KBE Building Corporation is a full-service, single-source commercial construction company strategically positioned to serve the Eastern, Mid-Atlantic, and Western U.S. through its regional offices in Connecticut, Arizona, and Maryland. Clients in the metropolitan NYC area are served by affiliate KBE-NY. KBE provides preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services to clients in the retail, educational, senior living, federal, corporate, hospitality, health care, and institutional markets. Founded in 1959 and incorporated in 1966, the firm annually manages $300 -$400 million in construction volume and is ranked among Engineering News-Record magazine’s top 400 construction companies nationally. KBE’s team of 170+ construction professionals and support staff are deeply committed to the firm’s corporate philanthropy program, 50 Ways to Make a Difference. Established in 2009 to celebrate the firm’s 50 years in business, 50 Ways has helped KBE associates donate more than $3.6 million and 16,000 volunteer hours to charitable causes benefiting children, seniors, and military veterans in Connecticut and Maryland. www.kbebuilding.com

Serving as southwest Connecticut's Workforce Development Board we administer job training and preparation funds distributed by state and federal agencies. To provide much needed additional "fill-the-gap"​ services and training, we also pursue competitive grants and funding from foundations and corporations. Together with community partners, The WorkPlace provides targeted programs and employment services designed to help job seekers identify or regain a career that will facilitate their success. Additionally, we ensure that employers are able to find the workforce talent they need to operate and compete in a global marketplace. We regularly share ideas, best practices and lessons learned with lawmakers, foundations, think tanks and other workforce development organizations around the country. The WorkPlace operates American Job Centers (AJCs) in Rhode Island as well as Massachusetts. The WorkPlace also provides guidance and support to several AJCs in New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, New York. The total cost of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is $13,151,948. $11,836,754 (90%) is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor grant. The other $1,315,194 (10%) is funded through non-federal resources.

Imagineers, L.L.C. is a Connecticut-based housing services company that manages condominiums, rental property, and housing programs. We also renovate and maintain housing. Our company has grown during each of its 40 years. Our customers have high expectations of us and we have been successful at meeting them. We feel our greatest strength is our ability to attract and retain unusually capable employees. We employ over 175 people, more than half of whom have been with us for over 7 years; 50 employees have been with us for over10 years. We are a diverse employee group with a common belief in the importance of accountability. Our employees stay with Imagineers because we recognize their ability and we provide opportunity. Our customers stay with us because of our employees.

Providing high level of quality and service while carrying on a tradition of innovation and commitment to environment, remaining a leader in the landscape industry. Specializing in moving mature specimen trees and designing landscapes with the clients needs in mind, creating a design that is dramatic and exciting, while using organic methods. Marders got started 45+ years ago by Charlie Marder and has since grown into a thriving family business.

Basement Systems Inc., based in Seymour, Connecticut, is a network of basement waterproofing and crawl space repair contractors spanning across the United States and Canada. Since 1987, their innovative products and systems have helped homeowners transform their wet, leaky basements and nasty crawl spaces into dry, healthy living spaces.

Aquinas Consulting & Staffing Solutions, LLC is a specialty staffing firm that provides flexible information technology, engineering, and defense staffing solutions. We assist our IT, engineering, and defense customers by identifying individuals with hard to find technical skills, evaluating the depth of these skills, and then presenting these individuals for hire on a permanent or contract basis. Aquinas'​ team of recruiters conducts a thorough technical evaluation on all of our candidates. We are hired by the finest corporations to separate those professionals that excel from those with average skills. Aquinas Consulting was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in CT with branch offices established all over the country with employees in 17 states. Aquinas employees have an average or more than 14 years experience servicing defense, engineering, and technology clients. Here is the list of all Aquinas offices across the nation: Milford, CT Headquarters - (203) 867-2822 Serving Stamford and New Haven Established in 2000 and expanded in 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2013 White Plains, NY - (914) 712-1101 Serving NYC and Westchester Established in 2001 Hartford, CT - (860) 656-7161 Serving Hartford and Springfield Established in 2003 St. George's, UT - (435) 674-2006 Serving Phoenix and Salt Lake City Established in 2003 Alpharetta, GA - (404) 902-6783 Serving the Greater Atlanta Area Established in 2008 Albany, NY - (518) 421-6209 Serving Albany Established in 2017

E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting is the premier provider of landscaping services in the state of Connecticut. Founded in 1984, E.A. Quinn’s team of designers, master gardeners, stonemasons and licensed installers has the experience and knowhow to take on a wide variety of residential and commercial landscaping jobs. Our mission: E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc. is committed to being a leader in the industry. We will provide top quality products and services to residential and commercial properties. We approach every job with professionalism and excellence in order to achieve the highest customer satisfaction. HIC# 0559203

Founded in 1988, Reitman Personnel a full service staffing firm, which recruits and places temporary, temp-hire, direct hire, and executive staff in a wide variety of industries. Our foundation is based on a commitment to professional practice and our team of distinguished tenured recruiters makes our success a reality. Reitman Personnel offers many services including: •Resume Services •Career Coaching •Job Search Coaching •Human Resources/Management Consultations •Continuous Training through The Management & Leadership Institute •Interviewing Tips and Scripts •Reference Checks •Credit and Criminal Checks •Pre-employment, Drug and Alcohol Testing

Hamilton Connections has been a leader in the staffing industry in Connecticut since 1986. Focusing on light industrial, skilled trade and professional staffing, the company has developed a reputation for unparalleled customer service and the vision needed to develop recruiting plans for some of the top manufacturers in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

United Property Restoration Services restores residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, wind, water, and natural disaster. With over 20+ years of experience as a leader in property restoration and disaster recovery, United Property Restoration Services is here for you when you need us most. We know that every loss is different and our experienced team will determine which actions are needed for your specific situation. We strive to follow our Care At Work philosophy to offer the best customer service and quality of care in any project we do. Let us be your point of contact during any disaster or emergency that may come your way - our team is here to Respond, Recover, and Restore your property after any loss.

Career Resources, Inc. was founded in 1995 when it spun off from the region’s Workforce Investment Board in order to better provide direct services. CRI has grown into a stable, respected agency with more than 80 employees, programs operating throughout Connecticut, and a history of clean audits. CRI was recently chosen by the state of Connecticut’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to train all DMHAS staff and providers to better prepare clients for employment. It is the only non-profit in the state focusing exclusively on workforce development from the perspective of the disadvantaged clients, in need of both basic education as well as the attitudinal readiness provided by STRIVE, and of employers. CRI maintains a deep knowledge of employer needs and is a trusted and frequent partner of local and regional Chambers of Commerce, as well as the state’s largest business association, CBIA, and numerous non-profit agencies and advocate partners. Career Resources’ mission is to “prepare workers for life” – to provide the needed support and skills training to set people on the path not merely to get a job, but to continued education and a viable career with a sustaining living wage.