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wbjournal.com | January 10, 2022 | Worcester Business Journal 19 B E S T P A N D E M I C C O W O R K E R S B E S T O F B U S I N E S S BEST FURRY DUO Bella and Dave Hebert Title: Best friends and occasional mascots to the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Years with company: 7 (Bella) and 3 (Dave) Primary coworker: Jeannie Hebert Company: Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, in Whitinsville Company website: www.blackstonevalley.org Bella and Dave serve in the dual roles of court jesters and calming influencers at the Blackstone Valley chamber. Bella's primary passions at the organization are eating, sleeping, and snuggling, while Dave's main responsibilities are leaping, patrolling, and (also) snuggling. What makes Bella and Dave the best coworkers in Central Massachusetts? Bella and Dave never have a cross word or gossip about anyone. They share their zest and love of life equally among the staff and love to be on camera for Zoom meetings. Bella likes to chat with everyone and even sings us a tune now and then. Dave is deaf so he is the quiet one, but generous with kisses, even on camera. How have Bella & Dave made the coronavirus pandemic a little easier? Bella and Dave make everyday a bit brighter and like Mary Tyler Moore, can "take a nothing day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile!" n CUTEST COWORKER James "Jamie" Gardner Jamie's role: Director of naps & snacks Start date: February 2021 Primary coworker: Catrina Gardner, his mom Company: Vision Advertising, in Northborough Company website: vision-advertising.com At Vision, Jamie's primary responsibility is to enforce a healthy work- life balance for all staff members. His passion at the company is to take pictures and have pictures taken of him. What makes Jamie one of the best coworkers in Central Massachusetts? He's extremely supportive of new ideas and snack breaks. The energy he brings to the office everyday is palpable and evident through many high-fives and boisterous rounds of clapping. How has Jamie made the coronavirus pandemic a little easier? When it's difficult to see the positives in life, I suggest watching the world through the eyes of a baby. Watching Jamie discover new foods, the ocean, animals, grass, books, and much more is a reminder of how lucky we are and how magical this world can be. n BEST FURRY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Mila* Title: Executive assistant Start date: Mila is one of the founding employees of Studio Jade, serving the agency since its launch in May Primary coworker: Brittany Wong Company: Studio Jade, in Worcester Company website: hellostudiojade.com In Mila's role as an executive assistant, she attends client Zoom meetings, models for commercials and photoshoots, and keeps team morale up. Her true passions, though, are to hold hands, play fetch, and go on long car rides. What makes Mila one of the best coworkers in Central Massachusetts? She comes to work every single day with a smile on her face, ready to put out the best work possible. How has Mila made the coronavirus pandemic a little easier? Through Mila's participation in meetings, she leaves our clients and team with a smile even though the meetings typically do remain virtual. n