Find A Dentist, Local Dentist For your Family

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Find A Dentist, Local Dentist For your Family

Finding the perfect dentist for you is not an easy task.  Most of us only look for a new dentist when we move, or if our old one retires, or makes a mistake.  Finding a local dentist, either near your work, or home is an important step in the process, and Free Dentist Finder is here to help.  Simply type in your zip code, on the “Find A Dentist” button on our home page, and select your desired dental service.  Within seconds will have at least 5 general, or specialized dentists to choose from, either in your area, or close by to you.

Reviews, both good and bad, for your selected dentist, will give you a better idea about their consistency of care.  It’s a good idea to ask those who have experience with either the general dentist, or specialist, you are considering.  Word of mouth is a great point of reference for dental quality care, but hardly the only one, since for all the good experiences others have had with a specific dentist, there are also those who’s procedures did not work out as hoped. Even if someone has had a negative experience with a dentist, it does not always mean the dentist was entirely at fault.  People’s expectations have a way of coloring their views.  Good dentists will usually offer to redo any work not done to your satisfaction, however it all depends on the particulars of each situation as to what is possible, and at what cost.

Whenever and where ever you move to, there are certain basic necessities of life you need to know the local dentist, doctor, medical practitioner in your area.  In the old days dentistry was more of a one size fits all affairs, but these days dentistry has become as specialized as all other branches of medicine. You do not go to a heart surgeon for dermatological issues, so why should you go to a orthodontist (braces) for periodontal (gums) concerns. Similarly it may be wise to ask, if your general dentist, great as they maybe, is the best dentist for you 5 year old, or for their grandparents. The answer maybe yes, depending on a number of factors, including where you live, but you may want to consider taking your child to a pediatric dentist, if one is available, since they specialize in children’s dental health. Your child’s overall development is effected much more by their dental health than an adult, so it is smart to ensure they have the best care you can find.  See some of our previous blog posts about the percentage of young children who are affected by adverse dental health; it may surprise you. If you don’t have, or know of a pediatric dentist in your area, you can find one from our site: www.freedentistfinder.com, or call the toll free number 1-800-669-4869. Good luck, and good health.

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2010 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award Winners Announced

Posted by admin | Posted on 09-08-2010

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2010 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award Winners Announced

BOSTON, June 22, 2010 — The Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award winners were announced at the 4th annual Northeastern University Family Business Awards program on June 9, 2010. 

 

The 2010 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award winners are:

Piantedosi Baking Company, Malden MA – The Karofsky Award, for companies with over 100 employees,

Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort, Foxboro MA – The Molloy Award, 25 – 100 employees,

Ruma’s Fruit & Gift Basket World, Everett MA -The Paisner Award, below 25 employees.

 

The Award categories are based on the number of full-time employees.  All Massachusetts-based family-owned, businesses that include, or have included, more than one generation are eligible.

 

“There are so many great family businesses in the state it is exciting to honor them with this program.” stated Ted Clark, Director of the Northeastern University Center for Family Business. Clark continued, “Family businesses represent the best in business and provide significant employment opportunities and benefits to the community.”

 

Past Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award winners include: SALMON Health and Retirement, Elaine Construction, Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, New England Coffee, The Lupoli Companies, Avedis Zildjian Co., Camp Thoreau, and Crescent Ridge Dairy.

 

The Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards program was originally created in a partnership between Northeastern University’s Center for Family Business and The Family Firm Institute New England Chapter to promote and highlight some of the great achievements of Massachusetts-based, family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

 

About Northeastern University’s College of Business 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’s BS in International Business is ranked 16th in the nation for international business programs by U.S. News & World Report.  BusinessWeek ranks the undergraduate business program number 1 for internships and 32nd in the country.

 

 

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2009 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award Winners Announced

Posted by admin | Posted on 03-08-2010

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2009 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award Winners Announced

2009 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award Winners Announced

 

BOSTON, May 5, 2009 — The Massachusetts Family Business of the Year winners were announced at the 3rd annual Massachusetts Family Business of the Year awards program on April 29, 2009. 

 

The 2009 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award winners are:

SALMON Health and Retirement, Northbridge MA, – The Karofsky Award, for companies with over 250 employees.

FIBA Technologies, Millbury MA, The Molloy Award, 50 – 250 employees

Elaine Construction, Newton MA, The Paisner Award, below 50 employees

 

The Award categories are based on the number of full time employees and all Massachusetts-based family-owned business that include, or has included more than one generation, are eligible.

 

“Family businesses represent the best in business,” stated Ted Clark, Director of the Northeastern University Center for Family Business. Clark continued, “We were thrilled to continue the Awards program again this year.  There are so many great family businesses in the state it’s exciting to honor them at this program.” 

 

Past Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award winners include: Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, New England Coffee, The Lupoli Companies, Avedis Zildjian Co., Camp Thoreau, and Crescent Ridge Dairy.

 

The Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards program was originally created in a partnership between Northeastern University’s Center for Family Business and The Family Firm Institute New England Chapter to promote and highlight some of the great achievements of Massachusetts-based, family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

 

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’s BS in International Business is ranked 13th in the nation for international business programs by U.S. News & World Report.  BusinessWeek ranks the undergraduate business program 26th in the country and number 1 for internships.

 

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

 

 

Central San Diego Real Estate Market – Mid Year Snapshot Of Median Prices (2006) – Single Family Homes

Posted by admin | Posted on 19-07-2010

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Central San Diego Real Estate Market – Mid Year Snapshot Of Median Prices (2006) – Single Family Homes

Central San Diego Real Estate Market – Mid Year Snapshot of Median Prices (2006) – Single Family Homes

As of this writing, the San Diego real estate markets appears to have shifted from one that favors sellers to one that favors buyers. However, this premise may not hold true for all communities within San Diego, as median prices for some communities continue to rise while others fall.

While there are many metrics to evaluate the real estate pricing trends of a community, one commonly used parameter is to evaluate the median price of homes from one point in time against a prior point of time. The median price reflects the point at which half the homes are above a particular price point, and half the homes are below a particular price point. The median price metric provides one method to analyze the direction of home prices, but should not be used as the sole source of data from which to form conclusions.

The data below is a comparison of median prices for various communities in central San Diego County, comparing data from June 2005 against data for June 2006. This information is only one metric at a particular point in time, and other metrics or data from future months may support or dispute the pricing trends noted below. For some of the San Diego communities presented below, very few homes sold during June 2006, which diminishes the usefulness of the median price metric.

COMMUNITIES WITH INCREASES IN MEDIAN PRICE – SINGLE FAMILY HOMES – JUNE 2006

The data below pertains only to the sales of single-family homes, and does not include condominiums or townhomes. The data is organized by the magnitude of change in median price, with the highest change in median price presented first.

For the Coronado real estate market, the median price was ,775,000, which represents a 14.7% increase from the same time last year. Approximately 15 homes sold in June 2006 (21 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Point Loma real estate market, the median price was ,024,068, which represents an 11.4% increase from the same time last year. Approximately 20 homes sold in June 2006 (14 homes sold in June 2005).

For the University City (UTC) real estate market, the median price was 0,000, which represents a 10.6% increase from the same time last year. Approximately 5 homes sold in June 2006 (19 homes sold in June 2005).

For the La Jolla real estate market, the median price was ,692,500, which represents a 10.3% increase from the same time last year. Approximately 28 homes sold in June 2006 (38 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Logan Heights real estate market, the median price was 5,000, which represents a 7.6% increase from the same time last year. Approximately 13 homes sold in June 2006 (14 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Paradise Hills real estate market, the median price was 7,500, which represents a 5.7% increase from the same time last year. Approximately 8 homes sold in June 2006 (16 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Mission Hills real estate market, the median price was 7,500, which represents a 3.1% increase from the same time last year. Approximately 11 homes sold in June 2006 (12 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Scripps Ranch (Scripps Miramar) real estate market, the median price was 9,250, which represents a 2.8% increase from the same time last year. Approximately 34 homes sold this month (43 homes sold in June 2005).

For the San Carlos real estate market, the median price was 3,000, which represents a 2.4% increase from the same time last year. Approximately 12 homes sold in June 2006 (16 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Del Cerro real estate market, the median price was 7,500, which represents a 2.1% increase from the same time last year. Approximately 13 homes sold in June 2006 (30 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Normal Heights real estate market, the median price was 6,250, which represents a 1.7% increase from the same time last year. Approximately 20 homes sold in June 2006 (19 homes sold in June 2005).

COMMUNITIES WITH DECREASES IN MEDIAN PRICE – SINGLE FAMILY HOMES – JUNE 2006

The data below pertains only to the sales of single-family homes, and does not include condominiums or townhomes. The data is organized by the magnitude of change in median price, with the highest change in median price presented first.

For the Old Town real estate market, the median price was 0,000, which was a 19.1% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 5 homes sold in June 2006 (14 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Golden Hill real estate market, the median price was 1,000, which was a 16.4% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 10 homes sold in June 2006 (13 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Pacific Beach real estate market, the median price was 1,960, which represents a 14.8% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 15 homes sold in June 2006 (19 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Tierrasanta real estate market, the median price was 0,000, which represents a 12.6% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 9 homes sold in June 2006 (17 homes sold in June 2005).

For the North Park real estate market, the median price was 0,000, which represents a 9.7% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 31 homes sold in June 2006 (16 homes sold in June 2005).

For the College Grove real estate market, the median price was 5,000, which represents a 5.9% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 38 homes sold in June 2006 (40 homes sold in June 2005).

For the City Heights real estate market, the median price was 0,00, which represents a 5.3% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 17 homes sold in June 2006 (30 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Mira Mesa real estate market, the median price was 0,000, which represents a 4.7% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 45 homes sold in June 2006 (47 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Linda Vista real estate market, the median price was 0,000, which represents a 4.2% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 16 homes sold in June 2006 (17 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Mission Valley real estate market, the median price was 0,000, which represents a 3.8% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 7 homes sold in June 2006 (18 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Encanto real estate market, the median price was 5,000, which represents a 3.3% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 36 homes sold in June 2006 (47 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Clairemont real estate market, the median price was 5,000, which represents a 2.6% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 30 homes sold in June 2006 (34 homes sold in June 2005).

For the Sorrento Valley real estate market, the median price was 1,000, which represents a 1% decline from the same time last year. Approximately 6 homes sold in June 2006 (5 homes sold in June 2005).

ADVISORY

Homebuyers and home sellers should keep in mind that the data above is simply a snapshot in time, and is not conclusive of the pricing trends for any community. For some communities presented above, very few homes were sold during June 2006, which makes the use of the median price metric of limited value. The data must be evaluated over a longer duration, and involve multiple metrics to fully understand enduring market trends. Contact your Realtor to obtain information about enduring market trends for any given community.

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The Northeastern University Center for Family Business Announces Larry Rubin, of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, to speak at the 2009 MAFBA

Posted by admin | Posted on 20-01-2009

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The Northeastern University Center for Family Business Announces Larry Rubin, of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, to speak at the 2009 MAFBA

The Northeastern University Center for Family Business Announces Larry Rubin, of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, to speak at the 2009 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards

 

The Northeastern University Center for Family Business (Boston, March 23, 2009) 

 

The Northeastern University Center for Family Business is pleased to announce that Larry Rubin, of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, will speak at the 3rd annual Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards.  The Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards program was created two years ago in a partnership between Northeastern University’s Center for Family Business and The Family Firm Institute New England Chapter to promote and highlight some of the great achievements of Massachusetts-based, family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

 

Ted Clark, Director of the Center for Family Business notes, “We are excited to have Larry Rubin as a speaker at the 2009 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards program on April 29, 2009.  Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture represents what the best of family businesses can be all about, solid management, business growth, generational success and community service.”

 

“We were very excited to be recognized by the Northeastern University Awards program for our contributions as a family business,” said Larry Rubin of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture.  “Being in business with your family is rewarding, but it does, like every business, have its challenges.  The key is to learn as you move forward, and the Awards program is a great opportunity for family business members to identify challenges, learn and create great businesses.  We are looking forward to being at the program again this year to support family businesses.” 

 

“Given the importance of family businesses to the economy it’s fitting to recognize the contribution of these great companies,” commented Thomas E. Moore, Dean of Northeastern College of Business Administration.  “In addition to Bernie & Phyl’s, other past winners of the Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards include Sal’s Pizza, Camp Thoreau, Crescent Ridge Dairy, Avedis Zildjian and New England Coffee,”  Moore continued.

 

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. 

 

About Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture

Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture is the largest privately owned furniture retailer in Massachusetts and one of the largest furniture retailers in New England.  Started by the Rubin family in 1983, the company has grown into one of the fastest growing furniture retailers with six stores and over 500 employees. In 2002, Bernie & Phyl’s was named national “Retailer of the Year” by the National Home Furnishings Association – the highest honor in the retail home furnishings industry.  Bernie & Phyl’s has been listed as one of the “Top 100 U.S. Furniture Stores” by Furniture/Today for each year since 2000.  With a focus on high quality furniture at great prices, the family-run business has created a successful niche in a competitive marketplace.  Bernie & Phyl’s was named the 2008 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year, winner in the large company category and was a finalist in the 2007 program.

 

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’s BS in International Business is ranked 13th in the nation for international business programs by U.S. News & World Report.  BusinessWeek ranks the undergraduate business program 26th in the country and number1 for internships.

 

 

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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