Great news from our Members

VNA Community Healthcare Affiliate Changes Name

Guilford/North Haven - LIFETIME Solutions of Guilford and North Haven is
excited to announce that they are changing their name to LIFETIME Care
at Home.

"Our new name clearly identifies our services and helps the communities
we serve better understand our commitment to in-home care." states Guy
Tommasi, Managing Director.  He adds "We still have the same great
staff, fantastic caregivers and unparalleled quality of service".

Since 2000, the private duty homecare affiliate of VNA Community
Healthcare has been committed to helping seniors and their families by
providing thoroughly screened and highly skilled home care staff.

LIFETIME Care at Home is a resource for eldercare services and offers 24
hour live in care, personal care assistants, homemakers, nurse
medication supervision and personal emergency response systems.

Through the years they have adjusted to the changing needs of the senior
population, adding new services including prescription medication
coordination, GPS emergency response equipment and technology to help
seniors remain safe in their homes.

For more information contact LIFETIME Care at Home at 203.458.5900.

Canosa to recieve special honor from Quinnipiac University:

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Carol Reilly, William Ravies Real Estate

Carol received the Five Star Professional Real Estate Award. Five Star Professional partnered with CONNECTICUT Magazine to conduct research to identify a select group of real estate agents who are exceptional in both their ability and their commitment to overall satisfaction. Fewer than six percent of the 17,500 Connecticut area residents holding real estate licenses were selected.  

Jill Lufsey, Attitude Plus Boutique

Attitude Plus Boutique located at 15 Park Place, Branford is celebrating 6 months in business. They offer the only plus size boutique in the area.

ELEMENTS WINS AWARD

Elements LLC, a graphic design and marketing communications firm located in Branford, CT, continues to be recognized for its innovative design practices. Recently, the agency has received awards from both the Advertising Club of Connecticut and the Connecticut Art Director’s Club and creative director Amy Graver was featured in an interview for Communication Arts, the prestigious leader of graphic design publications.

On May 10^th, 2011, the Advertising Club of Connecticut awarded Elements with a Bronze Pencil Award for the identity package created for The New England Emporium, an eatery and restaurant located in Middletown, CT. The identity package included all marketing materials-including logo, website, print collateral and sales kits.

On June 16^th, 2011, Elements received a Gold Award from the Connecticut Art Director’s Club for the firm’s “Campy Party” invitation, which was created for an event announcing the agency’s move from New Haven to its current location in Branford.

In addition to these awards, Elements has also received recognition from Communication Arts. Their website recently featured an interview with Elements’ creative director, Amy Graver, in which she discusses the path she took to becoming a designer, her thoughts on running her own business and provides insights for those who are entering into the design field.

Founded in 1999, Elements provides local, national and international creative support to clients in these and other areas: print/web design, brand/social media strategy, public/media relations, advertising planning and more. Elements’ diverse clientele continues to grow, and now includes: Connecticut Stone Supplies, the Housing Authority of New Haven, Cambridge Silversmiths, Monroe Staffing, Quorn, Foods, Yale School of Engineering and ICON International.

Elements is located in the historic Willis Russell House.162 Main Street Branford, Conn. 06405. For more information and a complete list of Elements’ services, call 203.776.1323 or visit www.elementsdesign.com

SIR SPEEDY WINS AWARD

Sir Speedy in Branford Receives Franchise VIP Award

Local business honored for outstanding sales achievement among worldwide network

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., July 7, 2011—Sir Speedy in Branford recently received a VIP Award at the annual Sir Speedy Convention and Vendor Show held June 23-25 at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The VIP (Volume Increase Percentage) award recognizes a Sir Speedy, among all franchise centers worldwide, for the largest year over year sales increase percentage. Only three franchises receive this annual award in one of three gross sales categories. Sir Speedy in Branford is owned and managed by Albert Canosa.

“Sir Speedy centers that receive the VIP award exemplify the value of strategic marketing, customer service, and successful implementation of new technology and marketing services to grow their business. We commend Al and his team on their VIP status and for outstanding contributions to the Sir Speedy network,” said Richard Lowe, president and chief operating officer of Franchise Services, Inc., parent company of Sir Speedy.

Sir Speedy of Branford is locally owned and operated and is part of a worldwide network of printing brands and affiliates that spans more than 600 locations in 13 countries. Based in Mission Viejo, California, Sir Speedy, Inc. has received numerous awards and recognition including the Franchise Times Top 200, Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Quick Printing Top 100, Printing Impressions 400, an AllStar Top 300 Award, a Franchise 50 Award and a Franchisee Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review.

Contact: Sir Speedy, 250 W. Main St. Branford, CT, 06405, Phone: 203-483-4598, Fax: 203-483-4543, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Web: www.sirspeedy247.net.