Best Places to Work in Maine

B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 7 34 LARGE COMPANIES [ 250+ employees ] www.HancockLumber.com/Culture Fourth year in row: Hancock Lumber named Best Place to Work in Maine 2017 "To be named a 'Best Place to Work' for 4 consecutive years requires everyone's participation in creating a work culture where people can have fun, feel valued, and want to grow." –Wendy Scribner, Hancock Lumber HR Director Hancock Lumber, based in Casco, includes a division manufacturing eastern white pine sold in the U.S. and in- ternationally, and a division for retail lumber and building materi- als products. All employees receive bonuses monthly, quarterly, and/or annually based on reaching goals toward im- provement and effi ciencies. Bonuses have targets of between 10-35% of in- dividual salaries. Hancock Lumber's health insurance plan offers reimbursements for gym, yoga and Pilates studio memberships. Also on tap—wellness screenings, and yoga and mindfulness presentations at lunch and learns. Employees receive Years of Service Awards, with gifts they select and enjoy cookouts and fi shing trips. Hancock Lumber Maine Veterans' Homes, based in Augusta, provides outstanding quality care to Maine's veterans, their spouses and gold star parents. Their success is directly attributed to the staff 's unwavering commitment to the mis- sion, "caring for those who served." Maine Veterans' Homes is proud to provides a safe work environment for all employees. Annual wage/sal- ary increases are given based on performance. Fun activities include department and facility-wide BBQs, birthday celebrations, and events with residents. Award-winning wellness programs are available to employees, spouses and domestic partners. Tuition as- sistance is available, along with an Employee Assistance Program. Maine Veterans' Homes www.mainevets.org www.hancocklumber.com Homes, based in Augusta, provides outstanding quality care to Maine's veterans, their spouses # 16 # 17 125 Community Drive, Suite 101, Augusta, Maine 04330 w 207.623.4568 w www.mainechamber.org During the first regular session of the 128th Legislature, the Maine State Chamber provided its members with an estimated total return of $300+ million on their membership investment. The Voice of Maine Business Visit www.mainechamber.org for details. w Allen Insurance and Financial w Bangor Savings Bank w Bernstein Shur w Community Health Options w Consigli Construction Co. Inc. w Finance Authoruty of Maine w Hancock Lumber w Holden Agency Insurance w JMG w Machias Savings Bank w Macpage LLC w Maine Credit Union League w MMG Inaurance Company w ReVision Energy w Sargent Corporation w TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank w T-Mobile w Tyler Technologies w Winxnet. CONGRATULATIONS to all the recipients, and especially these MAINE STATE CHAMBER MEMBERS, for earning the distinction of being one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK IN MAINE: BPTW17-MaineBiz_FINAL_BPTW08-MaineBiz.qxd 9/25/2017 12:20 PM Page 1

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