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HartfordBusiness.com | March 6, 2023 | Hartford Business Journal 11 Small/Medium Cos. VeraCore Software Solutions Inc. Ranked 14th V eraCore Software Solutions, founded in 1981, is a software as a service (SaaS) company comprised of more than 50 team members who serve third-party logistics and fulfillment companies. Employee Benefits: For full- time employees, pays 100% of the cost for medical, dental and vision insurance, and 50% for their dependents. In addition to fully paid maternity and paternity leave, the company offers 25 personal days off per year and free resources for grief, depression, alcohol or drug misuse, anxiety, child and elder care and more. Employee Recognition: Milestone anniversaries are cited on Highfive channel in Slack. Wins are highlighted at quarterly all-hands meetings. Fun & Relaxation: Team members participate in Donnie's Dash Charity 5K, company picnics at Winding Trails and a cornhole tournament. Employee Engagement: In addition to weekly check-ins and one-on-one conversations, company uses a tool called 15Five to facilitate communication between team members and supervisors. VeraCore Software Solutions Inc. Headquarters: Farmington Industry: Technology Website: www.veracore.com Top Executive: Garret Lunden, CEO Mintz + Hoke Ranked 13th F ounded in 1971, Mintz + Hoke is a full-service advertising agency that provides PR creative, research strategy, design branding and digital solutions for its clients. The Media Only division provides media, PR and social media services. Employee Recognition: Employees receive gift cards on work anniversaries. Birthdays and anniversaries are celebrated through social media posts. Fun & Relaxation: Game nights are held monthly either in person or virtually. Summer outings include food, games and activities. Employees attend a Yard Goats game together. Book club members meet regularly. DEI Efforts: Company hires inclusively; three of the agency's five principals are women and staff includes an individual with a developmental disability. It has launched the CT Creative Academy, a free, nonprofit portfolio school aimed at training diverse candidates for the advertising industry. Employee Benefits: Pays 65% of medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents. Provides back-to-school stipend for employees with children. Mintz + Hoke Headquarters: Avon Industry: Ad/Marketing/PR Website: www.mintz-hoke.com Top Executive: Ron Perine, Managing Principal & CEO