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B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 7 22 MEDIUM COMPANIES [ 50 - 249 employees ] T H E P E O P L E M A K E T H E P L A C E . network cabling / audio visual / sound masking / security / wireless / telephone // 866-782-0200 / connectivitypoint.com 2013–2017 F I VE I N A R O W ! S E R V I N G T H E W O R L D S E R V I N G M E . N H . M A Technology changes every day. But one thing that'll never change is our dedication to our employees. They provide top-notch solutions and service to help keep our customers connected. They are experts in their fi eld. And each one is an integral part of the fi ber of our company. They are what makes our place a great place. And it's because of them that we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in ME fi ve years in a row. York County Federal Credit Union, based in Sanford, offers products and services to meet their members' goals and dreams. Employee support and development are a focus of the cultural environment. Feedback is encouraged and acted upon. Strategies are executed with represen- tation from all areas to ensure best outcomes. Staff receives surprise rec- ognition visits multiple times per year, with special drawings and giveaways. Casual dress weeks are held to support various charities, with all funds donat- ed to the charity. Employees value the Community Giveback Program, which makes donations to their favorite local charities when a set of predetermined goals are met. York County Federal Credit Union Macpage, in South Portland, is a leader in Maine and New England in providing integrated ac- counting, consulting and tax services. Half-day Fridays during the sum- mer are a big hit among Macpage employees, along with fl exible sched- ules and free lunches during tax sea- son. The staff has a bowling and soft- ball team, and the company pays for many fun company outings including golf days and happy hours. Three of the company's biggest sponsorships are United Way, Boys & Girls Club of America and Junior Achievement, all of which are dedi- cated to education and economic suc- cess. Macpage offers employees paid time to volunteer at disaster relief sites. Macpage Day's Jewelers, based in Waterville, started as a fam- ily business founded in 1914 and is now a chain of full-service jewelry stores in Maine and New Hampshire. Employees enjoy team-building activities like Escape Room, ropes course, nature hikes, paint nights, bowling, and group dinners at local eateries. On Discover Day's Day, new hires are invited for a day with the company leadership. Open communication and em- ployee recognition are delivered daily to employees via the company intranet and Facebook. The annual Pre-Christmas Season Party, for all employees and their guests, fea- tures prizes, games, food, drinks and dancing. Day's Jewelers # 30 Connectivity Point www.macpage.com www.daysjewelers.com www.connectivitypoint.com www.yorkcountyfcu.com Portland, is a leader in Maine and New England in providing integrated ac- counting, consulting and # 28 based in Waterville, started as a fam- ily business founded in 1914 and is now # 29 Connectivity Point in Auburn offers voice and data cabling, security ser- vices and A/V services. The company offers numerous health and wellness benefi ts, like monthly chair massages and the Tough Mountain Challenge. The company buys FitBits for all employees who then complete inter-offi ce challenges. Employees may receive $500 bo- nuses for a new-employee referral. If employees recommend new business, they're paid a referral bonus of up to $1,000. Employees choose their own benefi ts through a self-serve online portal with over 50 choices, including health care, dental, vision, life and even pet insurance. # 31