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B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 0 21 MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) Patriot Subaru Pays 100% of health, dental and vision insurance, discounted rates to family P atriot Subaru may be a car deal- ership, but it's one with a mis- sion: "To Serve – Our Customer, Our Community, Our Families and Each Other." Everything about the mis- sion statement guides Patriot Subaru in what it does for employees. The company hires with the intention to help people build a career that benefits both them personally as well as the com- pany. Everyone is supported both at work and at home. Many associates come in at one role and work their way through different departments to keep moving upward. The company's leaders have come from within, and will continue to be that way in the future. Many associates start in entry level roles, then rise to roles of higher responsibility and management, and corresponding increase of pay. The owner is very involved and com- municates with associates regularly. All emails are signed, "Love, Serve,Care"— an expression of support for each other. A great illustration of that is the com- pany's hires of people who have had is- sues such as addiction. They are helped in their recovery, with time allowed off to address and attend the things that aid in that recovery. Patriot Subaru pays 100% of each associate's health, dental and vision insurance, while providing a dis- counted rate to the associate's family. Wellness and pharmaceutical programs are included in all of the company's coverage pack- ages. In April, May and June, as a result of the pandemic, Patriot Subaru even paid 100% of furloughed associates' personal and family coverage. Recognitions include Associate of the Month and Associate of the Year. Each one is nominated by co-workers and supervisors. Monthly recipients receive cash bonus, show tickets and their name engraved on a plaque. Associate of the Year receives $5,000, awarded at the annual holiday party. All associates with 5-plus years of service are invited to the Founders Club Dinner and served a first-class meal and drinks at one of the area's finer restaurants. In addition, each associate receives a bonus check, based on their number of years with the company. Associates with 10-plus years re- ceive a seven-day Caribbean Cruise for two in a suite with airfare plus $500. The trip is conducted every five years. And the fun is on for the entire crew during the annual Com- pany Picnic for as- sociates and their families. The huge holiday party—with dinner and a band, plus hotel accom- modations offered—is a terrific affair, with every associate even receiving a bonus check! Patriot Subaru 769 Portland Rd., Saco, ME 04072 www.patriotsubaru.com Top local executive: Adam Arens, Owner/ President Year established: 2003 Number of Maine employees: 70 # 3 Hearing about illegal dumping in Saco, a sales associate coordinated a massive clean-up effort on Mother's Day! Support from the community was great! 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019 - 2020 2020 To our amazing & dedicated team: Thank you for all you do each day to help Maine people reach their business & education goals! There are 53 reasons why FAME is one of the Best Places to Work in Maine Helping Maine People Succeed Since 1983 1-800-228-3734 • FAMEmaine.com