Movers & Shakers

Portland, ME-based TD Banknorth, parent of Worcester-based TD Banknorth Massachusetts, has named current President BHARAT MASRANI as its CEO effective March 1, 2007. He will take over the CEO role from current Chair and CEO William Ryan, but will continue to report to Ryan in the latter’s role as chair. Ryan will continue in his role as chair until 2010, and will focus on the bank’s merger and acquisition strategy while continuing his strategic oversight of the bank, TD Banknorth announced. Masrani joined the TD Banknorth management team in September as President. He first joined TD Bank Financial Group, TD Banknorth’s parent company, in 1987 and has served in a number of international management positions in commercial, corporate banking, and global wealth management.

Clark University’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship program announced the 2006-2007 entrepreneurs-in-residence. They include JIM BILDNER, DAVID JORDAN, LAWRENCE LAPIDES, DOUGLAS MELLINGER, RONALD RANAURO and JAMIE ROTMAN. The I&E program engages distinguished leaders from varying professional backgrounds to bring real-world experiences into the classroom, to serve as mentors for students of all majors enrolled in the program. Bildner is chair of the Literary Ventures Fund and a general partner of New Horizons Partners LLC; Jordan is president and CEO of Seven Hills Foundation; Lapides is vice president of worldwide sales at Averant Inc.; Mellinger is vice-chair and founder of Foundation Source; Ranauro is CEO of Gene-IT and Rotman worked in the entertainment industry for ten years.

Worcester-based WPI has launched the Center for Advanced Abrasives Processes to promote research to help precision-grinding companies improve efficiency and gain access to technological advances. The center is located within the university’s Mechanical Engineering Department. The Center is directed by CHRISTOPHER BROWN, professor of mechanical engineering at WPI. Its advisory board includes three renowned authorities on grinding: STEPHEN MALKIN, head of UMass’ Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; ROBERT HAHN founder of Hahn Engineering; and JOHN WEBSTER president and founder of Cool-Grind Technologies.

GEORGE ELLIS has joined Franklin-based Benjamin Franklin Bank as business development officer in the bank’s new Wellesley office. He began at Framingham Savings Bank where he worked for 16 years, most recently as senior vice president. He later went on to become a partner of Market Intelligence Services, providing consulting and REO marketing services to banks and developers. In 1993, he joined Grove Bank in Chestnut Hill, where he was senior vice president of retail lending. He founded Mortgage Advisory Group Inc. in 1997.

Shrewsbury-based ActionPact Coaching, a leadership development and executive coaching firm, has opened a new office at 621 Main Street in Shrewsbury. The

five-year-old business, previously based in Hopkinton, is owned by MARY GALLAGHER of Shrewsbury. ActionPact Coaching enables executives and managers to improve their leadership effectiveness to get better results with their current staff. Before founding ActionPact Coaching, Gallagher was a human resources executive for 20 years at both small and Fortune 500 companies. Her experience encompasses the venture capital world as well as high-tech, professional services, manufacturing, bio-tech, financial services and retail industries.

Twelve attorneys from the law firm of Mirick O’Connell have been named by Boston magazine and Law & Politics magazine to the 2006 Massachusetts "Super Lawyer" list. More than 37,000 lawyers across the state were surveyed to produce the 2006 list. The following attorneys are listed among the Massachusetts Super Lawyers: JOHN MIRICK, RICHARD VAN NOSTRAND, ROBERT MARTIN, ANDREW O’DONNELL, DEMITRIOS MOSCHOS, EDWARD BASSETT, JANET WILSON MOORE, DAVID SURPRENANT, JOSEPH BALDIGA, PAUL D’ONFRO, PAUL CAREY and ROBERT LOMBARDI.

LEALAND CHITTIM has joined Electronic Environments Corp. in Marlboro as its new Northeast regional manager. He has over 14 years of experience, working within technical industries, successfully leading and managing service organizations. He joins EEC from ThyssenKrupp Elevator in Woburn, where he served as service superintendent.

The Central Massachusetts Chapter of the CPCU Society cites the following property and casualty insurance professionals as having obtained the CPCU designation: LYNN GIANATTASIO from Liberty Mutual Insurance, MICHAEL MARCH from Harleysville/ Worcester Insurance Co., ROBYN OUIMET from Hanover Insurance Group, ANDREW SALEK from Quaker Agency of Massachusetts Inc. and PAULA GAIL WYBLE GAUDETTE from Gaudette Insurance Agency.

Maynard-based Longwood Software has named CHARLES PARKER SMITH JR. as director of customer care. Previously, he was client service manager for Planet Discover, business manager for Insight Communications, and founder/managing partner and president of Socialnet Web Interactive, based in Lexington, KY.

ANGELA MINARDI has been named communications director for the American Heart Association, serving Central Massachusetts, Western Massachusetts, and Vermont. Her responsibilities will include coordinating the organization’s media outreach and branding efforts in those markets. Most recently, she worked at a Boston-based public relations agency, focusing on statewide award-winning campaigns for affordable housing, heating assistance and highway safety.

Calendar

Readers can get daily updates on business events at www.wbjournal.com

Nov. 14-April 19: (Tuesdays, Thursdays) Electrical I Course Quinsigamond Community College Training & Education Center has partnered with the Gould Construction Institute to present accredited training in Elenctrical 1. Program runs 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Quinsigamond Community College: Training & Education Center, 100 Front Street, Worcester. Cost: $1,005. Visit http://cce.qcc.mass.edu, e-mail cce@qcc.mass.edu or call 508-854-4435 for more information.

Nov. 14 (Tue): 22nd Annual Build Boston Convention and Tradeshow The largest regional tradeshow and convention for the design and construction industry. Build Boston 2006 will feature more than 350 exhibits, as well as more than 225 workshops and other professional development opportunities. Robert A. Murray, a leading industry economist from McGraw-Hill Construction, forcecasts 2007 during his keynote address at noon. Held at Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, Boston. Visit http://www.buildboston.com or e-mail events@wbjournal.com for more information.

Nov. 14 (Tue.): WPI Venture Forum: "The "5" Minutes Pitch Contest" Selected Entrepreneurs come to the meeting prepared to give a five minute pitch on their company. Five of the best presentations will have a panel of VC’s and angels, along with the audience who will give spot critiques of the pitches. Business case presentation follows talk, networking, elevator pitch, and light fare available. Program runs 6:00-9:00 p.m. at WPI’s Campus Center, Odeum, 3rd Floor, 100 Institute Road, Worcester. Cost: $15 members, $25 Non-members, Free WPI students, faculty and staff.. For more information, visit http://www.wpiventureforum.org, e-mail ventureforum@wpi.edu or call 508-831-5075.

Nov. 15 (Wed.): Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Community Service & Leadership Awards Banquet Held at Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens. Please contact us for more information. For more information, visit http://www.nvcoc.com, e-mail melissa@nvcoc.com or call 978-772-6976.

Nov. 15 (Wed.): Wellness Fair: Exhibitors from the health care industry present wellness alternatives for employers seeking to offer innovative wellness programs for their employees. Blood pressure screenings, Pilates/Yoga demonstration, healthy foods, raffle prizes and more. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Metrowest Chapter of the Worldwide Employee Benefits Network. Held at Hogan Campus Center - HolyCross College. Event is free for WEB members, $10 for non-members. To register email alternatype@verizon.net or call 508-795-0296 for more information.

Nov. 15 (Wed.): A Legal Immigration Update: Addressing New Complexities in Corporate Immigration Join Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy, LLP for a complimentary breakfast event in which we will discuss the latest developments in the ever-changing field of immigration and offer real-world strategies and solutions. Held 3:30-8:00 p.m. at Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin Street, Boston.E-mail bostonseminar@fragomen.com or call 617-574-0400 for more information.

Nov. 16 (Thu.): Focus on the Future: Strategies, Actions & Alliances . The third Race Relations Conference on New England Campuses will feature inspiring keynotes and a wide range of sessions designed to challenge and energize participants regarding best practices for diversity and inclusion on college campuses. Held at Northeastern University: Henderson House, 99 Westcliff Road, Weston. For more information, visit http://www.racerelations.neu.edu/, e-mail j.smithbennett@neu.edu or call 781-784-5434.

Nov. 21 (Tue.): Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards Luncheon Join us in honoring companies for their commitment to the Massachusetts economy. Contact us for sponsorship and ticket information. Held at Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, Boston. Visit http://www.massecon.com/news.events.nov21home.asp, e-mail rsvp@massecon.com or call 781-489-6262x15 for more information.

Incorporations

These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office primarily between September 16-30, 2006. Listed below is the corporate name, address, zip and president.

Acton

IO METHODOLOGY INC., 1 Flintlock Dr. 01720, Liquin Wang

Ashby

AFA INC., 572 Turnpike Rd. 01431, Diane Miller

Ashland

OUR FIRST OF MANY, INC., 17 Teller Dr. 01721, Bred Bishop

Berlin

PREMIER LANDSCAPE LIGHTING INC., 34 Autumn Ridge 01503, Reg Emino

Boylston

BERLIN-BOYLSTON EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT FUND, INC., 215 Main St. 01505, Robert Amici

COLEMAN WOODS INCORPORATED, 418 Edgebrook Dr. 01505, John Mcglone

Fitchburg

CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, INC., 484 Main St. Suite 204, 01420, Jennifer Potts

STE STAFFING CORP., 344 Main St. 01420, Pat Sommala

Framingham

DEFRAM HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC., 366 Mount Wayte Ave. 01702, Francisco Da Silva

ENVIRO-SMART, INC., 8 Lowry Rd. 01701, Jordan Zisk

JC PROMOTIONS, INC., 186 Union Ave. 01701, James Connolly

JR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., 26 Newton Place 01702, John Reilly

ROSE BEAUTY SALON, INC., 100 Concord St. - Rear 01702, Rosemary Dacosta

Franklin

ACCURATE CASH FLOW SOLUTIONS, INC., 430 Franklin Village Dr. Unit 217 02038, Lisa Shestack

Groton

EXECUTIVE PAINTING AND RESTORATION, INC., 347 West Main St. 01459, Paul Swider

THE GOOD NUTRITION GROUP, INC., 1 Sunset Rd. 01450, Jerome Hojnacki

Harvard

FORESIGHT PROJECT, INC., THE, 239 Stow Rd. 01451, Mary Essary

Hopedale

CARLOS TEIXEIRA TREES & LANDSCAPING, INC., 82 Green St. 01747, Carlos Teixeira

Hubbardston

INFUSION NURSING CONSULTING ASSOCIATES, INC., 14 Iroquois Ave. 01452, Alexander Belisle

Hudson

MOSAIC ENERGY INSIGHTS, INC., 10 Technology Dr. Suite 40, #391 01749, Raymond Coxe

RA TRANSPORTATION, INC., 7 Rutland St. # 1 01749, Reginaldo Alcantara

Lancaster

CENTRAL MASS. LIMB LOSS SUPPORT GROUP INC., 185 Sterling Rd. 01523, Rose-Marie Bissonnette

J.D. PAINTING, INC., 780 Main St., #2 01523, Jonathan Goulding

Leicester

THE COUNTRY SHACK AT LEMBO’S FARM, INC., 176 Henshaw St. 01524, Shannon Lembo

Leominster

FAROL SYSTEMS, INC., 21 Antonio Court, 01453, Roberto Fernandes

NEW ENGLAND SODA BLAST INC., 651 Mechanics St. 01453, Vilma Dias

THE FOUNDERS LIMITED GROUP, INC., 106 Carter St., Suite 4 01453, John Celli

Lunenburg

S & K RESTAURANT CORP., 177 Massachusetts Ave. 01462, Kittiphong Vivatyukan

Marlboro

PATRIOTS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC., 15 Girard St 01752, Jonata Costa

QUAD BUILDERS, INC., 55 Howland St. #1a 01752, Patricia Rocha

Maynard

DONELLE & SONS CORP., 42 Waltham St. 01754, Camille Donelle

Mendon

JB TREE CORP., 57 North Ave. 01756, Jesse Berthiaume

Milford

CENTURION CONSTRUCTION INC., 4 Hillside Ave. 01757, Everaldo Vaz

IGREJA CRISTA KOINONIA, 41 Pine St. 01757, Marli Jorge

MPHH, INC., 9 Medway Rd. 01757, Hiren Patel

NJN CONSTRUCTION CORP., 262 Main St. 01757, Jose Neto

SHOWTIME AUTO DETAILING, INC., 154 Highland St. 01757, Andre Coutinho

SLUGGO-OX CORP., 30 Hamilton St. 01757, Fred Foster

T.B.C. SERVICES, INC., 45 Pond St. Second Floor 01757, Francisco De Souza

Natick

MACSIM, INC., 28 Fern St. 01760, Saso Simjanoski

Rutland

TWO ROOTS, INC., 22 Sycamore Dr. 01543, Heidi Davis

Sherborn

DOVER-SHERBORN HOCKEY CLUB, INC., 9 Page Farm Rd. 01770, Richard Akie

Sterling

THE HILLFOSTER CO. REALTORS, INC., 1 Pine Woods Ln. 01564, Nathan Arbouet

Sturbridge

THE CHARRING CROSS LAND CONSERVANCY, INC., 14 Village Green 01566, William Barnsley

Townsend

PEPPERELL ASHBY TOWNSEND YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INC., 24 Laurel Woods Dr. 01474, Robert Haluska

Uxbridge

WHOLESALE HORTICULTURE, INC., 100 William St. 01569, Richard Miller

Wayland

GODDARD ARCHITECTS, INC., 76 West Plain St. 01778, Douglas Goddard

Webster

J.J. AUTO, INC., 8 Englewood St. 01570, James Hunt

THAI INTERNATIONAL CORP., 267 Main St. 01570, Steven Symeuangxay

VESSEL OF MERCY INTERNATIONAL, INC., 19 Scenic Ave. 01570, Peace Maxwell

Winchendon

ATLANTIC PLASTICS OF FLORIDA, INC., 188 Elm St. 01475, Anise Maki

FRIENDS OF OLD MURDOCK SENIOR CENTER, INC., Old Murdock Senior Center Murdock Ave. 01475, Marielle Jacoby

Worcester

A-PRO BUILDERS & RENOVATIONS, INC., 4 Montrose St., Apt #2 01610, Michael Mason

DIGITAL MORTGAGE INC., 27 Travis St. 01601, Dairayi Kaneunyenye

G & G EDDIE PLAZA INC., 300 Pleasant St. 01609, Gisela Garcia

GLOBAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC, 44 Randolph Rd. 01605, Samuel Mensah

GOPAL COFFEE, INC., 340 Main St. 01608, Rajeshbhai Patel

INTERCONTINENTAL TRADING CORP., 47 Heywood St. Suite 1 01604, Louis Desy

INTERNATIONAL FRAUD VICTIMS ORGANIZATION INC., 72 Birch St. #3 01603, Tohru Nakaya

MARIZ AUTO TRANSPORT CORP., 917 Pleasant St. 01602, Antonio Mariz Jr.

P. L. RIDER ACQUISITION CORP., 126 Chandler St. 01609, Anne Marie Curtis

UNLOCKING POTENTIALS FOR GROWTH, INC., 100 Grove St., Ste 306 01605, Stephen Lundrigan

VETERANS INC., 69 Grove St. 01605, Vincent Perrone

Bankruptcies

These Central Massachusetts and Metrowest businesses had bankruptcy petitions filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Worcester from October 12, 2006-November 1, 2006. Shown below are the corporate name, company location, case number, whether the filing was voluntary or involuntary, and the name and phone number of the debtor’s attorney and, if applicable, trustee.

CHAPTER 7 (LIQUIDATION)

Legate Auto Sales Inc., Leominster, 06-42305, voluntary, David Nickless, attorney, 978-342-4590, Stephan Rodolakis, trustee, 508-798-2480

TJR Home Improvements Inc., East Brookfield, 06-42302, voluntary, David Nickless, attorney, 978-342-4590, Stephan Rodolakis, trustee, 508-798-2480