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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 3 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 16 – 2 0 17 Supporting Maine nonprofi ts Eaton Peabody, its attorneys and staff have been committed to serving Maine communities since the fi rm fi rst opened its doors in 1939 in Bangor. Since then we have grown to become a statewide law fi rm with offi ces in Augusta, Bangor, Brunswick, Ellsworth and Portland. Maine is a special very place. ere is a very strong tradition of community service and giving in Maine. We are very fortunate to live and work in a state where so many businesses and professionals volunteer and give of their time and resources to make Maine such a wonderful place to live and raise our families. Mainers understand that together we can achieve wonderful things and make a real diff erence in the communities where we live and work. Our founding partners instilled a strong sense of community responsibility that remains a valued tradition at Eaton Peabody. Both professionals and staff are active leaders in the communities in which we practice, contributing both time and resources to strengthen those communities. In 2008, Eaton Peabody formally established a charitable foundation to focus charitable giving in the communities we serve. Eaton Peabody is committed to providing top quality pro bono service, and we encourage each of our lawyers to devote time to those who can least aff ord legal representation. e fi rm averages 1,200 hours of pro bono legal service per year working through the Volunteer Lawyers Project and Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc., as well as less formally through representation of individuals and charities. We are proud to be a supporter of the Volunteer Lawyers Project, a legal referral source funded by the Maine Bar Foundation for clients who meet federal poverty guidelines. e Volunteer Lawyers Project opened its doors in 1980 and the fi rm has been a strong supporter ever since. We dedicate almost half of our yearly pro bono hours to this organization. Many of our lawyers also donate time as 'Lawyer of the Day,' assisting with the placement of indigent clients with volunteer lawyers throughout the state. In addition, our attorneys volunteer for civic, charitable and nonprofi t entities throughout Maine. We are proud to be a part of Maine's strong culture of giving and we know that it is important to be good stewards of that culture for generations to come. David M. Austin President Eaton Peabody Crestline is proud to support this year's Mainebiz Giving Guide and wishes to acknowledge the outstanding work being done by the nonprofi t organizations across our state. As makers of branded, promotional merchandise, it's our job to make our customers look good. e work you do makes all of us look good. Crestline was founded on several unwavering commitments: a commit- ment to our employees, a commitment to our community and a commitment to our customers. ese are our "guiding stars" and they ensure we remain true to our values and brand promise, year in and year out. Our commitment to our employees begins with the recognition that our associates are by far our most valuable asset. We will hire talented people, train and empower them and recognize their accomplishments. We maintain a safe, healthy workplace, where communication is strong, teamwork is the norm and innovation energizes. And for our eff orts, we, along with our parent company, are consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine. Our commitment to our community – from where we've drawn our strength – requires that we give back. It's widely acknowledged that strong companies are born from strong communities and our corporate social responsibility policies are a refl ection of that fact. Crestline actively encourages its employees to get involved – be it on a nonprofi t board or coaching a Little League team. We invest in our community, as well. In 2015, we broke ground on a $12 million renovation and expansion, in Lewiston, that will propel our distribution facility to state-of-the art status. And fi nally, our commitment to our customers, who place their trust in us in helping to grow their businesses. We acknowledge that trust in continually providing innovative solutions – delivering what our customers want when they want it and eliminating anything that diminishes that eff ort. We value service as our competitive advantage, consistently choosing to do what's right over what's convenient. at's just the way we do business. John D. Rockefeller once said, " ink of giving not only as a duty, but as a privilege." At Crestline, we have seen fi rsthand the Herculean task Maine's nonprofi ts have before them. eir commitment to the people of Maine is awe inspiring, and on behalf of everyone at Crestline, we couldn't be more thankful for their eff orts. Peter Liberatore Chief Marketing Offi cer Crestline

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