Best Places to Work in Maine

B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 9 21 MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) DeBlois Electric, Inc. DeBlois Electric values in-house education. They created an education center and enrolled 16 electrical help- ers into their apprenticeship program. Students receive incremental pay in- creases at the completion of each level of technical proficiency. DeBlois offers opportunities for advance- ment and growth from within, with the major- ity of leadership having started in the field. The owners are always acces- sible and listen to concerns. DeBlois of- fers flexibility and support to employees with their family needs, from time to attend a child's event to extended time off for family medical care. The majority of employees enjoy the outdoors, so the company organizes winter and summer fishing trips. Employees choose the an- nual holiday charitable project, such as adopting a military family. www.debloiselectric.com Bath Savings Institution It's about culture. Example? The Bruins would be playing in game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals, so the presi- dent sent a fun company e-mail en- couraging employees to wear black and gold to cheer on the team. Employees have the freedom and flexibility to explore their careers. The bank provides ample opportunity for job enrich- ment as well as time and financial backing when community opportunities like a diaper drive, food drive, or bake sale come up. "I get to come to work every day in such a positive environ- ment," says one employee. "I have been given endless opportunities here, not only with regard to advancing within the company but also to pursue and achieve higher education and be given the time to volunteer." www.bathsavings.com cPort Credit Union cPort Credit Union is competitive with their compensation and benefit of- ferings, but also look to add value to the employee experience in additional ways. The collaborative work environment and multifaceted training program exposes employees to different areas within the organization as a development tool. These varied experiences facilitate career opportu- nities. The cPort All Stars recognition program and team-oriented bonus program rewards staff, while the annual planning and goal setting process engages every- one, which encourages innovation. Promotion from within helps employees get ahead. The Annual Holiday Party is a fun time when "years of service" recognition awards are presented. Friday and Saturday are Jeans Days. www.cportcu.org Downeast Credit Union Thanks to a new partnership with the Insurance Trust, Downeast Credit Union is part of a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement that helps keep health benefit costs down. Benefits packages include fully paid premiums for individual healthcare plans, health and well- ness options like gym re- imbursements, healthy snacks and smoothie in- gredients in their break rooms, extra time off with three-day weekends once each month. Opportunities for growth are avail- able through tuition assistance and volunteer incentives. That's just part of the program to create happy team members. DECU sees every team mem- ber as family. Other perks include an increased 401(k) match, from 3% to 4%. with a goal to continue to increase the match over the next several years. www.downeastcu.com # 16 # 17 # 18 # 19 2019 Thank you to our employees for making cPort one of the Best Places to Work in Maine! J O I N O U R T E A M S E L E C T E D A S O N E O F M A I N E ' S B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K ! www.debloiselectric.com Building Lasting Relationships Since 1967

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