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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Massachusetts GC taps former Suffolk exec as CFO
This story was originally published on Construction Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Construction Dive newsletter. A Medford, Massachusetts-based general contractor tapped a former Suffolk executive as its new chief financial officer to help steer its next phase of growth, according to a May 20 news release sent to Construction Dive. Bond Brothers recently appointed Suzanne Roeder to the role as the firm expands its presence in healthcare, infrastructure, life sciences and power construction along the East Coast. The construction firm reported more than $800 million in revenue in 2024, according to the release. Roeder most recently served as chief growth officer at Boston-based Suffolk Construction. Prior to that, she served as chief business operations officer at ecommerce startup Perch, where she helped grow revenue from $30 million to nearly $500 million. While there, she managed over 35 acquisitions and led the development of Perch's international expansion strategy. Earlier in her career, Roeder also served as the chief operating officer at Bain & Company, a Boston-based consulting firm, before rising to executive vice president of global strategic initiatives. During her tenure at the firm, she achieved the highest profit-per-partner and employee engagement scores of any Bain location, according to the release. 'Suzanne's appointment reflects our commitment to modernizing the way we think about growth and financial leadership,' said Tony Bond, CEO and president of Bond Brothers, in the release. 'Her strategic vision, combined with her proven ability to drive organizational performance across multiple functions, strongly supports our efforts toward continued geographic and service expansion, optimized customer service and experiences, and overall profitability.' Roeder succeeds Richard Small, who is retiring after leading the company through several years of record-setting performance. Roeder holds a Master of Business Administration from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in systems engineering from the University of Virginia. Recommended Reading Suffolk appoints new chief growth officer Sign in to access your portfolio
Calgary Herald
06-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Four Ottawa restaurants crack 2025 Canada's 100 Best list
Four Ottawa restaurants made it onto the highly regarded 2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list released on May 5, down from six in 2024. Article content Article content Top-rated among the local selection is Atelier, chef-owner Marc Lepine's sophisticated tasting-menu destination on Rochester Street. It ranks 41st now, up from 43rd last year. Article content Also returning to the list is the Centretown fine-food-and-wine haunt Arlo on Somerset Street, which rose to 49th from 71st last year. Article content Article content Perch, chef-owner Justin Champagne-Lagarde's intimate tasting menu restaurant on Preston Street, is back on the list, ranking 95th, after being absent last year. Perch was 85th on the 2023 Canada's 100 Best list. That year, eight Ottawa restaurants made the list. Article content Dropping off the list this year were North & Navy on Nepean Street, which ranked in the mid-90s in 2023 and 2024, Supply and Demand on Wellington Street West, which was 75th last year and 63rd the year before, and Buvette Daphnée on William Street, which ranked 97th in 2024. Article content Article content Between them, Toronto (29 restaurants) and Montreal (24) were home to more than half of the list's restaurants. Vancouver had 14 restaurants while Calgary had five, Winnipeg had three, and Halifax and Quebec City each had two. Article content Topping this year's list was Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Jordan Station, Ont. Last year's top restaurant, Montreal's Mon Lapin, came in second this year. Alo, Edulis and 20 Victoria, all in Toronto, were respectively third, fourth and fifth this year. Article content Article content The list was generated from ballots submitted by 177 Canadian culinary experts, including chefs, sommeliers, restaurant owners, bartenders and food enthusiasts. As in past years, this writer was among them. The 2025 judging panel was the largest one assembled for the list, which debuted in 2015. Article content Article content Asked about Riviera dropping 60 places, Richler said: 'Everybody would rather be 28 than 88 for sure. I used to hear about it all the time when it opened, and people get accustomed to it. Article content 'People love shiny new things… It's kind of inevitable that restaurants fade in support,' said Richler. Article content He added that among the list's bottom 20 restaurants, and even among the next 30 or so restaurants that did not make the list, there were great places to eat. Article content In past years, a challenge for the list has been to assemble a panel of judges that properly and proportionately reflects the dining scenes and populations of Canadian cities and regions. But Richler said that this year, the list's algorithm had been tweaked to compensate, if needed, for a region or city being underrepresented in terms of its judges.
Vancouver Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Four Ottawa restaurants crack 2025 Canada's 100 Best list
Four Ottawa restaurants made it onto the highly regarded 2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list released on May 5, down from six in 2024. Article content Article content Top-rated among the local selection is Atelier, chef-owner Marc Lepine's sophisticated tasting-menu destination on Rochester Street. It ranks 41st now, up from 43rd last year. Article content Also returning to the list is the Centretown fine-food-and-wine haunt Arlo on Somerset Street, which rose to 49th from 71st last year. Article content Article content Perch, chef-owner Justin Champagne-Lagarde's intimate tasting menu restaurant on Preston Street, is back on the list, ranking 95th, after being absent last year. Perch was 85th on the 2023 Canada's 100 Best list. That year, eight Ottawa restaurants made the list. Article content Dropping off the list this year were North & Navy on Nepean Street, which ranked in the mid-90s in 2023 and 2024, Supply and Demand on Wellington Street West, which was 75th last year and 63rd the year before, and Buvette Daphnée on William Street, which ranked 97th in 2024. Article content Article content Between them, Toronto (29 restaurants) and Montreal (24) were home to more than half of the list's restaurants. Vancouver had 14 restaurants while Calgary had five, Winnipeg had three, and Halifax and Quebec City each had two. Article content Topping this year's list was Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Jordan Station, Ont. Last year's top restaurant, Montreal's Mon Lapin, came in second this year. Alo, Edulis and 20 Victoria, all in Toronto, were respectively third, fourth and fifth this year. Article content Article content The list was generated from ballots submitted by 177 Canadian culinary experts, including chefs, sommeliers, restaurant owners, bartenders and food enthusiasts. As in past years, this writer was among them. The 2025 judging panel was the largest one assembled for the list, which debuted in 2015. Article content Article content Asked about Riviera dropping 60 places, Richler said: 'Everybody would rather be 28 than 88 for sure. I used to hear about it all the time when it opened, and people get accustomed to it. Article content 'People love shiny new things… It's kind of inevitable that restaurants fade in support,' said Richler. Article content He added that among the list's bottom 20 restaurants, and even among the next 30 or so restaurants that did not make the list, there were great places to eat. Article content In past years, a challenge for the list has been to assemble a panel of judges that properly and proportionately reflects the dining scenes and populations of Canadian cities and regions. But Richler said that this year, the list's algorithm had been tweaked to compensate, if needed, for a region or city being underrepresented in terms of its judges.
Ottawa Citizen
06-05-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
Four Ottawa restaurants crack 2025 Canada's 100 Best list
Four Ottawa restaurants made it onto the highly regarded 2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list released on May 5, down from six in 2024. Article content Article content Top-rated among the local selection is Atelier, chef-owner Marc Lepine's sophisticated tasting-menu destination on Rochester Street. It ranks 41st now, up from 43rd last year. Article content Also returning to the list is the Centretown fine-food-and-wine haunt Arlo on Somerset Street, which rose to 49th from 71st last year. Article content Article content Perch, chef-owner Justin Champagne-Lagarde's intimate tasting menu restaurant on Preston Street, is back on the list, ranking 95th, after being absent last year. Perch was 85th on the 2023 Canada's 100 Best list. That year, eight Ottawa restaurants made the list. Article content Dropping off the list this year were North & Navy on Nepean Street, which ranked in the mid-90s in 2023 and 2024, Supply and Demand on Wellington Street West, which was 75th last year and 63rd the year before, and Buvette Daphnée on William Street, which ranked 97th in 2024. Article content Article content Between them, Toronto (29 restaurants) and Montreal (24) were home to more than half of the list's restaurants. Vancouver had 14 restaurants while Calgary had five, Winnipeg had three, and Halifax and Quebec City each had two. Article content Topping this year's list was Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Jordan Station, Ont. Last year's top restaurant, Montreal's Mon Lapin, came in second this year. Alo, Edulis and 20 Victoria, all in Toronto, were respectively third, fourth and fifth this year. Article content Article content The list was generated from ballots submitted by 177 Canadian culinary experts, including chefs, sommeliers, restaurant owners, bartenders and food enthusiasts. As in past years, this writer was among them. The 2025 judging panel was the largest one assembled for the list, which debuted in 2015. Article content Article content Asked about Riviera dropping 60 places, Richler said: 'Everybody would rather be 28 than 88 for sure. I used to hear about it all the time when it opened, and people get accustomed to it. Article content 'People love shiny new things… It's kind of inevitable that restaurants fade in support,' said Richler. Article content He added that among the list's bottom 20 restaurants, and even among the next 30 or so restaurants that did not make the list, there were great places to eat. Article content In past years, a challenge for the list has been to assemble a panel of judges that properly and proportionately reflects the dining scenes and populations of Canadian cities and regions. But Richler said that this year, the list's algorithm had been tweaked to compensate, if needed, for a region or city being underrepresented in terms of its judges.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
FeatherSnap's New Smart Hummingbird Feeder Captures the Beauty of Hummingbirds on Your Phone
New model offers a high-tech window into the world of hummingbirds DECORAH, Iowa, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FeatherSnap, the leader in smart bird feeders, is proud to announce its latest innovation, the Hummingbird Feeder. Created to help users experience the beauty of nature's most fascinating birds, this thoughtfully designed feeder combines a solar-powered, motion-activated camera, three nectar ports, and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. It captures crisp HD photos and real-time video, making it easy to enjoy close-up hummingbird moments—right from the palm of your hand. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: The FeatherSnap Hummingbird Feeder blends state-of-the-art camera technology with ornithologist-trained AI bird identification to offer a deeply engaging experience for bird lovers. The feeder captures crisp, high-resolution photos and videos of hummingbirds, with a wide field of view that gives users an up-close look at all the action. Integrated solar panels keep the camera's USB-C battery powered without the need for external attachments, and the feeder is built to withstand harsh weather conditions, ensuring reliability and long-lasting performance. The FeatherSnap Hummingbird Feeder has a generous 1L capacity for nectar with a built-in ant moat to keep unwanted insects at bay. The Hummingbird Feeder pairs with the FeatherSnap app, enhancing the birding experience with a range of premium features designed to inform, entertain, and delight bird lovers everywhere. Users can access AI-powered bird identification, organize images in a personalized Bird Book, and track visits with Perch, a new feature that highlights milestones and delivers a weekly summary of feathered guests. With live feeds that include audio and a personal gallery of curated images and videos, the FeatherSnap app offers an immersive birdwatching experience from anywhere in the world. "Hummingbirds are both beautiful and agile, and it's incredibly special to see them up close. We're excited to share that experience through our cutting-edge smart feeder, which lets people observe hummingbirds in a captivating new way," says Cary Kessenich, FeatherSnap's Director of Brand Marketing. "The FeatherSnap Hummingbird Feeder, paired with our innovative app, transforms birdwatching into an interactive experience that's both educational and entertaining. With its effortless setup and user-friendly design, it's the ultimate gift for nature lovers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys discovering the beauty of the outdoors right in their own backyard!" The FeatherSnap Hummingbird Feeder is available now for $179.99 on FeatherSnap's website, Amazon, and at select retailers nationwide. The FeatherSnap app is available in the Apple and Google Play app stores. For access to premium features, users can opt in to a subscription plan for $6.99 per month or $59.99 annually. More information and imagery for the FeatherSnap Hummingbird Feeder can be found in the press kit. About FeatherSnapFeatherSnap revolutionizes birdwatching, seamlessly connecting users to nature through Wi-Fi-enabled smart bird feeders. As leaders in the camera industry, we deliver unrivaled quality and user-friendly experiences. Simplicity is at the core of our design philosophy, making our feeders easy to use, maintain, and pair with no need for technical expertise. Engage effortlessly with our smart bird feeders through the FeatherSnap mobile app, featuring unique storage and identification features like Bird Book and expert-trained AI models. FeatherSnap offers a blend of technology and nature, creating moments of joy, excitement, and endless fascination in the world of birdwatching. For more information, visit View original content: SOURCE FeatherSnap Sign in to access your portfolio
