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Catherine Mitseas

Gym Insight Blog | The business of fitness •

Pros and Cons to Being an Independent Gym Owner

Should you open an independent gym or go with a franchise concept? In our previous blog, we considered the pros and cons of owning a franchise fitness center. Here, we take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of being an independent gym owner and starting your own health club. 
It is a sole proprietorship or LLC, started by an individual or partnership, that provides fitness services to the public — essentially, one of the estimated 17 million small businesses founded every year by aspiri...
Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries •

College Students: Shop for the Dorm at Goodwill this Fall - Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries

There are more than 150,000 college students coming to Boston and environs every year! With around 114 colleges and universities in the Commonwealth, Massachusetts is one of the  top destinations for college students in the country. Even better, you have us — the nation’s first and founding Goodwill, with 15 retail locations and 27 donation sites. So, no matter what you need — a comfy new-to-you winter jacket or a drop-off spot for summer wear — we are here, ready to help you decorate your way t...
Gym Insight Blog | The business of fitness •

Avoid These Common Lease Mistakes: Expert Tips for Gym Owners.

In our last two blogs, we’ve discussed how a gym owner can secure the best possible position when signing a commercial lease. In this final piece, we go over common mistakes gym owners make when searching for a new location and signing a lease. Thank you, Ken Jorgenson, national director for CARR, a commercial real estate firm specializing in the healthcare industry and fitness facilities, for your vital input.
The most common mistake a gym owner makes when searching for a fitness location is te...
Gym Insight Blog | The business of fitness •

How Can Gym Owners Extract the Best Lease Concessions?

This week we spoke with Ken Jorgenson, national director for CARR, the nation’s leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare and fitness businesses. Our enlightening discussion turned up good advice for gym owners on extracting the best, highest value concessions and the most favorable leases from potential landlords or property managers.
Gyms draw people! Fitness centers are often the largest drivers of traffic for a plaza. The industry refers to them as “portfolio stabil...
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Here Are Three Great Reasons Why Now Is a Right Time to Clear Out Closets for Goodwill! - Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries

You are probably living the reality that Boston’s apartments provide 13% less space than the national average, with a paltry 773 square feet on average. Ok, we can live with that, but what about bedrooms? Lately, nearly half of all new apartment builds are either studios or one-bedrooms. We know, multi-use, space-saving ideas abound, but seriously, it might be time to ditch that collection of flowery summer maxi dresses and save room for new mittens and scarves.
 
Add donating to Goodwill to you...
Gym Insight Blog | The business of fitness •

Gym Owners: Here’s How to Flex Your Leasing Power

If you’re a gym owner searching for a new location to set up your health club, here are three tips on controlling the lease negotiations. 
Gyms, fitness boutiques, and wellness centers arrive at the negotiation table with many advantages. As we wrote in our blog “Gym Leases: Four Surprising Reasons Landlords Love Fitness Today,” gyms provide steady, increased traffic through their members’ regular gym visits.
Larger gyms and wellness centers are also becoming potential retail center anchors, rep...
Gym Insight Blog | The business of fitness •

Stand Up to Unexpected Computer Updates with Insight Access.

Ever experience the frustration of a computer restart unexpectedly shutting down your fitness center’s member management system? We feel your pain. In response, we recently revamped our gym access application, called Insight Access, to better counter disruptions caused by outside updates. 
To solve this conflict, our software team redesigned the Insight Access application to run in the computer’s background, thereby making it immune to outside shake-ups. 
Now gym members may check into your club...
Gym Insight Blog | The business of fitness •

Ready for a New Idea? Here are Five Labor Day Referral Strategies for Independent Gym Owners.

Gym owners, get ready to amp up your Labor Day with these five tactics to attract new prospects and boost member loyalty. Celebrate the American worker — and the unofficial end of summer — while building a powerful referral base.
1. Creat a Facebook events page
If you own a gym, consider creating a Facebook events group reflecting your fitness center’s vibe. Participants love its sense of exclusivity and being in-the-know for fun activities. The best part is this page becomes an ongoing marketin...
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Why Should I Donate My Clothes to Goodwill? - Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries

The industry has exploded! There are thousands of Goodwill retail locations throughout the United States. And, as you know, our stores are just one avenue for donations. Thrifting has become a pastime, a hobby, a business, and for many, a necessity in today’s tight economic times. Through it all, Goodwill has provided gently used clothing and household items at reasonable prices for individuals and families, while staying true to our mission.
 
Giving to Goodwill is like reaching your hand out t...
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Score Your Best Vacation Finds at Goodwill - Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
Goodwill is a community-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to help individuals with barriers to self-sufficiency to achieve independence and dignity through work. It provides job training programs for individuals who are responding to challenges such as disabilities, domestic violence, low educational attainment and previous incarceration. Goodwill also operates MassHire Boston Career Center, a one-stop career center located in Boston that offers un...
The 100 Club of Massachusetts •

Cocoanut Grove Fire: Made America Safer

The tragic story of the Cocoanut Grove Fire on Piedmont Street near downtown Boston is a telling reminder of how important progress is often etched from terrible beginnings. On Nov. 28, 1942, more than 492 people died from wounds sustained in the fast-moving gaseous inferno engulfing the small nightclub, marking it the second-worst fire in United States history. Frantic efforts by medical personnel to save lives, and the very public investigation which unfolded in the days following, led to unpr
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Massachusetts’ female police officers — a 138-year history

Across the State of Massachusetts, 122 agencies are supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing #pinkpatches and — in many eye-popping cases — driving police cars swathed in pink wraps.
• Women first entered law enforcement before the turn of the 20th century. “Police matrons,” as they were called, assisted in the care of women and girls held in custody. Boston appointed its first police matron in 1883.
• This year marks the 100th anniversary of the State of Massachusetts authorizing the
City of Charlotte Government •

How to become a police officer in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County

Decide how to apply. Are you a…?
• Traditional recruit — Individuals who have no prior law enforcement background.
• Intermediate entry — Process for those with a North Carolina Law Enforcement Certification or those who are completing, or have completed, the North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) course within the last 12 months.
• Military entry — Designed for military personnel ready to start a new, service-based career. Our program makes it easy to apply as a trainee before lea
The 100 Club of Massachusetts •

Labor Day— A Hard Fought Day Off

Throughout Massachusetts this Labor Day weekend, family and friends will celebrate the extended holiday weekend together. From magnificent fireworks over Boston Harbor to art festivals and sporting events, the day marks the end of summer and the start of a new season for many of us.

However, it is also a time to give thanks to you, the American worker. Labor Day reflects your willingness to dig in and toil to improve our country through effort, ingenuity, and hard work. It is on this day we pay

Southshore Bay Feb Community Newsletter

Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here Take a peek at Southshore Bay by Metro Places and visit a world bursting with possibilities. Check out our Community Newsletter for exclusives on top home builders, community updates, exciting local events, and what’s ahead. Voyage into the soon-to-be-open, Crystal Lagoon® and begin your journey of a lagoon lifestyle just steps from your door. Please, peruse our website, visit our community, and explore the perfect home with new friends
Brightwater •

By Metro Places | North Ft Myers | Master Planned Community


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Epperson February Newsletter

Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here Welcome to paradise! At Epperson anything is possible and we’re here to keep you up-to-date on all the latest experiences awaiting you. Our E-Newsletter includes exclusives on community happenings, builder and home innovations, exciting local offerings, what’s on the horizon, and where to find the answer to any question. From which builders are breaking ground, to tips on fully experiencing Epperson’s Lagoon lifestyle, get ready to expl
The 100 Club of Massachusetts •

NEW: How to Teach Your Teens to Save Themselves

How to Teach Your Teens to Save Themselves

It’s not an overstatement to say kids are distracted by their phones. We all are. But what does this do to their ability to take care of themselves? In terms of personal safety, it creates a perfect opportunity for them to stumble into very dangerous situations.

Why? Because they’re not paying attention to their immediate surroundings. Teaching your teens the fundamentals of situational awareness can undisputedly save their lives.

It is a tactic used
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Summer Safety Tips for Pet Safety

It turns out, nothing kills more pets during the summer months than heatstroke.

As animal safety experts warn, our furry friends cannot regulate their internal temperatures as easily as we can. Humans sweat – which cools us off much faster than any method a dog uses.

But dogs have fewer mechanisms for cooling off, relying on panting, breathing, and a process called vasodilation — a widening of the blood vessels — to rid their bodies of heat. Their paws, as well, contain sweat glands that are a
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Summer Drownings' Surge

It’s the perfect storm – pent-up energy mixed with hot weather adds up to what may be one of Massachusetts’ worst years on record for drownings. In 2021 alone, at least 47 people have died by drowning, a record that is on pace to break the 2020 high of 125 drowning deaths. Locally, the drownings have come swiftly, spanning lakes, public beaches, and private pools.

As the number of drownings accelerates across the state, leaders are responding with a combination of measures designed to curtail s
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Courage First: Firefighters on Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, our country stopped to remember the many men and women who died fighting for our country in wars across the decades. Since its founding in the 19th century, Memorial Day has evolved into a symbolic celebration, not only of those who perished through conflict but also for those whose daily courage inspires our full respect and admiration.

Firefighters rank high on that list. One of the nation’s most hazardous occupations, there is little these professionals won’t do to save a
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