold a Job Fair. Program runs 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston. For more information,

visit http://www.mattcenter.org/ CEConf06/CE-Conference.htm, e-mail jgoldberg@umassp.edu or call 508-698-6810. Also call 617-287-7105.

Nov. 3 (Fri.): New Perspectives on Anger, Conflict and Culture Course participants will be introduced to new perspectives on age-old challenges in the workplace - anger, conflict, and disrespect of gender, cultural and religious differences. The seminar will also occur on Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5. Register by Oct. 31. Program runs 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Clark University: Higgins University Center, 950 Main Street, Worcester.. For more information, e-mail vswain@global-leader.org or call 508-753-4172.

Nov. 4 (Sat.): The New England Center for Children Presents ‘A Night of Music’ Join us for the 5th Annual ‘A Night of Music’ at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Benefit includes silent auction, dinner and dancing. Held at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester. Contact Jennifer Eames for more information via e-mail at jeames@necc.org or call 508-624-0497x4.

Nov. 7 (Tue.): GSOM Lunchtime Discussion with Ralph Crowley, Jr.: Ralph Crowley Jr., President and CEO of Polar Beverages will speak. He is past president of the Seven-Up Bottlers Association and is currently on the Board of the Massachusetts Food Association, and chair and board member of the American Beverage Association. Mr. Crowley was named Business Leader of the year in 1997 (Worcester Business Journal Jan/Feb 1998). Sponsored by Graduate School of Management from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM at Clark University: Carlson Hall, Room 128, 950 Main Street, Worcester. Cost: Free. Email lakennedy@clarku.edu or call 508-793-7670 for more information.

Nov. 8 (Wed.): Cutting-Edge Estate Planning in 2006: Five Great Tax Savers in Charitable Estate Planning Dennis Gorman, attorney at Fletcher, Tilton, and Whipple, P.C., will discuss the use of Revocable Credit Shelter Trusts to minimize federal and MA estate taxes; prospects for estate tax legislation in the near-term; and lifetime gifting including IRAs (2006-07), CRTs, CLTs, pooled income and retirement accounts. Program runs 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Auditorium #1, 19 Foster Street, Worcester. Reception follows. Cost: Free. One- hour CPE for Massachusetts CPAs. To reserve, please call 508-755-0980 ext. 104 or email Cynthia Rielley by Monday, November 6. For more information, visit http://www.greaterworcester.org/press/pr.htm, e-mail crielley@greaterworcester.org or call 508-755-0980 x108.

Nov. 9 (Thu.): MedTech Investors Conference This day-long conference will feature the extended elevator pitches of 25 start-up and emerging medical device companies, representing a wide range of medical technologies. In addition to learning about the innovative medical technologies being developed by these companies, attendees at the conference will gain an understanding of current financing trends for medtech companies and will have substantial opportunities to network with entrepreneurs, suppliers and investors. The conference will also feature an awards ceremony, honoring innovative medical device products from around New England. Program runs 7:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Imperial Ballroom, 64 Arlington St, Boston. For more information, e-mail info@massmedic.com or call 617-414-1340.

Nov. 9 (Thu.): Reality Based Marketing - Your Key to Finding Customers Seminar helps small-business owners develop a realistic approach to identify and find customers by creating an action plan that can produce tangible results. Program runs 8:45 a.m.-noon at Clark University: Higgins University Center, 950 Main Street, Worcester. Cost: $39/person, $30 each additional. Visit http://www.clarku.edu/ offices/sbdc/workshops/workshop3.cfm, e-mail sbdc@clarku.edu or call 508-793-7615 for more information.

Incorporations

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office primarily between September 1-15, 2006. Listed below is the corporate name, address, zip and president.

Acton

AVILA CONSULTING INC., 4 Brimstone Ln. 01720, Natalia Sanchez De Goris

PEREGRINE INTERNATIONAL INC., 15 Olde Surrey Dr. 01720, Rick Han

Ashland

RRS CONSTRUCTION INC., 44 Valley Rd. 01721, Claudiane Coelho

Barre

SUMMIT ACADEMY, INC., 81 BRd. St. 01005, Peter Dimezza

Berlin

NORUMBEGA TRAIL RIDERS, INC., 64 Randall Rd. 01503, Mark Duffy

Clinton

NEW ENGLAND GYMS, INC., 20 Harkins St. 01510, John Cherubini

Douglas

MARIE ROSE ENTERPRISES, INC., 120 South East Main St. 01516, Marie Martin

Dudley

NORTHEAST RETAIL ADVISORS, INC., 4 Roberts Rd. 01571, Robert Rapoza

Framingham

1555 ST MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC., 14 Mayflower Rd. 01701, Sanjayan Thiagarajah

FAMILY INTERNATIONAL CENTER, INC., 7 Whittemore Rd. 01701, Guillermo Portal

OGNIVO CONSULTING, INC., 11 Surro Dr. 01701, Dmitry Ginsburg

STEPHEN S. RAISMAN, DMD, PC, 1283 Old Worcester Rd. 01701, Stephen Raisman

Franklin

JANEK DESIGNS, INC., 12 Hemlock Lane 02038, Kathleen Novak

THE HUNT GROUP, INC., 45 Hilltop Rd. 02038, Paul Hunt

Grafton

WHITE HOUSE MEDIA, INC., 12 Seaver Farm Lane 01560, Jennifer White

UNDERGROUND JEEPS INC., 174 Providence Rd. #308 01519, Joe Kaminski

Holden

121 HAMILTON, INC., 12 Alden Hill Rd. 01520, Ryan Dodge

M.C.A. VENTURES, INC., 198 Highland St. 01520, James Wood

Holliston

HYDRA CONCRETE WATERPROOFING, INC., 9 Whitney St. 01746, Kim Wyke

Hopedale

W K S INTERNATIONAL, INC., 31 Harmony Trail 01747, Wang Kyun Shin

Hopkinton

HOPKINTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC., 10 Main St. 01748, Craig Richardson

SCANNELL CONSTRUCTION, INC., 44 Wood St. 01748, Michael Scannell

Hudson

CRADDOCK CONSTRUCTION INC., 2 Warner St Apt 1 01749, Jorge Suazo

FINAL APPROACH INC., 20 Blueberry Lane 01749, Carol Demaria

Leominster

COOLING OUR FUTURE, INC., 24 Grove Ter 01453, Brenda Farnsworth

DACCI CORP., 165 Pioneer Dr. 01453, Daniel Shaw

HL COMMUNICATION INC., 58 Willard St. 01453, Herivelton Ramos

LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL P. SHERIDAN, P.C., 54 Main St., Suite 003b 01453, Michael Sheridan

Littleton

GRAPHIC STRUCTURES, INC., 410 Great Rd. 01460, Joseph Collins

Lunenburg

S.M. FITCHBURG DEVELOPMENT CORP., 475 Mulpus Rd. 01462, Steven Marsden

Marlboro

ASSEMBLEIA DE DEUS JEOVA NISSI, INC., 449 Boston Post Rd. # 6 01752, Missias Santana

ASTERION, INC., 450 Donald J. Lynch Blvd., Ste D 01752, Barry Blancha

IGREJA BATISTA DE MARLBORO, 187 Pleasant St 01752, Damivan Dos Santos

SHUT UP INDUSTRIES, INC., 397 Simpson Rd. 01752, Gina Gallagher

Maynard

NORTH ATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CORP., 12 Clock Tower Pl., Ste 200 01754, Thomas Zaccagnino

Mendon

TRAILHEAD INFORMATION DESIGN, INC., 65 Neck Hill Rd. 01756, David Baranoski

Milford

ECN CONSTRUCTION INC., 6 South Main St Apt 1 01757, Osmar Nadolny

SOUTH STAR SERVICES, INC., 24 Howard St 01757, Marcos Fernandes

Natick

KATE KELLEY DESIGNS, INC., 25 Everett St. 01760, Kate Kelley

Northboro

EEL, INC., 308 Main St. 01532, Edward Lim

K.M.K. CLEANERS, INC., 299 W. Main St. 01532, Kevin Kelley

Northbridge

DIAMOND M. CONTRACTORS, INC., 1880 Providence St. 01534, John Mercier

DM CONSULTING GROUP, INC., 177 Forsythe Farm Rd. 01534, Frank Topinka

Oakham

HOLLYWOOD DESIGN INC., 181 Sanders Rd. 01068, Anthony Giaquinto

Rutland

GENESIS AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 168 Maple Rd. 01543, Kenneth Grenier

Shrewsbury

EDU OF BOSTON, INC., 4 Bryant Ave. 01545, Miah Nam

GOOD INTENTIONS, INC., 424 Hartford Turnpike 01545, Joanne Treschel

IODICE ENGINEERING, INC., 15 Phillips Court 01545, Leo Iodice

SHREWSBURY SPORTS CLUB, INC., 3 Tennis Dr. 01545, Eric Westcott

WALL PROPERTIES INC., 835a Hartford Turnpike 01545, Richard Wall

Southboro

A BEAUTIFUL YOU, INC., 77 Turnpike Rd., Ste 130 01772, Elliot Lach

GAS SAFETY. INC., 16 Brook Lane 01772, Robert Ackley

Southbridge

THIRTY-SIX CENTRAL ST., INC., 36 Central St. 01550, Margaret Morrissey

Sterling

STERLING FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, P.C., 1 Bean Rd. 01564, Wallace Howard

Stow

ETERNAL VOYAGE, INC., 8 Middlemost Way 01775, Samuel Raymond

Sudbury

COUPLES FOR CHRIST MA INC., 6 Intervale Rd. 01776, Christopher Smith

OPTICAL PLACE, INC., THE, 215 Boston Post Rd. 01776, Stephen Michels

Sutton

BLACKSTONE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 25 Marble Rd. 01590, Hector Quinones

Uxbridge

DEEPER STILL INC., 16 Seagrave St. 01569, Paul Guidry

Wayland

GENERAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC., 21 Green Way 01778, Jeffrey Mcleod

Webster

RUDNICKI ROOFING CORP., 11 Bates Point Rd. 01570, Ireneusz Rudnicki

West Boylston

KEEPERS, INC., 171 West Boylston St. 01583, Kathleen Mccormick

Westboro

MSKA, INC., 12 East Main St. 01581, Kyung Ja Moon

NORSTAR GROUP, INC., 89 Fisher St. 01581, Timothy Travers

SAPPORO, INC., 50 East Main St. 01581, Yang O

Whitinsville

DMR CONTRACTING CORP., 74 Rocky Rd. 01588, Michael Regan

Worcester

BOCADO, INC., 139 Green St. 01604, Michael Covino

CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT & REMODELING CORP., 26 Stonehouse Lane 01609, Kuzmin Yakov

DAUGHTER’S OF SARAH, WIFE OF ABRAHAM, 15 Pomona St. 01601, Jenn Sharon

DIVINE POWER HOUSE MINISTRY, 97 Webster St. 01603, David Adu-Mante

HOPEAFRIC CORP., 30a Stoneham Rd 01604, Lawrence Hammond

NTH STAGE PRODUCTIONS INC, 50 Adams St. Unit 301 01604, Michael Gondek

PLYMOUTH ROCK PROPERTIES, CORP., 47 Pleasant St. 01609, David Arcuri

RED ROOF CHIROPRACTIC, P.C., 23 Burncoat St. 01605, David Frey

SUDSNBUBBLESINTERNETCAFE INC., 141 Massasoit Rd. 01604, Carol Kalil Hamilton

SWEET BLOSSOMS PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN, INC., 199 W. Mountain St. 01606, Lisa Bousbouras

TNT INVESTMENT CORP., 3 Becket St. 01603, Tanyon Sturtze

UNIVERSAL METROLOGY LAB, INC., 15 Coppage Dr. 01603, Jorge Acero

Bankruptcies

There were no Central Massachusetts or Metrowest businesses that had bankruptcy petitions filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Worcester from October 3-12, 2006.