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36 Hartford Business Journal • February 20, 2017 www.HartfordBusiness.com 26 Core Informatics CT Headquarters: Branford Industry: Technology Website: www.coreinformatics.com Top CT Executive: Josh Geballe, CEO C ore Informatics is a software company focused on delivering scientific data man- agement to customers in a variety of industries. Employee Bonuses: Employees receive growth unit grants when hired or promoted, which could turn into stock if the company is sold or goes public. Healthy Living: Company pays for local gym membership. Employee Recognition: Bi-weekly a team member is selected by upper management to receive an MVP award for outstanding work. Fun & Relaxation: Core has small golf greens, golf balls, and putters for people to utilize if they need to get away from their desk and take a break for a few minutes. They also have a pingpong table, which plays host to company tournaments like the one shown above. 25 CME Associates Inc. CT Headquarters: Mansfield Industry: Engineering Website: www.cmeengineering.com Top CT Executive: P. Bradford Cheney, President & CEO C ME provides comprehensive architec- tural and engineering consulting and design services. Employees are shown above celebrating a co-worker's wedding. Employee Bonuses: In most cases, salaried employees are approved to be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours in a week. Fun & Relaxation: In December, company hosts a holiday potluck. Employees sign up for a food, beverage or paper good item to contribute towards the event, which is typically combined with a fun game. Community Service: Provides financial support to the Jennifer Creed Foundation. Being Green: Most people have the opportunity to work from home one day a week, which reduces emissions on the roadways. Communication Tools: Monthly employee news- letter contains new employee biographies, and celebrates birthdays and work anniversaries. 24 Vivial CT Headquarters: Milford Industry: Advertising/Public Relations/Marketing Website: www.theberrycompany.com Twitter: @vivialmedia Top CT Executive: Ray Carulli, General Manager V ivial is an advertising technology com- pany that offers a full range of custom- er-engagement tools to help businesses enhance the way they connect with customers. The Vivial leadership team is shown left at a sales leadership conference. Employee Bonuses: Monthly sales contests for reps and managers offer cash incentive above standard com- mission and bonus structure. Fun & Relaxation: Employees get to bang a gong in the office whenever they make a sale or just need to relieve stress. There is also an in-office putting green that allows employees take a break and have a little fun. Training: Aspiring manager program helps develop future leaders within the organization. Healthy Living: Healthy snack options are avail- able in break rooms and vending machines. Community Service: Works with nonprofits that honor active and retired military men and women throughout the U.S. 23 Tallan CT Headquarters: Rocky Hill Industry: Technology Website: www.tallan.com Twitter: @Tallan Top CT Executive: Craig Branning, CEO T allan provides business technology ser- vices aimed at increasing operational effi- ciency, reducing expenditures, and enhancing customer service. Tallan has expertise in the areas of portals and collaboration, business intelligence and application integration. Tallan employees are shown left celebrating Red Nose Day. Employee Bonuses: Employees who bill a substantial and above- average number of hours to one or more cli- ents in a calendar month are eligible to receive a productivity bonus. Fun & Relaxation: Game room avail- able to employees, including a pool table, big screen TV, darts, foosball and couches to relax and socialize. Community Service: Supports the Petit Family Foundation, a force for education of young people, especially women in the sciences. Healthy Living: Free healthy snacks and fruit are provided in the office. Sounding Board: There are shout outs during company meetings hosted by CEO. Training: Comprehensive, technical and profes- sional training program for recent college graduates including mentorship. SMALL / MEDIUM COMPANY CATEGORY