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Proud to be counted among Maine's Best Places To Work 7 years in a row! Portland • Scarborough • Augusta • cportcu.org 2023 cPort Leadership Summit Sea Dogs Night American Heart Association Day bernsteinshur.com We're attorneys. But we're people first. At Bernstein Shur, we invest in our people, empowering them to serve our clients with energy, empathy, precision, innovation, and with an eye to the future. Congratulations to all fellow winners—and thank you for your dedication to being a positive workplace in Maine. Joan M. Fortin, Chief Executive Officer B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 3 33 MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) cPort Credit Union At cPort Credit Union, the staff is considered the greatest asset. Investment in staff includes competitive compensa- tion packages and a commitment to professional development. The company's structure fosters open and collaborative dialogue across all team levels, creating new and engaging career opportunities. cPort offers parental leave and paid sick time separately from its Paid Time Off (PTO) bank. The company is a member of an industry- specifi c healthcare association plan. Notable programs include the cPort All Stars, years-of-service recognition awards presented at the annual holiday party, and the Producer of the Week recognition. The company also observes Friday Jeans Days, practices internal promotions for open positions, and has an annual bonus program. The annual Halloween costume theme competition is always fun. cportcu.org Finance Authority of Maine FAME offers several fi nancial perks to its employees. This includes depositing 8% of employee salaries into the SEP- IRA plan. Employees who waive medical coverage can receive a stipend paid to them in each paycheck. FAME's fi nancial well- ness program provides free fi nancial coaching, monthly financial-related work- shops, a $250 incentive, and a $250 matched savings incentive when employees meet the program guidelines. Employees can also participate in a fi nancial wellness book club. Similarly, in 2023, the fi tness wellness program is open to all staff with no pre- qualifi cations. This means all staff are eligible to submit for reimbursement of up to $250 for eligible expenses. Speaking of fi tness, there's an onsite gym, onsite shower room, and a walking/ jogging trail. famemaine.com Bernstein Shur Bernstein Shur provides a 16-week parental leave policy that applies to all genders. They also have a remote work policy that includes fl ex-time provisions, a summer program for diverse fi rst- year law students, and recognition of Juneteenth as a paid holiday. The fi rm offers an annual subsidy for fi nancial plan- ning services, or employees can schedule annual meet- ings with a fi rm-sponsored certifi ed fi nancial advisor for personal fi nancial and retirement planning services. Bernstein Shur grants annual ex- traordinary merit awards, spot bonuses, and surprise good work awards in the form of gift cards. Staff Appreciation Day is celebrated with gift cards, and staff members with signifi cant work anniversaries receive bonuses. The company regularly organizes social events and happy hours and hosts regular cornhole games and Mario Kart. bernsteinshur.com GWI As a certifi ed B Corporation (B Corp), GWI places great importance on deci- sion-making that considers stakehold- ers, communities, the environment, and employees equally. Treating employees with the same level of care as share- holders is a fundamental principle of being a certifi ed B Corp. GWI is committed to providing a supportive work environment that meets the needs of its employees. This includes offering a remote workforce policy, fl ex- ible scheduling options, and generous time-off allowances. The company has cultivated a culture that encourages the use of these benefi ts. To foster growth and development, GWI provides all employees with a subscription to LinkedIn Learning. Additionally, the company places a strong emphasis on fostering connec- tions and maintaining transparency between employees and management. gwi.ne new and engaging career opportunities. leave and paid sick time separately from its Paid Time Off (PTO) bank. The # 40 subsidy for fi nancial plan- ning services, or employees can schedule annual meet- ings with a fi rm-sponsored certifi ed fi nancial advisor # 41 them in each paycheck. ness program provides free fi nancial coaching, monthly financial-related work- shops, a $250 incentive, and # 42 being a certifi ed B Corp. providing a supportive work environment that meets the needs of its employees. This includes # 43