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8 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 18, 2024 BEST PLACES TO WORK | SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES) 8 Flow Tech Inc. HEADQUARTERS: South Windsor INDUSTRY: Technology WEBSITE: www.FlowTechInc.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Michael Davis, President F low Tech Inc., a 100% employ- ee-owned company, sells, ser- vices and supports more than 20 manufacturers' engineered equip- ment and systems for HVAC and water/wastewater applications. e company works with facilities departments of large buildings to service and maintain equipment and provides support to contrac- tors of construction projects. Core Values: Act with respect. Do the right thing. Go the extra mile. Own it. Fun & Relaxation: Yard Goats par- ty deck, holiday party with sit-down dinner, bowling night and trivia. Employee Recognition: President sends emails highlighting success- es. Monthly newsletters acknowl- edge new hires, milestones and achievements. Congratulations of- fered on social media and LinkedIn. Partnerships: Collaborates with technical high schools, UConn Bridge students and Boys & Girls Club of Hartford, hosting field trips to the demo lab and promot- ing careers in industry. Employee Benefits: Company covers 100% of health insurance costs for employees and depen- dents, fully paid maternity and paternity leave with flexible work schedules upon return, and be- reavement leave for death in the family, friends and pets. FlowTechInc.com 860.291.8886 Proudly recognized as one of the Thank you to our incredible team of employee owners! 100% Employee Owned Since 2021! 9 Cooperative Systems HEADQUARTERS: Windsor INDUSTRY: Technology WEBSITE: www.coopsys.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Bob DeLisa, Founder & CEO C ooperative Systems provides IT support and cloud-com- puting services, business technol- ogy strategy and design, and data backup for small and medium businesses in Hartford, Boston and Springfield. Core Values: Personable, ac- countable, adaptable and dedicat- ed to success. Trophy Case: Hartford Business Journal's Best Places to Work for 10 consecutive years. Fun & Relaxation: Hosts events at baseball games, charcuterie-mak- ing class and Big E. Employee Recognition: Awards gift cards, extra paid days off, tickets to events, announcements of milestones on social media. On birthdays, Crumbl cookies are sent to an employee's house. Employee Benefits: Covers 92% of medical insurance for employ- ees and 59% for dependents; for dental, vision, life insurance, long- term care insurance and long- and short-term disability, company pays 100% of costs for both. Other Perks: Firm offers Friday early dismissals, paid time off for volunteering, paid time off in sum- mer months to train for school/cer- tification. Full- or part-time child care is paid either on a regular basis, or at pre-arranged times.