What are the family values of your business, and how do they help you remain competitive in the market?
Hartford Prints! is three sisters and a press, making stationery in our home of Hartford. Our family values are rooted in a love for where we come from. We remain competitive by relying on this mission to permeate all areas of business and on each other for creativity and support.
What would your founder say about the state of your company today and its achievements in the last year?
Hartford Prints! has grown significantly in the last year. In 2013-14, we opened our flagship store on Pratt Street in Hartford, hired three full-time staff members, and diversified our products and revenue streams. We are in a phase of ramping up production for greater sales and a larger market share.
What is the biggest challenge to your business in the coming year?
Our biggest challenge is keeping costs in line with our anticipated growth and revenue forecasts. As sisters, we eagerly welcome the challenge of bringing our new employees into the family. We are excited to build a workplace culture at Hartford Prints! that reflects our family, our values, and our mission.
Family Businesses with fewer than 25 full-time employees
- First Place: United Gear & Machine
- Second Place: Hartford Prints!
- Third Place: D’Addario’s Auto Service
Family Businesses with between 25-75 full-time employees
- First Place: The Associated Construction Co.
- Second Place: Advanced Performance Glass
- Third Place: Precision Computer Services
Family Businesses with between 76-169 full-time employees
- First Place: Windsor Marketing
- Second Place: Carla’s Pasta
- Third Place: Connecticut Lighting Centers
Family Businesses with 170 or more full-time employees:
- First Place: J.E. Shepard Companies
- Second Place: Fairfield Processing Corp.
- Third Place: EBP Supply Solutions
