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www.HartfordBusiness.com October 13, 2014 • Hartford Business Journal FBA-25 2014 Connecticut Family Business Awards Finalist LIVE EVERY DAY What are the family values of your business, and how do they help you remain competitive in the market? We founded our company on the simple rule we learned growing up in our fam- ily: Treat others how you would like to be treated. In a day where profits are often put ahead of what is right, our simple message resonates well. Our patients do well, and we rejoice in that! What would your founder say about the state of your company today and its achievements in the last year? As founders, we often spend more time looking ahead rather than looking back. However, in reflecting upon this question, we would say that the building and staffing of our new pediatric therapy facility is one that makes us the most excited. What is the biggest challenge to your business in the coming year? As a country, we've watched the changing picture of healthcare insurance. As individu- als continue to settle into the new rhythm of their insurance, many are surprised by the large out-of-pocket costs they are responsible for. In response, many are forgoing care of some medical issues. STATS: Locations: Simsbury and Suffield Industry: Healthcare Founded: 2007 Founders: Anthony Calendrillo (brother) and Matthew Calendrillo (brother) Generation Currently Running Company: 1st Full-Time Employees: 5 Family Members Currently Employed at Company: Anthony Calendrillo (brother), co-founder; and Matthew Calendrillo (brother), co-founder Company Website: www.liveeeveryday.org Founder Matt Calendrillo leads a discussion with doctoral physical therapy students in support of LIVE EVERY DAY's commitment to clinic education. LIVE EVERY DAY supports many community events and what better way to arrive than with a vintage VW Bus. Founders Anthony and Matthew Calendrillo in front of LIVE EVERY DAY's flagship location in Simsbury. 2014 Connecticut Family Business Awards Lyco Inc. Office Furniture What are the family values of your business, and how do they help you remain competitive in the market? Lyco Inc. Office Furniture's underlying core value has always been business first. Sibling-owned and operated, we play to each other's individual diverse strengths ranging from sales and marketing to manufactur- ing and management. Together, we share a mutual understanding of how our values line up with market opportunities. What would your founder say about the state of your company today and its achievements in the last year? Our father, David K. Lyon is proud that we are still in business after 35 years and con- tinue to succeed in an unpredictable business climate. In the last year, Lyco Inc. implement- ed our Connecticut Small Business Express grant to build our fleet, upgrade equipment, hire employees, and focus on growth. What is the biggest challenge to your business in the coming year? Our success depends upon the success of our customers. In a competitive business- to-business environment, a robust growing Connecticut economy is essential for growth. We parallel trends in employment, commer- cial real estate growth, and new business creation. STATS: Location: Manchester Industry: Contract Office Furniture Founded: 1984 Founder: David K. Lyon Generation Currently Running Company: 2nd Full-Time Employees: 21 Family Members currently employed: Bob Lyon (brother) president and co-owner; Jack Lyon (brother) vice president and co-owner; Tom Lyon (brother) general manager and co-owner; Carrie Lyon (sister-in-law) marketing specialist; Kyle Holmes (nephew) manufacturing Company Website: www.lycoinc.com (From left) Jack Lyon, vice president and sales; Bob Lyon, president; Tom Lyon, general manager Finalist CATEGORY: Fewer than 25 full-time employees (From left) Bob Lyon, Jack Lyon, and Tom Lyon look over a client's plans. CATEGORY: Fewer than 25 full-time employees David K. Lyon, founder of Lyco Inc.