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7 0 S T U F F • F a l l 2 0 1 7 C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E S When you think of manufacturing, chocolates may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it is a delicious consideration when mulling a career in the field. Munson's Chocolates is a long-standing, growing, successful company with constant demand — who doesn't love chocolate? Old- World candy-making techniques and time-honored family recipes are backed with a commitment to sourcing of local ingredients and crafting chocolates in small batches, to ensure freshness. www.MunsonsChocolates.com Address: Hop River Rd., Bolton, CT 06043 Phone: 860-649-4332 Full-time employees: 50 in Bolton Location Year founded: 1946 Additional Company Location: All Connecticut retail —Avon/West Simsbury; Newington; Olde Mystic Village, Mystic; Orange; The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk, South Windsor; Somerset Square, Glastonbury; Westfarms Mall, Farmington; Foxwoods, Mashantucket. President: Karen F. Munson Vice President: Jim Florence CEO: Robert B. Munson C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E Munson's product line is perhaps one of the largest and most diverse in the industry. Over 100 unique products are crafted, everything from chocolates, truffles and specialty molded chocolates to kettle-cooked fudge, brittles and toffee. Munson's has a multi-channel distribution model which includes retail, wholesale, e-commerce, fundraising and corporate gift-giving markets — such as when a company wants to reward its clients at the holidays, for example. The greatest percentage of sales are derived from Munson retail stores; there are nine in the state of Connecticut, including one at its Bolton headquarters. The mastery of an art form such as hand-crafting chocolates is not a skill that can be learned in any classroom. That is why these positions are created through apprenticeships within the organization. Many Munson senior- level managers began in the company's retail stores, as company leadership places a great amount of promotion from within. In the summertime, employees enjoy at four-day work week and allows for flexible start times. Munson's commitment to corporate responsibility defines the company as much as the quality of its candy. In addition to financially supporting charities and its Munson's Family Scholarship, exclusive confections are made and sold with a percentage of proceeds benefiting organizations such as: Wounded Warriors, Blue Star Families, the Breast Cancer Society, Boys & Girls Clubs of Connecticut and Channel 3 Kids Camp. The company been committed to the local sourcing of its critical raw material for decades. In addition, Munson's regularly assesses its energy and water use and develop strategies to reduce consumption. It also makes a conscious effort to create packages using materials that are recyclable, compostable or PVC free. P R O D U C T S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S When it comes to creating new flavors, Munson's goal is to remain true to its legacy while recognizing contemporary trends Munson's mixes technology and tradition by blending state-of-the-art automation with craftsmanship refined over 70 years in business MUNSON'S CHOCOLATES