MASSACHUSETTS FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

April 29 2009 | Boston MA

April 29, 2009
was Proclaimed by the Governor
Massachusetts Family Business Day

The Massachusetts
Family Business of the Year Awards
Event Was Held to Honor
Excellence in Family Business

Congratulations to the 2009
Massachusetts Family Business of the Year
Winners and Finalists

MASSACHUSETTS FAMILY BUSINESS
OF THE YEAR AWARD
WINNERS


ELAINE CONSTRUCTION
The Marshall Paisner Award

FIBA TECHNOLOGIES
The James F. Molloy, Jr. Award

SALMON HEALTH AND RETIREMENT
The Paul Karofsky Award

MASSACHUSETTS FAMILY BUSINESS
OF THE YEAR AWARD
FINALISTS

The Beal Companies, LLP
one of the oldest and most respected real estate investment and development firms in the region

J.C. Cannistraro, LLC
delivering the highest standards of quality and consistently reliable service – in plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection

Charles River Apparel
an active wear manufacturer selling exclusively through a nationwide network of distributors and retail stores

Elaine Construction
providing creative solutions in construction management, general contracting and related services

Electric Time Company, Inc.
a master in the art of handcrafted clock manufacture and design combining technology and craftsmanship

Fair & Yeager Insurance Agency, Inc.
leading full service insurance agency providing quality insurance products to individuals and businesses

FIBA Technologies, Inc.
A leader in development and product implementation of patented tube trailer designs and state-of-the-art Ultrasonic (UE) Cylinder Examination technology

Johnson String Instrument
New England's largest and most complete violin shop, providing the highest quality instruments and accessories

Kayem Foods, Inc.
premier marketer and manufacturer of some of the leading brands of meats both regionally and nationally




Mikel, Inc.
innovative, cost effective design solutions addressing operational gaps in maritime technology, defense and security industries

Moynihan Lumber
offers the highest quality lumber and materials to ensure the highest quality home for their customers

Normandy Farms Family
one of the areas most premier and exclusive all season family camping resorts

Poyant Signs, Inc.
delivering exceptional quality and service to signage projects

J.J. Ruddy Insurance Inc.
effectively manages the insurance needs of their clients with quality service and competitive products

Ruma’s Fruit & Gift Basket World
delivering unique fruit baskets, gift baskets, corporate gift baskets, and gift baskets for any occasion

SALMON Health and Retirement
senior living and healthcare options across the full continuum of care

SalonCapri
an award winning full service salon styling hair and turning heads for over 30 years

Sapers & Wallack, Inc.
an insurance and benefits planning company serving organizations and private individuals

Thomson Safaris
providing adventure tour safaris to Africa with a commitment to social responsibility

P.K. Walsh, Inc.
providing hair loss restoration options and hair replacement solutions


About the awards program
Event news
The Northeastern University Center
for Family Business is holding the
3rd annual Massachusetts
Family Business of the Year Awards
program honoring the most
successfully run and managed
family businesses in Massachusetts.

The awards program created two years ago in a partnership between Northeastern University's Center for Family Business and The Family Firm Institute New England Chapter, promotes and highlights some of the great achievements of Massachusetts-based, family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.


4/30/09 Record number of family businesses gather at third annual awards ceremony to honor excellence in Massachusetts family business

4/29/09
Awards Winners announced (see above)

4/29/09 Citations from Governor Deval L. Patrick presented by State Senator Michael Moore to Kayem Foods (100 years), J.J. Ruddy Insurance Agency (100 years) and Normandy Farms (250 years) for their in recognition of their company milestone anniversaries.

4/29/09 Massachusetts Family Business Day is celebrated at the Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards event held to honor excellence in Massachusetts family business.

4/22/09 Awards Finalists announced (see above)

4/13/09 Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick proclaims April 29, 2009 as Family Business Day

3/26/09 The Northeastern University Center for Family Business announces Larry Rubin, of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, to speak at the 2009 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards. See Press Release for more information.

3/3/09  Awards presenters announced. Sal Lupoli of Lupoli Companies and Larry Rubin of Bernie & Phyl's Furniture will be among the award presenters at this year's events. Both companies were 2008 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award winners.

2/26/09 2007 award winner to speak at Center for Family Business Breakfast meeting. Mark Parrish, third generation owner of Crescent Ridge Dairy will be participating in a panel of family business owners at the March 11 Center for Family Business Breakfast meeting.

1/30/09 Event date announced. Awards event will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

10/1/08
Call for Entries. Now accepting entries and nominations for the 2009 awards competition.



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