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www.HartfordBusiness.com October 19, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 37 Assisted Living Services Inc. & Assisted Living Technologies Inc. Headquarters: Meriden Industry: Homecare Services Founded: 1996 Founder: Sharon D'Aquila Generation Currently Running Company: 1st Full-Time Employees: 150 Part-Time Employees: 250 Family Members Currently Employed at Company: Sharon D'Aquila, president of Assisted Living Services Inc. (wife); Ron D'Aquila, president of Assisted Living Technologies Inc. (husband); Mario D'Aquila, vice president and director of business development (son). Websites: www.assistedlivingct.com and www.assistedlivingtechnologies.com Q&A How do you instill your family values in your employees? The key to the company's success is it has surrounded itself with the very best employ- ees that truly love working with the elderly and clients of all ages with special needs. Employees have a proven track record of reli- ability and compassion. What would your founder say about your company today? Sharon D'Aquila founded the company after caring for her grandfather. Over the past 20 years, Assisted Living Services Inc. has become a premier provider of homecare ser- vices throughout Connecticut. The company has been forward-thinking, innovative and creative in finding new ways to improve home care. In 2010, a new sister company was estab- lished called Assisted Living Technologies Inc. that is the only Connecticut company to offer wireless, sensor-based technologies to help seniors and individuals with special needs. What is the biggest challenge to your business in the coming year? Regulations, laws and mandates continue to daunt and challenge businesses trying to create jobs and help people with affordable services. n Highland Park Market Headquarters: Manchester Industry: Retail Founded: 1886 Founder: Jack Devanney purchased from the White Family Generation Currently Running Company: 3rd Full-Time Employees: 115 Part-Time Employees: 450 Family Members Currently Employed at Company: Timothy Devanney, Sr., president and owner (father); John Devanney, vice president of perish- able departments (son); Timothy Devanney, Jr., vice president of operations (son); Molly Devan- ney, vice president of public relations (daughter); Cathleen Devanney, company officer (daughter); Christine Sheehan, company officer (daughter). Company Website: www.highlandparkmarket.com Q&A How do you plan on winning the Connect- icut Family Business Award next year? The mission statement of the company real- ly ties to the family and the values, which are lived by Tim Devanney. Devanney always says, "Be nice, if you live by those words you will be fine. If you are nice to vendors, co-workers, customers and everyone you come into con- tact with the business will take care of itself." How have you adjusted to the modern market while maintaining your tradi- tional values? We have adjusted to the modern market by adapting to technology as our customers have asked us to. Highland Park Market has a strong tradition of high-quality products and doing anything for the customer. We have continued to carry on the tradition of old-fashioned service. As far as innovation goes, Highland Park Market was one of the first companies to start the prepared meals program more than 25 years ago. Who is most responsible for your com- pany's success today? The person most responsible for the suc- cess of the company is Tim Devanney and the entire Highland Park Market family, which consists of all of our employees who provide uncompromising service. n (Top) Alzheimer's Association team walk with family mem- bers, staff and owners. (Bottom left) The Assisted Living Technologies team (seated left to right) Julianne Abernathy, Sharon D'Aquila, (standing left to right) John Paul Mayhew, Ron D'Aquila and Mario D'Aquila. (Bottom right) Therapy animal visit to an assisted-living community. (Top) Highland Park Market employees and executives enjoy the CRIS Radio Golf Tournament. (Bottom left) A historic photo of Highland Park's early days. (Bottom right, top) Tim Devanney Sr., received the American Diabetes Father of the Year Award. In the picture are all six of his children. (Bottom right, bottom) A Highland Market employee displays fresh food. 2015 CONNECTICUT FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS CATEGORY: 76-199 full-time Employees FINALIST 2015 CONNECTICUT FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS CATEGORY: 76-199 full-time Employees FINALIST