Worcester Business Journal

14 Worcester Business Journal | Janurary 10, 2022 | wbjournal.com B E S T O F B U S I N E S S E M P L O Y E E S E R V I C E S Shrewsbury www.ProvoWealth.com Top executive: President & CEO Christopher Provo Founded: 1992 Employees: 7 Celebrating its 30th year in business this year, Provo has built relationships with clients based on trust, seeing itself as a dynamic problem solver and critical thinker to clients' concerns. The industry and the company faced a number of challenges as a result of the pandemic, but Provo has remained steady through top-notch customer service. Notable runners-up: Fidelity Investments, Carr Financial Group n BEST EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTANT Sullivan Benefits* Marlborough www.sullivan-benefits.com Top executive: President & Owner Chrystine Heier Founded: 1998 Employees: 10 Sullivan Benefits' highly engaged team helps each client maximize every dollar they spend on employee benefits, in order to project and engage clients' most valuable asset – their employees. In 2021, Sullivan moved its office to a new location more reflective of its culture and operations, and introduced new tools, resources, and technology to support evolving legislative compliance, administration, and employee communication needs in the ongoing COVID pandemic. n BEST STAFFING AGENCY The DAVIS Cos.* Marlborough www.daviscos.com Top executive: President Brendon Davis Founded: 1989 Employees: 97 DAVIS prides itself on a company culture giving its people an opportunity to be the best versions of themselves. Last year, after a down year in 2020, DAVIS hit a new company record for revenue, increasing 50% and getting within site of the biggest staffing companies in the U.S., which have at least $100-million in revenue. Notable runners-up: Masis Staffing Solutions, Franklin Professional Associates, Savvy Staffing Solutions n BEST LUXURY AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP Wagner Mercedes-Benz of Shrewsbury* Shrewsbury www.wagnermercedesofshrewsbury.com Top executive: Owner Mark Wagner Founded: 1980 Since Ronald Wagner opened Wagner Motor Sales in Boylston in 1964, the auto dealerships run by his family have long emphasized The Wagner Way, where staff focus on friendliness and expertise in order to help customers find the vehicle best suiting their needs. Wagner's community support includes local youth groups and sports teams, scout groups, schools and community events, along with veterans nonprofits like Project New Hope. Notable runners-up: BMW of Shrewsbury, Lexus of Northborough n BEST EXERCISE FACILITY/FITNESS CENTER Worcester Fitness* Worcester www.worcesterfitness.com Top executive: Owner & President Tim MacDonald Founded: 1978 Employees: 60 Worcester Fitness is a family-owned, team- oriented company offering a one-of-a-kind fitness experience for all ages. In 2021, the center had had a record breaking year in its swim department, more than doubling its annual revenue. Notable runners-up: Planet Fitness, True North Personal Training n Christopher Provo The Worcester Fitness leadership team Continued from previous page

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