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30 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 1 Trueline People at Trueline are seriously ambitious, but also ambitiously fun. When everyone is in the office, there are regular ping-pong and foosball tournaments, cookouts, in-house yoga sessions, and featured local artists in the office gallery space - not to mention the annual whitewater rafting trip. Over the past year, Trueline got creative with bi-monthly virtual trivia nights, weekly vir- tual workout sessions, guest speakers on esoteric topics, vir- tual art gallery showings, book clubs, and cooking classes. New employees have twice weekly one-on-one coach- ing and paths to promotion within 12 months. Employees have a direct say in the direction of the company and opportunities to shape their careers. Many employees have crafted new job descriptions to fit their individual skills and talents, started new teams, and launched new products. wearetrueline.com Mainely Tubs Mainely Tubs offers an entrepreneur- ial culture in which team members have an opportunity to build careers in an environment that promotes continuous learning and development. The com- pany offers competitive starting wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and company ownership beginning in the second year of employment. Em- ployees speak glowingly of the opportunities to grow and advance from within and to secure a stable career as well as a comfortable retirement and future for themselves and their families. Flexible hours are designed to accommodate personal and family needs, while an employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program provides counseling and assistance. And during the summer, Friday Socials are the place to be! mainelytubs.com Sebago Technics, Inc As a 100% employee-owned firm, Se- bago Technics encourages and supports employee engagement, collaboration, and multi-disciplinary work. The com- pany practices open book management that provides employees with quarterly financial and metric information. When recruiting new employees, applicants experience a much longer than typical interview, not for an as- sessment of skills or expe- rience, but rather mutual fit. Ownership also means employees share in the profits far above industry or typical norms. Successful years can yield a profit sharing equivalent to a month or more of annual compensa- tion. Professional development and growth is also a priority. The company offers an intense six-month training program every year with weekly lunch and learns. In addition, all employees are assigned a mentor, provided with one-on-one training in various areas. sebagotechnics.com Finance Authority of Maine A family-friendly work environment is what Finance Authority of Maine is all about. The agency nurtures a great work/ life balance and a caring environment where everyone is treated like a family member and leadership looks out for its associates. What would employees say? "FAME is flexible to my needs as a caregiver and the need for us to attend family events." The agency offers finan- cial wellness coaching, along with on-site training related to personal finances, elder care, will preparation and invest- ing. The charitable giving committee organizes unique and fun fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for those in need. The CEO recognizes employees at monthly staff meetings by reading kudos aloud. Spot bonuses are given for going above and beyond, in amounts ranging from $5 to $2,500. famemaine.com MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) # 32 # 33 # 31 # 30 Shaping Our Future...Together "Achieving recognition of Best Places to Work in Maine is authentication of what our employee-owners believe. We have worked hard as a company to create a workplace that values our employees and seeks to demonstrate that everyday through respect and collaboration. As a 100% employee- owned company, this achievement is rewarding to us as both employees and as owners. We take pride in our company and are excited to be acknowledged as one of Maine's best." Mark Adams President/CEO sebagotechnics.com • offices in south portland, falmouth, bridgton & bath • 100% employee-owned • 207.200.2100 2021 Civil Engineering Land Surveying Landscape Architecture Planning & Permitting Geomatics/Reality Capture Transportation/Traffic Engineering Environmental & Natural Resources Commercial Land & Site Development Virtual Design & Visualization CAD/GIS Services