Woburn Lions Club 56th Annual Halloween Parade

Woburn, MA

W. L. French Excavating Corporation will be participating Woburn Lions Club 56th Annual Halloween Parade this Sunday October 31, 2010 at 1:00 PM in Woburn MA.

"This event draws in excess of 80,000 people a year, hosting over 25 bands such as the University of New Hampshire, Mass Maritime, Waltham American Legion and many New England High Schools and local community bands. More that 90 floats from local groups & organizations make this a true family event.

Beginning at the intersection (rotary) of Rt. 38 and I-95 by the Woburn Cinema/Holiday Inn Select, exit 35 off of I-95 heading south on route 38, Main Street Woburn Traveling for 2.2 miles to the Woburn/Winchester Line

This is a charity event with proceeds benefiting the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund and many local Woburn Host Lions Club projects."

Family Business Association Awards 2010

Cambridge, MA

W. L. French Excavating Corporation was a finalist as Family Business of Year 2010 [Mid-Size Business]by the Family Business Association of Massachusetts. The French family enjoyed meeting with other family businesses from Massachusetts at the annual event held at the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge, MA.

"It was a great night to spend with our family and take a moment to see what we have accomplished in business and as a family," said Lisa French Kelley. "We were a finalist among some excellent businesses and it was a honor to be a part of such a great night."



2010 Finalists & Winners

First Generation Category


VPNE Parking Solutions - Winner

Baystate Dental P.C.

Magic Wings Conservatory and Gardens

Next Generation Children’s Centers

O’Lyn Roofing Contractors, Inc


Small Business Category


Red Apple Farm - Winner

Edgewood Bogs LLC

Normandy Farms Campgrounds

Tartt’s Day Care

Woodman’s of Essex


Mid-Sized Business Category

Barrett Distribution Centers - Winner

Bill’s Taxi Service, Inc / A&A Metro Transportation

Humboldt Storage and Moving

Sellia Corporation

W. L. French Excavating Corporation


Large Business Category

A. R. Sandri, Inc - Winner

AGAR

Hub Folding Box Company

Lafrance Hospitality

Sullivan & Cogliano


Community Excellence Award Category

AGAR - Winner


Adversity Award

Tartt’s Day Care - winner


Comcast Spotlight Hall of Fame Award

Avedis Zildjian, Co. - Winner

For More Information About The Event Please Visit:

http://www.massfamilybusiness.com/index.htm

Newest Addition To The Fleet Arrives

North Billerica, MA

The newest addition to the fleet, Truck No. 83 "Christine Marie" is road ready.

This 2011 Petebilt 389 arrived last week from McDevitt Mack and will be driven by senior chauffeur, Doug Colton. Doug has been with the French companies for nearly ten years and currently resides in Ayer, MA.

"Mind Your Own Business" Radio Talk Show

Needham, MA

W. L. French Excavating Corporation was a featured guest on the weekly "MYOB" radio show. "Longtime entrepreneurs Rick Brutti and Jeffrey Davis host a business show for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs on Sunday Mornings on WBNW 1120 Needham MA and live over the internet at www.moneymattersboston.com. The show provides advice, information and connections for entrepreneurs, service providers and established companies.

The show covers business topics such as how to successfully run a business for the beginner or seasoned veteran, different financing options, and networking ideas. Along with expert guests who help business owners/managers au nd those interested in getting into business navigate the issues concerning business. The show also introduces businesses that are in the startup stages that are looking for investors and or financing. It offers a great opportunity to showcase businesses through interviews with business owners and executives."

Click on the link below to listen to the W. L. French Excavating Corporation segment.
[October 17, 2010 Broadcast]

http://www.myobtheradioshow.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=285&Itemid=1001401

Family Business Association

Boston, MA

W. L. French Excavating Corporation is a finalist in the mid-sized business category for the Family Business of the Year by the Massachusetts Family Business Association.

The awards dinner and winners will be announced at Royal Sonesta in Cambridge on October 21, 2010.

http://www.massfamilybusiness.com/Winners_finalists.htm

2nd Annual Coat Drive Running This Month

North Billerica, MA

The need has never been greater and it’s never been easier to make a difference in your community. Here is your opportunity to make sure that nobody goes without such a basic necessity as a coat this winter.

W. L. French Excavating Corporation is collecting clean, gently used coats and jackets as part of the One Warm Coat community service project. Coats of all shapes sizes are welcome. One Warm Coat is dedicated to distributing reusable coats, free of charge, directly to local children and adults. The program is an easy way for you and your family to pass along coats and jackets that you no longer need.

W. L. French Excavating Corporation has made donating a coat simple. Just bring your clean, gently used coats and jackets to our main office located at 3 Survey Circle North Billerica, MA from 7 30 AM to 5:00 PM. W. L. French Excavating Corporation will take care of the rest! All donated coats will be given to the New England Shelter of Homeless Veterans, Rosie's Place and Cradles to Crayons for distribution to local people in need.

“More people than ever need help these days. I am proud of the thousands of coat drive organizers whose creativity and generosity of spirit have made helping people so easy and who are making a real difference in their own communities.” commented Sherri Wood, President and Nnational C coordinator for One Warm Coat.

One Warm Coat is national non-profit organization that supports and encourages coat drives. It helps individuals, groups, companies and organizations across the country collect coats and deliver them to local agencies that distribute the coats free to people in need. More than one million coats have been provided to those in need at no cost since its inception in 1992.

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