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7 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 8 SMALL COMPANIES [ 15 - 49 employees ] Landry/French Construction is one of Maine's leading construction compa- nies – and yet it's only taken eight short years to rise to the top. In that time, the company has received significant recognition, including notable honors like the Governor's Award for Business Excellence in 2016, Best Places to Work in Maine for three consecutive years, and Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies in 2017 and 2016. The key to the com- pany's success is the abil- ity to attract and retain high-caliber professionals, provide opportunities for growth and advancement within the company, and create a fun, nurturing culture where employees enjoy coming to work and thrive. The philosophy? Happy employees ensure a happy client experience, and that is the company's ultimate goal. Employees enjoy a generous salary and benefits package, as well as a great company culture. Landry/French is at the top of the scale in the industry with sala- ries and benefits. That includes a 401(k) plan with a generous match, as well as company stock through an employee stock ownership plan. The company firmly believes that employees who have a stake in the company are more vested in its success. The last two years as an ESOP have confirmed that thinking, with employees becom- ing more interested in making a difference in the company. Other benefits in- clude tuition reimburse- ment, referral bonuses, health savings accounts that are matched up to $2,500, healthcare cov- erage paid at 100% for the employee, generous PTO, time off for vol- unteering and vacation carry-over, to name a few. The company recently implemented a policy allowing employees to donate PTO to individuals who might be out for extended periods of time due to illnesses. Then there's the great company culture, where employees enjoy com- ing to work each day. That culture is fostered by: • Hiring individuals who fit the culture • Inspiring and empowering employees to be leaders, think creatively and be part of the solution • Providing a great work/life balance • Investing in employees so they can develop themselves professionally and flourish • Communicating the company's vision and mission to employees • Building trust and confidence in leadership Overall, the company understands that building and nourishing a positive culture ensures happy employees, and happy employees ensure a positive cli- ent experience. Landry/French Construction Employee ownership, generous salaries The office Halloween party is always a big hit. # 3 Landry/French Construction 160 Pleasant Hill Road Scarborough, ME 04074 Top local executive: Denis Landry, President Year established: 1910 Maine employees: 38 Website: www.landryfrench.com