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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
EMCOR Services Northeast, J.C. Higgins, and BTE Raise $20,000 for Local Charities
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leaders from EMCOR Services Northeast, Inc., J.C. Higgins Corp., and Building Technology Engineers, Inc. (BTE), presented $20,000 in donations to three local charities during the 17th Annual Greater Boston Charity Golf Tournament Invitational at Blue Hill Country Club in Canton, MA. Paul Feeney, President, EMCOR Services Northeast, Inc.; Bill Dunham, CEO, and Tammy Ferland, President, J.C. Higgins Corp.; and Tom Coates, General Manager and Vice President, BTE, presented donations to the Jimmy Fund, the Alzheimer's Association and the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. The Jimmy Fund received $7,500 to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for patient care and research, the Alzheimer's Association received $7,500 to advance Alzheimer's care and research, and the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism received $5,000 to help fund programs and resources for individuals and families affected by autism. 'We are incredibly proud of the success of this year's Invitational, an event which speaks to our core values and commitment to the communities where we work and live,' said Feeney. 'We extend our deepest gratitude to the volunteers, clients, participants and peers who make this annual event possible and thank the Jimmy Fund, the Alzheimer's Association and the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism for the important work they do in our community.' EMCOR Services Northeast, J.C. Higgins, and BTE are leading mechanical services, mechanical construction, and facilities services contractors, respectively, in Greater Boston. They are all subsidiaries of EMCOR Group, Inc. About EMCOR Services Northeast, J.C. Higgins and BTE EMCOR Services Northeast is one of the largest independent service contractors in metropolitan Boston and among the nation's top mobile/mechanical services providers. J.C. Higgins is one of New England's largest fully integrated mechanical contracting companies, providing a single-source solution for complete mechanical systems and services. BTE provides a complete range of facilities services, including equipment repair and replacement, preventative and predictive maintenance, and facility/equipment operations. All three companies are subsidiaries of EMCOR Group, Inc., (NYSE:EME), a Fortune 500 ® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services.
Axios
7 days ago
- Health
- Axios
Mass. bill would require test strips for spiked drinks, hospital checks
Bar patrons in Massachusetts typically don't have access to test strips to spot illegally spiked drinks — and they might not get tested at the hospital if they are drugged. A group of survivors and a state lawmaker want to change that. Why it matters: Boston-area patrons, especially women, have reported being drugged in recent years with little to no resolution in sight. Between the lines: Survivors say they've been to hospitals only to be denied a drug test because they didn't show signs of being sexually assaulted — a decision that makes it even harder for police to prove a drink was spiked and track down suspects. State of play: A proposal by Sen. Paul Feeney, a Worcester Democrat, would authorize the Department of Public Health to make hospitals test people suspected of being drugged upon request, even if they haven't been sexually assaulted. The bill would also require the state alcohol commission to mandate the sale of test strips at venues, a rule they unsuccessfully tried to impose through DPH. It would also create a task force focusing on illegal drink spiking responses and interventions within DPH to study regulations for patient access to care after such an incident. What they're saying: Ilana Katz Katz, a Boston resident who was drugged while at the Sinclair Music Hall in 2022, says she wants to see test strips and even drink lids available at bars, similar to what's now required in California. "I feel like anything that could help someone not get drugged and raped in our communities throughout the commonwealth, we're responsible for that," she tells Axios. Zoom in: Feeney says the bill could help make venues safer and ensure people whose drinks get spiked can prove it and get the care they need at their local hospital. Representatives for Cambridge Health Alliance, Tufts Medical Center and Mass General Brigham said their emergency rooms do not have any specific policies in place regarding testing for drink spiking. Michael Morrison, an MGB spokesperson, said in a statement that health care workers "partner with each individual patient to determine the most appropriate approach and develop an individualized diagnostic and treatment plan." Morrison said that's because of limitations on available testing methods and because each patient may present symptoms differently. Context: This bill comes after lawmakers allocated $300,000 in the fiscal 2024 budget to fund test strips and a public awareness campaign, but it hasn't all come to fruition. The Department of Public Health spent the public awareness funding, rolling out a campaign on June 30. The department hasn't spent the other half after filing a report saying test strips' efficacy has "no evidence base." DPH also raised concerns that tests often only detect certain substances and have a "high likelihood of false positives and false negatives," referring to a 2013 article. Instead, DPH concluded, the substance used most often to make it easier to sexually assault someone is alcohol itself. Now, the public awareness campaign is focusing on encouraging staff and fellow customers to intervene. Yes, but: Survivors like Katz Katz say they still want the option to use test strips and similar tools. "This isn't just something that happens in alcohol. This happens in a cup of coffee, in a bottle of water in an Uber," she says.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shackleton creates Personal Injury and Court of Protection division
Shackleton, a UK-based chartered financial adviser and wealth manager, has created Personal Injury and Court of Protection division. The move follows Shackleton's acquisition of IM Asset Management (IMAM), including TWP Wealth, from the Irwin Mitchell Group. The deal is subject to approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The new division will provide specialised financial planning and investment advice to individuals who have suffered significant injuries, the company said. Shackleton CEO Paul Feeney said: 'We are delighted to welcome the highly experienced IMAM and TWP teams to the Shackleton Group. 'Indeed, we are excited to be creating a new division which brings additional skill sets to our bench of financial planning and wealth management capabilities, and strengthens our presence in Yorkshire and the North West of England.' The newly formed division will leverage the expertise of 20 advisers from IMAM and TWP, who collectively manage and advise funds totalling around £1.4bn ($1.9bn). The majority of these funds are managed internally by IMAM, which has a presence in several UK cities including Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, and London. TWP, a high-net-worth (HNW) independent financial planning firm, is situated in Alderley Edge, Manchester, and will continue serving its primary market under the Shackleton brand post-acquisition. Upon completion of the acquisition, the IMAM/TWP team, consisting of 88 staff members, will integrate into Shackleton. IMAM/TWP CEO Stewart Sanderson will lead the new division and will become part of the Shackleton executive committee. Sanderson said: 'We are pleased to be joining a company that has an overarching ambition to grow its team, product offering, geographical footprint and subsequently its client base. 'The work we do for our clients who have suffered such challenging circumstances is truly purposeful and we are excited to be creating a new division at Shackleton to support more clients who need this specialist advice.' Shackleton, headquartered in London, manages approximately £7.2bn in assets under advice and management. The firm's team includes around 400 professionals, of which about 100 are advisers. Shackleton now has a national footprint spanning 23 cities, including the IMAM offices in Sheffield and Leeds and the TWP office in Alderley Edge. "Shackleton creates Personal Injury and Court of Protection division" was originally created and published by Private Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
