Worcester Business Journal

16 Worcester Business Journal • May 9, 2016 www.wbjournal.com Two GREAT BRANDS Come Together WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU: 4 Access to the Best Training = Better Service 4 Better guarantees and warranties 4 Access to the UWin ® 4 Always On Time...Or You Don't Pay A Dime! ® Meacham Heating, Cooling and Energy Solutions has become a ONE HOUR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ® company! CALL TODAY 800-328-7350 FA M I LY B U S I N E S S << The Deane Brothers worked with the Federal Communications Commission and local investors to open the FM broadcast station WJDF out of a build- ing in downtown Orange in 1995. Beyond their desire to operate a radio station, the trio recognized the fact the North Quabbin region long struggled with economic challenges and wanted to make the area seem less invisible to the rest of the state. The radio station was a way to make the region's voice louder and to promote local businesses through radio advertising. In order to stay ahead of the industry curve for the last 21 years, the station has gone beyond local on-air broadcasts to offer live streaming and video for specific programming. The brothers partner with the local cable-access tele- vision station to simulcast local sport- ing events and festivals. To give back to the community, WJDF – a call sign made out of the brother's initials – pro- motes nonprofit events and fundraisers on their airwaves. The company is an active member of the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce, where Jay Deane served as board president for five years. The station hosts a 12-hour Food-A-Thon to raise money for six local food pantries. Small Family Business Deane Brothers Broadcasting Location: Orange Industry: Radio Founded: 1995 Founders: Jay, Donn and Fred Deane Top executives: Jay Deane, program director; Donn Deane, general manager; Fred Deane, music director Employees: 4 Generation currently running company: 1st Family members currently working for company: Jay Deane (brother), Donn Deane (brother), Fred Deane (brother) Website: www.wjdf.com From a customer base that spans from the collegiate sector to local and corporate businesses and an international influence with its second location in Ireland, Guertin Graphics & Awards began in Worcester and is patronized by the Greater Worcester community from the private sector to social service agencies. The multi-generational business has been supported by Central Massachusetts organizations for nearly 50 years and has produced the logos and products repre- senting Worcester iconic symbols and celebrations over those decades. All work is performed by experienced craftsmen in its in-house production facility. President John Guertin grew up in the business working for his father with his late brother, Jimmy. Today, John, the Guertin family and the company's employees carry on the legacy of giving back to the community through various volunteer and giving efforts, regularly contributing to events like the Molly Bish Ride for Public Safety and having won such honors as the Cathy Donohue Good Neighbor Award for the 2014 Worcester St. Patrick's Day Parade. John, a drummer, is known for committing his playing time for fundraisers and charitable events, cur- rently playing for the Irish band Blackstone Cuil. John is a justice of the peace and a notary public amd sits on the board of directors for the New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, which includes parks such as, Six Flags, Canobie Lake Park, The Big E., Fun Town Splash Town and Southwick's Zoo. Small Family Business Guertin Graphics & Awards Location: Worcester Industry: Manufacturing, wholesale, retail Founded: 1968 Founder: George P. Guertin Top executive: John Guertin, president Employees: 15 Generation currently running company: 2nd Family members working for company: John Guertin, president; Carol Guertin, office manager & vice president (John's sister-in-law) Website: www.guertingraphics.com

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