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B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 7 16 MEDIUM COMPANIES [ 50 - 249 employees ] The Down East Credit Union, in Baileyville, pro- vides a wide variety of products and services in- cluding savings and check- ing accounts, home and mobile bank- ing, debit and credit cards, and more. Loan offi cers and branch manag- ers receive monetary awards each month based on loan and referral stats. Member service representatives receive monetary awards each month based on referrals. Fundraisers, raffl es and bingo are held to raise money for team members in need. Dress down days are held each month, and paid three day weekends are a benefi t en- joyed by the staff. With employee health a priority, em- ployees receive gym reimbursements as well as fresh fruit and water daily. Down East Credit Union Allagash Brewing Company, in Portland, fo- cuses on Belgian style beers. Dedicated to being the best, the company continually pushes the limits of beer and themselves, growing in an environ- mentally and socially responsible manner that's fun, supportive and collaborative. Employees receive AllaCash- a weekly allowance to spend on bottled beer, kegs or Allagash merchandise. The Pilot Beer Program allows em- ployees to submit and brew their own recipes. They enjoy a four-day work week, paid volunteer time off, 24//7 access to the onsite fi tness fa- cility, and complimentary post-shift beers in an employee lounge with ping pong, pinball, and snacks. Allagash Brewing Company CashStar, in Portland, empowers leading retailers and restaurants to drive omni-channel success through the use of prepaid com- merce and digital gifting solutions. Full and part-time permanent em- ployees are eligible for a minimum annual bonus of 8% of their annual salary. Star(s) of the Month receive awards of $100 gift cards and desk- top awards. Employees may partici- pate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program, receiving a $1,000 bonus. The work/life balance program offers free counseling sessions. Employees love the free onsite yoga classes, ping-pong table, free snacks, summer and holiday parties and a minimum of four weeks paid time-off. CashStar Inc. # 6 Evergreen Credit Union www.allagash.com www.cashstar.com www.egcu.org www.downeastcu.com Company, in Portland, fo- cuses on Belgian style beers. Dedicated to being the best, the company continually # 4 Portland, empowers leading retailers and restaurants to drive omni-channel success # 5 Evergreen Credit Union, in Portland, offers a wide array of fi nancial services, including per- sonal and business checking, savings, money market, and certifi cates of deposits. Funds are available to managers to reward staff for "on the spot rewards." Senior management bonuses are based on attaining goals set by the CEO and Board of Directors. Financial Service Representatives receive bonuses for exceeding goals in various loan cat- egories. Gift cards go to top performers based on exceptional service to a mem- ber or co-worker. Employees love Pig-Out Days, holi- day festivities for the winter holidays, and mix-and-mingles with all staff. # 7