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30 Hartford Business Journal • September 12, 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com OF NOTE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE TO HONOR THE HOFFMAN FAMILY AND RAY ALLEN The Anti-Defamation League will honor The Hoffman Family of Hoffman Auto Group and NBA Champion Ray Allen at the 2016 Greater Hartford Torch of Liberty Award Reception Gala. The Torch of Liberty Award recognizes outstanding citizens who con- tribute to building strong communities that are open to all people without regard to race, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation. • • • MERRILL NAMED TO FEDERAL ELECTIONS CYBERSECURITY PANEL Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise W. Merrill will join three of her peers across the country as members of a federal U.S. Department of Homeland Security advisory group focused on elec- tion cybersecurity. The National Association of Secretaries of State, for which Merrill is president, made the appointments earlier this month. The DHS Election Infrastructure Cybersecurity Working Group assists states in managing the cybersecurity risks to elections and voting systems. The group also shares best practices and solicits feedback to help it assist the states. Merrill said the group will help share resources and raise awareness about cybersecurity concerns involving elections. • • • FORMER JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD Louis Golden, newly retired president of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England is the 2016 recipient of the Junior Achievement USA Charles R. Hook Award. The annual award is given to a Junior Achievement area president, who dem- onstrates superior results in growth and development of Junior Achievement. Please Note: All electronic submissions for Accolades should be sent to news@HartfordBusiness.com. For more information about the Hartford Business Journal's Accolades Page, please visit www.HartfordBusiness.com. ▶ ▶ Cheshire affordable housing company HAI Group recently participated in the Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival in Hartford. The race marked a kick-off of HAI Group's new diversity and inclusion program. The program was created for employees to promote cultural competence and awareness and to encourage them to value individuals for their different perspectives. JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOSTS FIFTH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT HAI GROUP RACES IN HARTFORD'S RIVERFRONT DRAGON BOAT RACE ▶ ▶ Johnson Memorial Hospital recently hosted its fifth Annual Golf Classic with its medical staff at Ellington Ridge Country Club in Avon, which was attended by more than 136 players and raised nearly $65,000. The tournament, sponsored by the medical staff, Woodland Anesthesiology Associates PC, and Radiology Associates of Hartford, raised funds for patient-related equipment purchases, as well as student scholarships. Pictured (from left) are: Patrick Mahon, chairman JMH board of directors; Stuart E. Rosenberg, president, JMH; Bob Joyce, WTIC 1080 AM; David O'Connor, treasurer, JMH board of directors. ACCOLADES & MORE Test drive our next sales management session.* Curious about how Sandler Training can help EMPOWER your sales team and your business? Sales Team Not Performing? Frustrated your farm team of management talent is dwindling … there's no process in place to build a bench of future all-stars … time to fix it but not sure what to do? 45+ Years 250 Training Facilities 30 Countries 18 Languages To set up your test drive, call 203-910-0910, or E-mail: Susan.Powers@sandler.com peaksalesperform.sandler.com Peak Sales Performance, LLC | Southbury & Farmington, CT Susan Powers: is a dynamic corporate trainer and coveted public speaker committed to boosting your sales skills, enhancing your leadership qualities and refining your customer service operations • Has over 30 years of experience in sales- oriented fields • Is a Rising Star for Sandler Training, with Training centers in Farmington and Southbury,CT * Limit: One introductory session per manager, director, HR manager or c-level executive per company. New clients only. Denise W. Merrill Louis Golden