Tag Archives: Family Business Awards

Lion Brand Yarn Company named a 2016 New York SmartCEO Family Business Award Honoree. Fun Fact: “Our company has followed the tradition that our great grandfather started of closing the business for all major Jewish holidays. We also close all our facilities for the Sabbath.”

Paraco Gas Corporation named a 2016 New York SmartCEO Family Business Award Honoree. Quick Tip: “Never bring in family members who are not passionate about the business.”

The Levy Group named a 2016 New York SmartCEO Family Business Award Honoree. Fun Fact: “We were the first company to ever import garments from the Soviet Union and Vietnam.”

Lessing’s Inc. named a 2016 New York SmartCEO Family Business Award Honoree. Fun Fact: “Maxwell Lessing was the first New York restaurateur to buy Coca-Cola syrup and serve Coke to his customers.”

John Gallin and Son, Inc. named a 2016 New York SmartCEO Family Business Award Honoree. Fun Fact: “We tell people all the time that we are the functional family you rarely hear about. Truly, we all get along and work together to produce the best effort and product.”

Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill named a 2016 New York SmartCEO Family Business Award Honoree. Quick Tip: “Treat owners as equals and operate professionally.”

Rosenwach Tank CO. LLC named a 2016 New York SmartCEO Family Business Award Honoree. Quick Tip: “Run your company with love.”

Terrie O’Connor Realtors named a 2016 New York SmartCEO Family Business Award Honoree. Quick Tip: “Enjoy your children and develop their individual skills. Work on building strong relationships with them, both within and outside the company.”

Mosner Family Brands named a 2016 New York SmartCEO Family Business Award Honoree. Fun Fact: Mosner Family Brands founder David Mosner didn’t take a day off for the first 18 years after the company’s founding.

Maple Family Centers named a 2016 New York SmartCEO Family Business Award Honoree. Fun Fact: LaSpina threw the first ball that opened the company’s first bowling center.