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		<title>SSWBN &#8211; Connections, December 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello  Members!</p>
<p>We have a couple of connections to share.</p>
<p><strong>Diane Sargent</strong> of <a href="http://www.sselder.org">South Shore Elder Services</a>, thanks SSWBN Executive Director <strong>Katie Howard</strong>, President <strong>Janet</strong> <strong>LaBerge</strong> of <a href="http://www.dirtydeedscheap.com/index.php">Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap</a> and the <strong>Board of Directors</strong> for the <a href="http://www.sswbn.org/">South Shore Women’s Business Network</a> for choosing SSES as one of the not-for-profit agencies to support in their fund raising efforts.  “I especially want to thank Janet for coming to the walk and missing ‘Mass,’ and Katie for coming and bringing her family,&#8221; said Diane.  “It was a fun event in support of our <em>Meals on Wheels</em> Program.  SSES &#8230; <a href="http://www.sswbn.com/sswbn-connections-december-2011/" class="read_more"><p>Read more >></p></a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Hello  Members!</p>
<p>We have a couple of connections to share.</p>
<p><strong>Diane Sargent</strong> of <a href="http://www.sselder.org">South Shore Elder Services</a>, thanks SSWBN Executive Director <strong>Katie Howard</strong>, President <strong>Janet</strong> <strong>LaBerge</strong> of <a href="http://www.dirtydeedscheap.com/index.php">Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap</a> and the <strong>Board of Directors</strong> for the <a href="http://www.sswbn.org/">South Shore Women’s Business Network</a> for choosing SSES as one of the not-for-profit agencies to support in their fund raising efforts.  “I especially want to thank Janet for coming to the walk and missing ‘Mass,’ and Katie for coming and bringing her family,&#8221; said Diane.  “It was a fun event in support of our <em>Meals on Wheels</em> Program.  SSES delivers more than 1000 meals a day to frail elders in the eleven South Shore towns that we serve.  Sincerest thanks to all who participated.”</p>
<p><strong>Jennifer Mitchell</strong> of <a href="http://www.senzasole.com">Senza Sole</a> thanks <strong>Stacy Mafera</strong> of <a href="http://www.errandsetcetera.biz/">Errands Etcetera</a> for helping her with her three-minute presentation at the networking lunch this month.  Stacy allowed Jen demonstrate how her sunless mobile tanning salon works by using her products on Stacy.  It was great to have a live model to really show the results.</p>
<p>As this year comes to a close, I would like to extend to you all my heart-felt wishes for a wonderful and prosperous New Year!  I look forward to seeing you all soon.</p>
<p>Kristen Ford-Hernandez<br />
Premiere Pros<br />
Email:  <a href="mailto:Kristen@premierepros.com">Kristen@premierepros.com</a></p>
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		<title>SSWBN Connections, November 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello  Members! Do you have a great holiday promotion or offer?  Share it with the members and build your connections!  A few members contributed the following<br />
connections:</p>
<p><strong>Mary McElroy</strong> connected wonderfully with two of our members.  “The valuable network connections from the SSWBN minimized the stress level of my daughter’s recent wedding.  The bridal flowers and arrangements from <strong>Carol Rio</strong><a href="http://www.pillsburyflorist.com">, Pillsbury Florist</a>, reflected my daughter’s vision perfectly.  The flowers were spectacular.  Knowing Carol was designing the flowers gave us peace of mind.  Carol went out of her way to have the house floral arrangements delivered the day before. &#8230; <a href="http://www.sswbn.com/sswbn-connections-november-2011/" class="read_more"><p>Read more >></p></a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Hello  Members! Do you have a great holiday promotion or offer?  Share it with the members and build your connections!  A few members contributed the following<br />
connections:</p>
<p><strong>Mary McElroy</strong> connected wonderfully with two of our members.  “The valuable network connections from the SSWBN minimized the stress level of my daughter’s recent wedding.  The bridal flowers and arrangements from <strong>Carol Rio</strong><a href="http://www.pillsburyflorist.com">, Pillsbury Florist</a>, reflected my daughter’s vision perfectly.  The flowers were spectacular.  Knowing Carol was designing the flowers gave us peace of mind.  Carol went out of her way to have the house floral arrangements delivered the day before.  Thank you, Carol!” She said.</p>
<p>“And,” said Mary, “Thank you to <strong>Lisa Marie Williams</strong> of <a href="http://www.jewelrybylisamarie.com">Lisa Marie&#8217;s Boutique</a><br />
in Marshfield, who solved the ‘wrinkled wedding dress’ problem.  I was clueless as to where to go.  In a state of heightened panic, an email blast reminded me of Lisa.  A quick call, quick trip, and quick turnaround resulted in a perfect dress.  Lisa Marie’s shop also had the perfect hairpiece to bling-up the dress.  Thank you, Lisa!”</p>
<p><strong>Martha Tassinari</strong> of <a href="http://www.southshoremfr.com">South Shore Healing of Duxbury</a> thanks <strong>Victor Moulton</strong> of <strong>Moulton Cleaning</strong> “… for a fabulous job cleaning our carpets!  If you need your carpets cleaned, I highly recommend him…”</p>
<p><strong>Rosemarie Lanchester</strong> of <a href="http://www.everythingyouwishfor.com">Everything You Wish For</a> would like to thank <strong>Stacy Mafera</strong> from <a href="http://www.errandsetcetera.biz">Errands Etc</a>. for her help getting her price listings for services on her website.  “Stacy approached me after a three- minute presentation I gave a while back, saying she knew someone who could use my services.  She is such a wonderful resource and helps me with many types of things.”  Rosemarie would also like to thank <strong>Laura Willis </strong>of <a href="http://www.willis-works.com">Willis Works Communications</a>.  “Laura referred me to speak at a wellness retreat on October 1st in Hanson.   My classes had the highest attendance and I received a lot of positive feedback! said Rosemarie.  “I very much enjoyed the experience and was asked by the owner to do some workshops at the Whitman Wellness Center as a result!”</p>
<p>Thank you, as always for your submissions.  I wish you and your families a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.</p>
<p>Kristen Ford-Hernandez<br />
Premiere Pros<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:Kristen@premierepros.com">Kristen@premierepros.com</a></p>
<p><em>As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.</em>  <strong> John Fitzgerald Kennedy</strong></p>
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		<title>SSWBN &#8211; Connections October 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello  Members,</p>
<p>We have a few great connections to share with you this month.<br />
First, a personal and heart-felt thank you to <strong>Lois Drukman</strong> of<a href="http://www.waltermayinsurance.com">  Walter May Insurance</a> for her generous donation of a handicapped-assistance recliner for my  sister who recently moved to Braintree and is struggling with a debilitating disease.  The chair was perfect for her.  I feel very fortunate to call you not only my insurance agent, but my friend. Thank you so much.</p>
<p><strong>Bernie Heine</strong> of <a href="http://www.theprofessionalbusinesscoaches.com/">Professional Business Coaches</a> would like to thank <strong>Kristen Ford-Hernandez </strong>of <a href="http://www.premierepros.com/">Premiere Pros</a>.  Bernie writes;   “Thank you so much for &#8230; <a href="http://www.sswbn.com/sswbn-connections-october-2011/" class="read_more"><p>Read more >></p></a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Hello  Members,</p>
<p>We have a few great connections to share with you this month.<br />
First, a personal and heart-felt thank you to <strong>Lois Drukman</strong> of<a href="http://www.waltermayinsurance.com">  Walter May Insurance</a> for her generous donation of a handicapped-assistance recliner for my  sister who recently moved to Braintree and is struggling with a debilitating disease.  The chair was perfect for her.  I feel very fortunate to call you not only my insurance agent, but my friend. Thank you so much.</p>
<p><strong>Bernie Heine</strong> of <a href="http://www.theprofessionalbusinesscoaches.com/">Professional Business Coaches</a> would like to thank <strong>Kristen Ford-Hernandez </strong>of <a href="http://www.premierepros.com/">Premiere Pros</a>.  Bernie writes;   “Thank you so much for the recent referral.  We are starting to work together next week.  I will be coaching the owner and his son one-on-one and I am confident that they and their 20-person business will benefit greatly from my business coaching.  Thanks again for a great referral and the gentle prodding that you have been doing in the background.  They are squarely in the center of my target market.”</p>
<p><strong>Katie Howard</strong> of <a href="http://www.sswbn.org">SSWBN</a> sends a big thank you to <strong>Victor Moulton</strong> of <strong>the Moulton Cleaning Company </strong>for cleaning our rugs. Great job!</p>
<p><strong>Janet LaBerge</strong> of <a href="http://www.dirtydeedscheap.com">Dirty Deeds</a> would like to thank <strong>George Boerger</strong> of <a href="http://www.boergerlaw.com">George Boerger Law</a> offices for hiring Dirty Deeds to remove some furniture.  Janet would also like to thank <strong>Pauline Aligheri</strong>, executive director of <a href="http://www.friendsofmel.org">Friends of Mel</a>, for allowing Janet to again serve as the auctioneer at this year&#8217;s Cruise held on September 25th.  What a great event!</p>
<p><strong>Patty Funder</strong> of <a href="http://www.laserlightskin.com/">LaserLight for Men and Women</a> sends out a big ‘thank you’ to new member <strong>Michael<br />
Hertz</strong> of <a href="http://soho-consulting.net/index.html">SOHO Systems</a> IT services, who came out after the hurricane to replace LaserLight’s crashed<br />
computer.  “Mike had me up and running with a brand new system and all the backup I need, and he did it without having any electricity in his home and office for days,” said Patty.  &#8220;That&#8217;s creative customer service!&#8221;</p>
<p>Thanks for sending these in. Please keep ’em coming!<br />
Have a great October!</p>
<p>Kristen Ford-Hernandez<br />
Premiere Pros<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:Kristen@premierepros.com">Kristen@premierepros.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <em>There are three ingredients in the good life:<br />
learning, earning and yearning.<br />
- Christopher Morley</em></p>
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		<title>SSWBN Connections &#8211; September, 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Hello  Members,</p>
<p>I hope you all had a fantastic Summer!   September is the month that is known for a great networking.</p>
<p><strong>Gerri Presby</strong> of our Network would like to thank <strong>Lori Cook</strong> of <a href="http://www.bryantvilledeli.com">Bryantville Deli</a> for catering &#8220;the best BBQ [she] ever tasted&#8221; for<br />
her husband Grant’s 50<sup>th</sup> birthday bash.   Lori’s husband, <strong>Jason</strong> of A-Bee Tent Rentals provided the tables and chairs.  Lori and<br />
Jason brought in their own grill and cooked ribs, tips and chicken to perfection.  There was plenty of food and it was absolutely delicious.  Everybody raved about it!  And Gerri got to enjoy the party!  “Lori &#8230; <a href="http://www.sswbn.com/sswbn-connections-september-2011/" class="read_more"><p>Read more >></p></a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Hello  Members,</p>
<p>I hope you all had a fantastic Summer!   September is the month that is known for a great networking.</p>
<p><strong>Gerri Presby</strong> of our Network would like to thank <strong>Lori Cook</strong> of <a href="http://www.bryantvilledeli.com">Bryantville Deli</a> for catering &#8220;the best BBQ [she] ever tasted&#8221; for<br />
her husband Grant’s 50<sup>th</sup> birthday bash.   Lori’s husband, <strong>Jason</strong> of A-Bee Tent Rentals provided the tables and chairs.  Lori and<br />
Jason brought in their own grill and cooked ribs, tips and chicken to perfection.  There was plenty of food and it was absolutely delicious.  Everybody raved about it!  And Gerri got to enjoy the party!  “Lori told me to leave everything up to her and it would be a great day.  I did and it was better than I could ever have hoped.  Thank you Lori for everything!!!  Gerri conveys a thank you also to <strong>Kristen</strong> <strong>Foristall</strong> of <a href="http://www.sweetk.net">Sweet K</a>,  who made the most adorable cookie party favors with Grant’s picture at age 3.  &#8220;Definite conversation piece and just  yummy,” said Gerri.</p>
<p><strong>Veva Johnson</strong> <a href="http://www.professionalbookkeepingservicesinc.com">of Professional Bookkeeping</a> sent in the following:<br />
&#8220;<strong>Massachusetts Educational Foundation Inc</strong>. would like to thank <strong>Steve Certa, </strong><a href="http://www.watchall.com">Watch-All for</a> his continued support of the  Foundation by allowing us to use his training room for our programs, such as the scholarship interviews which took place over a two day period and our  August all day strategic planning session.  <strong>Susan Hammond</strong><strong> of </strong><a href="http://www.schammond.com">scHammond Advisors </a> facilitated<br />
the day’s activity along with several guests who brought their creative minds and thoughts to help share in our new vision.  Thanks for your time and talents.</p>
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<li><strong>Janet LaBerge</strong><strong> – </strong><a href="http://www.dirtydeedscheap.com">Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap</a><strong></strong></li>
<li><strong>Jacqueline Collins</strong><strong> – </strong><a href="http://www.pfpconsult.com">Partnering for Performance</a><strong></strong></li>
<li><strong>Darlene Calcagno</strong><strong> –  </strong><a href="http://www.cuisinebydarlene.com">Cuisine By Darlene</a><strong> &amp;</strong>  Downtown Women’s Club&#8221;</li>
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<p>Veva also would like to thank <strong>George Boerger</strong><strong>, </strong><a href="http://www.boergerlaw.com">Boerger Law Office</a> for his legal advice and elder law issues in dealing with her Mom.  “George made my Mom feel very comfortable and at ease with her decisions.  She can now rest at night not worrying about what will happen later in life.  As a result I have my husband and myself going to see George for our legal check up as well.  Everyone of us in business needs to put legal documents in place no matter how small we think our companies are.  You don&#8217;t want to be in a panic mode or find out that it is too late so I suggest<br />
to all SSWBN members that you need a Power of Attorney, Homestead Acts, Wills, Healthcare Proxys and more.  If you have these documents &#8211; more power to you &#8212; but they need updating every few years.  Get your legal check up now by contacting George or your legal professional today.”</p>
<p><strong>Jane Ford</strong> of <a href="http://www.thejoypath.com">The Joy Path</a> sends in her appreciation, stating. “I want to tell the world what a fabulous job <strong>Victor Moulton</strong> of <strong>Moulton Cleaning</strong> did on my carpets.  I had procrastinated on<br />
getting this done for way too long and they were a mess.  He accommodated my schedule so that we<br />
wouldn&#8217;t have to be home while he was cleaning.  I love having business colleagues I can completely trust in my  home.  Now my carpets look like new.  Victor, I promise not to procrastinate and will call you sooner next time.”</p>
<p><strong>Rosemarie Lanchester</strong> of <strong>RKL Business Associates</strong>, and <strong>Everything You Wish For</strong> would like to thank <strong>Laura Willis </strong>from <strong>Willis Works Communication</strong>, for  her referral to The Haven for Healing Foundation, which is holding a women&#8217;s retreat on October 1st at Camp Kiwanee in Hanson.  As a result of her referral, Rosemarie is offering two workshops that day, one at 11 am teaching <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">E</span></strong>motional <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">F</span></strong>reedom <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">T</span></strong>echnique and Muscle Testing, and the other at 12:30 on teaching Self Hypnosis, called &#8220;Stop Acting Like a Chicken.&#8221;</p>
<p>Laura also developed Rosemarie’s  RKL Business Associates business cards which  brands her, as they look like a credit card, which are the services she sells in that business.</p>
<p><strong>Patty Funder</strong> of <a href="http://www.laserlightskin.com">LaserLight for Men and Women </a>sends out a big hug to<strong> Mike Hertz</strong> of <a title="SOHO Systems" href="http://www.soho-consulting.net">SOHO Systems</a>, who despite suffering the loss of his beloved electricity for days following Irene&#8217;s windy rant last week, came to the rescue when the company computer fried itself.   &#8220;I have two jobs that depend on me being able to publish and work through my laptop,&#8221; said Patty.  &#8220;Mike had been all over the place trying to borrow electricity from other sources, and yet he dropped things to get to me, save all my data, and hook me up with not only a beautiful new Dell, but an external drive and all the programming I can handle to keep me in business.  What a guy &#8211;  what awesome customer service!&#8221;</p>
<p>And I am sending out a huge thank you to <strong>Rod Ott</strong>, of <a href="http://www.gmo-law.com">Gordon, Mond &amp; Ott</a> for giving me some great legal advice and helping take our business get to the next level.   Also, thank you to <strong>Kristin Foristall</strong> of <a href="http://www.sweetk.net">Sweet K Cookies</a> for making wonderful cookies for my daughter’s graduation party. They were phenomenal!</p>
<p>Kristen Ford-Hernandez<br />
<a href="http://www.premierepros.com/">Premiere Pros</a><br />
Email:  <a href="mailto:Kristen@premierepros.com">Kristen@premierepros.com</a></p>
<p><em>&#8220;Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities!  Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.&#8221;<br />
</em><em>&#8211;Norman Vincent Peale</em><em></em></p>
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		<title>Connections &#8211; August 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello members!</p>
<p>Summer is coming to a close and I hope you all take some time to enjoy it.  Personally, I am looking forward to the Fall after the blistering heat we’ve been having.  It’s also a great month to step up networking efforts!  On with the Connections &#8230;</p>
<p> <strong>Diane Sargent</strong> of <a href="http://www.sselder.org/">South Shore Elder Services, Inc.</a> (SSES) reports that SSES recently moved to a new office at 1515 Washington Street, Braintree.  “We want to give a big vote of  thanks to <strong>Mike Christopher</strong> and the team from <a href="http://www.interactivedigital.com/">MyTech Solutions</a> for the great job they did moving our computers &#8230; <a href="http://www.sswbn.com/connections-august-2011/" class="read_more"><p>Read more >></p></a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Hello members!</p>
<p>Summer is coming to a close and I hope you all take some time to enjoy it.  Personally, I am looking forward to the Fall after the blistering heat we’ve been having.  It’s also a great month to step up networking efforts!  On with the Connections &#8230;</p>
<p> <strong>Diane Sargent</strong> of <a href="http://www.sselder.org/">South Shore Elder Services, Inc.</a> (SSES) reports that SSES recently moved to a new office at 1515 Washington Street, Braintree.  “We want to give a big vote of  thanks to <strong>Mike Christopher</strong> and the team from <a href="http://www.interactivedigital.com/">MyTech Solutions</a> for the great job they did moving our computers and servers.  We closed our old location on Friday night and by Monday morning we were up and running without a glitch. Amazing work!” </p>
<p><strong>Lynn Feingold</strong> <a href="http://www.folkjam.org/">Songs of the Colonial Days</a> sends a big <em>thanks</em> to <strong>Donna Toma-Lawlor</strong> of <a href="http://www.gwtoma.com/">George Washington Toma</a> for Donna&#8217;s expert assistance when her refrigerator died.  &#8220;Donna made a recommendation based on my specifications, I checked it out online, paid over the phone, and the old one was taken away and the new one installed by their friendly team less than 24 hours later!  Now <span style="text-decoration: underline;">that&#8217;s</span> service!  If you need a new appliance, talk to a Toma and get it done!&#8221; said Lynn. </p>
<p><strong>Alison Guido</strong> of <a href="http://www.almarbuilding.com/">Almar Builders</a> would like to thank Laura Hoytt from the <a href="http://www.quincycareercenter.org/">Quincy Career Center</a> for “ … helping me post my open position for a Lead Carpenter;  and  I&#8217;d like to thank <strong>Katie Howard</strong> and <strong>Bonnie Spence</strong> for their advice and support on my new baby. … Also to <strong><a href="http://www.lindamerrill.com/">Linda Merrill</a> </strong>for her referral.” </p>
<p>This month’s Networking NOVA, <strong>Bonnie Spence</strong> of <a href="http://www.raffaels.com/sscc/ssccindex.html">Raffael’s at the South Shore Country Club</a>, expresses her “…<em> </em>Thank You to <strong>Janet LaBerge</strong> and members of the <strong>Board of Directors</strong> for putting the FUN back in Networking!”</p>
<p> Stay cool and hope to see you all soon!   And remember:  please submit your Connections by the 20<sup>th</sup> of the month to <a href="mailto:kristen@premierepros.com">kristen@premierepros.com</a>.</p>
<p>Kristen Ford-Hernandez<br />
<a href="http://www.premierepros.com/">Premiere Pros</a><br />
Email:  <a href="mailto:Kristen@premierepros.com">Kristen@premierepros.com</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:53:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Here are our most recent connections and/or thank-yous.</p>
<p>Barbara Case of <a href="http://www.moorscabot.com/">Moors Cabot</a> Investments sends along a heart-felt <em>thank you</em> to Connie White of <a href="http://www.homessouthofboston.biz/favicon.ico">Re/Max Realty Advisors</a>.  “Connie is an incredible realtor on the South Shore and a good friend,” said Barbara.  “Recently she interviewed me.  You can find it on Connie White’s blog at <a title="http://conniewhite.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/tapping-into-our-local-talent-barbara-case-of-moors-cabot-investments/" href="http://conniewhite.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/tapping-into-our-local-talent-barbara-case-of-moors-cabot-investments/">http://conniewhite.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/tapping-into-our-local-talent-barbara-case-of-moors-cabot-investments/</a>.  It’s also on YouTube at <a href="http://youtu.be/Z8-ZtFhypiw">http://youtu.be/Z8-ZtFhypiw</a> and on Connie’s Facebook Fan Page at <a title="http://www.facebook.com/conniewhiterealtor" href="http://www.facebook.com/conniewhiterealtor">http://www.facebook.com/conniewhiterealtor</a>.  </p>
<p>Premiere Pros thanks two people from the Network.  First, thank you, Lisa Flashenburg of <a href="http://www.legaledgere.com/">Legal Edge Real Estate</a>,  for referring us to a customer &#8230; <a href="http://www.sswbn.com/sswbn-connections-july-2011-2/" class="read_more"><p>Read more >></p></a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Hello members! </p>
<p>Here are our most recent connections and/or thank-yous.</p>
<p>Barbara Case of <a href="http://www.moorscabot.com/">Moors Cabot</a> Investments sends along a heart-felt <em>thank you</em> to Connie White of <a href="http://www.homessouthofboston.biz/favicon.ico">Re/Max Realty Advisors</a>.  “Connie is an incredible realtor on the South Shore and a good friend,” said Barbara.  “Recently she interviewed me.  You can find it on Connie White’s blog at <a title="http://conniewhite.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/tapping-into-our-local-talent-barbara-case-of-moors-cabot-investments/" href="http://conniewhite.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/tapping-into-our-local-talent-barbara-case-of-moors-cabot-investments/">http://conniewhite.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/tapping-into-our-local-talent-barbara-case-of-moors-cabot-investments/</a>.  It’s also on YouTube at <a href="http://youtu.be/Z8-ZtFhypiw">http://youtu.be/Z8-ZtFhypiw</a> and on Connie’s Facebook Fan Page at <a title="http://www.facebook.com/conniewhiterealtor" href="http://www.facebook.com/conniewhiterealtor">http://www.facebook.com/conniewhiterealtor</a>.  </p>
<p>Premiere Pros thanks two people from the Network.  First, thank you, Lisa Flashenburg of <a href="http://www.legaledgere.com/">Legal Edge Real Estate</a>,  for referring us to a customer who was listing their house and needed some painting to freshen it up.  Thanks, Lisa, for always keeping us in mind!  Secondly, to Lisa Marie of <a href="http://www.jewelrybylisamarie.com/">Lisa Marie’s Boutique</a> who did a wonderful job with the alterations of my daughter’s prom dress.  Perfect!</p>
<p>Please submit your connections by the 20<sup>th</sup> of the month to <a href="mailto:kristen@premierepros.com">kristen@premierepros.com</a>.</p>
<p> Kristen Ford-Hernandez<br />
<a href="http://www.premierepros.com/">Premiere Pros</a><br />
Email:  <a href="mailto:Kristen@premierepros.com">Kristen@premierepros.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.   -</em><em>–  Tom Robbins</em><em> </em></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>khoward</dc:creator>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &#34;Verdana&#34;,&#34;sans-serif&#34;; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">I hope you all enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &#34;Verdana&#34;,&#34;sans-serif&#34;; font-size: 10pt;">Eileen Baker</span></strong><span style="font-family: &#34;Verdana&#34;,&#34;sans-serif&#34;; font-size: 10pt;"> of <a href="http://www.eileenstraveladdicts.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Eileen’s Travel Adventures</span></a> would like to thank two people.   The first is <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lois Wood</strong> of <a href="http://www.loiswood.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Lois Wood Graphic Design</span></a>.   “I&#8217;ve been procrastinating about spending the money on a new website which I sorely needed.   After suggestions from several people in the Network I decided I needed to bite the bullet, and do it,” she said.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>“After meeting with Lois and supplying her with the information she needed, my website was up and running within a few weeks and it is </span>&#8230; <a href="http://www.sswbn.com/sswbn-connections-june-2011/" class="read_more"><p>Read more >></p></a></p>]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">I hope you all enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">Eileen Baker</span></strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;"> of <a href="http://www.eileenstraveladdicts.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Eileen’s Travel Adventures</span></a> would like to thank two people.   The first is <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lois Wood</strong> of <a href="http://www.loiswood.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Lois Wood Graphic Design</span></a>.   “I&#8217;ve been procrastinating about spending the money on a new website which I sorely needed.   After suggestions from several people in the Network I decided I needed to bite the bullet, and do it,” she said.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>“After meeting with Lois and supplying her with the information she needed, my website was up and running within a few weeks and it is fabulous.   I&#8217;ve received a lot of great comments.  Thanks, Lois.”</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">Her second &#8220;thank you&#8221; goes to our president, <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Janet LaBerge</strong> of <a href="http://www.dirtdeedscheap.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap</span></a> for finding some great patio furniture for her.  “I love it.  Thanks, Janet,” said Eileen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">Diane Sargent</span></strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">of <a href="http://www.sselder.org/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">South Shore Elder Services</span></a> submitted the following:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>“Sincerest thank you to <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Jane B. Ford</strong> of <a href="http://www.thejoypath.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">The Joy Path</span></a>, who was the guest speaker at South Shore Elder Services’ <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Aging is Everyone’s Future</em> Conference at Lombardo’s in Randolph on May 10th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>“Jane gave the audience of over 200 people some valuable information on ways they can carve out time for themselves while caring for another,” said Diane. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Jane’s style of presentation is dynamic, engaging and inspirational.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>She has a background as an educator and author, but she also has first-hand knowledge of what it is like to be a caregiver.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I think this comment from one the guests, says it all: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Jane was awesome and full of energy &#8211; I learned a lot &#8211; I loved her</em>,” said Diane.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">Although South Shore Elder Services hosts the Conference, we can do so only through the generosity of community partners who sponsor the event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Six of the 17 sponsors are members of SSWBN.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Diane extends the agency’s gratitude to the following SSWBN members:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tina Dwyer</strong>, Home Care Division of<a href="http://www.southshorehospital.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> South Shore Hospital</span></a>, <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Phyllis Wenzel</strong>,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><a href="http://www.imageresolutions.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Image Resolution</span></a>s, <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Robert Petrelli</strong> <a href="http://www.mtvernonmortgage.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mount Vernon Mortgage Corp</span></a>., <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sheila DeWolfe</strong> of <a href="http://www.nvna.org/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Norwell Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice</span></a>, <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lynda Chuckran</strong> of <a href="http://www.welchhrg.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Welch Healthcare and Retirement Group</span></a>, and <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lucille Sorrentino </strong>of <a href="http://www.healthbridgemanagement.com/locations/MA"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Weymouth Health Care Center</span></a>.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">Diane added, “Thank you also to the following: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Katie Howard</strong>, <a href="http://www.sswbn.org/">SSWBN</a>, <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Janet LaBerge</strong>, <a href="http://www.dirtydeedscheap.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Dirty Deeds</span></a>, <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Raquel Mullaney</strong>, <a href="http://www.comfortkeepers.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Comfort Keepers</span></a>, Plymouth and <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Valerie Gresh</strong>, <a href="http://www.shiftingsandstransitions.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Shifting Sands Transitions</span></a>, vendors at the Conference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I am truly grateful to SSWBN for all the support they have given me and SSES.”</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">“I was introduced to </span><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">Lois Wood</span></strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;"> of <a href="http://www.loiswood.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Lois Wood Graphic Design</span></a> </span><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">by </span><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">Janet LaBerge</span></strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">, of <a href="http://www.dirtydeedscheap.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Dirty Deeds</span></a>, </span><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">at SSWBN breakfast meeting,” said <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ewa Deveney</strong> of <a href="http://www.studio123norwell.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Studio123</span></a> Skin Care and Nails. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“At the time I was just thinking that I needed to find someone to refresh my website. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have talked to a lot of graphic designers before, looking for a person I would like to work on web site that reflects my services, which can be very personal. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After consulting with Lois and liking what she had to offer as a graphic designer and as a person, I took her advice to redesign my web site. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Right now I have a beautiful web site and new logo to match to represent my services,” said Ewa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>“Working with Lois has been wonderful, stress-free experience and I would recommend her services to everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Thank you, Lois, for making my business look good!”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 9pt;">Kristin Foristall</span></strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 9pt;"> of <a href="http://www.sweetk.net/">Sweet K</a> wishes to thank <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">George Boerger</strong> of <a href="http://www.boergerlaw.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">George H. Boerger Law</span></a> for his purchase of a Sweet K gift certificate, and a thank you to <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Terri Martini</strong> of <a href="http://www.frontstreetgourmet.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Front Street Gourmet</span></a> for her Easter Cookie order.  She appreciates their patronage!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">I hope to see all of you soon and please remember to send me your thank-yous and connections by June 20<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></p>
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		<title>SSWBN Connections, May 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 23:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<p> May is one of my favorite months!  Warmer weather, the flowers are blooming and it is special in that it you can be confident that it comes past the time of frost and cold, yet before the blistering dog day heat of the summer months.  I hope you all have a wonderful month!  Two great <em>connections</em> this month, which prompts me to encourage you all to please send in your thank-yous and connections to me by the 15<sup>th</sup> of the month. </p>
<p><strong>Nadine Pfautz</strong> of C.H.A.R.T. Consulting submitted the following:  <br />
&#8220;Picture this –it’s Fall and the house is &#8230; <a href="http://www.sswbn.com/sswbn-connections-may-2011/" class="read_more"><p>Read more >></p></a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Hello members!</p>
<p> May is one of my favorite months!  Warmer weather, the flowers are blooming and it is special in that it you can be confident that it comes past the time of frost and cold, yet before the blistering dog day heat of the summer months.  I hope you all have a wonderful month!  Two great <em>connections</em> this month, which prompts me to encourage you all to please send in your thank-yous and connections to me by the 15<sup>th</sup> of the month. </p>
<p><strong>Nadine Pfautz</strong> of C.H.A.R.T. Consulting submitted the following:  <br />
&#8220;Picture this –it’s Fall and the house is looking shabby (and not in a good way), overdue for a paint job.  Along comes <a href="http://www.onestoppainting.com/">One Stop Painting &amp; Renovating</a>.  <strong>Jeff Cohen’s</strong> crew did a fabulous job freshening up the outside of the house before the snow flew.  The red stain made my house a standout when the snowdrifts were up to the windows.  Now that the snow is gone and flowers are beginning to bloom, my house continues to be a standout.  Thank you, Jeff and crew for a job well done. &#8221;</p>
<p> From <strong>Michael Christopher</strong>, Business Developer for MyTech Solutions, Norwell<br />
&#8220;I met <strong>Lois Wood</strong> through the <a href="http://sswbn.org/" target="_blank">South Shore Women’s Business Network</a> a little over a year ago.  <a href="mailto:mikec@mytech-solutions.net">MyTech Solutions</a> offers managed Information Technology Services to small and mid-sized companies, and we also wanted to start offering existing and new customers web hosting and website design.  I wanted to work with another SSWBN member <strong>whom we could trust</strong> with our customers’ new and/or existing websites &#8230;so we asked three graphic/web designers to meet with Dan and me so we could get to know more about them and take a look at their work.  Lois’ presentation was a spot-on winner!  She is great to work with.  We go to a customer site together, she listens to what they’re looking for in a website, and from there she works her magic!   I look forward to a long and rewarding relationship with <a href="http://loiswood.com/">Lois Wood Graphic Design.</a>&#8221;</p>
<p> I hope to see you all soon!</p>
<p> Kristen Ford-Hernandez<br />
Premiere Pros <br />
<a href="http://www.premierepros.comKristen@premierepros.com">www.premierepros.com<br />
</a><a href="mailto:Kristen@premierepros.com">Kristen@premierepros.com</a></p>
<p> <em>A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. &#8212; Herm Albright</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>khoward</dc:creator>
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<p> Is it really April?  It seemed as if it would never come.  I was so pleased to attend our March luncheon at our new location, the Hingham Beer Works, and to see so many of you there.  To <strong>Judy Walsh-Rodriguez</strong> of <a href="http://www.watchall.com/">WatchAll</a>: Welcome back my friend!  You made the March 16<sup>th</sup> luncheon a special one.</p>
<p> <strong>Judy</strong> asked to include a number of thank-yous this month.  “I would like to thank so many of my friends of SSWBN and their unending support over the past four weeks &#8211; to <strong>Janet LaBerge</strong> of &#8230; <a href="http://www.sswbn.com/connections-april-2011/" class="read_more"><p>Read more >></p></a></p>]]></description>
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<p> Hello members!</p>
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<p> Is it really April?  It seemed as if it would never come.  I was so pleased to attend our March luncheon at our new location, the Hingham Beer Works, and to see so many of you there.  To <strong>Judy Walsh-Rodriguez</strong> of <a href="http://www.watchall.com/">WatchAll</a>: Welcome back my friend!  You made the March 16<sup>th</sup> luncheon a special one.</p>
<p> <strong>Judy</strong> asked to include a number of thank-yous this month.  “I would like to thank so many of my friends of SSWBN and their unending support over the past four weeks &#8211; to <strong>Janet LaBerge</strong> of <a href="http://www.dirtydeedscheap.com/">DDDDC</a> who was and still is so supportive of me.  She visited more than once while I was in the hospital, she kept me company at home and picked me up and drove me to places that I needed to go.  She made me laugh, which is the best medicine.  She is truly a wonderful person and a woman that I, as well as so many others, can always count on.  To <strong>Katie Howard of <a href="http://www.sswbn.org">SSWBN</a></strong>, who brought me treats and kept in touch to make sure I was OK and didn&#8217;t need anything.  She is awesome and makes being involved in SSWBN a pleasure. To <strong>Kristen Ford-Hernandez </strong>of <a href="http://www.premierepros.com/">Premiere Pros</a> who visited as well and always checked in to see how I was doing, I&#8217;m fortunate to call her my friend.  To <strong>Rosemarie Lanchester</strong> of <a href="http://www.everythingyouwishfor.com/">Everything You Wish For</a>, <strong>Michael Christopher</strong> of <a href="http://www.mytech-solutions.net/">MyTech Solutions</a>, <a href="http://www.staceyshipman.com/">Stacey Shipman</a>, <strong>Diane Sargent</strong> of <a href="http://www.sses.org/">South Shore Elder Services</a>, <strong>Alison Guido</strong> of <a href="http://www.almarbuilding.com/">Almar Builders</a>, <strong>Kristin </strong><strong>Foristall</strong> with <a href="http://www.sweetk.net/">Sweet K Cookies</a>, <strong>Lois Drukman</strong> of <a href="http://www.waltermayinsurance.com/">Walter May Insurance</a>, <strong>Barbara Case</strong> of <a href="http://moorscabot.com/">Moors-Cabot Investments</a>,  <strong>Margerite Salvucci</strong> of <a href="http://www.southcoastbank.com/">South Coast Bank,</a> <strong>Cheryl Terrill</strong> of <a href="http://www.comfortkeepers.com/">Comfort Keepers</a>, thank you all for your well wishes, it means more to me than you know.  And for everyone else that has reached out to me &#8211; you have all made such a huge difference in my recovery and I will never forget your kindness.  I am humbled and so grateful to you all.  I am so proud to be involved in this wonderful organization.”</p>
<p> Former SSWBN member <a href="http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.php&amp;id=1507290916&amp;mid=3fd4d29G2a00bc71G61a08f9G0&amp;bcode=DuiA8b56&amp;n_m=davis_katie%40yahoo.com" target="_blank"><strong>Lisa Johns Braun</strong></a> wrote in that she recently recommended <strong>Loraine Fields</strong> from <a href="http://www.theflowermillofweymouth.com/">The Flower Mill</a> to a client for her wedding.  The client subsequently emailed to Lisa:  &#8220;I met with Loraine down in Weymouth.  She’s AWESOME and there’s no need to even meet with others.  She has a great eye and already knows exactly what I wanted (and I didn’t even know what I wanted!).  Thank you for recommending her!&#8221;</p>
<p> Kristin Foristall of <a href="http://www.sweetk.net/">Sweet K Cookies</a> sent in a BIG thank you <strong>Cathy Follett</strong> of <a href="http://www.renovisions.com/">Renovisions</a>, <strong>Kathleen Keegan</strong> of <a href="http://www.realestaterocks.com/">Real Estate Rocks</a>, <strong>Lynn Feingold</strong> of <a href="http://www.songsofthecolonialdays.com/">Songs of the Colonial Days</a>, and <strong>Janet LaBerge</strong> and <strong>Katie Howard</strong> of <a href="http://www.sswbn.org">SSWBN</a> for their cookie orders.  I truly appreciate your support and am so grateful for the cookie opportunities!!  </p>
<p> <strong><a href="mailto:rwcoletta@comcast.net">Rebecca Coletta, Esq</a>. </strong>of Hanover earned a big THANK YOU from <strong>Patty Funder</strong> of <a href="http://www.laserlightskin.com/">LaserLight for Men and Women</a>, for “comforting and expert” legal guidance that Becky has been providing for a personal matter.  (“No, she did not have to get me out of jail,” said Patty.)  After getting great service and a very good deal, Patty also thanks new SSWBN member <strong>Molly Garrity</strong> for signing her up as a new customer for <a href="http://www.mywilliamsenergy.com/">Williams Coal &amp; Oil Company</a>.</p>
<p> Please remember to submit any connection or thank-you to be in next month’s column.  I hope <strong><em>April showers you</em></strong> with business!</p>
<p>Kristen Ford-Hernandez<br />
Premiere Pros <br />
<a href="http://www.premierepros.comKristen@premierepros.com">www.premierepros.com<br />
</a><a href="mailto:Kristen@premierepros.com">Kristen@premierepros.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.  </em><em><strong> &#8211; </strong>William Jennings Bryan</em><em> </em></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:17:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<p> In the past few weeks, Premiere Pros has seen a dramatic increase in business as compared to last year.  I hope your businesses are all experiencing the same.  With our main source of advertising being networking, it speaks volumes as to the importance of organizations like SSWBN.  And speaking of such, we have a record number of connections to share this month! Great job!</p>
<p> <strong>Jennifer Logue</strong> of <a href="http://www.mccauleylogue.com/">McCauley Logue Communications</a> submitted a number of <em>thank-yous </em>to network members for recommending her writing/public relations services. First, to <strong>Jane Ford</strong> of <a href="http://www.thejoypath.com/">The Joy Path</a> for introducing her to Unity &#8230; <a href="http://www.sswbn.com/sswbn-connections-march-2011/" class="read_more"><p>Read more >></p></a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Hello, members!</p>
<p> In the past few weeks, Premiere Pros has seen a dramatic increase in business as compared to last year.  I hope your businesses are all experiencing the same.  With our main source of advertising being networking, it speaks volumes as to the importance of organizations like SSWBN.  And speaking of such, we have a record number of connections to share this month! Great job!</p>
<p> <strong>Jennifer Logue</strong> of <a href="http://www.mccauleylogue.com/">McCauley Logue Communications</a> submitted a number of <em>thank-yous </em>to network members for recommending her writing/public relations services. First, to <strong>Jane Ford</strong> of <a href="http://www.thejoypath.com/">The Joy Path</a> for introducing her to Unity on Cape Cod; to <strong>Stacey Shipman</strong> of <a href="http://www.staceyshipman.com/">Feel Good Living</a>, for recommending her to Hamill Law Office;  to <strong>Paula Rowe</strong> of <a href="http://www.graniteprint.com/">Granite Print</a>, for referring her to The Quincy Group; and to <strong>Tom Burke</strong> of <a href="http://www.sssb.com/investment/meet-the-executives.aspx">South Shore Savings Bank</a>, for suggesting her to Stars.  Jennifer said, &#8220;I truly appreciate the faith my fellow network members have shown in me by recommending my services, and I look forward to returning the favor wherever possible!&#8221;</p>
<p> <strong>Diane Sargent</strong> of <a href="http://www.sselder.org/">South Shore Elder Services, Inc</a>. (SSES) would like to send a big <em>Thank You</em> to <strong>Jane B. Ford</strong> of <a href="http://www.thejoypath.com/">The Joy Path</a>.  Jane has agreed to be the guest speaker at the “Aging is Everyone’s Future” Conference, hosted by South Shore Elder Services, at Lombardo’s in Randolph on May 10,<sup> </sup>2011 from 5:00 to 8:30 pm. Jane’s presentation will provide caregivers with the tools they can use to help themselves while caring for a loved one.  If you have never heard Jane give a presentation or conduct an educational seminar, come to hear her at this event for an exceptional treat.  The conference will also give guests the opportunity to visit a wide variety of information booths that offer services and programs that can support them if they are or will be caring for an elder loved one. It will also provide information to those preparing for retirement. </p>
<p>Diane would also like to thank <strong>Kate Frost</strong> of <a href="http://www.cruiseplannersma.com/">Cruise Planners</a> for helping her arrange a cruise to the Western Caribbean for her and her grandchildren.  “Kate was very responsive to my needs and budget, and it was a pleasure working with her,” said Diane.  “If you are looking to plan a trip I would recommend Kate.”  Diane also wants to thank <strong>Katie Howard</strong> of <a href="http://www.sswbn.org/">SSWBN</a>, <strong>Janet LaBerge</strong> of <a href="http://www.dirtydeedscheap.com/">Dirty Deeds</a> and members of the Board of SSWBN for choosing South Shore Elder Services as one of the agencies the Network will support in its fundraising efforts.  SSES is truly grateful for the support.</p>
<p> <strong>Stacey Shipman</strong> of <a title="http://feelgoodliving.com/" href="http://feelgoodliving.com/">FeelGoodLiving.com</a> would like to thank the following people:<br />
<strong>Alison Schirone</strong>, of <a href="http://www.acassociates.biz/">AC Associates</a>, who recently spoke to a group of health and wellness professionals on the topic of marketing. This is a new community Stacey created and Alison was her first speaker.  “The group loved her,” she said.  “Thank you!”   Stacey recently gave a talk to the Dynamic Divas on the topic of creating strong connections, and she thanks <strong>Lois Wood</strong> of <a href="http://www.loiswood.com/">Lois Wood Graphic Design</a>  who acted as her volunteer audience member.  With Lois’ support, courage and willingness to do the unexpected (a headstand!) Stacey found that her talk was that much more successful.</p>
<p> In January Stacey attended a SSWBN Lunch-and-Learn conducted by <strong>Bernie Heine</strong>, <a href="http://www.theprofessionalbusinesscoaches.com/">Professional Business Coaches, Inc</a>. and she won Bernie’s raffle prize, A Free Business Evaluation.  “Bernie spent about 90 minutes reviewing the evaluation results and making suggestions for my improvement. He helped me organize my how-tos into an easily implementable list,” said Stacey.  In thanking Bernie for his help, Stacey “definitely recommends” one of Bernie’s evaluations, which he offers as part of his coaching, to anyone who might feel like they need a little help getting/staying on course.</p>
<p> To <strong>Kathleen Ogar</strong> of <a href="http://www.yourinfinitewellness.com/">Infinite Health and Wellness</a>, who Stacey recognizes as “not only a trusted colleague, but a great friend,” Stacey thanks for the space Kat has offered her for the new health/wellness community she created to meet and network for the past few months!</p>
<p> <strong>Kristin Foristall</strong> of <a href="http://www.sweetk.net/">Sweet K</a> sends in “a big thank you” to <strong>Christy Kendrick</strong> of <a href="http://www.acmeglass.net/">Acme Glass</a> for putting her in contact with Mabel&#8217;s Kitchen in Plymouth.  Mabel&#8217;s Kitchen is now supplying Kristin with edible images for Sweet K&#8217;s new logo cookie venture.  “I am happy to be supporting another local business, and I appreciate Christy&#8217;s support in introducing us,” said Kristin. </p>
<p> And from myself:  Last month I held a fundraiser for my sister.  Thank you to <strong>Kristin Foristall</strong> of <a href="http://www.sweetk.net/">Sweet K</a> and  <strong>Patty Funder</strong> of <a href="http://www.laserlightskin.com/">LaserLight</a> for donating raffle items for our successful evening!  Your generosity is sincerely appreciated!</p>
<p> What a great amount of connections. Please keep ‘em coming!  I look forward to seeing you all soon.</p>
<p>Kristen Ford-Hernandez<br />
Premiere Pros <br />
<a href="http://www.premierepros.comKristen@premierepros.com">www.premierepros.com<br />
</a><a href="mailto:Kristen@premierepros.com">Kristen@premierepros.com</a></p>
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