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B8 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 24, 2025 BEST PLACES TO WORK | SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES) 1 2 SCIENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION HEADQUARTERS: Groton INDUSTRY: Finance WEBSITE: www.scientfcu.org TOP EXECUTIVE: Chris Maynard, President & CEO S cient FCU offers banking services like home and vehicle loans, credit cards, share cer- tificates and checking, savings and money market accounts. Employee Benefits: Scient FCU pays 80% of medical costs for employees and dependents, 70% for dental and vision and absorbs 100% of long- term care and life insurance. Employee Recognition: ere is a treasure chest containing gift cards ranging from $5 to $25. Front-line FlowTechInc.com 860.291.8886 Proudly recognized as one of the Thank you to our incredible team of employee owners! 100% Employee Owned Since 2021! 1 1 FLOW TECH INC. HEADQUARTERS: South Windsor INDUSTRY: Construction WEBSITE: www.FlowTechInc.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Michael O. Davis, President F low Tech Inc., a 100% employ- ee-owned company, sells, services and supports manufac- turers' engineered equipment and systems for HVAC and water/waste- water applications. Core Values: Flow Tech's core values are: Act with respect, do the right thing, go the extra mile and own it. Employee Recognition: Peers nom- inate and leadership selects the Core Award winner, honoring an employ- ee/owner who consistently exempli- fies the company's values. Individ- uals are celebrated in a ceremony when they become 100% vested. Fun & Relaxation: Employees par- ticipate in axe throwing with lessons and guided challenges, go on a charter fishing trip and attend, with families, a Yard Goats outing. Community Ties: Flow Tech hosts field trips to its labs for kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Hartford and takes them to play arcade games at Nomads Adventure Quest. Flow Tech teams up with technical high schools, UConn and Bridge Street to boost awareness of STEM opportu- nities for underserved populations. employees to senior management can pick one to recognize someone for an achievement. Spot awards or one-time bonuses are granted to peo- ple for larger accomplishments. Survey Says: Input from a company survey resulted in programs to encour- age increased ownership to the orga- nization. e company implemented a "Breakfast with the CEO" program that gives the CEO and staff an informal environment for open discussions. Giving Back: As a group, participated in the New London 5K walk to end homelessness.