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www.HartfordBusiness.com October 24, 2016 • Hartford Business Journal 29 Saybrook Point Inn, Spa, Marina Headquarters: Old Saybrook Industry: Hospitality Year Founded: 1980 Founder: Louis and Mary Tagliatela Generation Currently Running Company: Second No. of Full-Time Employees: 100 No. of Part-Time Employees: 100 Family Members Currently Employed at Company: Mary Tagliatela, Founder; Louis Tagliatela, Jr., Managing Partner, Mary's son and Tricia and Stephen's brother; Tricia Tagliatela, Managing Partner, Mary's son and Louis and Stephen's sister; Stephen Tagliatela, Managing Partner,Mary's son and Louis and Tricia's brother Company Website: www.saybrook.com Q&A How do you remain competitive in the market? We remain competitive by staying con- nected to our clients on a one-on-one basis, tracking domestic and international lifestyle and hospitality trends, and keeping current on retail trends, including food, gifts and décor, before they reach the hotel market. What is the biggest challenge to your busi- ness in the coming year? Availability of top talent and trainable staff that live in the local area. What are the top two goals for your com- pany over the next 10 years? Using technology to our advantage in marketing, guest comfort and infrastructure without sacrificing personal touch. n Allied Printing Services Inc. Town: Manchester Industry: Printing Year Founded: 1949 Generation running company: Third Number of Full-Time Employees: 312 Number of Part-Time Employees: 1 Family Members currently employed: John Sommers Jr., CEO and President; Bette Sommers VP of Administration, John's grandmother. Company website: http://www.alliedprinting.com/ Q&A What are your most significant accomplish- ments in the last year? Investment back into the company through new equipment purchases: • Installation of two high-efficient Komori Web Presses • Installation of two Muller Martini Saddle Stitchers, equipped for inside/outside mailing capabilities and selective binding • Replaced our entire fleet of Canon Digi- tal Printers with Model 10,000's; the new- est and most advanced Canon Digital Printers • KBA Rapida 106 6 C UV Double Coater Press (Sheetfed) • Bobst Pocket Folder/Gluer • Horizon Folder/Creaser, Perfect Binder and Cutter • Bobst Novacut Diecutter • Autobond Film Laminator • Imposition Software We also hosted our ninth annual chari- table golf tournament (230-plus golfers and guests in attendance) resulting in $23,000 in donations to each of our four local chari- ties. We also created the Allied employee activity committee (internal and external activities) and Allied wellness committee to promote the health of our employees. We also experienced double-digit growth lead- ing to job creation and increased employ- ment opportunities. What is the biggest challenge to your business in the coming year? Our biggest challenge is developing creative ways to improve efficiencies while reducing our cost structure thereby strengthening our customers overall experience and continuing to deliver the highest-quality product. What is the one family value you want passed onto each generation in your business? Integrity. Allied Printing is committed to provid- ing exceptional customer service by doing whatever is needed to satisfy our customer's requirements and stand 100 percent behind the products we create. We pride ourselves on being honest and upfront to our custom- ers about what we can provide and when. Everything we do, from the inception of a project to placing that completed project in our customer's hands is done with the utmost integrity. n (Top) Saybrook Point Inn & Spa employees commemorate the company's 25th anniversary. (Left) Three generations of the Tagliatela family are behind the Saybrook Point Inn & Spa. Pictured (from left): Tricia, Stephen, Louis Sr., Mary, and Louis Jr. Some Allied employees are shown posing for a photo to celebrate a new partnership. P H O T O | C O N T R I B U T E D P H O T O | C O N T R I B U T E D 2016 CONNECTICUT FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS CATEGORY: 76-199 full-time Employees 3 rd Place Winner 2016 CONNECTICUT FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS CATEGORY: 200+ full-time Employees 3 rd Place Winner