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wbjournal.com | January 9. 2017 | Worcester Business Journal 17 Top executives: Principals and Co-owners Gary Goodhile & Chrystine Heier Founded: 1998 Employees: 10 While staying locally owned and privately held, Sullivan focuses on transparency and predictability in its benefits business, making a concerted effort to ensure all resources, support and ideas tie back into those principles. Notable runner-up: Aisling Partners BEST ADVERTISING AGENCY PENTA Communications, Inc.* Westborough, www.pentamarketing.com Top executive: CEO Deborah Penta Founded: 1989 Employees: 18 For nearly 30 years, PENTA has provided clients with access to high-level strategic integrated marketing, advertising, media planning, creative services, social media, website development, and high-end executive conference and meeting/event services – all while striving for a reputation of achieving excellence for customers. Notable runner-up: Davis Advertising BEST STAFFING AGENCY The Davis Companies* Marlborough, www.daviscos.com Top executive: Chairman & CEO Robert Davis Founded: 1985 Employees: 71 Davis augments its fun atmosphere by offering specialty and niche-focused recruiting, aided by data-driven results and personalized service. Notable runner-up: CoWorx Staffing Services BEST BUSINESS INSURANCE AGENCY Sullivan Insurance Group* Worcester, www.sullivangroup.com Top executive: President & CEO John T. Andreoli Founded: 1957 Employees: 50 Sullivan provides predictable and well- managed insurance and risk-management programs by using long-term professional staff with varied areas of expertise, along with a range of insurance carriers. Notable runner-up: Marsh & McLennan Agency BEST FINANCIAL PLANNING/INVESTMENT SERVICES Provo Financial Services, Inc.* Shrewsbury, www. ProvoFinancial.com Top executive: President & CEO Christopher P. Provo Founded: 1992 Employees: 10 Provo has, by design, committed to partnering with fewer clients than the typical financial planning firm, thus giving them more attention. The company seeks to maintain clients' trust and confidence by being available 24/7 and offering detailed planning that takes into account all their financial aspirations. Notable runner-up: Fidelity Investments BEST EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTANT Sullivan Benefits Marlborough, www.sullivan-benefits.com P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S F O C U S HONORED TO BE BEST STAFFING AGENCY 2017 Staffing Solutions & Talent Advisory Services We are truly honored to be recognized as WBJ's Best Staffing Agency for the fourth consecutive year. Thank you to all of our employees, customers and internal staff for your continued support and dedication. WWW.DAVISCOS.COM Sunday January 22, 2017 Mechanics Hall, 4 PM Vadim Gluzman The return of the Grammy Award-winning chamber orchestra to Worcester! Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3, Op. 56 "Scottish" TICKETS $7.50 - $55 "There is colour and a hint of astringency, but the over-riding impression is of thick creamy solidity and rich clarity. It is a glory to hear." The Sydney (Australia) Herald MusicWorcester.org 508.754.3231 Untitled-1 1 1/4/2017 2:30:41 PM Sullivan Insurance Group Christopher P. Provo The Davis Companies Penta Communications