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32 Hartford Business Journal • March 23, 2015 www.HartfordBusiness.com Meet the Winners Best Places To Work In CT 2015 #8 OFI O FI is the region's leading resource for interior environments in the areas of education, health care, corporate, and gov- ernment. The company creates clean, productive, and inspir- ing places while assisting owners and the design community. Offering an extensive range of products and services, its pre- mier line is the world's office furniture leader, Herman Miller. OFI is enjoying solid growth, adding employees at all levels, ren- ovating its showroom to reflect Herman Miller's Living Office, and expanding into Fairfield County and Westchester, N.Y. Employees take pride in providing clients with exceptional service and responsiveness. In support, the company makes it a top priority to create a positive environment that fosters creativity and high morale. To make it rewarding, employees are encouraged to maintain a healthy work/life balance and give back to the community. Careful to always employ the most talented and environmentally conscientious profession- als, OFI benefits from great people who care. OFI hosts numerous employee events from summer pic- nics and holiday gatherings to unique socials. Employees also share the benefits of a sustainable, thriving downtown location. They experience a wonderful quality of life where they can walk to parks, restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, and numerous specialty shops. #9 The Lockwood Group T he Lockwood Group is a full-service medical communica- tions firm that specializes in developing customized, turn- key communications for healthcare professionals on behalf of the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostic, and medical device industries. The Lockwood Group consists of highly trained and motivated individuals with skills in scientific content development, project management, meeting and logistical planning, and creative development and implementation. The company pride itself as being doers as well as thinkers. Its five core competency areas are strategic consulting, thought- leader engagement, allied health discovery, compelling content design, and publication planning and implementation. Tropical Start: Lockwood's first meeting of the year is held in a tropical location to reenergize for the new year. Sailing Away: The company hosts sailing events out of Greenwich and Stamford harbor. Bonuses: All employees earning less than $108,000 annually receive a profit-sharing bonus; $500 new employee referral bonus; commissions for recruiting new business. Supported Charities: American Diabetes Association, Kids in Crisis, Children of Fallen Patriots. #7 Beeby Clark+Meyler B eeby Clark+Meyler is an independent digital marketing agency focused on innovation in media. The company helps brands up their digital game by integrating the right new marketing into their mix, based on a thorough evaluation of the media consumption habits of their target audiences. The firm believes in the consolidation of creative and media: they are one and the same, now and forever more. Happy Holidays: Beeby offers more paid holidays (14) than any other Connecticut Best Place to Work. Canine Comforts: Dogs are allowed in the office and the company has a very flexible work schedule with liberal vacation policies. Comfort Committee: A special employee group plans events like happy hours, kickball tournaments, arcade visits, and cooking classes. Supported Charities: Toys for Tots, Norwalk Maritime Aquarium. Small/medium Company Category Recognizing the Achievements of the Hartford Region's Privately Held Companies Consider nominating a deserving client, customer or vendor — or even your own venture — to be highlighted among this year's Champions. The Business Champions Awards, produced through a partnership of the MetroHartford Alliance and Hartford Business Journal, celebrate privately held companies from throughout the Hartford Region. The Awards honor organizations that have demonstrated best practices and significant achievements. • Revenue Growth • Innovation • Workforce • Community Involvement • Best Start-Up Nominees and winners alike participate in the festivities of the annual Business Champions Awards Breakfast, which gathers more than 400 business owners and leaders each year to enjoy a champagne toast and original video segments that pay tribute to the winners. The Hartford Business Journal will also publish the Business Champions in print and online. NOMINATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015 Nominate today! To nominate, visit: HartfordBusiness.com/event/BizChamps Presented By: event sPonsors: Presenting sPonsor: event Partners:

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