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36 Worcester Business Journal • August 31, 2015 www.wbjournal.com ACCOLADES & HONORS Roland Gauthier, chairman of the board at North Brookfield Savings Bank, was named an honorary guardian by Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester. The award goes to alumni who have exhibited dedication to the school. Gauthier has been involved with the school's foundation for nearly 20 years. Bill Murphy, branch manager of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.'s Auburn branch, was recognized as the No. 1 loan originator in Central Massachusetts by Banker & Tradesman. Fairway Independent Mortgage has eight branches in the state. Workers' Credit Union in Fitchburg earned preferred-lender status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The Preferred Lenders Program is part of SBA's effort to streamline its loan approval process for small businesses. Workers' has 16 offices in Central Massachusetts. United Way of North Central Massachusetts in Fitchburg; Leominster-based Boys & Girls Clubs of Fitchburg and Leominster; Loaves & Fishes, Devens; and Our Father's House, Fitchburg, were certified in volunteer management by Points of Light, a national nonprofit. The certification program — Service Enterprise — provides research-based assessment, training and consulting tools for nonprofits. Worcester-based Hanover Insurance Group was named a top carrier in Insurance Business America Magazine's 5-Star Carriers. The firm received 5-star marks in six of 10 categories, such as range of products and reputation. David Backus, owner of Fish Window Cleaning in Leominster, received the Navigator Award at the annual Fish Window Cleaning Convention in St. Louis last month. He was honored for his work with prospective franchisees. n FRESH BEGINNINGS n Northborough-based Baesis opened a new office in Syracuse, extending its service base in upstate New York. The company specializes in software sales, service and support for the manufacturing and accounting industries. n Aubuchon Hardware has opened its newest location at 118 East Main St., Webster. n Mathnasium, a math-only learning center for children, opened a location at 136 Great Rd., Acton. n Workers' Credit Union has opened a new branch in Westford, at 294 Littleton Road, its 15th location. Michael Bordenca is branch manager. n After renovation, Hampton Inn & Suites has reopened at 9 Nixon Rd., Westford. n Construction is underway for the Courtyard by Marriott at The Point, Littleton. The property is owned by Lafrance Hospitality Co. The new hotel will include casual meeting space, a business center and pool. n Hair Cuttery salon chain opened a location at 505 Constitution Ave. in Littleton, at Point Development Plaza. The Hair Cuttery's corporate offices are in Vienna, Va. n Century 21 North Shore Realty has opened its doors at 54 Main St., Ste. 101, Leominster, at the corner of Merriam Avenue. n Radius Financial Group Inc. announced the opening of its Marlborough location at 5 Mount Royal Ave. This will be the group's ninth location and the first in the MetroWest area. Fabiana Menezes will serve as branch manager. n Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. will relocate its Auburn branch. Previously at 5 Albert St., the branch is moving to 783 Southbridge St. Productions Revelation Creative & Technical Event Services Revelation Productions offers brilliant technical and creative services that are seamlessly orchestrated, resulting in an exceptional event for you and your audience. • Audio • Video • Lighting • Event Management • Staging and Scenic Design • Temporary Power Distribution Preview our portfolio of corporate events and gala affairs online at revprod.com www.revprod.com 14569_WBJ_9x6_Ad.indd 1 2/10/15 4:54 PM