Barn Door Lighting Outfitters
Location: North Branford
Type of industry/service: Sale & rental of lighting, grip equipment and supplies for film, video, photo and stage production
Number of Employees: 6
Years in business: 18
“Since the very beginning, our primary goal has been…and continues to be…making it easier for production professionals to purchase and rent lighting and grip equipment and supplies from a single supplier 24 hours a day. At Barn Door Lighting Outfitters, every customer, every project and order is important to us. We take the time to listen and help our customers make the right decision for their needs and budget. For us, it’s all about relationships. We’d like to earn your business as well!”
Beckett and Associates Veterinary Services, LLC
Business Owner: Dr. Steward “Chip” Beckett
Location: Glastonbury
Type of industry/service: Veterinarian
Number of Employees: 13
Years in business: 30
“Since we are a “mixed animal” practice, our staff may see a variety of patients ranging from small cats to horses in any given day. The hospital is equipped to handle both farm and companion animals on an inpatient basis, as well as offering farm animal ambulatory serives and after hour’s large animal emergency calls.”
Connecticut Foundations Corporation
Business Owner: Frank Miller
Location: Danbury
Type of industry/service: Concrete foundation contractor
Number of Employees: 49
Years in business: 7
“Established in 1965 by William Miller, Connecticut Foundations has been serving its customers with quality foundations ever since. Family owned and operated out of Danbury, CT, we offer both Residential and Commercial work. From something simple to the near impossible, we have the expertise to make it happen.”
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant
Business Owner: Paul M. Formica
Location: East Lyme
Type of industry/service: Fish market and dining
Number of Employees: 43
Years in business: 31 years
“Award winning Flanders Fish provides the freshest fish, live lobster and seafood thru our fresh fish market, full service restaurant, Cappys Bar and Grill room, and outdoor dining area. Featured on nthe Food Network and in our 31st year serving you with an expansive catering department specializing in New England Clambakes at our place or at yours. Our in-dining room state of the art demontration kitchen offers cooking classes, kids birthday parties and Captains Table dining where our CIA trained Chef cooks just for your group captured on camera.
Fox Laminating
Business Owner: Walt Congdon
Location: West Hartford
Type of industry/service: Manufacturing
Number of Employees: 15
Years in business: 37
“It wasn’t long before Fox earned its reputation for using quality materials, having high standards of workmanship and faster than standard production times. As a rapidly growing company, we quickly became a leader in our industry. Our Custom Laminated Wood Plaques proved to be a unique product which set us apart from all the rest. “
Horizon Services Corporation
Business Owner: Ted Hsu
Location: East Hartford
Type of industry/service: Janitorial and Building Maintenance
Years in business: 22
“Horizon Services Corporation is a premier provider of janitorial, post contruction and special project cleaning services. With 22 years of facility services expertise we have an exceptional track record for providing high quality cleaning services regardless of facility size, type or location. Horizon has received numerous awards including Inc Magazines’ awards for fast growing urban companies in 2000-2003, US Small Business Administration Small Business Person of Year District & Regional Award 2002, CT Governor’s IC 10 entrepreneurship award, and GNEMSDC’s 2013 MBE Advocate of the Year.“
Northeast Express Transportation (NEXT)
Business Owner: Kevin Maloney
Location: Windsor Locks
Type of industry/service: Transportation
Number of Employees: 80
Years in business: 50
“Northeast Express Transportation (NEXT) is a family owned business that has been providing transportation services to the Connecticut business community since 1954, although the company’s delivery footprint now extends to most of the New England states. NEXT provides transportation services to third party logistics companies, banking institutions, pharmaceutical firms, automobile and agricultural equipment dealers as well as a variety of other industries. NEXT has been a member of the NFIB for over forty years”
Paine’s Recycling and Rubbish Removal
Business Name: Paine’s Recycling and Rubbish Removal
Business Owner: Michael Paine
Location: East Granby
Type of industry/service: Recycling and Rubbish Removal
Number of Employees: 76
Years in business: 85
“Since 1929, Paine’s has grown from a company servicing one town and two customers, to one that serves more than 25 towns, 70,000 residential homes and over 1,000 commerical businesses on a weekly basis. Along the way we remain committed to providing quality and high level services and satisfaction to our customers and hold high the same values that have made our company what it is today. Our family believes that we all have a responsibility to both our customers and our employees and this shared attitude has enable the company to expand successfully and retain even its’ orginal first two customers.”
Penny Hanley and Howley Inurance
Business Owner: Kristin Guglielmo
Location: Stafford Springs
Type of industry/service: Insurance
Number of Employees: 149
Years in business: 6
“We are an independent insurance agent located in Stafford Springs, CT since 1865. We service a variety of insurance from Auto, Home, Business & Workers’ Compensation. Offering over 30 carriers with competitive rates. Protecting YOU is our Job”
West State Mechanical, Inc.
Business Owner: Francis S. Delaney
Location: Torrington
Type of industry/service: Mechanical Contractor
Number of Employees: 32
Years in business: 13
“West State Mechanical, Inc. is a mechanical contracting company in business to furnish, install and services plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, process and temperature control systems in the industrial and commercial fields. We perform a myriad of functions for our manufacturing and industrial companies, form service and installation work on HVAC systems, boilers, chillers and other mechanical equipment to piping and installation of virtually all types of process related stystems. We are fully licensed including State of Connecticut Major Contractor designation, bonded and insured.”