History of JMA
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John Michael Associates, Inc. (“JMA”) is officially incorporated as a business on January 31, 1980. |
1980, The company is founded by John T. Papa and Michael Carnemolla, thus the name “John Michael”. |
By April of 1980, John T. Papa becomes the sole owner. |
In 1983, JMA moves from an office building in Rocky Hill & purchases a three family house in East Hartford to operate the business. |
John J. Papa is elected to the Board of Directors in 1987. |
1993 |
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Sara K. Papa is elected to the Board of Directors in 1993. |
John T. Papa retires in 1993. |
1993, John J. Papa is appointed President. |
JMA expands its footprint into the “Corporate Program Business” market with a primary strategic initiative to assist Fortune 500 companies with corporate branding solutions and online stores. |
In 1993, JMA continues to grow and purchases a 6,000 square ft. building in West Hartford including a small warehouse. |
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2000 |
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2012 |
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JMA purchases Headquarters - In 1998, JMA moves all operations to 94 Holmes Road, Newington, CT. HQ is a 30,000 square ft. facility including Administrative offices, world-class fulfillment center for corporate programs & online store(s), inventory, uniform programs and more. HQ has expansion blueprints to add additional space if needed. |
April 25, 2000, Small Business Enterprise – Certified in Connecticut. |
November 14th, 2000, JMA is founding member of Legacy Buying Group (LBG). |
On October 29, 2010, Sara K. Papa becomes the majority shareholder at JMA and is appointed CEO. |
On October 12, 2012, JMA is a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) that is Certified by the Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). |
2013 |
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2013 – Ranked #8 Privately held Diversity Co. in Connecticut. |
2013 – Ranked #301 Women Owned National Recognition. |
2013 - DiversityInc Top 50. |
2000-2013 ASI Million Dollar Roundtable. |
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