Frederick H. Eppinger, president and CEO of The Hanover Insurance Group in Worcester, was awarded the Chamber Advocate Award by the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce at its annual business meeting. The award is given to a company or an individual who has gone above and beyond normal business activities to support the mission of the chamber and promote economic development. Eppinger has led The Hanover since August 2003.
French multinational materials company Saint-Gobain, with facilities in Central Massachusetts, is celebrating its 350th anniversary. The company is one of the oldest manufacturing companies in the world, according to its website.
Pepper’s Fine Catering of Northborough was awarded 2-star status with the Green Restaurant Association, a national group based in Boston. Pepper’s exceeded point category requirements necessary for green certification by an inspiring 38.7 percent, with efforts such as local honey cultivation and investing in a dishwasher that saves on water and electricity. Pepper’s was founded by Susan Lawrence 28 years ago.
Natick Visiting Nurse Association was named to the Top 500 of the 2015 HomeCare Elite, which identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by quality outcomes.
