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C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E S CONNSTEP helps develop systems, processes and people to build the value of its clients' companies. This is achieved by expanding clients' markets, finding new customers, leveraging technology, developing business growth plans, and teaching and training staff. Key offerings include: • Business growth services to help companies develop strategic marketing initiatives and better manage sales efforts • Lean continuous improvement to minimize waste while increasing productivity and profitability • Quality management to ensure companies' abilities to meet customer requirements • Human resources and organizational development to improve workplace culture and productivity 4 8 S T U F F • F a l l 2 0 1 7 CONNSTEP INC. CONNSTEP is Connecticut's premier business consulting and training firm, helping manufacturers and other businesses with strategic leadership and operational methodologies that make companies more competitive in today's challenging economic climate. CONNSTEP's multidisciplinary team of experts use a holistic approach to provide bottom-line improvements and innovative, results- driven, top-line growth that positively impacts entire organizations. CONNSTEP.org Address: 1090 Elm St., Ste. 202, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Phone: 860-529-5120 Full-time employees: 26 Year founded: 1994 Additional Company Location: CONNSTEP is the Connecticut Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This affiliation gives it access to a nationwide network of 58 MEP centers with more than 440 service locations and more than 1,300 trusted business advisors and technical resources. President & CEO: Bonnie Del Conte C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E CONNSTEP primarily works with owner-led companies, with emphasis on small- to medium-sized manufacturing businesses in the state of Connecticut. CONNSTEP's way of helping in this area is with its environmental and energy services. This includes conducting Energy Use Assessments (EUA) at manufacturing facilities which may help reduce energy use, allowing the savings to be reinvested back into the business. Environmental and energy initiatives are part of a continuous improvement strategy helping manufacturers improve their productivity, profitability and competitiveness. P R O D U C T S M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S