Patch Picks: Innovative New Businesses

Patch runs a weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting choice local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, and more, hand-harvested by either us or you, the reader!

This week, check out these creative and innovative local businesses that offer analytical and technological services, unique and ordinary water features for your garden or office and old-school children's toys.

Nerac located in Tolland employs a number of analysts to help new companies boost their business. Their analysts provide leadership, help companies develop innovative products, identify emerging trends and technology, and stay on top of compliance requirements. For more information log onto Nerac.com. 

Axis New England serves much of the Northeast and has an office located in Ellington. They provide high technology motion control, robotic, and sensing solutions. Engineers work in conjunction with businesses on factory automation.  Several products offered are fiber optic sensors and bar code equipment. Find out more at AxisNE.com. 

Action Water Gardens of Tolland deals solely with water features and services all of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. Whether you are looking for a simple water fountain or an entire Ecosystem pond, Action is the place to go. Find out more at ActionWaterGardens.com.

Kiddy Korner Toy Store located in Ellington makes learning fun. Children are invited to play with a number of toys while shopping. Be sure to check out a train set or hug a stuffed animal while you are there. For more information and to get a sneak peak at the toys check outKiddyKornerToyStore.com.

CNC Software of Tolland provides CAD/CAM software tools for all levels of programming. While they are known for their computer software, what makes this company innovative is use of natural energy to provide electricity. Solar panels and geothermal wells provide much of the power used by this business on a daily basis. For more details log onto Mastercam.com.