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BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT Large Cos. www.HartfordBusiness.com • March 9, 2020 • Hartford Business Journal BPTW 19 Inspira Marketing Group I nspira Marketing Group special- izes in experiential marketing like pop-ups, live events and social media campaigns for major brands. Employee Benefits: Unlimited paid time off gives workers sched- uling flexibility, in addition to a generous work-from-home policy. Recognition: "Shoutouts" for great work are submitted by co- workers and shared at company- wide weekly meetings. Employees are also celebrated for going above and beyond with "props," notecards displayed on the office walls that can be traded in for gift cards. Fun & Relaxation: A mindfulness and meditation teacher comes to the company once a month to host an in-office session on reducing stress and strategies for self-care. In addition, in-office happy hours help promote fun at work and socializing across teams. When the agency meets its revenue and profit goals for the year, employ- ees are sent on a weekend getaway to a surprise destination. Community Service: The illness of the founder's daughter shaped Inspira's mission, which includes help- ing to find a cure for pediatric cancer. Over the years, Inspira has helped raise well over $1 million for the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, which funds pediatric cancer research. Hinckley Allen H inckley Allenis a regional law firm with a Hartford office that offers a full range of legal services with prac- tice areas including construction, corporate, litigation, real estate and trusts and estates. Employee Benefits: Hinckley Allen pays 80% of each employee's health insurance deductibles along with benefits including elder- care assistance, accident insur- ance, cancer insurance, and supplemental disability plans. Pet insurance is also offered. Recognition: Gifts are given on milestone anniversaries and occasions all through the year. On Staff Appreciation Day, all workers get a gift from the firm and are served a formal breakfast. Community Service: Employees collect items and create Thanks- giving Heros packages for active- duty veterans, along with donating Christmas gifts. Healthy Living: Free flu shots and health screenings are among the high- lights of the firm's wellness program, along with gym reimbursements and smoking-cessation classes. RANKED 7 TH RANKED 8 TH Headquarters: Norwalk Industry: Advertising/PR/Marketing Website: inspiramarketing.com Top Executive: Jeff Snyder, Chief Inspiration Officer CT Headquarters: Hartford Industry: Legal Website: hinckleyallen.com Top Executive: Thomas S. Marrion, Partner People. Passion. Purpose. That's what we're all about. At Inspira, we are passionate about creating experiential marketing solutions that connect brands and consumers in new and exciting ways. It starts within our walls. Proudly independent, we foster a culture that embraces ingenuity, explores fearlessly, and challenges everyone to think differently. We're honored to be recognized as a "Best Place to Work in Connecticut" for the 5th consecutive year. Check out our work at Inspiramarketing.com experiential marketing | mobile tours | brand strategy | field sales Looking to create a custom publication? Let us take care of it for you. Whether it's the celebration of a major anniversary or the opening of a new headquarters, Hartford Business Journal's Custom Publishing Division can help you create a custom magazine for your business. Our division's top fl ight team of writers and designers can help you tell your story – and make your business look great! BASED ON OUR UNIQUE PUBLISHING MODEL, IT'S SURPRISINGLY AFFORDABLE. SURPRISINGLY AFFORDABLE. CONTACT US TODAY! ADVERTISING@ HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM WWW.HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM/ INFO/CUSTOM-PUBLISHING 860.236.9998