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MAY 1, 2023 | HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | 2023 FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS B7 2023 FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS Cox Business is a proud sponsor of the HartfordBusiness Journal's Family Owned Business Awards. Congratulations to the Honorees! www.CoxBusiness.com CATEGORY WINNER: 76 OR MORE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES BioSafe Systems LLC East Hartford Industry: Biochemical Company Year Founded & Founder: 1998, Rob Larose Family Members Currently Employed at Company: Lauren Crane, President and CEO, daughter of Rob Larose (who passed last October); Michael Larose, Technical Sales Representative, son of Rob Larose; Matthew Larose, Research & Development Associate, son of Rob Larose; Mary Ann Larose, Executive Accounting Manager, wife of Rob Larose; Steven Larose, Engineering Technician, brother of Rob Larose; Justin Crane, Project Manager, son-in-law of Rob Larose Generation Currently Running Company: 2nd Full-Time Employees: 73 Part-Time Employees: 3 Website: www.BioSafeSystems.com BioSafe Systems is a family-owned manufacturer of biodegradable crop protection, sanitation and water treatment and disease control products utilizing reduced-risk chemistries that do not negatively impact the health and safety of people and the environment. It is one of the country's largest manufacturers of peroxyacetic acid (PAA) and has pioneered many applications in agriculture, horticulture, postharvest/food safety, aquatics, turf and commercial/ industrial sanitation. Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments. This year, BioSafe Systems accomplished a smooth transition of power when Lauren Crane — our late founder, Rob Larose's daughter — stepped into her new role as CEO and president. Amidst this transition, BioSafe achieved three ISO certifications with National Quality Assurance (NQA), patented our Restorative Soils Program, opened our Innovation Center hosting our all-female lab team, launched a marketing campaign celebrating our 25th anniversary and is currently seeking certification as a women-owned business with the state. CATEGORY WINNER: 76 OR MORE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES Earthlight Technologies LLC Ellington Industry: Solar & Renewable Energy Year Founded & Founder: 2008, Tim Schneider and Sam Schneider, Co-Founders Family Members Currently Employed at Company: Tim Schneider, Chief Executive Officer, Father; Sam Schneider, President, Son; Jake Schneider, Vice President of Operations, Son; Chris Schneider, Commercial Solar Construction Supervisor, Son; John Schneider, Residential Solar Foreman, Son; Nathan Schneider, Residential Project Manager, Son; Lydia Luginbuhl, Talent Acquisition Manager, Daughter Generation Currently Running Company: 1st Full-Time Employees: 123 Part-Time Employees: 3 Website: www.earthlighttech.com Earthlight Technologies is a family- owned and operated business based in Ellington, that offers solar, battery backup, electric-vehicle charging and energy efficiency services for homeowners and business owners. Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments. We recently designed and built a net zero energy office and warehouse facility, which will fuel our growth for generations to come. This also gives our employees a state-of-the-art building that reflects all the services we can provide to our customers. We have also recently collaborated with other contractors to renovate Buckley Elementary School in Manchester, to be the first net zero school in the state, with many more to come. What are your family values and how do they contribute to your business success? Whether your last name is Schneider or something else, you are joining the Earthlight family where the common theme is working together, working hard and creating a work environment where we all look forward to coming to work every day. Built on strong work ethics and Christian values, we strive to treat everyone with respect and give everyone the opportunity to grow and further their careers.