JOBS: What are the most sought-after family firms to work for in the U.S.?

In Pennsylvania, those would be Bassetts Ice Cream of Philadelphia, Straub Brewery of St. Marys and The Rowland Co. of Philadelphia.

A survey from MarketBeat.com gave a list.

“While corporate giants tend to dominate the headlines, family-run companies often come with a different set of benefits — stability, loyalty and a culture that feels more personal.”

In first place was The Breakers resort of Palm Beach, Fla., followed by Zippy’s restaurant in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Guittard Chocolate Co. of Burlingame, Calif.

Bassetts Ice Cream was in fourth place. “Recognized as America’s oldest ice cream company, Bassetts has been a fifth-generation, family-run brand since 1861. Famous for its marble countertop at Reading Terminal Market and for serving scoops that generations grew up with, Bassetts blends heritage with innovation — offering flavors, packaging and markets (including Korea and China) that evolve with the times.”

The John Stevens Shop of Newport, Rhode Island, was in fifth. Founded in 1705, the shop is a family-run stone carving atelier in historic Newport, known for hand-carving gravestones, architectural inscriptions, and memorials with extraordinary artistry.

Sixth is Columbia Restaurant in Tampa, Fla., followed by La Casa Pizzaria of Omaha, Neb., Original Owens Pottery of Seagrove, N.C., Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside, Colo., and Goetze’s Candy Co. of Baltimore, Md.

Straub was number 36 on the list. “Founded in 1872, Straub Brewery stands as the third oldest family-owned brewery in the U.S., still run by the founding family — now into its seventh generation. Nestled in western Pennsylvania, Straub remains a legacy brand known for traditions like selling beer in returnable “pounder” bottles. For young professionals into craftsmanship, brand longevity and legacy leadership, Straub offers a hometown springboard with statewide — and national — recognition.”