Press Release: The Walker Group Celebrates 40 Years of Technology Services & Community Impact

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Farmington, CT — March 1, 2026 The Walker Group proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, marking four decades of evolving technology services, social responsibility, and purpose‑driven business in Farmington and throughout Connecticut. Founded in 1986 by entrepreneur and social enterprise pioneer Kate Emery , The Walker Group has grown from a small PC support firm into one of the region’s leading providers of Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity, and Digital Marketing — all while redefining what business can mean in a modern world. “Business is a powerful force in our world today and it can be a great force for good when we make it so.” — Kate Emery, Founder Today, that philosophy continues to shape the company’s mission, culture, and impact. Launching “40 Acts of Impact”: A Year‑Long Commitment to Community To honor this milestone, The Walker Group is launching “ 40 Acts of Impact ,” a year‑long campaign mobilizing employees to create meaningful change in their communities. Through this initiative, The Walker Group will: Encourage maximum employee participation by using their paid community service days — an employee benefit that supports volunteerism year‑round. Organize food drives, clothing drives, and essential‑needs collections for local nonprofits and community partners. Coordinate group volunteer events supporting missions across basic human needs, the environment, and social enterprise based businesses. Count each act — individual or collective — toward a goal of 40 documented acts of service to mark 40 years in business. The initiative reflects the belief that community impact is not a one‑time gesture but a core responsibility of all businesses including for-profit. Calling on the Connecticut Business Community As part of this anniversary effort, The Walker Group is encouraging other businesses across Connecticut to join in making community service a standard workplace benefit. Offering paid community service days to employees Creating structured volunteering opportunities Forming partnerships with local nonprofits Mentoring business leaders to create programs that foster impact the community Integrating social impact into company culture, values and planning By sharing our model and the outcomes from “ 40 Acts of Impact ”, The Walker Group aims to inspire organizations of all sizes to recognize that purpose‑driven business benefit employees, strengthen communities, and improve organizational culture. Proud to Be Doing Business Differently The Walker Group continues to operate with a forward‑thinking governance structure that ensures its mission remains protected for generations to come. As one of Connecticut’s first certified B‑Corps and the state’s first Perpetual Purpose Trust‑Owned company, The Walker Group is uniquely structured to prioritize people, community, and purpose above profit. Throughout 2026, The Walker Group will expand public education and outreach about: The Social Enterprise model B‑Corp principles Perpetual Purpose Trust (PPT) ownership Alternative succession models and planning How businesses can embed mission and accountability into their legal structure The long‑term business, employee, and community benefits of purpose‑driven operations A Legacy of Innovation, A Future Built on Purpose As The Walker Group celebrates 40 years in business, the focus remains firmly on what comes next: building a company where success benefits our employees and the communities we serve, and where technology is at its best when it is paired with humanity. To learn more about our work and our vision for the businesses of the future, reach out to connect with us . --- About The Walker Group The Walker Group is a Managed IT, Cybersecurity, and Digital Marketing firm headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut. Founded in 1986, the company operates as a Social Enterprise, a certified B‑Corp, and Connecticut’s first Perpetual Purpose Trust‑Owned company. Guided by a mission to use business as a force for good, The Walker Group serves clients across the Northeast with a “high‑tech, human‑touch” approach that emphasizes excellence, transparency, and community impact. Media Contact Diana Sutcliffe Business Operations & Marketing Director The Walker Group 20 Waterside Drive Farmington, CT 06032 media@thewalkergroup.com 860‑678‑3530 www.thewalkergroup.com