Business briefcase

July 01, 2008 03:20 am

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Saxena is new project manager

NEWBURYPORT — Ferraz Shawmut has named Piyush Saxena its new project manager-surge protection. Saxena will be responsible for the company's TPMOVTM, Surge-Trap and surge protection product line expansions. Saxena holds a master's degree in business administration from Johnson & Wales University, Providence, R.I.

Koslow to head Sinai Foundation trustees

STOUGHTON — Lester P. Schindel, president and CEO of New England Sinai Hospital, has announced that Barry N. Koslow of Byfield has been appointed chairman of the Sinai Foundation board of trustees. His appointment was announced at the hospital's annual meeting on June 5. In 2007, Koslow was elected to the Sinai board of directors; he served as chairman of the foundation when it was established in October 2001; and from June 1997 through June 2005, he served as a member of the board of directors.

Restorations by Lord Robert has new location

AMESBURY — Bob Wiley, owner of Restorations by Lord Robert, has announced the opening of a new studio space on July 1, at 14 Cedar St., Studio 110, Amesbury. The business will continue to offer restoration of antique wooden and upholstered furniture, leather and vinyl repairs, clock cases and movements.

Brown admitted to the Maine Bar

NEWBURYPORT- Attorney Alan E. Brown has obtained admission to the Maine Bar. Brown works for Morrison Mahoney LLP, and represents businesses and individuals in personal injury and civil litigation matters in Newburyport and throughout the North Shore.

New children's boutique

WEST NEWBURY — Kelley Roderick has announced the July opening of Recess, a gently used children's boutique on Main Street, West Newbury. Families and children are welcome to bring in gently worn clothing, toys or maternity items. To bring in items e-mail recessclothing@yahoo.com or call 508-662-5993.

James vice president for enrollment management

AMESBURY — Scott James was recently appointed associate vice president for enrollment management at Salem State College. James has a M.Ed. in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in higher education leadership from Vanderbilt University.

HFM celebrates 25 years

Hughes Financial Management, 21 Pleasant St., is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In 1983, founder James J. Hughes set out to build a business environment based on competence and care in which clients could comfortably make financial decisions. Over the years, HFM has helped numerous clients retire, save for college tuition and manage investment portfolios.

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