Bennett Awarded 2012 Family Business of the Year by Cox Family Enterprise Center

Founded in 1974, Bennett has operated with efficiency to maintain continuous success. In recognition of an outstanding year of growth, Bennett has been honored by; the American Heart Association as a “Gold Fit-Friendly Company” for their importance on maintaining a healthy workplace for employees, and promoting a wellness living culture, honored by Diversitybusiness.com as a “Top 100 Diversity-Owned Business” in the U.S., honored by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as a “Top 100  Workplace in Atlanta”, and awarded “Top Woman-Owned Company in Atlanta” for the  ninth consecutive year by Atlanta Business Chronicle.

During a tough U.S. economic growth era, Bennett has improved strategic growth through successful business unit management, asset allocation and diversification, and commitment to employee retention and  recruitment efforts. “Our strategic growth through the years has provided us with the opportunity to serve customers worldwide, and to generate job opportunities for families in communities across the United States of America,” commented Bennett’s President and CEO, Marcia Taylor.

As Bennett continues their legacy of success, they shift their focus to promoting more corporate giving initiatives with the founding of the Taylor Foundation. The Taylor Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to awarding project and general support grants focused on family values within communities.