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20 Hartford Business Journal • December 12, 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com 2016 Best Of Business Awards BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES Advertising Agency Cronin and Co. 50 Nye Rd., Glastonbury www.cronin-co.com Top Executive: Kim Manning, CEO; Steve Wolfberg, chief creative and growth officer Cronin is a digitally-driven, results- focused marketing agency that's propelled by technology, steeped in creativity, and rooted in truth. Celebrating 70 years in busi- ness in 2017, Cronin has withstood the test of time by continually evolving to meet cli- ent needs in the ever-changing marketing landscape and by attracting and retaining top talent in the industry. Honorable mentions: Adams & Knight; Andrea Obston Communications. Architectural Firm The S/L/A/M Collaborative 80 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury www.slamcoll.com Top Executive: Robert F. Pulito, AIA SLAM's architecture reaches beyond bricks, mortar, glass and steel to influ- ence how people interact and change in the places we plan, design and build. We are organized to harness the power of diverse experts collaborating in novel ways to cre- ate buildings and environments that rock our clients' worlds. Commercial Moving Company Woodland Moving & Warehouse 110 Reed Ave., West Hartford www.woodlandmovingandwarehouse.com Top Executive: Tony Lupoli, owner Since 1914, Woodland Moving and Ware- house has represented traditions of excel- lence in serving the relocation needs of cus- tomers. During the past 100 years, Woodland has grown and changed a great deal in size, scope and sophistication. However, the com- mitment to quality, training and integrity to each and every customer has remained our top priority. Honorable Mention: Siracusa Moving Energy Company Eversource 107 Selden St., Berlin www.eversource.com Top Executive: James Judge, president & CEO More than 8,000 dedicated employees embody Eversource's mission to safely deliv- er reliable energy and superior customer ser- vice. To us, that means meeting and exceed- ing our customer's expectations, delivering outstanding reliability and working to solve the challenges facing New England's energy marketplace Engineering Firm BETA Group, Inc. 1010 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford www.beta-inc.com Top Executive: Najib O. Habesch, senior vice president At BETA, "Engineering Success Together" is more than a tagline. Our integrated team works together to provide smart solutions that improve communities. BETA's multi- disciplinary approach offers civil, structural, environmental and traffic engineering; land- scape architectural and urban design; storm- water and environmental solutions; and GIS and asset management all under one roof. Honorable mentions: BVH Integrated Services, Fuss & O'Neill IT Services The Technology Group LLC 280 Trumbull St. 24th floor, Hartford www.thetechnologygroup.com Top Executive: Mark R. Torello, CEO What makes us unique is our approach to service. Clients get a dedicated team that does not change. What clients don't get: Con- tracts that lock them in and sales people. Clients appreciate dealing directly with those active in their service. Responsive- ness, security, stability and availability are a given with us. Insurance Agency Smith Brothers Insurance LLC 68 National Dr., Glastonbury www.smithbrothersusa.com Top Executive: Joseph B. Smith, president & CEO Smith Brothers provides a level of service higher than insurance industry standards. Our Helping Others purpose drives us to act as a trusted risk advisor to clients, and give back within our communities. We help people move forward with a sense of security. We help people be sure. Internet Services Provider Comcast Business 222 New Park Dr., Berlin www.comcast.com Top Executive: Paul Savas, VP Comcast Business, Western New England With speeds of up to 150 Mbps over cable and 10 Gbps over fiber, 24/7 support, advanced Business WiFi capabilities, and access to mil- lions of Wi-Fi hotspots across the country, Comcast Business provides organizations of all sizes with internet options to support their constantly evolving needs. Mobile Phone Service Provider Verizon 20 Alexander Dr., Wallingford www.verizonwireless.com Top Executive: Lowell C. McAdam, CEO Verizon makes it possible for people to stay in touch and businesses to connect with their customers. Verizon also brings tech- nology and hands-on learning opportunities directly to kids who need it most. Verizon's goal is to inspire tomorrow's creators to use technology to build brighter futures for them- selves, their families and the world. Office Furniture Company OFI 28 Garfield St., Newington www.myofi.com Top Executive: Rick Mills, president OFI strives to help our customers and employees work happy and healthy. By cre- ating innovative, adaptable and productive workspaces, we engage, excite and allow people to work to their fullest potential. We offer owners and the architect and design community the highest level of client and manufacturer support and products. Printing Company Marketing Solutions Unlimited LLC 109 Talcott Rd., West Hartford www.msuprint.com Top Executive: Heidi Buckley, president Our corporate culture embraces, "Yes we can" and we find ways to cost effectively P H O T O | R O B E R T B E N S O N P H O T O G R A P H Y Eastern Connecticut State University Fine Arts Instructional Center in Willimantic, designed by S/L/A/M Collaborative. P H O T O | E V E R S O U R C E Eversource crews doing work in the field.