On November 16, 2022 we gathered at the Hilton Easton to celebrate these amazing family-owned businesses! Pictures of the award recipients can be found in the photo gallery at the bottom of our main Awards page here.
- Family Business of the Year: Equity, LLC
- Lifetime Achievement: Joe Zanetos, Anthony-Thomas Candy Company
- Next Gen Leader – Jessica Anderson, Anderson Concrete
- Rising Star – Nick Trifelos, Anthony-Thomas Candy Company
- Succession Planning:
- Small – Connolly Companies
- Medium – Modlich Monument Company
- Large - Marker, Inc.
- Supporter of Family Business:
- C&A Benefits Company
- W3 Wealth Management
2022 Milestones
R.N. Smith Heating and Cooling
Year Founded: 1922 Milestone: 100 years
Skilken Gold Real Estate Development
Year Founded: 1922 Milestone: 100 years
Connolly Companies
Year Founded: 1947 Milestone: 75 years
Crane Group
Year Founded: 1947 Milestone: 75 years
Anthony Thomas Candy Co.
Year Founded: 1952 Milestone: 70 years
Baesman Group
Year Founded: 1952 Milestone: 70 years
Southeastern Equipment Co.
Year Founded: 1957 Milestone: 65 years
2-J Supply Co.
Year Founded: 1962 Milestone: 60 years
Insurance Agency of Ohio
Year Founded: 1967 Milestone: 55 years
Grote Company
Year Founded: 1972 Milestone: 50 years
Magnetic Springs Water Company
Year Founded: 1972 Milestone: 50 years
McGohan Brabender
Year Founded: 1972 Milestone: 50 years
TriAd Marketing and Media
Year Founded: 1972 Milestone: 50 years
Heiberger Paving, Inc.
Year Founded: 1977 Milestone: 45 years
King Financial Solutions
Year Founded: 1982 Milestone: 40 years
Equity, LLC
Year Founded: 1987 Milestone: 35 years
Kaiser Consulting
Year Founded: 1992 Milestone: 30 years
Safex Inc.
Year Founded: 1992 Milestone: 30 years
QuickStitch Plus
Year Founded: 1997 Milestone: 25 years
Cherry Ridge Retreat
Year Founded: 2002 Milestone: 20 years
GO-HR
Year Founded: 2002 Milestone: 20 years
Jorgensen Farms
Year Founded: 2002 Milestone: 20 years
PMG Employment Consultants
Year Founded: 2002 Milestone: 20 years
Therapy Advantage
Year Founded: 2007 Milestone: 15 years
Cloud Cover
Year Founded: 2012 Milestone: 10 years
Outreach Promotional Solutions
Year Founded: 2012 Milestone: 10 years
Do you know a family business that deserves to be nominated?
NOMINATE a deserving family business (including your own!) for 2023!