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Workers Credit Union Greater Gardner Relay For Life Team Ranks #1 Among 102 Relay Fundraising Teams

American Cancer Society Event Raises Funds, Awareness

FITCHBURG, Mass., December 10, 2019 – Workers Credit Union is the top fundraising team in this year’s Greater Gardner Relay For Life. Workers Credit Union’s Relay Team raised $42,433.98 for the Relay event which funds cancer research along with things like free rides to chemotherapy, nights at area hotels near treatment hospitals and a 24/7 helpline for answers and support. This year’s amount is $16,000 more than the team’s original goal of $26,000.

Greater Gardner Relay For Life was held June 7 at Mount Wachusett Community College. The 24-hour walk is dedicated to funding cancer research and is one of the largest relay events in the country. The Workers Team comprised 44 employees and their family members, several of which are cancer survivors. Fundraising for the teams concluded August 21.

Since 2005, Workers Credit Union has sponsored the event and its Team have raised more than a combined $307,000. Workers Credit Union provided a donation of $10,000 to start this year’s fundraising. Workers Credit Union employees Rosa River and Jaclyn Hayes co-chaired the Workers Credit Union Relay team.

“We are so humbled by the support from our employees, members and Relay team,” said Rivera, a Senior Mortgage Originator at Workers. “This is a cause that is so special to our entire team – cancer has touched the lives of many of us and we work tirelessly each year on this fundraiser. We especially want to thank our members for coming out to events like our Dining for a Cause. We couldn’t have raised so much without their support.”

Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in thousands of communities and 27 countries. Volunteers give their time and effort because they believe it’s time to take action against cancer. Relay is a team fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path. Each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps. Cancer patients don’t stop because they’re tired, and for one night, neither do the Relay teams. Workers Credit Union, headquartered in Fitchburg, MA, is a member-owned financial institution with full banking services to meet a lifetime of financial needs including the $3 million GiveBack program. With 15 branches in Athol, Chelmsford, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Orange, Townsend and Westford, Workers is proud to offer traditional banking channels as well as the latest technologies to more than 104,000 members.

WACHUSETT BREWING COMPANY TAPS VALERIE BROCK TO LEAD BREWING DEPARTMENT

Wachusett Brewing Company has announced that Valerie Brock has been promoted to the position of Director of Fermentation and Cellaring and will be leading the 25-yr Massachusetts brewery’s brewing department moving forward. Valerie will be replacing longtime Brewmaster Dave Howard who is stepping down after 20+ years with the brewery.

“I could not be more proud to have someone of the caliber of Val to lead us into the future,” said Wachusett CEO/Founder Ned LaFortune. “She has consistently been a leader for us since the day she arrived here, and I am confident of all the incredible things she is going to do for our company moving forward,” LaFortune concluded.

Valerie has most recently held the position as the brewery’s Microbiologist. She comes with 10 years of experience in the areas of bacteriology, fermentation science, quality assurance, and sensory analysis.

“I look forward to the challenges of this role,” Brock shared. “We have an amazing team of brewers, cellarmen, and lab staff who care about producing great beers, ciders, and seltzers. We are excited to be working together to create new recipes and brew old favorites.”

For more information about Wachusett Brewing Company, visit www.wachusettbrew.com

About Wachusett Brewing Company

The company produces a diverse, award-winning line of beers ranging from their best-selling Blueberry Ale to their highly-rated Wally New England IPA series. WBC is the largest brewer in Central Massachusetts and was named the 43rd largest craft brewery in the US in 2018.

Research Results, Inc. Appoints Chief Client Officer

Fitchburg, MA, October 2019 – Research Results, Inc. – the industry leading market research operations partner – announces the appointment of Ellen Pieper as the company’s Chief Client Officer. The appointment reaffirms Research Results’ commitment to consistently providing a best-in-class infrastructure, high-touch customer service and a dedication to deliver the highest quality research data and deliverables to our clients.

In this new role, Pieper will be responsible for the leadership, vision, and financial performance of the team of subject matter experts and offerings. She will strategically drive business growth across the company. Pieper will implement strategies that will expand and build relationships. This transformative role will be market-focused, client-facing, commercially oriented, and a magnet for our internal and external stakeholders.

“Ellen is a force of nature within the industry and brings her experiences, energy and vision to an already amazing team. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Research Results family,” said John Zarrella, President of Research Results.

Pieper was previously the Chief Revenue Officer for Symmetric, a sampling firm based in Arlington TX. Prior to this, Pieper spent almost 7 years at WPP-owned Lightspeed GMI, where she latterly served as Account Executive, as well as a Client Operations Coordinator in Bellevue, WA. She has a degree in Psychology with a concentration in statistics and research from Columbia University in New York City. She has also achieved the designation of Professional Researcher Certification from the PRC Board of the MRA.

Pieper is currently the President-Elect of the Southwest Chapter of the Insights Association, sits on the Board of Directors for the Master of Science in Marketing Research (MSMR) program at the University of Texas at Arlington and is a member of the Women in Research (WIRe) Association, where in 2018 she was named a “C-Track” up and comer.

About Research Results, Inc.

For over 30 years, Research Results has combined the latest technologies with a talented staff of customer-driven professionals to deliver innovative marketing research solutions with unparalleled client service. Research Results takes pride in our close-knit culture and our undying focus on relationship building. We don’t want to be your vendor, we want to be a partner for our clients. And we don’t want our staff to feel like employees, we want them to feel like part of a big family. We work hard, we play hard, and for 30 years, we’ve stayed true to our philosophy. We’re partners and family, and it shows.

Research Results, Inc. Appoints Chief Operations Officer

 

Fitchburg, MA, October 2019 – Research Results, Inc. – the industry leading market research operations partner – announces the promotion of Stephen Oldfield as the company’s Chief Operations Officer. The appointment reaffirms Research Results’ commitment to consistently providing a best-in-class infrastructure, high-touch customer service and a dedication to deliver the highest quality research data and deliverables to our clients.

In this new role, Oldfield will have responsibility for day-to-day implementation of strategy and cultural initiatives within the business. He will help implement policies and strategies that will help to foster ongoing healthy client relationships. Oldfield will also continue his role as a team lead on selected major accounts.

“Stephen is one of our all-time success stories here at Research Results. He always sets a positive example in all aspects of the business, whether with the staff, in client management, or representing the company externally at conferences and the like,” said John Zarrella, President of Research Results.

Oldfield was previously the Director of Client Services at Research Results where, along with his colleagues, established the company’s “client first” strategies for successful client relationship management as well as improved operational efficiencies. He has his Master of Business Administration from Fitchburg State University and has been an active presenter at several industry events.

About Research Results, Inc.

For over 30 years, Research Results has combined the latest technologies with a talented staff of customer-driven professionals to deliver innovative marketing research solutions with unparalleled client service. Research Results takes pride in our close-knit culture and our undying focus on relationship building. We don’t want to be your vendor, we want to be a partner for our clients. And we don’t want our staff to feel like employees, we want them to feel like part of a big family. We work hard, we play hard, and for 30 years, we’ve stayed true to our philosophy. We’re partners and family, and it shows.

Fitchburg State University: OSHA Training Seminar

Details:

Friday, January 24, 2020 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
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Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

$200 Registration Fee

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program This course is ideal for all workers with safety and health responsibilities, and for employee safety and health awareness. Students will be introduced to OSHA policies, procedures and standards, as well as, general construction industry safety and health principles covered in OSHA Act Part 1926. Special emphasis will be placed on areas most hazardous using OSHA standards as a guide.

Training Objectives:

  • State the purpose of the OSHA Act and list the functions of OSHA
  • List the OSHA inspection priorities and describe the inspection process
  • Describe the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees under the OSH Act
  • Outline the general requirements for general safety standards in construction
  • Establish the guidelines and requirements for special purpose equipment

 

To learn more or to register, please click here.

Leominster Credit Union Holding a Free Mortgage Info Session this Fall

Leominster, MA – Leominster Credit Union (LCU) is holding a free Mortgage Info Session on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at LCU headquarters, 18 Adams Street, Leominster from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

This LCU Mortgage Info Session will address the specific needs of most homebuyers including first-time buyers, buyers moving after owning for several years, or buyers entering the market after having credit issues in the past. Attend the session and meet LCU Loan Officers, local realtors, attorneys, home inspectors and LCU Financing Specialists who will answer questions regarding the home buying process and what to expect. Topics will include: buying, refinancing, downsizing, second homes, investments, the application process, purchase and sales, inspections, and benefits of borrowing locally.

Matt Dufault, AVP Mortgage Origination stated, “This seminar will not only give you the basics of buying a home, but also the opportunity to establish a plan for home ownership based on your personal situation.”

LCU has programs available for not only for first-time homebuyers, but for any buyer who needs help getting mortgage-ready. Borrowers may be able to qualify for a mortgage much sooner than they expected.

Seating is limited and registration is required. For more information and to register online, please visit leominstercu.com/mortgage-info-session.

LCU Headquarters, 18 Adams Street, Leominster, MA 01453 Wednesday, November 13, 2019
6:00PM – 7:00PM

Founded in 1954, Leominster Credit Union (LCU) is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with a full range of deposit, lending and other financial services. Headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, LCU is proud to claim nearly 50,000 members and more than $700 million in assets. LCU has seven branch locations in Leominster, Clinton, Holden, North Leominster, Sterling and Worcester with ATM services at all branch locations. LCU also provides 24 hour banking via Mobile and Online services. Visit leominstercu.com or call 800-649-4646.