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B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 1 23 MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) DeBlois Electric, Inc. In 2020, DeBlois Electric transitioned to an ESOP and is 100% employee owned. It's a workplace where team members are dedicated to building lasting relationships, not only with customers but with each other. In fact, the average length of employment at DeBlois is about 15 years. The company val- ues career advancement, starting with its enroll- ment with the Maine Ap- prenticeship Program, in which students receive incremental pay increases. In general, employees enjoy a team atmosphere and team members are encouraged to have a voice in the company. Flexibility and support for employees with their family needs are hallmarks of that environment. Fun activities include many dinner events and an annual fishing weekend. The annual holiday party celebrates milestone achievements. debloiselectric.com VividCloud VividCloud offers flexible hours to ac- commodate family, personal, and school events, and immediate families are in- vited to corporate events. The firm cares deeply about keeping employees happy and strives to be the most competitive in the market and industry when it comes to compensation and benefits. But going beyond pay and benefits, it retains great people because they're engaged with the work and enjoy establishing the newest, cutting-edge technologies. VividCloud encourages flexible remote/in-office hybrid environ- ment, collaboration and a culture of appreciation for every team member's input and ideas. Employees are not required to adhere to specific office hours, but instead manage their own time. The company pays for language and skill certifications in areas such as Cloud Computing, DevOps and more. vividcloud.com Evergreen Credit Union At Evergreen Credit Union, a family atmosphere is definitely a top draw for 90% of the staff – who always have each other's back. Generous benefits includ- ing PTO, healthcare, dental, 401(k) match and holidays. Many employees love the fact that ECU sponsors local projects such as Portland Date Night, Sea Dogs, Red Claws, Mariners, and Ani- mal Refuge League. Annual bonuses are given to all staff if goals set by the board of directors are met. There are also sales performance initiatives and Years of Service Awards. Offsite events include baseball, hockey, football games, disc golf, cookouts, white water rafting, family bowling gatherings and sum- mertime family picnics. Dressing up in costumes, decorating and celebrating various holidays, including potluck luncheons, just comes naturally. egcu.org Systems Engineering Systems Engineering is a 100% Em- ployee Stock Ownership Plan company that gives employees an ownership in- terest by allowing staff to earn stock. In addition, employee-owners contribute to the strategic direction, culture, and future of the company. Equitable hiring prac- tices, career mobility, and continuous learning and development opportunities are cornerstones. A com- petitive benefits package combined with health and well-being programs support physical and mental health in the workplace. The ESOP, profit-sharing, and retire- ment plan offers financial security. The ESOP Share Price reveal each spring brings everyone together to share in the success of the company's financial performance. Recreational perks includ- ing a membership at Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center and season tickets to the Portland SeaDogs. systemsengineering.com # 8 # 9 # 10 # 11 2021 systemsengineering.com/careers 2014-2021