
Frank Stanford has a job he loves. As the owner of the GNC store in Canton, he has the opportunity to teach his customers about supplements, nutrition and fitness. His job also allows him to show others that when one door closes, you might just open another one by reinventing yourself. “I’m a survivor,” he […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
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Mary Ann Price

Submitted by FM Generator ~ In the 1980s, FM Generator of Canton began working on design concepts for generators that could operate dependably in harsh, remote environments such as mountaintops in New Hampshire and Maine. Now the latest line of those generators is about to be placed throughout Alaska to provide primary and backup power […]
Feb 15 2012 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Canton Association of Business and Industry recently held a board meeting where the following new officers were selected: Gene Manning, president; Paul Clark, vice president; Eleanor Grant, secretary; Stephen Costello, treasurer; and John Ferrari, past president. In addition, the following sub-committee chairs were named: Eleanor Grant, Membership; Paul Clark, Donations; Stephen Cesso and Paul […]
Feb 8 2012 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Imagine a world where traditional television programs become obsolete, where content remains king but it is packaged and distributed in an entirely different way across a variety of platforms, where the line between viewer and producer is blurred almost beyond the point of recognition. Welcome to the world of social TV, a highly interactive and […]
Feb 1 2012 | Posted in
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Jay Turner

The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce held its 118th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on January 19 at Showcase Live-Patriot Place to honor 2011’s outstanding members and retiring board members. Kevin Hallinan of WINNING Inc. was elected as the incoming NVCC chairman of the board, replacing Anthony Caruso, senior vice president of branch administration at […]
Jan 25 2012 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Bank of Canton is pleased to announce the winners of its “Good Cheerlings” Holiday Giveaway. Area residents had the chance to win anywhere from $100 to $1,000 during the month-long sweepstakes aimed at bringing holiday cheer to residents. The “Good Cheerlings” Holiday Giveaway has been an annual promotion at the bank for nearly 20 […]
Jan 18 2012 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Cuba. This is an exclusive opportunity to visit a country most people only dream of visiting. Working with its partner, Chamber Explorations, the chamber has secured a specific license from the U.S. government authorizing this visit. […]
Jan 18 2012 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, recently announced the opening of its newest property in Canton. The four-story, 98-suite hotel is owned by Benderson Development Company, Inc. and managed by Buffalo Lodging Associates. General Manager Bill Hines has been in the hotel industry for 28 years. “While designed for extended-stay […]
Dec 29 2011 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
A proposed expansion project by Harbar LLC, a Canton-based tortilla manufacturer, was among 14 projects recently approved by the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for participation in the state’s Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP). The EDIP is an investment tax credit program for businesses. In 2009, Governor Deval Patrick, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg […]
Dec 29 2011 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Amy Berardi got her real estate license in October and put it to work nine days later when she joined Jack Conway, Realtor’s Canton office. The choice was far from random. Her mother, Ellen Euse, has been a champion sales agent at Conway-Canton for 31 years. “I grew up around real estate, so it was […]
Dec 29 2011 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen