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Paid Holidays | Employee Stock Ownership Plan | 401(K) Plan | Performance Bonus Incentives 6 years in a row! Now Hiring. Apply Today! KatahdinTrust.com/Careers MEMBER FDIC EOE/M/F/VET/DISABLED Maine's Creative Engineering Collective celebrates its commitment to excellence and thriving, collaborative, and fulfilling work environment that has, again, earned us the honor of being named one of Maine's Best Places to Work! Offices in South Portland, Bridgton, Springvale, & Bath, Maine 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED SEBAGOTECHNICS.COM 34 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 3 MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) Katahdin Trust Co. Katahdin Trust offers its employees an outstanding benefi ts package, which includes performance-based bonus incen- tives, sick leave, personal family time, college tuition reimbursement programs, 401(k) matching, pet insurance, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The company recently en- hanced its benefi ts package by increasing vacation time, offering bereavement leave, introducing fl oating holi- days, and extending retirement banking services benefi ts. To foster a positive work environment, they host monthly "Fun Fridays" with treats, logo gear, and various activities. In recognition of outstanding volunteer efforts in the community, Katahdin Trust presents the "Top of the Mountain" award to an exemplary employee. The award allows the recipient to choose between a weekend getaway, event tickets, or a cash prize. katahdintrust.com Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences This independent, nonprofi t research institute encourages every person, in every position, to continuously learn, improve, and innovate. As an equal opportunity employer, the lab recognizes that di- versity among individuals and ideas yields dividends that strengthen its work. The lab fosters a culture of mutual respect and re- sponsibility, rooted in honest and open communication. For relaxation and employee well- ness, the institute offers garden plots, a composting program, and yoga onsite. There is also an onsite gym with shower facilities, along with established walking trails on the campus. Throughout the year, the institute schedules six-week wellness challenges, as well as business education workshops and conferences. bigelow.org Gorham Sand & Gravel Employees at Gorham Sand & Gravel often work long hours during the sum- mer months, so the company aims to balance their time by providing extra time off during the winter, allowing them to spend more time with their families. Addition- ally, on holiday weekends, the company typically has half-days on Fridays to pro- vide employees with more leisure time. Gorham Sand & Gravel strives to host an annual summer party for employees and their families, featuring competi- tions, raffl es with generous prizes, gift cards, food, drinks, and games. During Thanksgiving, employees receive free turkeys or hams, and there is an annual holiday party that includes company swag such as jackets, shirts, and hats with embroidered names. gsgravel.com Sebago Technics Sebago Technics, a 100% employee- owned company, fosters employee en- gagement, celebrating it as a core value. The company practices open-book man- agement, routinely sharing quarterly fi nancial and metric data with employees. Ownership translates into signifi- cant profi t-sharing, often exceeding industry norms. In prosperous years, em- ployees may receive prof- it-sharing equivalent to a month or more of their annual compensation. Sebago offers a comprehensive training program featuring bi-monthly lunch-and- learn sessions and one-on-one mentoring across various disciplines. The Retirement Program combines the ESOP with a generous 401(k) match, emphasizing employee fi nancial security. The company also invests in employee well-being, offering a robust telehealth service and well-marked walking paths/ trails on or near the campus. sebagotechnics.com Ownership Plan (ESOP). The company recently en- hanced its benefi ts package by increasing vacation time, offering bereavement leave, introducing fl oating holi- # 44 to spend more time with their families. Addition- ally, on holiday weekends, the company typically has half-days on Fridays to pro- vide employees with more # 45 the lab recognizes that di- versity among individuals and ideas yields dividends that strengthen its work. The lab fosters a culture of mutual respect and re- # 46 cant profi t-sharing, often exceeding industry norms. In prosperous years, em- ployees may receive prof- it-sharing equivalent to a month or more of their # 47

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