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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreMy BeanZ & Co. journey began many years ago. I have a brother with IDD and an adult son with IDD and mild autism. I recently retired from Pfizer after 30 years as a scientist in its Groton facility. As you might imagine, I’m an inclusion advocate. During my career, I launched a Best Buddies Connecticut Chapter and an inclusive jobs program at Pfizer.
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