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14 Worcester Business Journal | January 11, 2021 | wbjournal.com B E S T O F B U S I N E S S P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S BEST MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS Resource Management, Inc.* Fitchburg, www.rmi-solutions.com Top executive: President Rachel Lopez Founded: 1995 Employees: 3,160 nationwide RMI has long prided itself on providing the best HR solutions to its clients, and 2020 gave the company an opportunity to engage on this effort in a much deeper way. From furloughs to layoffs to guidance on the federal Paycheck Protection Program loans, RMI prioritized helping clients through these challenging times. n BEST BUSINESS INSURANCE AGENCY Sullivan Insurance Group* Worcester, www.sullivangroup.com Top executive: President & CEO John T. Andreoli, MBA, CPCU, LIA Founded: 1957 Employees: 55 Sullivan operates under a values-based management model, sharing values of family, independence, respect, commitment to excellence, honesty, integrity, and service to community. During the coronavirus pandemic, the company closed its office and purchased equipment to work remotely, staying in BEST BANK UniBank* Whitinsville, www.unibank.com Top executives: CEO Michael Welch, President Christopher Foley, and Executive Vice President Justine DeNorscia Founded: 1870 Employees: 257 UniBank emphasizes a personalized approach to banking and commitment to the community, all while offering the modern-day conveniences in the industry, from electronic banking to its proprietary BEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce* Worcester, WorcesterChamber.org Top executive: President & CEO Timothy P. Murray Founded: 1875 Employees: 11 During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Worcester chamber provided regular communication to its members about pandemic-related resources, including where to get personal protective equipment and how to apply for the federal $525-billion Paycheck Protection Program loans. This all goes hand-in-hand with its core services of offering education, networking, professional development, and advocacy on legislative issues. Notable runners-up: Corridor 9/495 Chamber of Commerce, Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce n President Rachel Lopez and her father, RMI Founder Reinaldo Lopez online payment solution, UniPay by UniBank, with a full-service support team. Notable runners-up: Cornerstone Bank, Avidia Bank n touch with clients and insurance carriers. Notable runners-up: Knight-Dik Insurance, The Hanover Insurance Group n President & CEO John T. Andreoli