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Stamford, Connecticut (May 8, 2014) Picture That, a corporate full-service art consulting firm founded by Valerie A. Cooper,
was named Supplier of the Year during the Greater New England Minority
Supplier Development Council's (GNEMSDC) Annual Awards Gala on May 6.
Cooper's firm was one of three nominees in the
category based on similar-sized businesses. GNEMSDC recognized Picture
That for its growth in sales and employment; high-quality products and
services at competitive prices; and contributions to the growth and
development of the overall community.
In making the nomination for the GNEMSDC award,
Robert Falaguerra, vice president for facilities, support services and
construction at St. Francis Hospital, noted: "Valerie and her firm did a
splendid job evaluating the art and complying with our wishes while
maintaining the established budget. It was a pleasure working with
Valerie who selected, framed and installed the art in our new building."
"I am honored that my firm won the supplier of the year award," Cooper said, "and I extend a special 'thank you' to the St. Francis Hospital Facilities Team for the nomination." When renovations are complete in July for Saint Francis Hospital's five-floor,
57,753 square-foot facility, employees and visitors will see 72 works
of art comprising tranquil scenes of sunflowers and autumnal foliage;
sunrises and sunsets; local and regional waterscapes; and current
cityscapes as well as vintage photos from Hartford's past. "It is
designed to be a visually stimulating yet educationally attractive
collection, whose mission is to reflect the culture, history and
surroundings of St. Francis Hospital, an integral part of the Hartford
community for more than 100 years, Cooper explained.
Picture That's foray into Connecticut's health-care
market began in 2010 when it was retained as a primary art vendor for
Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) to outfit a new facility on the New
Haven campus. Picture That has since installed art in several
facilities for YNHHS's extensive network of affiliates including Smilow
Cancer Center; and Bridgeport Hospital's Ahlbin Rehabilitation and
Industrial Medical Centers.
"The health-care industry is currently our busiest
and fastest-growing area as hospitals and other health-care providers
aggressively construct new facilities and undertake major renovations to
meet the growing demands for, and changes in, the delivery of
health-care services," Cooper said.
The GNEMSDC honor is the latest accolade for Cooper.
In April, the Fairfield and Westchester County Business Journals
presented the Stamford entrepreneur with a 2014 Women Making an Impact
Award.
About Picture That LLC
Picture That LLC, also known as Picture That Art,
was established in 2002 in Stamford, Connecticut, specializing in art
consulting, appraisal, collection, management and curatorial services
for corporations, healthcare organizations and academic institutions
nationwide. The firm has assembled an extensive team of
art professionals including designers, art handlers, appraisers,
restoration specialists and fine art trained technologists. In addition,
artwork by a diverse composite of established and emerging artists are
used to implement award-winning solutions.
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