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B10 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | APRIL 29, 2024 Suburban Stationers Inc. Suburban Stationers is a business product and furniture supplier, including office, education, janitorial, packaging and break- room supplies. Tell us about your recent accomplishments. In an "old school" industry, such as office supplies, that has continued to decline each year, Suburban has taken a progressive and strategic approach to foster growth by looking at adjacent categories, such as office furniture and packaging supplies, in addition to expanding our physical footprint into the western Massachusetts market. This has resulted in consistent year-over- year growth for the past several years. Our success comes from our people, their dedica - tion, teamwork, and drive to see our company succeed. What are your family values and how do they contribute to your business success? Understanding who we are as a company, maintaining a customer-focused mindset, giving back to our community, and adhering to the Golden Rule of treating others as we want to be treated are key family values that Suburban is built around. Where do you see your business in the next five years? Our five-year strategic plan includes expand- ing regionally and broadening the adjacent category we have expanded into by looking for strategic partnerships and acquisitions that will help broaden the scope of benefits that Suburban provides. 2024 FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS CATEGORY WINNERS: 1-50 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES HQ: MIDDLETOWN INDUSTRY: BUSINESS PRODUCTS & OFFICE FURNITURE YEAR FOUNDED & FOUNDERS: 1979, DAVE SHULMAN & RAY BOURRET FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AT COMPANY: BOB SHULMAN, PRESIDENT, SON TO DAVE SHULMAN; JEREMY BOURRET, VICE PRESIDENT, SON TO DAVE SHULMAN; DAVE SHULMAN, ADVISOR, FATHER; RAY BOURRET, ADVISOR GENERATION CURRENTLY RUNNING COMPANY: 2ND FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: 48 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: 1 WEBSITE: WWW.SUBURBANOP.COM ANNUAL REVENUE: $18+ MILLION Traver Electric Motor Co. Inc. (Traver IDC) Traver IDC provides electrical and mechanical services to the industrial marketplace, including motor repair, electrical contracting, electrical/ mechanical supplies, electrical/mechanical engineering and energy conservation services. Traver IDC has been in business for 85 years, with ownership and leadership shifting over the years from Alfred M. Traver Sr., to Alfred M. Traver Jr., to Jack Traver Sr., and currently to Jack Traver Jr. Tell us about your recent accomplishments. In 2021, Traver Electric Motor Co. Inc. was approved as an EASA Accredited Service Center by the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA). The company is the only accredited service center to date in New England, New York and New Jersey. In 2022, Traver IDC acquired Abel Transmission Inc. in Bristol to expand the power transmis- sion products and product lines available to Connecticut manufacturers. What are your family values and how do they contribute to your business success? Traver IDC's values include: having sincere compassion for our families, customers and community; embracing knowledge, creativity and change; and being dedicated to going the extra mile and being there when needed. Customers rely on Traver IDC's services, including the emergency services provided after hours when needed. Being communi- ty-focused, Traver IDC is a large contributor to the United Way of Greater Waterbury. Jack is also currently the vice chairman of public policy for the Waterbury Regional Chamber, and Nancy Traver is the president of the Smaller Manufacturers Association of CT and past chair of the United Way of Greater Waterbury. HQ: WATERBURY INDUSTRY: ELECTRICAL YEAR FOUNDED & FOUNDER: 1938, ALFRED M. TRAVER SR. FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AT COMPANY: JACK E. TRAVER JR., PRESIDENT; BRANDON TRAVER, OPERATIONS MANAGER, JACK'S SON; NANCY TRAVER, FINANCE/HR, JACK'S SISTER; JILLIAN TRAVER-BALL, MARKETING, JACK'S DAUGHTER; AND PAULA TRAVER, SECRETARY, JACK'S WIFE GENERATION CURRENTLY RUNNING COMPANY: 3RD FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: 47 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: 1 WEBSITE: WWW.TRAVERIDC.COM 4th Generation Family Business Proudly Serving Connecticut Since 1938 151 Homer Street I Waterbury, CT 06704 TraverlDC.com I 1.800.TE.MOTOR motor repair contracting supply engineering energy efficiency This team works! Thanks, HBJ, for recognizing Viking Construction and our extended work family. 1387 Seaview Avenue • Bridgeport, CT 06607 (203) 353-0260 • vikingconstruction.net