18 Worcester Business Journal | January 9, 2023 | wbjournal.com
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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
UniBank is a local mutual savings
bank, meaning it does not distribute
dividends to stakeholders nationwide.
In 2022, the bank made a $5-million
commitment to its charitable
foundation, as part of its efforts to keep
the money it makes local.
Notable runners-up: Cornerstone Bank,
Bay State Savings Bank, Webster Five n
BEST CREDIT UNION
DCU - Digital Federal Credit
Union*
Marlborough
DCU.org
Top executive: President & CEO Shruti
Miyashiro
Founded: 1979
Employees: 1,767
DCU achieved its 2022 goal of reaching
1 million members, and to mark
the occasion, donated $1 million to
community organizations. Its new leader,
Shruti Miyashiro, took over in August from
long-time CEO Jim Regan.
Notable runners-up: Webster First
Federal Credit Union, Central One Federal
Credit Union. n
BEST BUSINESS INSURANCE AGENCY
Sullivan Insurance Group*
Worcester
sullivangroup.com
Other locations: Needham, Orleans
Top executive: President & CEO John
Andreoli
Founded: 1957
Employees: 55
Sullivan Insurance Group utilizes a
values-based management model,
emphasizing respect, honesty, and
integrity in business relationships. In
2022, the group expanded its cross-
training and mentorship programs and
added new staff to its offices.
Notable runners-up: Knight-Dik
Insurance, TJ Woods Insurance Agency,
Inc. n
BEST ADVERTISING AGENCY
PENTA Communications,
Inc.*
Westborough
pentamarketing.com
Top executive: Founder & CEO Deborah
Penta
Founded: 1989
Employees: 16
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President & CEO John Andreoli
Penta HQ
