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90 Doing Business in Connecticut | 2014 SPONSORED REPORT implement and support their products; do- ing the right thing every time; ensuring the technology meets customers' needs; and endorsing the reliability of products and services, guaranteeing no downtime. A greater purpose Martin Luther King believed life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others? And the owners of Telserv are quick to answer. These men believe the earmark of a prosperous business is the ability to integrate their success with community and social responsibility. As Colella puts it, "Coming together for a greater purpose and cause." Colella's two granddaughters, one- and-a-half year old Skylar and three-year- old Teagan, may be small in size, how- ever, they are immeasurable in purpose. Both girls were born with cystic fibrosis, a rare and inherited genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. Jim and his wife Lisa have made it their mission to support the quest for a cure and on September 13, 2014, Telserv will host the CF Aptalis Cycle for Life Fundraiser to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. With two beautiful little girls as the impetus for the greater good, Telserv is steadfast in creating an organization that stands for something meaningful. All the founders see meaning in enrichment and education of the next generation of industry leaders. "We want to cultivate younger people, and teach them the business," said Colella. "We are huge on driving an internship program and we are starting to align with some of the community colleges." Through the evolution and growth of Telserv, its mission has come full circle and its present success is a testament to the fortitude and commitment of its founders. Although their triumphs are celebrated without a partner and friend, Charlie Boyle — who passed away in January of this year, his legacy remains part of the vision propelling Telserv into the future. Today Telserv is a comprehensive technology company providing a portfo- lio of voice, data, video, Internet, infra- structure and managed services. Respon- sive and innovative in their approach, the Telserv team is progressive and forward thinking in the development of innova- tive technology services and applications. Telserv's up-to-date fiber optics and cloud computing platforms are revolutionizing telecommunications and are a direct connection to efficacious, cutting- edge business systems. Telserv is new world convergence at its best; bringing together preeminent technology to ensure the connections for customers and communities to grow into the future. And the future looks amazingly bright in Connecticut. Skylar Colella, one and a half, and Teagan Colella, three years old, are very special links, connecting business and community for a greater purpose and cause. Telserv is a proud sponsor of the Aptalis Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life on September 13, 2014. Join Telserv at their home office 7 Progress Drive Cromwell, CT 06416 to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. To register please visit Cycle.cff.org and click on find a ride for our Cromwell event. > Continued from previous page