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Saudi students learn entrepreneurship at Babson
The Center for Women's Leadership at Babson and The Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College have partnered with two global organizations - Dar Al Hekma College in Saudi Arabia and ICF International - to deliver The U.S.-Saudi Women's Forum on Social Entrepreneurship at Babson College in Wellesley. The forum began Monday and continues through July 24. Faculty from the partnering institutions will work with students to refine the skills they need to create real plans for entrepreneurial ventures, including how to navigate the challenges of designing and delivering social entrepreneurship programs, enhancing leadership skills and cultivating the creative processes necessary for success.
Molly Maid to open 15 N.E. locations by 2010
Molly Maid, an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based franchise company in residential cleaning services, recently announced plans to add 15 additional locations to the New England area over the next year in order to accommodate a rapidly growing demand for home cleaning services both here and around the country, the firm stated. The expansion could bring nearly 75 new jobs to the area. Molly Maid already has five franchise locations in the area. In MetroWest, the new locations number four and will be in Shrewsbury, Marlborough or Framingham, Wellesley or Natick, and Milford or Franklin.
De Scenza Diamonds
receives top award
De Scenza Diamonds of Boston recently received the top designer retailer award at the fourth annual JCK Design Center Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. The awards recognized the top retailers based on the following three criteria: educating the consumer on the quality and value of designer jewelry, displaying and merchandising designer products for maximum salability and being committed to fair business practices. De Scenza is located in Boston, Framingham, Hingham and Peabody.
New regulations set for gasoline purchases
The Massachusetts Division of Standards has created new regulations to make clear to consumers the specific type of gasoline they are purchasing. The new regulations also make ``regular'' the standard label for the cheapest gas offered. The regulations, which take effect tomorrow, also mandate that if the marquee prices at a gas station are tied to a discount for paying with cash, getting a car wash or other incentive, that the incentive is clearly labeled. At some gas stations in Massachusetts, the old standard of ``regular'' for the lowest octane level of gasoline was replaced by ``economy,'' with ``regular'' being the term used for the next higher standard. For many drivers, the habit of buying ``regular'' gasoline had turned into actually buying a higher level than they wanted. The new regulations ensure ``regular'' is the standard term for the lowest level of gasoline at all gas stations in the state.
Saudi students learn entrepreneurship at Babson
The Center for Women's Leadership at Babson and The Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College have partnered with two global organizations - Dar Al Hekma College in Saudi Arabia and ICF International - to deliver The U.S.-Saudi Women's Forum on Social Entrepreneurship at Babson College in Wellesley. The forum began Monday and continues through July 24. Faculty from the partnering institutions will work with students to refine the skills they need to create real plans for entrepreneurial ventures, including how to navigate the challenges of designing and delivering social entrepreneurship programs, enhancing leadership skills and cultivating the creative processes necessary for success.
Molly Maid to open 15 N.E. locations by 2010
Molly Maid, an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based franchise company in residential cleaning services, recently announced plans to add 15 additional locations to the New England area over the next year in order to accommodate a rapidly growing demand for home cleaning services both here and around the country, the firm stated. The expansion could bring nearly 75 new jobs to the area. Molly Maid already has five franchise locations in the area. In MetroWest, the new locations number four and will be in Shrewsbury, Marlborough or Framingham, Wellesley or Natick, and Milford or Franklin.
De Scenza Diamonds
receives top award
De Scenza Diamonds of Boston recently received the top designer retailer award at the fourth annual JCK Design Center Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. The awards recognized the top retailers based on the following three criteria: educating the consumer on the quality and value of designer jewelry, displaying and merchandising designer products for maximum salability and being committed to fair business practices. De Scenza is located in Boston, Framingham, Hingham and Peabody.
New regulations set for gasoline purchases
The Massachusetts Division of Standards has created new regulations to make clear to consumers the specific type of gasoline they are purchasing. The new regulations also make ``regular'' the standard label for the cheapest gas offered. The regulations, which take effect tomorrow, also mandate that if the marquee prices at a gas station are tied to a discount for paying with cash, getting a car wash or other incentive, that the incentive is clearly labeled. At some gas stations in Massachusetts, the old standard of ``regular'' for the lowest octane level of gasoline was replaced by ``economy,'' with ``regular'' being the term used for the next higher standard. For many drivers, the habit of buying ``regular'' gasoline had turned into actually buying a higher level than they wanted. The new regulations ensure ``regular'' is the standard term for the lowest level of gasoline at all gas stations in the state.
ZoomInfo has new sales VP, garners two Stevie awards
ZoomInfo, a Waltham-based source of business information on people and companies, this week announced that Brett Wallace of Dedham has joined the company as vice president of sales. Prior to joining ZoomInfo, Wallace was the director of new business, serving information technology leaders at Forrester Research Inc. ZoomInfo also announced that Leah Daniels of Framingham, the company's sales manager for retention and growth, has won awards as Sales Manager of the Year at the third annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service in February and Sales Manager/Director of the Year at the American Business Awards in June. Both awards honor accomplishments of sales and customer service professionals worldwide. ZoomInfo also reported that it signed on more than 1,000 new clients last year.
Fitness Together Studio adds new water filtration system
The Westborough Fitness Together studio is going green with a new water filtration system designed to cut down on waste. The system offers drinking water for staff and clients. The studio has also ordered new, customized water bottles for clients to have and reuse. The new system will eliminate the need for bottled water on site and save resources from having water delivered. Lifestyle Fitness Corp. owns and operates three franchises of Fitness Together with studios in Norwell, Cohasset, Dedham and Westborough.
