Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | August 19, 2019 | Worcester Business Journal 15 2 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y Information is POWER! Did you know our lists are available for download? Our lists can be your lists! • Choose the format that best meets your needs – PDF or Excel • Download any individual list or a combination of lists • Get extended lists not available anywhere else Our Lists are the only comprehensive source for information on the region's companies, executives and industries that drive Central Massachusetts' economy and market. Worcester Business Journal WBJ Questions? Want to be included on a List? Contact Stephanie R. Meagher at smeagher@nebusinessmedia.com. ACCESS THE LISTS TODAY! Order now at wbjournal.com/datacenter Babineau and the team at Redemption Rock Brewing Co. are the latest to join the growing Central Mass. beer scene, and she chose one of the most coveted spots in the city to do it: Shrewsbury Street. The brewery opened inside a former Coca-Cola bottling facility by raising nearly $1 mil- lion via a crowdfunding campaign. Babineau herself designed and managed the brewery and taproom to function as both a place to drink good beer and a community space where peo- ple enjoy spending time. The brewery opened in January, but Babineau and the brewery's founders have been working on it for six years. Redemption Rock is a registered B corp, meaning each decision the company makes has to take into consideration the social and environmental effects of running a business. Brewery workers are paid a living wage and tips are donated to community organizations, leading to more than $20,000 in donations to local non- profits. Babineau participates in city-wide volunteer days through Working 4 Worcester, is a member of the Young Professional Women's Association and has volunteered with the Worcester Community Foundation. – Z.C. What is the one meal you could eat for the rest of your life? This is just a sideways way of asking me what my favorite food is, and I refuse to play favorites. What is the highest compliment anyone could give you? This is the Seed To Stem of breweries. Whose career do you want to emulate? Natalie Cilurzo from Russian River Brewing Co. in Santa Rosa, Calif. Growth doesn't necessarily mean volume growth, but can mean investing in quality, your employees, your community and innovation. When she won 40 Under Forty, Chase had just opened the Crompton Collective, with wares from more than 100 local artists, creating a destination in the neighborhood. Six years later, the Canal District is a bustling up-and-coming district, where Chase recruits and mentors new businesses. Last year, she turned her sights to Hudson, opening a clothing store, named after her original mobile boutique. This year, she opened her second Haberdash location, this time heading back to Worcester to the same building as Crompton. Chase has served on the board of the Canal District Alliance, worked with students at her alma mater, Worcester Technical High School, and donated space for charities such as Binkeez For Comfort. – G.W. What did 40 Under Forty mean to you? In building this business, I lost myself in work and was trying to do something to better my community, but my family and loved ones were the ones who suffered. The night of The 40 under Forty awards was really emotional. My family was filled with pride, and them seeing our lost time was not wasted was very important. Amy Lynn Chase Then: Founder of Crompton Collective and Canal District Farmers Market, Worcester Now: Founder & CEO of Crompton Collective, Haberdash, The White Room, Canal District Farmers Market in Worcester & Hudson Class of 2013 Jose Antonio Rivera Then: Professional boxer & court officer at Massachusetts Trial Courts Now: CEO of Rivera Promotions Entertainment in Worcester, and assistant chief court officer at Massachusetts Trial Courts in Dudley Shortly after being named to WBJ's 40 Under Forty, Rivera won his third World Boxing Association Championship. In January, the welterweight nicknamed El Gallo finally capped a professional boxing career started in 1992 with his 50th fight at the Palladium in Worcester, winning a split decision to finish his career record of 43-6-1, including 25 knockouts. He dedicated his final fight and victory to the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester. As his career was winding down in 2017, he started Rivera Promotions Entertainment in a bid to help promote and revitalize professional boxing in Greater Worcester. In his day job, too, Rivera is advancing, having been promoted to assistant chief court officer, now serving at the Dudley District Court. – Z.C. What is your proudest accomplishment? Becoming the first Latino from Mass. to win a world boxing championship and being the first (and only, so far) two-division World Boxing Association champion in Mass. What did 40 Under Forty mean to you? It was an honor to be recognized for my hard work and accomplishments. What advice do you have for this year's winners? Believe in yourself! Work hard! Never give up! Class of 2006 Dani Babineau, 32 CEO & co-founder Redemption Rock Brewing Co., Worcester Residence: Worcester Birthplace: San Diego, Calif. Colleges: Northeastern University & Babson College 2006 2019 2013 2019

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