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wbjournal.com | January 8, 2024 | Worcester Business Journal 25 BEST PLUMBER/HVAC CONTRACTOR J.J. Bafaro, Inc.* Worcester www.JJBafaro.com Top executives: Joe Bafaro, president and founder; Joe Bafaro Jr., vice president; Mike Bafaro, vice president Founded: 1965 Employees: 70 In 2023, J.J. Bafaro was able to hire several good, young tradesmen, who executives feel will form the core of a new generation of workers at the company. More than just HVAC and plumbing, Bafaro additionally specializes in piping, sheet metal fabrication/installation, and fire protection systems for commercial and residential clients throughout Massachusetts. n BEST OFFICE CLEANER Mass Commercial Cleaning* Sturbridge and Northampton masscommercialcleaning.com Top executives: Katerina Cai, president; Bill Hickman, general manager; Christine Thurman, office manager Founded: 1989 Employees: 135 MCC's managers have a collective 100+ years of experience in the commercial cleaning industry, and they all started with the company as cleaners. In 2023, the company tripled the amount of project and contract work completed, due to increased capabilities in post- construction and restoration cleaning. Additionally, the company expanded its geographic area. Notable runners-up: Enterprise Cleaning, Eagle Cleaning n BEST SIGN COMPANY Sunshine Sign Co.* North Grafton sunshinesign.com Top executive: Brian Glispin, vice president Founded: 1984 Employees: 33 The sign industry is deceptively complex and dynamic, and Sunshine Sign's ability to flex, adapt, and collaborate helps put it at the top of its field. In 2023, the company elevated its leaders to higher levels of influence and responsibility, and Sunshine invested in training and distributed the high-level management of the company across a team of five managers. Notable runners-up: Gemini Sign Letters, Serrato Signs n Committed to the success of your business Established in 1989, Bollus Lynch has grown to become one of the area's leading accounting, auditing and consulting firms. While we've expanded our depth and capabilities, the firm has remained steadfast in its deep commitment to the Central Massachusetts community and our growing list of valued clients. 2024 WINNER BOB A W A R D S B E S T O F B U S I N E S S 89 Shrewsbury St. Suite 200 • Worcester, MA 01604 508-755-7107 • www.bolluslynch.com BOLLUS LYNCH CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS & CONSULTANTS An Independent Member of the BDO Alliance USA O F F I C E S E R V I C E S B E S T O F B U S I N E S S LEI Corp. J. J. Bafaro, Inc. Mass Commercial Cleaning Tim (left) and Brian Glispin