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35 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | JUNE 28 2021 Thank you for putting the ball in our court. For over 40 years, Classic Turf has worked with designers and contractors, Boards of Education, municipal building committees, Park and Recreation Departments, private schools, and property owners that placed their trust in our team to deliver. We thank you for choosing our family owned and operated business to provide the highest-quality post tension concrete technology for sports facilities – in Connecticut and beyond. Your partnership allows us to do what we love ... building long-lasting, safe and stunning courts, tracks and fields that bring people together, nurture talent, and create memories. CLASSIC TURF COMPANY, LLC 437 Sherman Hill Road, Woodbury, CT 06798 1-800-246-7951 | classicturf.org now using TECHNOLOGY FIBERGLASS REBAR Industry: Farm Brewery, Agriculture & Craft Beer Year Founded: 2016 Founder: Heather Wilson, Samuel Wilson III, Samuel Wilson Jr. & Nancy Wilson' Generation Running Company: First Part-Time Employees: 16 Family Members Employed at Company: Heather Wilson, CEO, Head Brewer and Owner; Samuel Wilson III, Director of Farming and Owner – Heather's husband; Samuel Wilson Jr., Owner – Heather's father-in-law; Nancy Wilson, Owner – Heather's mother-in-law Company Website: www. hopculturefarms.com Industry: Construction/ Building Products Manufacturer Year Founded:1956 Founders: Henry & Lilian Rothberg Generation Running Company: Second & Third Full-Time Employees: 400 (U.S) Family Members Employed at Company: David Rothberg, Chairman of the Board - Son of founders; Samantha Rothberg, Integrations Project Manager - Granddaughter of founders; Rebecca Rothberg, Architectural Sales Representative - Granddaughter of founders; Daniel Rothberg, Industrial Flooring Manager - Grandson of founders, son of chairman; Simone Meadow, Flooring Division Coordinator, Asia - Granddaughter of founders Company Website: www.laticrete.com H op Culture Farms and Brew Co. grows its own hops, which are in all the beers we make. We also work to support surrounding farms, local musicians and artisans with a goal to build a place that all people can find community and have a great time. L aticrete is a worldwide manufacturer and marketer of green flooring and facade materials used in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Hop Culture Farms and Brew Co. staff standing for a photo. Laticrete employees participating in a local Habitat for Humanity event, building a home for a family in need. PHOTO | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | CONTRIBUTED FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS 2021 CATEGORY: RISING STAR AWARD CATEGORY: LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Heather Wilson, Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co. LATICRETE International Inc. Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments. We recently upgraded our brewhouse to produce more beer from a one-barrel system (30 gallons) to a five-barrel system (160-200 gallons); we also just had our first canning run and are now selling four- packs out of our taproom. This is our fourth season farming, and we have expanded our hop operation with plans for a small orchard this fall. Where do you see your business in the next five years? I see us becoming an agri-tourism destination where we produce farm- to-table beer, grow other agricultural products to use as adjuncts in our beers, and continue to provide the best, most laid-back experience for our customers. I want our customers to feel like this is their home away from home. Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments. Our company launched a companywide initiative to bring health and safety information to our customers and the industry by providing access to safety education and alternative installation techniques. We were also awarded a nationwide product placement of tile and stone installation materials in retailer Floor & Décor. In Europe, we completed the merger of BENFER S.R.L. into our operations, allowing us to expand our market presence. What are your family values? The Laticrete family values are: Trust, integrity, passion and commitment, innovation, and customer-centricity. They contribute to our success as they are truly embedded in our DNA — acted upon and not just words. They govern our conduct internally and externally through our investments and our relationships.