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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | AUGUST 11, 2025 2025 AWARDS | 40 UNDER FORTY 9 Our Services • On-Site Inspections • Safety Training • Safety Plans & Documentation Hats off TO OUR 40 UNDER 40 HONOREE ELIZABETH CALVANESE Contact Us 860 - 919- 8795 gogginsafety.com "Protecting Workers and Preventing Accidents – That's What We Do!" Rose Kallor, LLP proudly congratulates Cindy Cieslak and the entire 2025 class of HBJ 40 Under Forty Honorees! WWW.ROSEKALLOR.COM Cindy's unwavering dedication to assisting our clients with HR matters exemplifies the high standards and values our firm upholds. We celebrate this well-deserved recognition of Cindy's outstanding contributions to the legal profession and the broader community. Elizabeth Calvanese is the president of Goggin Safety Services, a women-owned safety consulting business based in Southington. She plays a pivotal role integrating on-site safety inspec- tions with a comprehensive range of solutions, including OSHA training, per- sonalized consulting and the creation of customized safety programs. These efforts aim to reduce workplace accidents, ensuring that both con- struction and general industry settings not only meet regulatory requirements, but also cultivate a proactive safety culture. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? My proudest accomplishment was spearheading a comprehensive safety overhaul on a large-scale construction project. By implementing rigorous hazard identification and proactive training programs, I reduced on-site incidents by 60%. This promoted a strong safety-first mindset that protected our crews and streamlined overall project performance. Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty? • Driven the company's expansion throughout New England and am currently working to obtain Women Business Enterprise certifications in several states to broaden the reach of our safety services. • Inspire meaningful change in the safety world with my integrity, strong work ethic and commitment to eth - ical leadership. • Maintain an unwavering commitment by consistently delivering best-in- class safety services to every client through rigorous standards and personalized solutions. Elizabeth Calvanese Company: Goggin Safety Services Title: President Number of years with current company: 13 Town where I live: Southington Town where I work: Northeast New England College: Suffolk University, Naugatuck Valley Highest degree: Associate degree in science Age: 37