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25 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 8 MEDIUM COMPANIES [ 50 - 249 employees ] The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent share the mission of helping credit unions succeed. Established in 1938, the League is a nonprofit trade association. In 1971, the League created Synergent, a for-profit financial technology firm focused on providing credit unions with options for shared costs and resources. Together, they encourage and support professional development and personal growth. Appreciations include summer outings, weekly ice cream trucks, holiday parties, weekly fresh fruit, employee gifts/ awards, and retirement and Employee-of- the-Year recognition events. Staff invest- ment includes tuition reimbursement, conferences/seminars, professional mem- berships and certifications. The organiza- tion deposits $1,500 into Health Savings Accounts. Employees are fully vested at six months for the 401(k) plan; the company contributes 6-10% of annual salary. Maine Credit Union League & Synergent The true strength of A l l e n I n s u r a n c e a n d Financial is its people. "We are a 'Main Street' agency and a bedrock foundation in our community," said Communication Manager Jill Lang. "Being a Best Place to Work in Maine inspires us to do better and be better for ourselves as individuals and as employee-owners, as well as for those who count on us, whether they're customers or com- munity organizations." Allen is a place where teamwork, fun and pride in a job well done rule the day. "There are many layers to what we do and how we do it. Each is vital," Lang continued. "Participating in the BPTW program has made us a better place to work. To all of us, that's what matters most." Allen Insurance and Financial Winxnet is an IT out- sourcing and consult- ing firm, headquartered in Portland, with offices across New England and the Southeast. In this fast-paced environ- ment, employees enjoy a fun and challenging environment along with many rewards. The CEO meets with employees to get their thoughts on Winxnet. That open-door policy and accessibility to owners and manag- ers provides a culture of teamwork. Winxnet offers up to a 4% match on it 401(k) program. The Employee of the Quarter program provides $300 bonuses, and all nominees receive $25, while a nominating person, randomly selected, receives $100. Employees who receive positive client comments, posted in the biweekly newsletter, receive $25 awards. Employees also receive monetary awards for referring clients. Day's Jewelers is a place where friends gather. Employees are caring individuals who enjoy meeting new peo- ple, hearing their stories and nurturing relationships. Everyone at Day's knows gems and precious metals mean more to owners than monetary value. They're symbols – of celebration, commitment or life well lived. The company shares its culture with the team, through initiatives like Discover Day's Day, inviting new hires to headquar- ters to meet the owners and president. High school senior internships and edu- cation and industry certifications with tuition discounts and scholarships allow for continued personal growth. Employees and their guests love the annual holiday party, with dinner, cocktails, awards and recognition. Birthday recognitions include a party with cake and a card. Winxnet Day's Jewelers # 30 # 31 www.allenif.com www.winxnet.com www.daysjewelers.com www.mainecul.org; www.synergentcorp.com # 28 # 29 mainecul.org synergentcorp.com SERVING CREDIT UNIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS IN MAINE AND BEYOND "Working here allows me to put all of my passions into one place. I can use my background to help credit unions succeed, and on a personal note, it's a great place for me to thrive as an employee and as a parent. Our company culture is always evolving and this is a very family-friendly place to work!" The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent work every day to help credit unions succeed and improve the financial lives of their members. Our exceptional employees are what makes our organization one of Maine's Best Places to Work.