Posts tagged diversity and inclusion
Inclusive Employment Inspires Us All
Inclusive Employment Inspires Us All

My BeanZ + Co. journey began years ago as a customer of The New England Pasta Company. I am Ron Perine, Managing Principal + CEO of Mintz + Hoke, a full-service advertising agency in Avon, Conn. When BeanZ + Co. opened with its inclusive mission, everyone at the agency wanted to experience it. Soon enough, BeanZ + Co. became more than a place to get lunch.

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Inclusive Employment Makes Us A Family
Inclusive Employment Makes Us A Family

I am a dermatologist in the Hartford, Conn. area with a large volume practice. We were converting to electronic records in 2015, and with the added work, my staff barely had time to get the next patients to their rooms. I also often heard from patients who had children with IDD about how their kids couldn’t find a job when they finished school. There was an opportunity here.

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