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18 Hartford Business Journal | March 6, 20231 | HartfordBusiness.com Really Good Stuff Ranked 26th F ounded in 1990, Really Good Stuff provides teacher supplies and classroom organization products. Employee Recognition: Gives out the President's Award, recognition at town hall meetings, and certificates and gift cards for employees working above and beyond and to mark milestones. "Peer to Peer" program where nominees are entered into a raffle to win prizes. Fun & Relaxation: June picnic with competition games like Jenga and cornhole; ice cream truck weekly; Halloween cubicle and costume contests; family trick or treating around office; employee breakfasts; and "Rocked the Office" event dressing up like rockstars to show support for teachers. Giving Back: Participates in initiatives like food, toy and pet drives; volunteered as a group to help town build playground; and employees share advice with local SIMPSON Healthcare Ranked 28th F ounded in 1998, SIMPSON Healthcare is a scientific communications agency that provides the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical diagnostic and device industries with a wide range of marketing services. Employee Benefits: Contributes 100% of medical and dental coverage for employees and 50% for dependents. Provides 100% match up to 6% of annual earnings in 401(k) plan. Partially paid maternity and paternity leaves. Pays stipends to enhance work- from-home space. Employee Recognition: Hosts an all-hands, off-site in upstate Torrington Savings Bank Ranked 29th E stablished in 1868, Torrington Savings Bank provides financial services to individuals, families and businesses at each life stage. Employee Benefits: Pays 83% and 75% of medical benefits, respectively, for employees and dependents and 90% for both in dental coverage. The bank contributes to a health savings account for employees and has resources available 24/7 to address parenting, senior care, wellness, home services, legal and financial issues, among others. Employee Recognition: Actively promotes and rewards high school students in virtual career booth. Really Good Stuff Headquarters: Shelton Industry: Educational Services Website: www.reallygoodstuff.com Top Executive: Anupam Martins, CEO New York to celebrate and connect, and biweekly virtual connects to celebrate wins and anniversaries. Employees with 10 or 20 years of service are recognized with significant financial awards and recognition. Fun & Relaxation: Organizes weekly journal clubs and 90-minute pauses each week to allow employees to enjoy personal, fun time. Fitness and wellness programs are available within the workplace. SIMPSON Healthcare Headquarters: Old Lyme Industry: Advertising/Marketing/PR Website: www.simpsonhealthcare.com Top Executive: Kelly Angelini, Owner top performers with promotions and recognition campaigns. Work anniversaries are posted on intranet site and employees receive a pin and certificate. Giving Back: Implemented an employee volunteer program, participates in community service day during business hours, and matches employees' charitable donations as ways of giving back. Fun & Relaxation: Hosts holiday parties, a summer picnic, bowling events and other after-hour activities. Torrington Savings Bank Headquarters: Torrington Industry: Banking Website: www.torringtonsavingsbank.com Top Executive: Lesa Vanotti, President & CEO MicroCare LLC Ranked 27th F ounded in 1983, MicroCare formulates, blends and packages specialty cleaning, coating and lubricating fluids used in the manufacturing and installation of products in electronics, medical devices, fiber optics, infection prevention and metal finishing industries. Giving Back: Contributes portion of profits yearly to charitable causes and matches employee donations. Employees participate in Walk for Breast Cancer, Habitat for Humanity Build and are given volunteer time off. Fun & Relaxation: Fitness and wellness programs provided in the workplace. Events include holiday gingerbread house building competition. Employee Training: Job shadowing, cross training, time management workshops available. Professional development plans are in place for all employees who want them. Employee Recognition: Leadership awards given. Nectar is the company's employee rewards website. MicroCare LLC Headquarters: New Britain Industry: Manufacturing Website: www.microcare.com Top Executive: Thomas Tattersall, CEO BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT Small/Medium Cos.