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An Electronic Publication of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
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Eric Beaudoin, owner of Beaudoin HVAC, has been working with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) since he was 14 years old. About eleven years ago, he came up with a plan to run his brother’s company for him and on October 30th, 2019, Eric purchased the company in full from his brother Keith.
Business started to grow with the assistance of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, and then the pandemic hit shortly after at the beginning of this year, but COVID-19 hasn’t stopped Beaudoin in his tracks.
“We had a two-week furlough, which wasn’t easy to tell new employees, especially after buying the business in October,” Beaudoin said, “but we opened back up after those two weeks, and a lot of clients came back. Our office manager works remotely and our 24/7 emergency line responds quickly.”
Beaudoin HVAC prepared for the “new normal” with pre-screening questions to ensure the safety of their technicians and personal protection equipment (PPE) like masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer.
The company recently became an authorized diamond dealer for Mitsubishi Electric, which allows them to be able to offer better warranties for clients, but they are also fluid in taking care of multiple brand and systems, including Daikin, American Standard, and more.
“We build a relationship with our clients, keeping their best interests in mind and what makes the most sense to solve the problem,” said Beaudoin. “We are transparent at the beginning, with no hidden nonsense. We go to the location, tell you what the problem is, and how to fix it. We aren’t perfect, but we just want to make sure that our clients are happy and satisfied with the service they receive. We love any client who love us, and appreciates the knowledge that we have.”
Masked up and ready to go, Beaudoin HVAC technicians are booked up with a full schedule up until around Christmas time. The fall time is the perfect time to get HVAC systems serviced, and Beaudoin recommends looking into hyper heat system installations, and can run all year instead of using gas or oil boilers.
Beaudoin HVAC can also service a wide variety of winter preparation such as preventing frozen pipes, checking thermostats, and annually following up with clients personally to recommend prepping their houses for winter time.
“We are proactive rather than reactive, which takes out the guess work for everyone,” said Beaudoin.
Pandemic or not, Beaudoin has brilliant plans for the future, such as growing the technician crew to a ten truck crew, so they may be able to care for a larger area of central Massachusetts.
“We want to build the brand so that clients can trust us, as we train ourselves to do the job right and put out the best product possible,” Beaudoin said.
For more information on Beaudoin HVAC, visit their website at www.beaudoinhvac.com or contact them via phone at 978-345-4270.
Article Source: State House News Service
Article By: Michael P. Norton
OCT. 28, 2020…..Home and condo sales and prices skyrocketed across Massachusetts in September, with the median single-family home price surging to $472,000.
The Warren Group on Wednesday reported that nearly 6,400 single-family homes were sold last month, up from just over 5,000 during September 2019. The 27 percent increase in home sales was coupled with an 18 percent increase in the median sale price.
The strong demand for new homes comes as pandemic era unemployment remains high and the state tries to guard against tens of thousands of evictions now that Gov. Charlie Baker and the Legislature have let an eviction moratorium expire. Bills to boost the supply of housing also remain bogged down on Beacon Hill.
The third straight month of large housing market gains followed a sales slump in the earlist months of the pandemic.
Year-to-date, there have been 42,566 single-family home sales, a 4 percent decrease from the first nine months of 2019. The median year-to-date sale price of $440,000 is up 10 percent.
Condo sales are also down year to date, by 7.5 percent. However, nearly 2,500 condos sold last month in Massachusetts, a 26 percent increase over September 2019, and the median condo sale price increased 11.5 percent on a year-over-year basis to $418,000.
Tim Warren, CEO of The Warren Group, said a work-from-home lifestyle for some workers and “rock-bottom mortgage rates” could prolong the sales boom.
“Historically in September we start to see a significant slowdown in single-family home sales, but this proved not to be the case in 2020,” Warren said in a statement Wednesday morning.
Join the discussion on the effects to our mental health and the stress in the workplace related to COVID-19. We will discuss managing the anxiety around reintegration back to the office and the anxiety of uncertainty of how to best proceed.
Kyrah Altman, President and Co-Founder of Let’s Empower, Advocate and Do, Inc. (LEAD) is our presenter for the November edition of the Human Resources Council.
Since its founding, LEAD has transformed into the industry leader in mental health education in the United States. Altman travels the world, speaking about the impact of social entrepreneurship on trauma survivors, the importance of proactive mental health education in schools, and the idea that “while not everyone has a mental illness, everyone can improve their mental health.” Since 2012, Kyrah has been featured in the New York Times, on three national television stations, and was named the nation’s 3rd best student entrepreneur by the EO Global Student Entrepreneurs Award.
Participation in HRC programs is open to all members, but pre-registration is required. The cost is just $10 for members. For more information or to register, please visit www.NorthCentralMass.com.
October 11, 2019 at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner MA from 8am-3:30pm
The New England Workforce Network (NEWN) Conference is a collaborative effort with workforce professionals from all over New England. This year’s theme is Twistin’ and Turnin’: Riding the Roller Coaster of Workforce Development, reflecting the tremendous synergistic value of planning and acting in concert with the various stakeholders in workforce areas. NEWN was conceived in 2001 in response to the desire among workforce development providers to share best practices and network in a larger context that goes beyond state boundaries. Since 2002, NEWN has held a number of day-long conferences that focus on a range of topics that resonate among professionals who are involved in workforce development within community colleges, workforce development boards, economic development agencies and other settings. We hope that you will be able to join us for our exciting 10th NEWN Conference.
This year’s Keynote Speaker is Jane Oates, President, WorkingNation.
Jane is on the Executive Committee of WorkingNation, a non-profit organization that works through film and live events to tell the stories of successful training programs. An education and policy expert, Jane became a national leader in education and workforce programs during her ten years with Senator Edward M. Kennedy on the US Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP). She oversaw the Workforce Investment Act and the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Program while serving as the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training under Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis during the Obama administration.
For more information: mwcc.edu/newn2019
To Register: http://mwcc.3dcartstores.com/NEWN-Conference-2019_p_1653.html
When the workday ends and the lights go down, Custom Cleaning Service of Peabody, Inc. gets to work. “We operate as our clients’ silent partner after business hours,” says Adam Paicos, of Templeton, who now serves as Director of Operations and oversees the company’s expansion into North Central MA. “We are not often seen, but we ensure facilities are clean, secure, and ready for business each day while serving as the eyes and ears for our clients when they are not on site.”
Discover local business stories through our Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast series. Listen as Chamber members share their journeys, insights, and contributions to our thriving regional business community.
Looking for your next opportunity? Explore current job openings from employers across North Central Massachusetts on our Jobs Board. Whether you’re starting a new career or making a change, you’ll find a variety of local positions available to help you take the next step.
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