2020 Best Places to Work in Vermont
The employee interviews, company rankings and profiles for the 2020 Best Places to Work in Vermont awards.
SMALL BUSINESSES
(15 - 99 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
Adam Hergenrother Companies
ASIC North, Inc.
Champlain Community Services
Chippers Inc.
*Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman
Co-operative Insurance Companies
Country Walkers and VBT Bicycling Vacations
Countryside Alarms
*Downstreet Housing & Community Development
Dunkiel Saunders
Fuse, LLC
Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP
Heritage Aviation
*Instrumart
IVY COMPUTER, INC
Liquid Measurement Systems, Inc.
*McSoley McCoy & Co
New Breed
*NuHarbor Security
*PedsOne
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
ReArch Company, Inc.
Stone Environmental Inc
The Royal Group, Inc
United Way of Northwest Vermont
University of Vermont Foundation
Wild Apple
MEDIUM BUSINESSES
(100-249 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
*Champlain Housing Trust
Chroma Technology Corporation
DEW Construction Corp.
Heritage Family Credit Union
Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group
Johnson Lambert LLP
*New England Air Systems LLC
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union
*OnLogic
SymQuest
The Richards Group
Union Mutual
Vermont Systems Inc.
LARGE BUSINESSES
(250+ U.S. EMPLOYEES)
Comcast -- Western New England Region
Edward Jones
Green Mountain Power
King Arthur Flour
Mascoma Bank
Parker-LORD (LORD Sensing Microstrain)
Southwestern Vermont Health Care
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
*Vermont Information Processing, Inc.
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
VHB
*Not on 2019 list
SMALL BUSINESSES
(15 - 99 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
1) Instrumart
Address: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.instrumart.com
Industry: Distribution
U.S. Employees: 63
Instrumart is a global supplier of industrial instrumentation located in South Burlington, Vermont. Instrumart is not your typical company. From the moment you call us, you'll know you're in good hands. We understand that our success depends on customers coming back to us and to do that we need to combine the industry's best end-to-end customer experience, with the best products at the best price. Working at Instrumart is like working with friends and family. We work hard, laugh often, and enjoy time at work and outside of work together. Instrumart strongly believes in a healthy work/life balance because we believe keeping our team happy is the key to success.
2) ASIC North, Inc.
Address: Williston, VT
Web: www.asicnorth.com
Industry: Engineering
U.S. Employees: 79
ASIC North employees help some of the biggest and brightest companies in technology bring new and exciting products to market, while having a great time doing it! Employees feel valued and rewarded for doing good work. The key to our business is people who are innovative, hardworking, and results-driven, so it is important to us that we offer an outstanding benefits package. This combination of interesting assignments, incredible customers, great employees, and an excellent benefits package makes ASIC North a workplace worth getting excited about.
3) Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman
Address: Burlington, VT
Web: www.HickokandBoardman.com
Industry: Real Estate
U.S. Employees: 23
Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman has been providing exceptional real estate services throughout northwest Vermont for over 60 years. Our team of sales associates and staff are recognized as a Coldwell Banker Chairman's Circle Company, which ranks us in the top 50 companies for Coldwell Banker internationally. Our culture is one of excellence, teamwork, ingenuity and awesomeness. We work hard to support our clients and our agents and at the same time make it a positive place to work. Hickok & Boardman has been a family business for almost 200 years, with all our growth we have never lost that feeling. Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman is committed to providing exceptional real estate services to our clients, while at the same time, making it the best possible place for our agents and staff to work. We care about each other and celebrate each other's success. This environment truly "floats all boats".
4) United Way of Northwest Vermont
Address: South Burlington, VT
Industry: Nonprofit – Health & Human Services
U.S. Employees: 23
United Way of Northwest Vermont is dedicated to improving lives in Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties. Our work focuses on five community-defined priorities: Advancing Employment, Promoting Mental Health, Supporting Families, Meeting Basic Needs, and Reducing Substance Use Disorder. For every dollar raised, we invest $1.71 back into the community to solve community problems that no one organization can solve alone. We harness the power of partnerships to build innovative solutions that serve people. United Way of Northwest Vermont’s culture enables employees to bring their best selves to work, offering generous time off and benefits policies, a wellness program, a progressive work environment, a dog-friendly office and more!
5) IVY COMPUTER, INC
Address: Waterbury Center, VT
Web: www.ivycomputer.com
Industry: Technology
U.S. Employees: 32
At Ivy Computer we foster an environment of inclusivity, where everyone feels free to contribute. We build cutting edge software in a progressive workplace. Our decisions are guided by the belief that our customers and our employees are our most important stakeholders. "Must work and play well with others" has been a hiring requirement since the company was founded over 30 years ago. The respect we have for our employees and the respect they have for each other and our customers is a guiding tenet of our company. This has proved successful in the growth of the company as well as making it a "best" place to work.
6) Fuse, LLC
Address: Burlington, VT
Industry: Advertising/PR/Marketing
U.S. Employees: 38
Fuse is a marketing agency that helps clients authentically reach teens and young adults. Fuse provides resources to help employees stay active, relieve stress and bond through company events. One such example is our season’s pass perk to a local ski resort. We hold an annual company ride day at Stowe to ski and ride together. Other benefits include weekly yoga sessions in our rec space, which also includes fitness equipment and a skate ramp. During lunch, employees work out together by streaming online fitness videos or go for bike rides or runs. Couple this with our standup paddle boards and this makes for a stellar work benefit!
7) PedsOne
Address: Winooski, VT
Web: www.pedsone.com
Industry: Healthcare – Insurance/Services
U.S. Employees: 30
PedsOne is a uniquely specialized medical billing and consulting company now in their 8th year of operation. Based in Winooski, VT, PedsOne provides revenue cycle management, oversight and advisory services to medical practices in every area of the US. Perhaps the largest independent billing service company in the region, one distinction between PedsOne and competitors is that they specialize in one medical discipline - pediatrics and work on a pediatric-specific software platform. “Better Billing for Doctors, Brighter Future for Kids” is their motto. Their most valuable assets are their staff and culture- highly capable professionals doing exceptional work in an environment of collaboration, freedom, opportunity, trust, and recognition.
8) Dunkiel Saunders
Address: Burlington, VT
Industry: Legal
U.S. Employees: 22
Dunkiel Saunders set out to be a different kind of law firm when it started almost 20 years ago, and it has succeeded. In a profession where burnout, dissatisfaction, mental health issues and addictive behavior are widespread. DS employees gain satisfaction from their work, enjoy their colleagues, and love coming to work. Their core principles include their commitment to representing clients whose work makes the world better, having a healthy work life balance, and supporting personal and professional growth. It's a winning and contagious recipe, and they're very proud of what they've created and what they continue to create, collaboratively, every day.
9) Co-operative Insurance Companies
Address: Middlebury, VT
Industry: Insurance (non-healthcare)
U.S. Employees: 90
Co-operative Insurance Companies is proud to have been named one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Vermont for the fourth year in a row. Co-operative Insurance Companies offers property and casualty insurance coverage to farms, homes, & businesses in Vermont and New Hampshire. Its 90 employees are committed to protecting Co-op's members with fast and fair claims service, farm safety expertise, and local operations. “We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset and keeping them positively engaged helps with our focus on consistently delivering an exceptional customer experience,” said Marie Jewett, the company’s president and CEO.
10) Countryside Alarms
Address: Mount Holly, VT
Web: www.countrysidealarms.com
Industry: Construction
U.S. Employees: 26
Countryside Alarms is a family-owned company that designs and installs state of the art safety & security systems and operates a central alarm monitoring station. They take pride in providing these public safety services. Mike & Maria started Countryside from the ground up, and they lead their employees by example. In difficult economic times, Countryside has never laid staff off. They've worked tirelessly with dedication and great concern for their customers and staff. In addition to excellent wages and benefits, Mike & Maria are committed to assist employees in times for celebration and in times of hardship. Their selflessness and generosity are reflected in the successful business they've built and the highly-qualified team they employ.
11) McSoley McCoy & Co
Address: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.cpavt.com
Industry: Accounting
U.S. Employees: 23
At McSoley McCoy & Co. we know that while numbers are our focus, our staff is our most valuable asset. McSoley McCoy & Co. a place where inspired people create excellence. At McSoley McCoy & Co. individuality is celebrated. We recognize that each unique personality and diverse background strengthens our team. As talented accounting professionals who are enthusiastic about our work, we seek those who thrive in an open and collaborative work environment where every voice is valued.
12) Heritage Aviation
Address: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.flyheritage.com
Industry: Airline
U.S. Employees: 69
To each of our 70 employees - Thank You! Bold, straightforward, humble, authentic, transparent, collaborative, strategic, passionate and supportive are just some of the words that come to mind as I think about our organization. Again, I have to thank our employees for their genius that drives us to be the best of the best! Thank our customers and clients that challenge us to be the very best 365-days a year! I have-to thank VBM for giving our organization the opportunity to participate in Best Places to Work in VT! This forum gives us the platform to demonstrate the value of Employee Ownership. Heritage Aviation empowers employees with a stake in the success of our company. This award reflects that success!
13) Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP
Address: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.gfc.com
Industry: Accounting
U.S. Employees: 69
Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP (GFC) was recently named as one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work for. The survey and awards program identifies, recognizes and honors outstanding places of employment within the accounting industry. Companies from all over the country entered the two-part survey process, which included an employer and employee questionnaire. The combined scores of which, determined the top companies and final rankings. GFC is thrilled to be recognized among the best in the country.
14) NuHarbor Security
Address: Colchester, VT
Industry: Cyber/Information Security
U.S. Employees: 46
Many businesses in America struggle to secure their own organizations. NuHarbor Security exists to help secure all organizations and ease the complexity of cybersecurity. We are always improving, from our services to our culture, and we know that the field of cybersecurity is a moving target. Consequently, we pursue the top sharp-shooting minds in our industry. In order to attract the best. NuHarbor is creating the best culture and work environment for our employees. NuHarbor is honored by the recognition as a Best Place to Work in Vermont. We believe in our employees and continue to expand because of the caliber of their work. Their thought leadership, mastery of technical skills, and ability to solve unique problems set us apart from our competition. We hire and attract the best in our field.
15) New Breed
Address: Burlington, VT
Web: www.newbreedmarketing.com
Industry: Advertising/PR/Marketing
U.S. Employees: 50
New Breed is the premier customer acquisition agency for high-growth technology and software companies in the B2B space. As a services company, we know our "product" is only as great as our people, and we’ve committed to creating an environment where great people can flourish. Our culture of growth, learning, honesty, positivity, and perseverance allows for top performers to prosper, while our unlimited vacation, flexible working hours, and remote work flexibility allows for our team to maintain a more fulfilling harmony between work and life. Additionally, we put on monthly events — from holiday parties to a Basin Harbor Club vacation — to celebrate our wins and have an all-around good time together outside of the office!
16) Champlain Community Services
Address: Colchester, VT
Web: www.ccs-vt.org
Industry: Nonprofit – Health & Human Services
U.S. Employees: 60
At Champlain Community Services (CCS), taking care of people is our business. Taking care of our staff is why we are successful. CCS works with Vermonters with intellectual disabilities and autism, offering an array of supports to people with complex behavioral, medical, and psychiatric needs, often for their entire lives. We strive tirelessly, and creatively, to recruit and maintain a robust, well-trained and dedicated workforce. We are proud of the workplace culture we’ve developed; one that attracts and retains quality staff that are deeply committed both to the individuals we serve and to this organization.
17) Adam Hergenrother Companies
Address: South Burlington, VT
Industry: Real Estate
U.S. Employees: 47
Adam Hergenrother Companies includes KW Vermont, Hergenrother Realty Group, BlackRock Construction, Adam Hergenrother Training, and Adam Hergenrother Foundation. Adam Hergenrother Companies is a powerhouse connector - matching talent with opportunities, the community with resources, clients with Realtors, investors with projects, and goals with training and education. Through strategic business consulting and consistent accountability, Adam Hergenrother Companies empowers the leaders of today to develop the leaders of tomorrow. With a focus on real estate, construction management, development, and leadership and business coaching and training, Adam Hergenrother Companies is building leaders and businesses worldwide.
18) University of Vermont Foundation
Foundation
Address: Burlington, VT
Industry: Nonprofit - Other
U.S. Employees: 66
The UVM Foundation is all about building relationships that engage people in the life of the University and drive investment in its future. But it’s the relationships we have with each other — our colleagues — that is the source of our success. We support a collaborative workplace in which we encourage staff to bring their best selves to work. As a learning organization, we provide formal and informal opportunities to become better at what one does and better people overall. Whether working to deepen our understanding of issues surrounding diversity and inclusion, or exploring the world through programs at the University, the UVM Foundation helps its employees balance the important work that we do with life outside of the office.
19) Country Walkers and VBT Bicycling Vacations
Address: Williston, VT
Web: www.vbt.com
Industry: Hospitality/Travel/Tourism
U.S. Employees: 82
For over 40 years, Country Walkers and VBT Bicycling Vacations have been providing life changing, active, small-group bicycling and hiking trips around the world. We have all the cool benefits, perks and flexibility employees look for today, and honestly, our travel benefits are pretty amazing. However, when you boil it down, our 82 employees are the most talented travel professionals and awesome human beings around. Quite simply- they are really what make Country Walkers and VBT a great place to work!
20) The Royal Group, Inc
Address: South Burlington, VT
Web: wwww.royalvt.com
Industry: Electronic Security, Fire Alarm Systems, Glass and Glazing, Locks & Door Hardware, Safes & Vaults
U.S. Employees: 40
The Royal Group, established in 1935 is a third-generation family-owned and operated business in Vermont that is conservatively growing and strategically expanding. We focus on excellence, being the best, and the most elite integrators in the State of Vermont. Royal Group is a family. As a company, we realize that we are who our people are. Our team is unbelievably outstanding, we are very lucky! We strive to create an environment and career culture that allows an atmosphere for people to be happy, take pride in their work, day to day, fell empowered, feel stability, a place to grow, expand, a home, a place to retire! We are very excited to be participating in the 2020 Best Places to Work in Vermont!
21) Stone Environmental Inc
Address: Montpelier, VT
Web: www.stone-env.com
Industry: Consulting
U.S. Employees: 51
Stone is a great place to work not only are we 100% employed owned we are a community of talented and innovative individuals working together to ensure superior quality, relentless improvement and continued success as a company. We all think like owners and are focused on the success of projects and clients’ satisfaction with the knowledge that we all share in that success. We are proud to be a small, family-centric company that appreciates and strives to accommodate each individual’s commitments and schedule. We value a casual, collegiate, open work environment and believe it is a good business practice to be good environmental stewards, but also, it’s our duty to protect and improve the natural resources in the community where we work.
22) Chippers Inc.
Address: Woodstock, VT
Web: chippersinc.com
Industry: Agricultural Services - Land Enhancement, Tree Preservation, Turf & Soil Care, Garden & Landscape and Maple Syrup production.
U.S. Employees: 72
Chipper's company's motto, "I WILL" represents the phrases "Work safely", "Invest in Others", "Learn from Mistakes", and "Lead by Example". The success of any small company is directly related to the success of its employees, so every choice we make takes their success into account. When people know the company has their back, they're willing to put their best selves forward, take pride in their work, and know they are part of something strong and good. We wouldn't have it any other way.
23) ReArch Company, Inc.
Address: South Burlington, VT
Industry: Construction
U.S. Employees: 37
ReArch Company, Vermont’s fastest-growing general contractor has reinvented the construction process by embracing technology & offering clients solutions during the earliest design phases, while maintaining the same family-type atmosphere and level of service that their employees and customer have grown accustomed to. ReArch's innovative approach saves clients time and money by utilizing 3D scanning before, during and after construction. Internally, they try to be as paperless as possible for efficiency and to promote sustainable practices. This digitalization includes project management software, iPads in the field and a new digital invoicing management software. ReArch is also involved, engaged and supports philanthropy in their community.
24) Liquid Measurement Systems, Inc.
Address: Georgia, VT
Web: www.liquidmeasurement.com
Industry: Aerospace
U.S. Employees: 43
We specialize in the design, development and manufacture of fuel measurement components and systems for commercial and military aircraft. Our mission is to build Organizational Excellence by: 1) Identifying people with the knowledge, skills & character that will drive our strategy to reality; 2) Solving problems with customers who are some of the smartest in our industry; 3) Providing opportunities for our people to take on new challenges and grow; 4) Striving for, recognizing and rewarding excellence; 5) Transparent communications with employees and customers alike; 6) Treating each other with kindness, respect and dignity.
25) Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
Address: Burlington, VT
Web: www.primmer.com
Industry: Legal
U.S. Employees: 90
Our firm was founded in St. Johnsbury, Vermont in 1982 as a boutique corporate/regulatory law firm by John Primmer, Bill Piper, and Denise Deschenes. Their goal was to provide specialized, high-quality legal services and build long-term relationships with, local, regional, and national clients. Although our founding principles remain the same, over the last 36 years, our firm has grown tremendously, and we are proud to consider ourselves a full-service law firm serving clients internationally. As we maintain a path of growth to support our clients’ expanding needs, we also seek to provide a workplace that encourages the personal and professional advancement of everyone within it.
26) Wild Apple
Address: Woodstock, VT
Web: www.wildapple.com
Industry: Publishing/Printing
U.S. Employees: 30
Wild Apple’s business working with artists and creating beautiful imagery is inherently creative, interesting and fun. The company has a family-first approach and encourages a healthy work/life balance. Paid-time-off is generous. The office environment is comfortable and dress is casual. Wild Apple runs “squeaky clean” financially and pays artists and vendors on time; it has open book financials so that employees can see how the company is performing at any time. The entire company participates in strategic planning. The Fun Committee is constantly cooking up group events, festively redecorating the offices, and distributing treats (one of our company values is Eat Chocolate!).
27) Downstreet Housing & Community Development
Address: Barre, VT
Web: www.downstreet.org
Industry: Nonprofit
U.S. Employees: 29
Passion and commitment are what set Downstreet Housing & Community Development apart as truly a “best” place to work. Passion for our mission to provide affordable housing and to help communities thrive, and commitment to each other. We put our passion into action by building beautiful and sustainable buildings. At Downstreet, one feels the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of others. Our commitment to the people we serve and to our staff is our cornerstone. Downstreet’s strategic plan includes a focus on being a great place to work. This means we build strong leaders and teams, excellent internal communications, high employee satisfaction and fun. Staff care about the work and each other, making Downstreet one of the best.
MEDIUM BUSINESSES
(100-249 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
1) DEW Construction Corp.
Address: Williston, VT
Web: DEWConstruction.com
Industry: Construction
U.S. Employees: 154
An organization dedicated to building what matters most, we promote a culture where our people believe the work they do is meaningful, rewarding, and has a positive impact on their life and the lives of others. Collaboration, trust, and growth exemplify our values. Our “family first” belief allows for a healthy work/life balance. From affordable health plans and rewards programs, to on-site gym, yoga and massage we believe in providing employee benefits that promote health & wellness.
2) OnLogic
Address: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.onlogic.com
Industry: Technology
U.S. Employees: 118
OnLogic creates advanced, flexible, highly-configurable small form factor computers that thrive in environments where other computers fail. Founded in 2003 as Logic Supply, OnLogic has helped more than 70,000 customers solve complex technology challenged from offices in the US, Netherlands, Taiwan and Malaysia. The OnLogic team is a highly-engaged group of intelligent, hardworking and passionate people committed to a shared mission to "Make it Possible" for each other and our clients. More than just a hardware vendor, our team helps innovators identify, configure and customize the perfect computer solution for their unique project and does so with a commitment to quality and a passion for answers to even the toughest technology problems.
3) Union Mutual
Address: Montpelier, VT
Web: www.unionmutual.com
Industry: Insurance (non-healthcare)
U.S. Employees: 100
Union Mutual has been providing quality property and casualty insurance products for over 140 years, and our employees are an integral part of the Company's success. We provide a professional yet fun work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefit package. We enjoy an amazing array of activities and events that foster an overall spirit of teamwork: ping pong and corn hole tournaments, staff appreciation days, charitable giving and volunteering opportunities, casual dress code, flexible schedules, onsite wellness programs and screenings, and chair massages. We are constantly updating our benefit offerings, to provide our employees with an excellent work experience.
4) Champlain Housing Trust
Address: Burlington, VT
Web: www.getahome.org
Industry: Nonprofit - Other
U.S. Employees: 100
At Champlain Housing Trust, we support the communities of northwest Vermont through the development and stewardship of affordable housing and other community assets. We are only able to accomplish our mission because of the efforts of each employee, and for this reason believe they are our greatest assets. We strive to show that by providing generous benefits, fair compensation, and a friendly, inclusive, and fun work environment. Champlain Housing Trust is one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont because we all know that we make a difference in our communities when we come to work each day, and we are supported with fair compensation, generous amounts of paid leave, and excellent health and wellness benefits. We also have plenty of opportunities to infuse fun into our work life.
5) The Richards Group
Address: Brattleboro, VT
Industry: Financial, Insurance
& HR Solutions
U.S. Employees: 137
What makes us a "best" place to work is our dedication to being a family friendly company that values each employee's contributions and successes. TRG employees are encouraged to pursue a career at The Richards Group, not just a job. We invest heavily in on-the-job training and continued education that supports employee growth and progression. We offer generous paid-time off, a substantial benefits package, and a culture that embodies community involvement, personal well-being, and overall employee satisfaction. At The Richards Group our employees enjoy special initiatives and recognition events all year long that celebrate and reward them for their hard work!
6) New England Air Systems LLC
Address: Williston, VT
Web: neair.com
Industry: Construction
U.S. Employees: 131
We are a female owned and run business that has been in the owner's family since 1972. The owner is very hands on, works hard and cares about her employees. She treats her employees like family and knows each employee personally. This company truly cares about its employees. It has a family feel. It's a place you can feel proud coming to each day knowing you work with talented, hardworking and honest colleagues. We're really building something together and knowing that most employees stay their entire careers here says a lot.
7) Johnson Lambert LLP
Address: Burlington, VT
Industry: Accounting
U.S. Employees: 173
Johnson Lambert is a national audit, tax, and consulting firm serving insurance entities, nonprofits, and employee benefit plans. We are proud to be recognized in this state survey. This recognition supports the culture we have built and that we continue to champion each day. Johnson Lambert professionals enjoy a challenging and rewarding career path with the flexibility to pursue their professional goals, personal commitments, and passions outside of work. Our success derives from a team environment where the growth of the individual is paramount.
8) NorthCountry Federal Credit Union
Address: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.northcountry.org
Industry: Banking
U.S. Employees: 175
NorthCountry is proud once again to be recognized as one of Vermont’s “Best Places to Work”. Our highly engaged employees make it possible for our organization to thrive and bring positive change to people’s lives every day. Our vision is “To be the community's most loved financial institution”. This vision is why we invest heavily in professional development, health and welfare, and recognition for a job well done. We take care of our family of employees so they can in turn take care of others. We genuinely want our members to be successful in their lives. Therefore, we empower our employees to confidently, creatively and with a caring manner, come up with solutions that will make their dreams a reality.
9) Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group
Address: Burlington, VT
Web: www.hbinsurance.com
Industry: Insurance (non-healthcare)
U.S. Employees: 101
Vermont’s premiere auto, home, and business insurance agency. As a locally-owned insurance agency, we know you and your community. Since 1821, we have been driven to fulfill our mission and protect our clients each and every day. We build long-term relationships with our employees, our communities, our insurance carriers and our clients. We provide a supportive and flexible environment where employees can feel productive and effective in their professional roles while still allowing them to be at the soccer game and/or the Christmas concert. We are an ethical, multi-generational family of communicators striving to be supportive and community focused! We often offer free or discounted tickets to local family entertainment or sporting events, we treat our employees as family, promote community involvement, offer yoga and pilates classes on-site and promote fun by having a cubicle decorating contest for Christmas, a costume contest for Halloween, and birthday parties throughout the year with lunch provided.
10) SymQuest
Address: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.symquest.com
Industry: Technology
U.S. Employees: 167
Founded in 1996, SymQuest, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., a regionally based IT and office technology provider. SymQuest designs, installs and hosts network infrastructures and printing environments of all sizes. We're one of the BEST places to work because we truly believe every employee matters. We put a significant emphasis on employee development and strive to make sure that all employees feel fulfilled by their role within our organization. We also offer competitive benefits, quarterly all employee events, and a welcoming environment. We believe in the philosophy of work hard, play hard and encourage our employees to spend time outside of work following their passions.
11) Chroma Technology Corporation
Address: Bellows Falls, VT
Web: www.chroma.com
Industry: Life Science/Biotechnology
U.S. Employees: 149
Chroma Technology Corp. is a unique, award-winning, 100% employee-owned and Certified B-Corporation, that has received significant media attention for its importance in modern biological science. Chroma is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision optical filters for the scientific, biomedical, photonics, imaging and detection industries and is used in microscopes, DNA sequencers, clinical diagnostic devices, and machine vision applications. Headquartered in Bellow Falls, Vermont, the company has a worldwide customer base with additional offices established in Europe and Asia. Chroma also owns and manages a subsidiary, 89 North, in Williston, VT, which provides custom OEM engineering and manufacturing solutions to manage light.
12) Vermont Systems Inc.
Address: Essex Junction, VT
Industry: Technology
U.S. Employees: 103
Vermont Systems Inc.'s RecTrac platform helped define the recreation management software space. Today, we are an industry leader, leveraging our deep knowledge and experience to provide user-friendly systems and insights-driven services that help municipalities, educational institutions, corporate campuses, the U.S. Military and private recreation operators provide their communities and customers with life-enriching recreation opportunities. We are a caring partner invested in the comprehensive success of our customers' programs. Because we believe that when our customers are recognized as heroes in their communities, we are doing our part to foster positive relationships and healthy, vibrant communities at home and abroad.
13) Heritage Family Credit Union
Address: Rutland, VT
Web: www.hfcuvt.com
Industry: Banking
U.S. Employees: 175
Heritage Family Credit Union’s mission to provide friendly, personable, high quality services for the entire family and the “people helping people” philosophy is lived out in every employee’s day-to-day work. Not just in the service to our members, but also in the way we interact with one another as colleagues. We strive for close-knit collaboration and cross-functional support among our employees with the goal of helping both our members and employees reach their personal and financial goals. Heritage Family is truly a family which extends into our communities with our community partners; allowing our employees to also serve and be more involved in the communities they live and work in. We are proud of our employees.
LARGE BUSINESSES
(250+ U.S. EMPLOYEES)
1) Edward Jones
Address: Greenfield, MA
Web: www.edwardjones.com
Industry: Financial Services
U.S. Employees: 46,572
Edward Jones associates enjoy flexible, family-friendly workplaces and gratifying work helping clients in neighborhoods where they live and work. Financial advisors and branch office administrator teams who serve clients well earn the firm’s highest honors. Community involvement is encouraged, and associates embrace causes such as the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – a firm-wide effort. An associate-owned firm, Edward Jones offers long-term career and leadership opportunities. Compensation includes trimester bonuses, annual profit sharing and limited partnership. Benefits include paid parental leave for births or adoptions – 16 weeks for primary caregivers and two weeks for secondary caregivers.
2) Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
Address: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.stantec.com
Industry: Engineering
U.S. Employees: 8,518
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. This allows us to assess what's needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what's never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. We are defined by more than our services. We are defined by what we stand for, what we believe, and why we do what we do. We make a difference in the world by creating communities. This is our purpose. When we say community, we mean everybody with a stake in the work we do—from the clients we collaborate with across many sectors, to the populations we reach, to the thousands of us working together to serve them. Our promise, our values, and our voice support our purpose and guide us in all that we do. We make a commitment to live by our 4 values: we put people first, we do what is right, we are better together, and we are driven to achieve.
3) Comcast -- Western New England Region
Address: Burlington, VT
Industry: Telecommunications
U.S. Employees: 84,000
Comcast is the best place to work because employees work alongside best-in-class innovators in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Comcast cares for its employees' entire well-being — physically, emotionally, and financially — and the company works to make sure employees have access to the benefits they need to support their lives starting on the first day of employment. In addition, employees learn, grow and thrive professionally and personally at Comcast with a variety of in-house development programs and annual tuition assistance.
4) Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
Address: Montpelier, VT
Web: vermontmutual.com
Industry: Insurance (non-healthcare)
U.S. Employees: 291
Chartered in 1828, Vermont Mutual Insurance Group is one of the ten oldest mutual property/casualty insurers in the United States, and the first in Vermont. We have operated continuously since that time in Montpelier, Vermont. With more than 800 independent agency office locations across New England and New York. The Group insures over 300,000 policyholders who rely on us for their personal and commercial insurance protection. We strive to exceed their expectations, especially in their time of need. We remain a steadfast partner to our policyholders as well as our Independent Agents, who are members of the local communities we write our business in.
5) Mascoma Bank
Address: White River Junction, VT
Web: www.mascomabank.com
Industry: Banking
U.S. Employees: 345
Mascoma Bank continuously strives to stay ahead of the changing needs of its team members and customers. From technology to benefits to our impact on the environment, we want to do what’s in the best interest of all impacted by our business. We're a best place to work because we care deeply about the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and community members and we don't just say it, we show it. Our team members are out in our towns volunteering at sports events to raise money for cancer research, building bikes for kids, serving on nonprofit boards, and much more. We are committed to being a force for positive change; continuously improving everything we do to keep employees engaged and deliver value to our customers and communities.
6) Parker-LORD (LORD Sensing Microstrain)
Address: Williston, VT
Web: www.lord.com
Industry: Manufacturing
U.S. Employees: 1,935
Parker MicroStrain is a small Vermont business with the backing of a large global corporation. We have the best of both worlds! We work hard and then play hard (not always in that order) and treat each other with dignity and respect, much like a close-knit family. We have free coffee every day with Bagels on Friday. Potluck lunches all winter and many cookouts in the short Vermont summer. Our diverse team organizes “recess” activities during lunch, has fitness challenges in our gym, and participates in many local charitable organizations (while being paid to do so!). Our employees are what make our company successful, their engagement and innovation is why we are one of the “Best Places to Work!”
7) VHB
Address: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.vhb.com
Industry: Consulting
U.S. Employees: 1,463
VHB’s engineers, scientists, planners, and designers partner with transportation, real estate, institutional, energy, and government clients to improve mobility, enhance communities, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. VHBers are passionate about making meaningful contributions to the world through their work and are proud to have been doing this for over 40 years. As an employee-owned generational firm founded on stewardship, VHB aspires for a sustainable world in all that they do. VHB’s professionals are invested in what they do, driven to work collectively to serve clients and shape the future of our communities in a meaningful way. VHBers work hard, have fun, and truly make a difference.
8) King Arthur Flour
Address: White River Junction, VT
Industry: Wholesale/
Manufacturing/Catalog/Retail
U.S. Employees: 339
King Arthur Flour is the nation’s fifth oldest company, but we never stop innovating. We’re proud to be part of a new generation of companies that finds the value and humanity in being 100% employee-owned, a founding B-Corp, and one that shares profits equally with all employees every year. What does that mean? We’re not just about profit. Our corporate goals put people and the planet on equal standing. We prize initiatives that help achieve this, like volunteering in communities near and far, composting our food scraps, and mainlining a happy and healthy work-life balance as we do it all.
9) Green Mountain Power
Address: South Burlington, VT
Industry: Utility Energy Company
U.S. Employees: 513
GMP partners with its customers to help improve lives and transform communities while generating and delivering clean, cost-effective, reliable power in Vermont. GMP is the first utility in the world to get a B Corp certification, meeting rigorous social, environmental, accountability and transparency standards and committing to use business as a force for good. GMP made it to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in the World list in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and J.D. Power’s 2018 and 2019 rankings put GMP among top utilities for customer satisfaction. In 2019, GMP was awarded the Deane C. Davis Outstanding Vermont Business of the Year Award by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Business Magazine.
10) Southwestern Vermont Health Care
Address: Bennington, VT
Web: www.svhealthcare.org
Industry: Healthcare – Provider
U.S. Employees: 1,068
SVHC, an integrated health system, includes a hospital, two nursing homes, and 25 primary care and specialty care practices in Bennington and the surrounding area. Approximately 1,500 employees in three states emulate the values of quality, empathy, stewardship, and teamwork to fulfill their mission of exceptional care and comfort to the 75,000 people they serve. Their commitment to quality care and innovation is recognized by the nation’s leading healthcare industry organizations, including the Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. With plenty of fun, appreciation, and great benefits, SVHC truly is one of the best places to work.
11) Vermont Information Processing, Inc.
Address: Colchester, VT
Web: public.vtinfo.com
Industry: Technology
U.S. Employees: 411
VIP is one of the best places to work in Vermont because of the investment that we make in our employees. VIP knows that striking a healthy work/life balance is vital, and we strive to provide a variety of ways to make that more attainable. Our on-site gym and sports courts make it easy to fit a workout into your workday. Our on-site daycare makes affordable childcare more accessible. And well beyond the daily perks that make work life more enjoyable, VIP takes care of their employees for the long haul as well with generous retirement benefits in the form of our ESOP. Being 100% employee-owned since 2011, we take the utmost pride in what we do for our customers. We work hard at VIP, but we also live well and play just as hard too.