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B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 9 25 MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) Maine Credit Union League & Synergent The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent operate with core values that support professional and personal growth. Investment in staff includes tuition re- imbursement, conferences/seminars, professional memberships and certifications. For em- ployees enrolled in high- deductible healthcare plan, the organization deposits $1,500 into each Health Savings Account. As part of the plans, preventive prescription medications are not subject to co-pay or deductible. Also provided are fully company-paid long- term care insurance coverage of $1,000/ month for up to 36 months, plus group term life insurance coverage equivalent to two times the employee's salary plus $15,000. Employee appreciation includes summer outings, onsite massages, parties, gifts/awards, and Employee of the Year recognition events. www.synergentcorp.com Community Health Options Community Health Options provides a career-oriented environment that supports professional and personal growth. Their motto is "lend a hand where it's needed." That's true whether it's a vice president covering phones or the CFO pushing shopping carts of frozen turkeys through a snowstorm to deliver to em- ployees for Thanksgiving. The company offers fantas- tic health insurance with low out-of-pocket costs. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability. A Wellness challenge is held every spring. A wellness coach assists with wellness goals and even facilitates walking meet- ings. CHO offers 75% reimbursement for two academic classes per year. Monthly Lunch and Learns provide an education overview of what different departments are working on. www.healthoptions.org # 28 # 29 The Nonantum Resort Being part of the Nonantum Resort family means there is always support through life's events. Recently, one long-time employee suffered a brain aneurysm and stroke. Immediately, members of the team rallied around her and her family, offering aid. Nonantum is a proponent of ongoing professional development in all areas of education and has become a lead- er in CPR and First Aid certification, with train- ing offered on-site. All year-round, employees have unlimited PTO. In addition, there is a 3.5% match for 401(k) accounts. All employees have their birthday off with pay, receive a personal card from the leadership, plus Nonantum Bucks! Breakfast and din- ner are cooked daily for employees to enjoy together and there are frequent bonus snacks in the kitchen. www.nonantumresort.com Allen Insurance and Financial Allen Insurance and Financial is 100% employee-owned. The job can be pri- marily desk-based and require intense attention to detail. But camaraderie, fun, and wellness activities strike a very healthy balance. Work schedules are flexible and family-friendly, closing ear- ly before holiday weekends and during bad weather. Compensation includes good pay, holiday bonuses, profit-shar- ing and ESOP. In the summer, fun events include Ice Cream Fridays and spontaneous social events. New in 2019 is the formation of Allen's first ESOP Culture Committee, designed to encourage open communication, team- work and individual accountability, and promote a positive employee ownership culture. A committee priority is to push full utilization of the company's paid day to volunteer in the community. www.allenif.com # 26 # 27 mainecul.org synergentcorp.com HELPING CREDIT UNIONS IMPROVE THE FINANCIAL LIVES OF THEIR MEMBERS The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent are the premier credit union-owned companies that work every day to help credit unions succeed by being leaders in the FinTech and financial services industry. With over 45 years of industry expertise, we provide advocacy, education, community outreach, and compliance for credit unions, along with core processing, PowerOns, payments, targeted marketing, and data analytics. All of this is possible because of our exceptional employees who make our organizations one of Maine's Best Places to Work.