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Chapter Announcements

Congratulations, Amy Cyrway, CPF and Ryan Black, CPF!

Posted on June 18, 2010 by admin

A special congratulations to our chapter’s newest Certified Picture Framers! Amy Cyrway, CPF The Framemakers – Waterville ME Ryan Black, CPF Page-Waterman Gallery – Wellesley MA The PPFA Certified Picture Framer (CPF) Program tests framer’s knowledge in the five exam … Continue reading →

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6/7/10 Meeting Photos and Competition Winners

Posted on June 8, 2010 by admin

Yesterday, Ken Baur gave two very informative presentations to an audience of 26 framers. “E-Marketing” and “How to compete with the Box Boxes”. The evening “meet and greet” hour featured 19 sponsor / vendor tables, popular choice voting for the … Continue reading →

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SAVE THESE DATES! June 7 and October 18

Posted on March 16, 2010 by admin

Monday June 7th, 2010: We are meeting at the Sturbridge Host Hotel. The afternoon workshops will feature Ken Baur on eMarketing and effectively competing with big boxes. The evening panel will discuss promoting your business through social marketing. The general … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Cliff Wilson, MCPF!

Posted on February 22, 2010 by admin

A special congratulations to chapter president Cliff Wilson, of Framed in Tatnuck in Worcester, MA Cliff is attending and teaching at the PPFA/PMA convention/show in Ahaheim. Cliff’s skills were tested this weekend, and he has earned the designation of Master … Continue reading →

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JAN 31, 2010 DINNER MEETING

Posted on January 17, 2010 by admin

After a wild early winter and (hopefully) successful holiday season this is a chance to depressurize and find out how other framers are doing. As we enter this new year with an improving economic outlook, we must think of ways … Continue reading →

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PMA TRADE SHOW AND CONFERENCE IN FEB

Posted on January 17, 2010 by admin

PPFA is having it’s annual convention Feb 21-23, in Anaheim. The national framing competition will take place and there are some fantastic educational opportunities. Our chapter leader, Cliff Wilson, CPF, will be presenting at this event. For details and registration … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Winners! Fall ’09 Chapter Meeting

Posted on October 20, 2009 by admin

Additional Photos belowThe NEPPFA PPFA Print competition had 8 great entries. First Place: Dara Hoell of Sterling Frame of Westborough, MA Second Place: Harry Gaston, CPF of Gaston Art & Frame of Shrewsbury, MA Third Place: Cliff Wilson, CPF of … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Harry Gaston, CPF !!!

Posted on June 18, 2009 by admin

A special congratulations to John “Harry” Gaston of Gaston Art & Frame in Shrewsbury, MA Harry has recently taken and passed the PPFA Certified Picture Framer exam.

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Congratulations, Open Competition Winners!

Posted on June 3, 2009 by admin

Seven pieces were judged at the meeting on June 1, 2009 in Sturbridge, MA Popular Choice: Carol & Rich Riman of The Frame Man in Randolph, MA First Place: Carol & Rich Riman of The Frame Man in Randolph, MA … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Norm Ringdahl, CPF

Posted on May 18, 2009 by admin

A special congratulations to Norm Ringdahl of Prints and the Potter Gallery in Worcester, MA Norm has recently taken and passed the PPFA Certified Picture Framer exam.