Best Places to Work in Maine

B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 8 12 SMALL COMPANIES [ 15 - 49 employees ] Seabreeze prides itself on being outstanding stewards of customer properties, serving as a single point of contact for whatever property needs clients have, which ranges from day-to-day landscaping all the way up to a full suite of construc- tion services. The company runs on a single motto: Quality, Professionalism, and Consistency. In turn, Seabreeze truly cares about employees and their time on and off the clock. The company conducts drug tests to assure safety in the workplace and also to find those who may need help. Recognitions include the Blue Vase Award and Blue Vase Luncheons. Career development programs allow employees to further professional development. Field days encourage fun in the workplace, and a winter loan program aim to help employees. Seabreeze Property Services Hersey Eyecare is a profes- sional optometry office that not only focuses on excellent patient care, but excellent care for its employees. Hersey recognizes the importance of family and self-worth. Patients constantly men- tion that employees are always upbeat and laughing. Laughter is an everyday occurrence at Hersey. Employees truly enjoy each other's company and cultivate a positive work environment. Employees receive excellent wages, health and dental insurance, retire- ment plans, HSAs, paid time off and generous vision allowances. Yearly ap- preciation events include Paraoptometric Appreciation Week and the "After Christmas, Christmas Party." Perks in- clude random rewards throughout the year, flexible schedules, a focus on family, and the security of knowing your em- ployer would do almost anything for you. Hersey EyeCare Arkatechture is a data consultation and services company working with companies big and small to help solve their data challenges and reveal how they can leverage their data. The team loves data — and is passionate about making it relatable, human and fun! Arkatechture puts the team first and practices humility. Team members take pride in everything they do, while also retaining their curiosity and taking their work seriously. The company is like a family- supporting work/life balance and offering summer hours, good PTO and company-sponsored events and activities. Arkatechture supports growth as an indi- vidual and as part of a growing company, with opportunities for continuous learn- ing and certifications. Everyone shares in individual and group achievements. Arkatechture # 20 www.herseyeyecare.com www.arkatechture.com www.seabreezepropertyservices.com # 18 # 19 24th Annual Maine HR Convention Congratulations to the 2018 Recipients! The Annual Maine HR Convention is produced in partnership with the SHRM Maine State Council and is a proud supporter of the Best Places to Work in Maine. MaineHRConvention.com Bookmark Us May 7-10 , 2019 | Samoset Resort Expand your HR business knowledge, build HR networks, and enhance your HR career. Join us for a day, two days, or all four days. Online registration will begin in early January. Join our e-mailing list to receive convention announcements, by emailing info@strategichrus.com. CHECK-OUT THE TWO NEW CONCENTRATED PROGRAMS FOR: •THOSE NEW TO HUMAN RESOURCES! •FRONT-LINE MANAGERS & SUPERVISORS! 125 Community Drive, Suite 101, Augusta, Maine 04330 w 207.623.4568 w www.mainechamber.org w Allen Insurance and Financial; w Bangor Savings Bank; w Bernstein Shur; w CES, Inc.; w Consigli Construction Co., Inc.; w Finance Authority of Maine; w Geiger; w Hancock Lumber; w Harriman; w Huber Engineered Woods, LLC; w Machias Savings Bank; w Maine Credit Union League / Synergent; w Moody's Co-worked Owned, Inc.; w TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank; w T-Mobile US; w Tyler Technologies, Inc.; and, w Winxnet. CONGRATULATIONS to all the recipients, and especially these MAINE STATE CHAMBER MEMBERS, for earning the distinction of being one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK IN MAINE: The Voice of Maine Business For more information, visit www.mainechamber.org During the 128th Legislature, the Maine State Chamber provided its members with an estimated total return of $300+ million on their membership investment. BPTW18-MaineBiz_MSCC-FINAL_BPTW08-MaineBiz.qxd 9/19/2018 9:33 AM Page 1 Download the 2018 Book of Lists! Order now at mainebiz.biz/lists S P O N S O R E D B Y 0U[LNYP[`0UKLWLUKLUJL0U[LSSPNLU[0U]LZ[PUN P H O T O / J O H N K . P U T N A M , W W W. J K P U T N A M P H O T O G R A P H Y. C O M $19.95 December 25, 2017 VO L . X X I I I N O. X X X www.mainebiz.biz SP ONSORED BY 0U[LNYP[`0UKLWLUKLUJL0U[LSSPNLU[0U]LZ[PUN ¡ New lists for 2018 ¡ Exclusive access to extended lists ¡ Excel format lets you easily sort, merge and import data

• Cover