Windsor Business Winner of 2014 Family Business Awards

Hartford, Conn. (October 10, 2014) – The Hartford Business Journal Thursday, Oct. 9, celebrated the outstanding achievements of the region’s most successful family-owned and operated firms, during its 2nd Annual Family Business Awards at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bristol, Conn..

“The Family Business Awards recognize those who have successfully integrated tradition and sustainability in their family-owned venture,” said Joe Zwiebel, founding publisher of the Hartford Business Journal. “The winners are exemplary family-business models who have managed to stay true to their roots while elevating the communities they serve.”

The 2014 Family Business Awards winners were determined by a panel of judges from the following companies: AJ Johnson, Small Business Night Out; Eileen Candels, Kelly Services; and, Peter Gioia, Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA).

The 2014 Family Business Awards winners are:

Companies with Less Than 25 Full-Time Employees

• 1st Place: United Gear & Machine, Suffield, Conn.
• 2nd Place: Hartford Prints, Hartford, Conn.
• 3rd Place: D’Addario’s Auto Service, East Hartford, Conn.

Companies with 25-75 Full-Time Employees

• 1st Place: The Associated Construction Company, Hartford, Conn.
• 2nd Place: Advanced Performance Glass, South Windsor, Conn.
• 3rd Place: Precision Computer Services, Inc., Shelton, Conn.

Companies with 76-169 Full-Time Employees

• 1st Place: Windsor Marketing Group, Windsor, Conn.
• 2nd Place: Carla’s Pasta, South Windsor, Conn.
• 3rd Place: Connecticut Lighting Center, Hartford, Conn.

Companies with 170+ Full-Time Employees

• 1st Place: J.E. Shepard Companies, South Windsor, Conn.
• 2nd Place: Fairfield Processing Corporation, Danbury, Conn.
• 3rd Place: EBP Supply Solutions, Milford, Conn.

The 2nd Annual Family Business Awards were sponsored by Cox Business and People’s United Bank (presenting sponsors); Comcast Business, Mahoney Sabol & Company, LLP, Rider Productions, WDRC-AM 1360 and DRC-FM 102.9 (event sponsors). Event Partners include, Co-Communications Marketing & Public Relations, J. Fiereck Photography, Keep In Touch Media, Panera Catering, Shoreline AV and The Perfect Promotion. This event was made possible in association with the Connecticut Business & Industry Association.

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About The Connecticut Business & Industry Association

The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) is the largest, most representative business organization in the state. Its members include businesses of all sizes from nearly all industries in Connecticut. CBIA is the leading voice at the State Capitol and before regulatory agencies for policies that promote economic growth, a fiscally responsible state government, and a dynamic business climate. For more information, please visit www.cbia.com.