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B12 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 24, 2025 BEST PLACES TO WORK | SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES) 1 9 BEEKLEY CORPORATION HEADQUARTERS: Bristol INDUSTRY: Manufacturing WEBSITE: beekley.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Maureen Gallo, President B eekley Corp. is a women-owned business, founded in 1934, focused on medical manufac- turing as well as hospitality industry products for guest experience. Employee Benefits: Personal time off starts at 19 days up to 29 by year 15. Beekley absorbs 75% of medical costs and 100% of vision coverage for employees and dependents. It also pays for 60% of dental costs and 100% of short-term disability Visit www.beekley.com/careers We're Honored to be recognized among the Top 25 Best Place to Work in CT! This achievement reflects our team's incredible dedication and passion for the work they do. Thank you to our Associates who make Beekley…a Great small company and a truly exceptional place to work. 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Visit www.beekley.com/careers recognized among to Work in CT! reflects our team's and passion for the Associates who make company and a to work. be recognized among Place to Work in CT! reflects our team's dedication and passion for the Associates who make Small Company and a work. 2 0 HAI GROUP HEADQUARTERS: Cheshire INDUSTRY: Insurance WEBSITE: www.housingcenter.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Edmund Malaspina, President & CEO F ounded in 1987, HAI Group provides insurance and risk management services for public and affordable housing providers. Giving Back: Company's charita- ble endeavors awarded more than $1.7 million in affordable housing scholarships to resident students across the country pursuing higher education. Employees are given up to three days of paid volunteering annually. HAI Group hosts a family for Make-A-Wish. Employee Benefits: HAI Group 1 8 CONNECTICUT WEALTH MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS: Farmington INDUSTRY: Finance WEBSITE: ctwealthmgmt.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Kevin C. Leahy, President & CEO C onnecticut Wealth Manage- ment, LLC, founded in 2010, is a registered investment advisor offering financial and tax planning and other advice to businesses, retirees, executives/professionals, multigenerational families and more. Employee Benefits: e company offers five weeks paid vacation time and sabbatical leave for milestone an- niversaries. Employees are given one additional week of vacation time and a lump sum equating to years of service. Seventy percent of medical, dental and vision costs are covered by CWM. Fun & Relaxation: Employees and guests are treated to an all-expenses paid night out at Foxwoods, including hotel, food and beverages and activities. Other activities include retreats outside of the office and team-planned events like paint nights, happy hours, escape rooms and a Mystic boat excursion. DEI Efforts: In 2020, the firm named its first female partner. Leadership opportunities for women and recruit- ment and training of young talent are emphasized. e team spans from ages 21 to 70-plus. as well. e company offers pet in- surance at discounted rates and 1.5 days off as a wedding gift. Fun & Relaxation: Annual events at Beekley include handbag bingo, a golf tournament, Easter egg hunt and fall decorating. Recently, the company rented a bowling alley where they also played laser tag and at the arcade. Employee Recognition: Using AwardCo, an online reward and recognition platform, managers award monetary points to associates, who can redeem them for gift cards, experiences or Amazon items. Team celebrations are held for milestones with gifts ranging from $100 to $500. offers a 6% dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match and an additional non-elective 7% contribution. e company fully covers short- and long-term disability and pays 80% of medical and 62% of dental costs for employees and dependents. Fun & Relaxation: HAI Group pays for meals on Food Truck Fridays held every other week during the summer. In December, a holiday raffle has prizes like TVs, grills and gift cards, with proceeds going to buy gifts for public housing residents. DEI Efforts: Professional mem- bers/sponsors of the National African-Americans Association and Young Professionals of Connecticut. This achievement reflects our team's incredible dedication and passion for the work they do. Thank you to our Associates who make Beekley…a Great Small Company and a BEST place to work. We're honored to be recognized among the Top 25 Best Place to Work in CT! Visit www.beekley.com/careers