They discovered einkorn, an ancient species of wheat that is tolerable, due to its genetic makeup, for those with a wheat or gluten sensitivity. Already professionals in the organic food sector, they began researching possible solutions for their daughter's restricted diet, without compromising flavor and nutrition. She was 53.īartolucci and her husband, Rodolfo Viola, co-founded Jovial Foods in 2010 after their daughter was diagnosed with a gluten sensitivity. (Amanda Hutchinson/The Day)Ĭarla Bartolucci, founder and CEO of Jovial Foods, a North Stonington-based organic food company, died May 22 at her home in Italy after a brief illness. 10, 2017, about her company during one of its "Einkorn Evenings." Bartolucci has died at the age of 53. This year, the dates are April 30 - May 7, 2017, with national events planned in Washington, D.C., New York City, Indianapolis, Dallas, and Fresno, California.Carla Bartolucci, owner of Jovial Foods in North Stonington, gives a presentation Aug. The 2017 National Small Business Person of the Year will be announced at the ceremonies, along with three runner-ups.Įvery year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. The SBA is pleased to celebrate your achievements and recognize your personal role in driving our nation’s economic growth,” said Linda McMahon, administrator of the Small Business Association and a longtime Connecticut resident. “Your hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication to your employees and community have helped you build an outstanding business that has strengthened your state’s economy. The slate of leading small businesses owners in Connecticut will be honored at the Annual Small Business Week Awards Luncheon at Gateway Community College in New Haven on May 2.
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Home-Based Business of the Year - Mary Goehring, Transcription Plus.Exporter of the Year - Monica Goldstein, Recovery Planner.Entrepreneurial Success - Flavia Naslausky & Camilla Gazal, Zaniac Greenwich.Financial Services Champion - Kim Rodney, Connecticut Community Bank.Young Entrepreneur Small Business of the Year - Ashley Stone, Beauty Entourage.Minority-Owned Small Business - Miguel Tomassio, Taco Loco.CT Microenterprise Award - Katalina Riegelmann, Katalina’s Bakery.Family-Owned Small Business - Beverlee Dacey, Amodex Products Inc.Woman-Owned Small Business - Elizabeth Florian, Grassroots Ice Cream.It is important to recognize these outstanding small businesses in the state as they are the job creators, innovators and the fabric of our local communities!” “We hope the small business community will join the SBA and our host, SCORE for an inspiring awards luncheon on May 2nd in New Haven, CT.” “We are extremely excited to honor a truly amazing line up of small business owners and champions this year, said Anne Hunt, SBA’s Connecticut District Director. “After losing my parents, I couldn’t help but feel compassion for anyone suffering from disease or hardship, and creating good food, true and pure, was my way of caring for others.” “As soon as I set foot into an organic food store, I knew I wanted to get involved in organic farming and food manufacturing,” Carla Bartolucci explains. She began her work in the organic food industry by creating the bionaturae brand of organic foods from Italy in 1996, after losing both of her parents to cancer by her mid-twenties, her website biography says. Both were born into family of talented home cooks, he in Italy and she in New England, and food was at the center of their childhoods. Carla and Rodolfo met in the 1980’s in Bologna, where she was spending a year abroad studying Italian and he was studying agriculture. was founded by a husband and wife team who have always been passionate about food, farming and traditions. Small Business Administration’s 2017 Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year, SBA’s top annual award.Īccording to the company’s website, Jovial Foods, Inc. Carla Bartolucci, President & CEO of Euro-USA Trading/Jovial Foods of North Stonington, has been named the U.S.
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