Worcester Business Journal

www.wbjournal.com May 25, 2015 • Worcester Business Journal 27 Looking for a Successful Business Exit Strategy? — ROCG Can Help! — ROCG specializes in helping small to medium-sized, privately-owned and family businesses with exit/transition planning, value building and change or succession planning. A recognized thought leader, we've developed a unique understanding of the dynamics and psychology of owner-managed companies and what it takes to drive the results they need. We help dozens of business owners each year meet their personal and financial objectives. For more information, call Terry Shepherd at (617) 412-4640 or email him at terence.shepherd@rocg.com UPCOMING SEMINAR: Planning for Business Exit Westboro Double Tree May 28 • 7:30-9:30am Sheraton Framingham Hotel June 11 • 7:30-9:30am In conjunction with: ROCG BOSTON OFFICE 1671 Worcester Rd, Suite 303 Framingham, MA T: 617.412.4640 Terence.Shepherd@rocg.com https://americas.rocg.com business exit & transition specialists ACCOLADES & HONORS Harrington Hospital in Southbridge was recognized as a top hospital by ratings company Healthgrades in the areas of both patient experience and patient safety. Auburn-based Grove Medical Associates won an Ambulatory Davies Award of Excellence from the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society, based in Chicago. The award recognizes health IT and electronic health record improvements. Grove Medical is an IT client of eClinical Works of Westborough, and is the company's 13th client to win this award. 290 Auto Body Inc. of Worcester was certified by Assured Performance, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, for its ability to repair participating automaker brand vehicles back to manufacturers' specifications. Clinton Hospital was one of three Massachusetts hospitals to earn a five-star rating from Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, or HCAHPS. Its surveys include 11 questions surrounding the inpatient experience in such areas as cleanliness of the facility and pain management. Herlihy Insurance Group in Worcester renewed its Five Star Agency Designation on May 5 after an intensive review process. The insurance firm has been a Five-Star Agency since 2002. Carmen Vazquez was selected Employee of the Year, Andrea Zona Volunteer of the Year, and CIGNA received The Children's Friend Award from Children's Friend of Worcester. The nonprofit works to improve the lives of children in the areas of education, mental health and grief counseling, among others. Martha Cyr, executive director of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education Center and adjunct assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Engineering Education. Century Homecare of Worcester was ranked as one of the top performers in the state and No. 2 in Central Massachusetts by Medicare. Martin Levins, president of Global Access Partners of Marlborough, is being honored May 28 with a Good Scout Award by the Boy Scouts of America. The Marlborough resident is the Scouts' council activities and civic service committee chair. Thomas Prince School's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEAM program, was honored by the Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The office gave the Princeton school's program $400 and a Secretary's Award for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education. Doris E. Huard, an independent financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Worcester, has earned the Retirement Income Certified Professional Designation. She's also a vice president at Bartholomew & Company Inc. in Worcester. n Pictured from left, Natick-based ThinkLite founders Danny and Dinesh Wadhwani were chosen as Inc. magazine's Top Young Entrepreneurs of 2015, part of the top "30 under 30" in the U.S. The company designs and manufactures LED lamps that are compatible with existing fixtures. P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y

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