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wbjournal.com | March 2, 2020 | Worcester Business Journal 11 W B U S I N E S S L E A D E R S O F T H E Y E A R FOCUS Success comes from struggle W hen Ed Hyder died unexpectedly in 2018, it could have meant a rough road ahead for the iconic Worcester grocery bearing his name. Fortunately, it didn't, as Ed's daughter and son, who were already in the business, and his wife stepped up to make the transition easier. Today, Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Marketplace is thriving as Miriam, Gregory and Edna have found a way to keep its longtime charm while adapting to customers' new needs in an increasingly competitive market. Likewise, all of the winners of WBJ's 2020 Business Leader of the Year awards faced a similar inflection point, where they pivoted and found new heights. Brandale D. Randolph has brought his mission-driven startup to a new precipice as it has adapted its business model. Harry Kokkinis' company has changed hands multiple times, but he has been a steady force and more than doubled its revenues. Stephanie Page funded and executed an organization-defining project for Abby's House. Paul Sellew has revolutionized the way lettuce is grown and reaches the market. WBJ will honor these Business Leaders of the Year at a special event the evening of March 18 at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club Boylston. At the same ceremony, we will induct three new members of the WBJ Hall of Fame, whose lifetime of achievements you can read about starting on page 18. – Brad Kane, editor 2020 Honorees Small Business Leader of the Year Brandale D. Randolph, founder & CEO The 1854 Cycling Co. Large Business Leader of the Year Harry Kokkinis, president Table Talk Pies, Inc. Nonprofit Business Leader of the Year Stephanie Page, executive director Abby's House Innovative Business Leader of the Year Paul Sellew, CEO Little Leaf Farms Family Business Leaders of the Year Edna, Gregory & Miriam Hyder Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Marketplace, Inc PHOTO/MATT WRIGHT (From left) Harry Kokkinis, Paul Sellew, Miriam Hyder, Gregory Hyder, Stephanie Page, Brandale D. Randolph