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wbjournal.com | January 8, 2018 | Worcester Business Journal 23 Leading our Clients to Pursue Their Dreams Thank you for voting us 2018 Best of Business Financial Planning / Investment Service Firm* for 5 Consecutive Years. 2017 Best Central Mass Family Business Award** 5 Years in a Row! We are proud to celebrate 25 years of cutting-edge wealth management for our cherished clients. Our Shrewsbury headquarters will be expanding in 2018, as we double the size of our building, and launch our Strategic Business Innovation Hub. We look forward to working with you in the new year as you plan for the future. Office: 508.842.0539 / Fax: 508.842.0571 / Cell: 508.294.2004 / chris@provofinancial.com / 385 South Street / Shrewsbury, MA 01545 / provofinancial.com fli *Provo Financial Services, Inc. voted Best of Business in Financial Planning/Investment Services in central Massachusetts based on the Worcester Business Journal online polling. **Award honorees selected by a panel of judges with scoring based on company size, family involvement, transition planning, innovation, community involvement, and family values. Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Provo Wealth Management Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Provo Financial Services, Inc. and Provo Wealth Management Group are separate entities from LPL Financial. B E S T P L A C E S F O R D R I N K S F O C U S employees operate under high expectations in the multi-faceted, complex restaurant. Notable runners-up: Boynton Restaurant & Spirits, Nick's Bar & Restaurant, Ralph's Rock Diner BEST METROWEST AFTER-WORK BAR Tavern in the Square* Northborough, taverninthesquare.com/ northborough/info Top executive: Stephen DeSousa, owner & CEO Founded: 2004 (Northborough location: 2014) Employees: 70 Offering 50 beers on tap, craft cocktails and food made from scratch, Tavern in the Square is designed with expansive bar and lounge areas for the after-work crowd and a dining room for families. Notable runners-up: Jack's Abby beer hall, Arturo's Ristorante, Medusa Brewing Co. BEST NORTH COUNTY AFTER-WORK BAR Rye & Thyme American Tavern* Leominster, www.ryeandthyme.com Top executive: President Michael Covino Founded: 2012 Employees: 35 Rye & Thyme uses signature menu items, atmosphere and enhanced hospitality to provide a memorable experience for guests. The tavern employees strive to demonstrate graciousness, efficiency, knowledge, professionalism and integrity in their work. Notable runners-up: The GazBar Sports Grille, Slattery's Restaurant, Clinton's Bar & Grille BEST BLACKSTONE VALLEY AFTER-WORK BAR Hunter's Grille & Tap at The Grafton Inn Grafton, thegraftoninnma.com Top executive: James Hunter, owner Founded: 2015 Employees: 25 The full-service restaurant focuses on freshly prepared comfort foods, craft cock- tails, great wine and hard-to-find craft beers. Notable runners-up: The Post Office Pub, Red Rock Grill & Bar, Gray Barn BEST CENTRAL MASS. SOUTH AFTER-WORK BAR Cedar Street Grille* Sturbridge, www.cedarstreetgrille.com Top executive: Head Chef Nick Faucher Founded: 2011 Employees: 40 (2017 figure) Offering hand-crafted cocktails and micro- brews at a cozy bar, Cedar Street provides a casual, neighborhood atmosphere with a menu featuring small plates, sliders and seasonal entrees. Notable runners-up: Firebrands Bar & Grill, Teddy G's Pub & Grille Tavern in the Square Rye & Thyme Hunter's Grille & Tap Cedar Street Grille W