2021 Best Places to Work in Vermont
The employee interviews, company rankings and profiles for the 2021 Best Places to Work in Vermont awards.
SMALL BUSINESSES
(15 - 99 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
Adam Hergenrother Companies
*Aqua ViTea
ASIC North
Champlain Community Services
Co-operative Insurance Companies
*DominionTech Computer Services
Fuse
Gallagher, Flynn & Company
Heritage Aviation
Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group
IVY COMPUTER, INC
Liquid Measurement Systems, Inc.
McSoley McCoy & Co.
New Breed
*NEW ENGLAND EXCESS EXCHANGE
*Norwich Solar Technologies
NuHarbor Security
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
ReArch Company, Inc.
Stone Environmental Inc
*The Bank of Bennington
The Royal Group
Union Mutual
United Way of Northwest Vermont
UVM Foundation
*Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Wild Apple Graphics
*Yankee Farm Credit
MEDIUM BUSINESSES
(100-249 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
Chroma Technology Corp.
Dew Construction
Heritage Family Credit Union
Johnson Lambert LLP
New Chapter, Inc
New England Air Systems LLC
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union
OnLogic
SymQuest
The Richards Group
VGS
VSECU
LARGE BUSINESSES
(250+ U.S. EMPLOYEES)
Comcast -- Western New England Region
Edward Jones
*Health Care & Rehabilitation Services (HCRS)
King Arthur Baking Company
Mascoma Bank
Parker-LORD (LORD Sensing Microstrain)
Southwestern Vermont Health Care
Stantec
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
VHB
*Not on 2020 list
SMALL BUSINESSES
(15 - 99 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
#1 ASIC North
Headquarters: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.asicnorth.com
Industry: Engineering
U.S. Employees: 70
ASIC North was established in 2000 with one purpose in mind: deliver the highest quality design services possible. This year we celebrate our 20th year of operation. We provide comprehensive ASIC solutions from team augmentation to turkey design including supply chain management. ASIC North is enabling high-tech industry leaders and startups alike with a combination of digital, analog and mixed-signal design capabilities. Our employees tell us that they hold the company owners in high regard as they are good people that can be trusted. There is also a sense that people are treated fairly and there is an effort put into making the work environment positive.
#2 Fuse
Headquarters: Winooski, VT
Industry: Advertising/PR/Marketing
U.S. Employees: 25
Fuse is a marketing agency that helps clients authentically reach teens and young adults. 2020 is significant because it is Fuse's twenty-fifth year of being an independent agency owned by Wadi Issa Sawabini and Julie Jatlow. We frequently get asked why our headquarters are in Vermont until someone visits and then they ask us for job openings! The area attracts many people for the access to the lake and mountains as well as the quality of life. Beyond the amazing locations of Fuse, the work environment is great. Our agency has a senior staff retention rate three times that of the industry standard. Fuse provides resources to help employees stay active, relieve stress and bond through company perks.
#3 United Way of Northwest Vermont
Headquarters: South Burlington, VT
Industry: Nonprofit - Other
U.S. Employees: 24
United Way of Northwest Vermont, family comes first. Not only is it our mission to promote the education, health, and financial stability of individuals and families in the community, but our organization cares for its employees’ own families and also considers one another like family. Our staff and leadership team truly believe in the health, well-being, and lifestyle satisfaction of all employees and provides a platform for our staff members to take care of ourselves to better serve our community at large. We believe that true change starts from within. United Way’s culture, structure, and generous policies provide employees with the opportunities and flexibility needed to do their best work.
#4 Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Headquarters: Burlington, VT
Web: www.vhfa.org
Industry: Financial Services – Other
U.S. Employees: 37
Vermont Housing Finance Agency was established in 1974 to finance and promote affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income Vermonters. Since its inception, VHFA has helped 29,000 Vermonters and their families purchase primary residences. It has also provided financing, development and management support, subsidy administration and tax credits to approximately 8,800 units of multifamily rental housing. One of the Agency's primary goals is to create and sustain a workplace conducive to attracting and retaining a quality staff. We do this by creating a culture that values and respects the work of each staff member and rewards them for their efforts with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan.
#5 Union Mutual
Headquarters: Montpelier, Vt.
Web: www.unionmutual.com
Industry: Insurance (non-healthcare)
U.S. Employees: 97
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 benefits 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, stand-up desks. Throughout the duration of the pandemic, we receive weekly communication from the CEO providing company stats, wellness tips, etc. We are constantly updating our benefit offerings, to provide our employees with an excellent work experience.
#6 McSoley McCoy & Co.
Headquarters: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.cpavt.com
Industry: Accounting
U.S. Employees: 24
At McSoley McCoy & Co. we know that while numbers are our focus, our staff is our most valuable asset. Our extraordinary staff provides a solid professional framework that supports our clients. We count on each other so that our clients can count on us. 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.
#7 Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP
Headquarters: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.gfc.com
Industry: Accounting
U.S. Employees: 69
Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP is an independently owned, widely respected CPA and consulting firm headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont. The firm, one of the largest in Northern New England, provides tax, accounting and business consulting services to a diverse group of businesses. GFC is an integral part of RSM US LLP (formerly known as McGladrey, LLP), a premier affiliation of independent accounting and consulting firms in the United States. GFC has also won the prestigious "Best Places to Work in Vermont" award for the last nine years in a row, as well as Accounting Today's Best Accounting Firms to Work For in 2020.
#8 Co-operative Insurance Companies
Headquarters: Middlebury, VT
Industry: Insurance (non-healthcare)
U.S. Employees: 92
Co-operative Insurance Companies has been meeting property and casualty insurance needs since 1915, offering farm, home, auto, business, and other insurance to people in Vermont and New Hampshire. It is owned by its members and committed to protecting them with fast and fair claims service, farm safety expertise, and local operations. The company has headquarters in Middlebury, Vermont, with regional claims offices and more than 100 agency locations across Vermont and New Hampshire. Co-op employees share a focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience. We recognize that to sustain that level of service and hard work, employees need opportunities to nurture themselves and to have their voices heard.
#9 Yankee Farm Credit
Headquarters: Williston, VT
Industry: Financial Services – Other
U.S. Employees: 71
Yankee Farm Credit is a leading provider of credit and financial services to the agricultural community in Vermont, western NH and the Champlain Valley of NY. We are passionate about agriculture and support local farm businesses to ensure their success. Mission: Farm Credit supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services today and tomorrow. Yankee Farm Credit is a mission-driven cooperative with a staff that truly believes in the work we do.
#10 Adam Hergenrother Companies
Headquarters: South Burlington, VT
Industry: Real Estate
U.S. Employees: 58
At Adam Hergenrother Companies, we don't follow the rules. We create them. We are leaders. We believe that business is a conduit for our personal growth. We accept challenges, set goals, and exceed them. We refuse to stay in mediocrity and instead choose to live purposeful lives without limits. We are adaptable and we move fast. We live in the moment and have committed to learning, working, and playing every day. Whether it's helping families to fulfill the dream of homeownership, developing communities, or inspiring our employees to fulfill their personal goals, transforming lives is at the heart of everything we do.
#11 ReArch Company, Inc.
Headquarters: South Burlington, VT
Industry: Construction
U.S. Employees: 44
ReArch Company is an innovative construction management, design-build, development, and property management firm based on the principles of ethical conduct, superior customer service, sustainable practices, and aggressive advocacy of our clients’ needs. In offering this comprehensive suite of services, we are able to provide a holistic perspective at each phase of the process – from planning and construction to long-term maintenance and renovation. This well-rounded approach is what sets ReArch Company apart from our competitors. Operating on a mission of providing mutual respect, an entrepreneurial approach, and empowered clients, ReArch Company has quickly established itself as one of New England’s fastest-growing and most respected construction and development firms.
#12 Heritage Aviation
Headquarters: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.flyheritage.com
Industry: Aviation - Fixed Based Operations & Maintenance
U.S. Employees: 58
100% Employee Owned with our values guiding our organization. We are a best place to work because of our values: safety, customer service, excellence, integrity, accountability, employee owned, responsiveness, teamwork and goal orientated. Great employee owners working towards the same goal with a culture of trust and respect.
#13 Champlain Community Services
Headquarters: Colchester, VT
Web: www.ccs-vt.org
Industry: Nonprofit – Health & Human Services
U.S. Employees: 61
Champlain Community Services firmly believes the foundation of a successful business is employees who feel supported, valued, and listened to. We start by providing a comprehensive on-boarding process that ensures staff are confident in their role, feel welcome in their new position and have opportunities to get to know the leadership team. We continue to provide ongoing trainings, educational opportunities at monthly all-staff meetings, an annual full-day of training for our entire staff and encourage outside trainings to promote professional growth. Just as important, we have created a work culture where employees feel comfortable giving critical feedback because there is follow-through when suggestions are made.
#14 UVM Foundation
Headquarters: Burlington, VT
Industry: Nonprofit - Other
U.S. Employees: 65
The UVM Foundation is a mission- and values-driven organization with the express focus of supporting higher education at the University of Vermont. The Foundation is deeply committed to the support of diversity, equity and inclusion - in its workforce and in the ways it manifests support for the University of Vermont. Our success is directly tied to the relations we develop and sustain, the most important of which is the relationship with our employees. Our support and care of our team - demonstrated through workplace policies and practices - allows them to remain deeply focused and productive in their work and have the time, resources, and flexibility to live fully at home with friends and family.
#15 Ivy Computer, Inc
Headquarters: Waterbury Center, VT
Web: www.ivycomputer.com
Industry: Technology
U.S. Employees: 42
We provide excellent benefits, generous paid time off, a family-like culture, and a reasonable exception to every rule when necessary. We see our employees as humans, not numbers. We appreciate our customers and have formed great relationships with them. We allow for employees to let their hair down and relax while clocked in, and we do not micromanage. We're still a small enough company to feel like a family. 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.
#16 The Bank of Bennington
Headquarters: Bennington, VT
Web: www.thebankofbennington.com
Industry: Banking
U.S. Employees: 53
The Bank of Bennington is a full-service mutual community bank headquartered in Bennington with branches in Manchester, Bennington, Arlington and Rutland Vermont. We have been in business for over 103 years and are known for our customer service, financial strength, and community involvement. Bauer Financial, an independent bank-rating service, has awarded The Bank of Bennington their 5-star “superior” rating for more than twenty-nine consecutive years. As a testament to the bank’s culture, not only has the bank’s size grown over the years, so too has its reputation as a local business that gives back to its communities. The bank generously donates time and money to volunteer groups and community organizations in and around Bennington and Rutland County.
#17 NuHarbor Security
Headquarters: Colchester, VT
Industry: Consulting
U.S. Employees: 60
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. Employees appreciate benefits like professional development, working remotely, and a great annual holiday party. Less common benefits offered include pet bereavement leave, adoption leave, fitness reimbursement, and financial planning.
#18 New Breed
Headquarters: Burlington, VT
Web: www.newbreedmarketing.com
Industry: Advertising/PR/Marketing
U.S. Employees: 71
New Breed is Vermont’s best place to work because of our commitment to our people, culture, and community. Forget the traditional 9-5, we understand that work is a big part of our teams’ lives, and it’s important to us that they enjoy it. We offer a variety of unique perks to help our team achieve a sustainable harmony between work and life. Because our employees do their best work when they’re happy and fulfilled, we provide them with the training, support, and mentorship that they need to follow their professional passions. Our goal is that, with this guidance, everyone will be able to create their dream job with New Breed.
#19 The Royal Group
Headquarters: Essex Junction, VT
Industry: Construction
U.S. Employees: 35
Local third generation family business. Over 85+ year history. We work in a very exciting industry of Electronic Security that is changing every minute. We're not stuck in our ways, we're innovative and always on the leading edge of technology. We care deeply about our company branding and reputation. Our quality of workmanship has always been a key factor in who we are. We have an excellent team! All of our people are long-term and have years and years of invaluable experience. We empower people and layout roadmaps for training, improvement, and overall success. We work for some wonderful accounts, including college campuses, hospitals, health care facilities, manufacturing plants, breweries, distilleries and ski resorts.
#20 Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group
Headquarters: Burlington, VT
Web: www.hbinsurance.com
Industry: Insurance (non-healthcare)
U.S. Employees: 91
One of the largest agencies in Vermont, Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group offers a combination of professionalism and knowledge that have been attracting our customers since 1821. Our focus is to provide outstanding service to our clients which is accomplished through our staff. We offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to attract and retain quality personnel. “Here when you need us!” is more than our tagline; it is the anthem we use in every community we serve. We are a supportive, communicative, caring and professional employer. We listen to our staff and make improvements/adjustments to retain our staff and make them feel valued.
#21 Liquid Measurement Systems, Inc.
Headquarters: Georgia, VT
Web: www.liquidmeasurement.com
Industry: Aerospace Design & Manufacturing
U.S. Employees: 48
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 Our employee benefits package is designed to support and reward the great people of LMS and their families.
#22 Stone Environmental Inc
Headquarters: Montpelier, VT
Web: www.stone-env.com
Industry: Consulting
U.S. Employees: 49
Stone is a 100% employee-owned environmental science, engineering, and consulting firm located in Montpelier, Vermont. Over the past 28 years, we have built a foundation of scientific integrity and innovation, delivering defensible and reliable environmental and data solutions to a broad spectrum of clients in Vermont, New England, and around the globe. Stone's strength lies in our employee-owners, who bring insight, curiosity, and passion to every endeavor. We work at Stone because we value a productive work culture that values growth and trust. Our open communication between all levels of the organization and engagement and consensus between groups fosters trust and empowers our team.
#23 Norwich Solar Technologies
Headquarters: White River Junction, VT
Web: www.norwichsolar.com
Industry: Renewable Energy
U.S. Employees: 27
Norwich Solar Technologies has been developing and commercializing leading-edge innovations in Renewable Energy Technology since 2011. Our mission is to continue to advance the integration and deployment of affordable solar power for regional organizations – enabling them to improve their bottom line while reducing their carbon footprint. Our clients include municipalities, community services institutions, schools, businesses large and small, and community solar residential clients. We are focused on a Triple Bottom Line, ensuring the best for People, Planet, and Profit. We have always had a mission of making the world a better place by making a difference each and every day in the communities in which we live and work, and by developing local, renewable energy that benefit all Vermonters.
#24 New England Excess Exchange
Headquarters: Barre, VT
Web: www.neee.com
Industry: Insurance (non-healthcare)
U.S. Employees: 48
At New England Excess Exchange we give employees the opportunity to share new ideas, solve problems and assist in strengthening our mission to build long-term partnerships with our clients, independent insurance agents. Our employees enjoy an environment of learning, innovation and fun! We're nestled at the top of Quarry Hill in Barre, Vermont, with beautiful scenery and close access to running trails, VAST groomed snowmobile trails, parks, ski resorts and local restaurants. NEEE also offers non-profit community service activities, employee appreciation events and a company garden! We give employees the opportunity to share new ideas, solve problems and assist in strengthening our mission to build long-term partnerships with our clients, independent insurance agents.
#25 Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
Headquarters: Burlington, VT
Web: Primmer.com
Industry: Legal
U.S. Employees: 80
Our firm has a reputation across Vermont and New England for providing excellent legal services to our clients. We could not provide that service without our incredible staff and attorneys. Over the last thirty years, we have developed mentorship programs so that attorneys can build meaningful legal careers and reevaluated our benefit packages to reflect the needs of our diverse group of employees. We are considered a "best" place to work because our culture and firm-wide policies demonstrate compassion and appreciation for all employees. Our firm believes that when our attorneys and staff are thriving, it directly benefits the clients we serve.
#26 DominionTech Computer Services
Headquarters: Williston, VT
Web: www.dominiontech.com
Industry: Technology
U.S. Employees: 19
DominionTech is a privately owned IT Service Provider, we work with organizations across VT and make their IT problems go away. We work in many different industries such as Healthcare, Municipalities, Retail and Professional Services. Our exposure to so many industries exposes us to a unique blend of projects and situations. One of our core values is humor - our team enjoys the work we do and we have fun while doing it. Our size allows us to be flexible with our team and accommodate work life balance. With a focus on providing a strategic approach to IT, DominionTech offers its clients scalable solutions that eliminate distractions caused by IT problems.
#27 Wild Apple Graphics
Headquarters: Woodstock, VT
Web: www.wildapple.com
Industry: Publishing/Printing
U.S. Employees: 24
Wild Apple has been ranked one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” for ten years in a row. We pride ourselves on running a human, un-corporate, fun business that shares information and involves employees in what’s going on. Wild Apple’s mission is to find, create and deliver trend-current art for the home furnishings market. Wild Apple licenses artwork to manufacturers of a wide variety of home products, including wall decor, dinnerware, textiles, rugs, wallpaper, stationery, and much more. Wild Apple works with artists from around the world, who are paid royalties on sales of their artwork. The company employs 24 and is located in scenic Woodstock, Vermont.
#28 Aqua ViTea
Headquarters: Middlebury, VT
Web: www.aquavitea.com
Industry: Functional Beverage
U.S. Employees: 25
Our mission since the beginning has been to sustain and cultivate the core foundation of healthy, sustainable communities through a series of interrelated actions and principles. We evaluate the environmental impact of our business decisions to remain mindful of how they will affect all aspects of living and life. We seek to source the finest quality ingredients and work with regional providers whenever feasible. We work to create opportunities not only for our team, but for you, that will make a positive difference in our and your food consumption, lifestyle choices, and career paths. We recognize and remind ourselves and you to acknowledge the responsibility to contribute and give back to the community.
MEDIUM BUSINESSES
(100-249 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
#1 OnLogic
Headquarters: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.onlogic.com
Industry: Manufacturing
U.S. Employees: 124
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 challenges 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.
#2 New England Air Systems LLC
Headquarters: Williston, VT
Web: www.neair.com
Industry: Construction
U.S. Employees: 127
We are an industry leader in comprehensive design-build mechanical systems for commercial, industrial and institutional clients throughout Vermont and neighboring states since 1972. This is a family-run business that cares about its employees and their families. You can start as an apprentice and grow to be a project manager; you can spend your entire career here and you'll be taken care of. We only provide the best to our customers, instilling a tremendous amount of pride in our employees knowing that each customer is receiving the best possible service and results they can receive. We support each other so that we can continue to provide that level of work each day.
#3 Johnson Lambert LLP
Headquarters: Burlington, VT
Industry: Accounting
U.S. Employees: 185
At Johnson Lambert, we focus on the individual. We value hard work, yet strive to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. We pride ourselves on being exceptionally knowledgeable in the technical aspects of our jobs, and we know that our business relies on teamwork and collaboration with each other and with clients. Through our dedication to individuals' professional growth and the pursuit of personal balance, Johnson Lambert offers a culture that values our employees. We foster a fun and collaborative culture, which cultivates close connections with co-workers, recognizes the importance of enabling our personnel to balance professional and personal life, appreciates individual personalities. and promotes an "open-door" policy at all levels of the firm.
#4 The Richards Group
Headquarters: Brattleboro, VT
Industry: Insurance (non-healthcare)
U.S. Employees: 134
The Richards Group, headquartered in Brattleboro, Vermont, has provided local insurance, employee benefits and retirement plan solutions to clients throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts since 1867. The firm currently has over 130 employees and 12 locations in Vermont and New Hampshire and has expanded services to include safety, wellness and human resources consulting. At The Richards Group, we work alongside our clients to develop and implement long-range plans to lower their total cost of risk. We protect what our clients value most, whether it is their home, their business, their employee's health or working towards financial independence. To that end, we have four distinct business units that specialize in a range of professional services.
#5 DEW Construction
Headquarters: Williston, VT
Web: DEWconstruction.com
Industry: Construction
U.S. Employees: 123
There are so many reasons DEW is a best place to work, but in 2020 DEW put the health of their employees, families, and the community first. They were quick to make COVID safe practices part of everyday business. They have and still are providing employees the flexibility to work remotely. From the comprehensive benefits package, on-site gym, to employee appreciation gift cards, DEW understands that healthy, happy and appreciated employees are productive employees. DEW's culture has and will always be built on family first. At DEW every team member matters, every team member makes a difference. DEW appreciates the strength that each person brings to the table and provides ample opportunities for professional growth.
#6 NorthCountry Federal Credit Union
Headquarters: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.northcountry.org
Industry: Banking
U.S. Employees: 168
NorthCountry is Vermont’s community credit union for the Champlain Valley, Central Vermont, and the Northeast Kingdom. We are proud to have been recognized as one of Vermont’s 2020 “Best Places to Work”, as well as having Gallup rank our employee engagement rate at among some of the top percentages of businesses worldwide! We are humbled to achieve this recognition for our organization both locally and globally. Our vision is: to be the community’s most loved financial institution. We hold ourselves to a very high standard to do so, by striving to offer “world-class service” in every interaction we have. We also contribute to the communities we serve by sponsoring local events and offering financial donations to many non-profit organizations.
#7 New Chapter, Inc
Headquarters: Brattleboro, VT
Web: www.newchapter.com
Industry: Nutritional Supplements
U.S. Employees: 177
New Chapter has had a strong commitment to deliver the "wisdom of nature" to relieve suffering and promote optimal health to our consumers for almost 40 years. We are constantly working to advance the organic mission, nourishing body and soul with the healing intelligence of pure whole foods and herbal supplements. Our mission and credo can be seen in all who are the biggest supporters and advocates for the brand which says a lot about our products and the company. We recognize and celebrate our values by living our core behaviors, balance & rejuvenation, passion & tenacity and embracing teamwork.
#8 Chroma Technology Corp.
Headquarters: Bellows Falls, VT
Web: www.chroma.com
Industry: Life Science/Biotechnology
U.S. Employees: 156
As an award-winning company dedicated to customer service and satisfaction, Chroma Technology has always served and worked closely with the scientific community. We are an OEM supplier to many industries and offer a broad portfolio of products that span applications such as fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, spectroscopy, DNA sequencing, medical and surgical devices, astronomy, machine vision, colorimetry, remote sensing, manufacturing and security. As a certified B-Corp., Chroma Technology seeks to change our share of the world by example. We believe we demonstrate how a for-profit company can exercise capitalism for the benefit of people and the environment.
#9 SymQuest
Headquarters: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.symquest.com
Industry: Technology
U.S. Employees: 153
Founded in 1996, SymQuest, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc, a regionally based IT and office technology provider. SymQuest designs, installs and hosts network infrastructures and printing environments of all sizes. 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 value our employee's involvement in non-profit organizations and personal hobbies and encourage a healthy work-life balance. We're one of the best places to work because we truly believe every employee matters.
#10 VSECU
Headquarters: Montpelier, VT
Web: www.vsecu.com
Industry: Banking
U.S. Employees: 188
VSECU is deeply committed to its cooperative DNA and values autonomy and independence. Decisions on business matters are made locally by VSECU staff who know their communities, and control of the credit union will always be maintained by members through a cooperative design. The credit union’s structure facilitates personal relationships that ensure consideration of the people the cooperative serves; members are seen as much more than their credit score or their net worth. VSECU’s foundation is built on thinking differently and re-engineering standard financial products to meet the needs of members, while also having a positive social impact on the community.
#11 VGS
Headquarters: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.vgsvt.com
Industry: Utility - Natural Gas
U.S. Employees: 130
We actually walk our talk about putting people at the center We intentionally place the people and culture of the organization at the center of the daily operations of the business. We prioritize safety and family, self-care and the needs of each and every employee. This has been tested during the pandemic! We don't forgo planet and profit (triple bottom line leadership). Our climate plan looks to the future for a healthy planet and employment security, all the while, being inclusive of people. There is also tremendous pride in the reality of placing people - our customers - at the forefront of the service we provide.
#12 Heritage Family Credit Union
Headquarters: Rutland, VT
Web: www.hfcuvt.com
Industry: Banking
U.S. Employees: 164
Heritage Family Credit Union is a family. We value our relationships with each other as co-workers, but also with our members. Our employees make a positive difference in the lives of their neighbors through the work that they do each and every day no matter what their role within the organization. We promote that by celebrating our 7 core values through our Values In Action program. HFCU has always strived to "take care of" our employees through our rich compensation & benefits programs and our employee wellness events/initiatives. Even during the difficult 2020 year; we shifted quickly to keep employees safe and provide as much normalcy as possible as well.
LARGE BUSINESSES
(250+ U.S. EMPLOYEES)
#1 Edward Jones
Headquarters: Rutland, VT
Web: www.edwardjones.com
Industry: Financial Services – Other
U.S. Employees: 47,238
Edward Jones is the nation’s largest financial-services firm in terms of financial advisors and branch offices, with 14,300 US locations. Every aspect of our business, from investment types to branch locations, is designed to cater to more than 7 million clients in communities where they live and work. Financial advisors work with clients to understand personal goals – from college savings to retirement – and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. We embrace the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.
#2 Stantec
Headquarters: South Burlington, VT
Web: www.stantec.com
Industry: Engineering
U.S. Employees: 8,996
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, architects, 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.
#3 Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
Headquarters: Montpelier, VT
Industry: Insurance (non-healthcare)
U.S. Employees: 302
We truly believe our employees are our greatest asset. As such, we devote significant resources to providing our staff with an exceptional compensation and benefits package, extensive development opportunities and a very comfortable work environment. As assessed by our benefits broker, we offer one of the most robust compensation and benefits packages in Vermont. We take pride in recruiting and retaining talented staff, many of whom have been with the company for more than 20 years. One of our 5 company priorities is "none of us is as strong as all of us" which is one of the building blocks of our company culture.
#4 Comcast -- Western New England Region
Headquarters: Burlington, VT
Web: www.corporate.comcast.com
Industry: Telecommunications
U.S. Employees: 100,000
Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, highspeed internet, and phone providers to residential customers under the Xfinity brand, and also provides wireless and security and automation services to residential customers under the XFINITY brand. Comcast is committed to providing an unparalleled entertainment and communications experience to residents and businesses in the communities the company serves in Vermont. Comcast is committed to providing an unparalleled entertainment and communications experience to residents and businesses in the hundreds of communities the company serves in Vermont.
#5 Mascoma Bank
Headquarters: White River Junction, VT
Web: www.mascomabank.com
Industry: Banking
U.S. Employees: 360
For more than 120 years, Mascoma Bank has been putting the community first. We walk the walk before we talk the talk because we understand the importance of action. We donate 10% of profits to area nonprofit organizations, more than $1 million annually. We help municipalities expand opportunities for citizens. We foster a love of the arts, recreation, and Mother Nature. We also extend a hand to the neediest in our communities, helping people with everything from health care to housing and addiction. Mascoma is not beholden to any outside shareholders, which allows us to focus on the things that make our business successful: our customers, our employees, our communities, and our environment.
#6 VHB
Headquarters:
South Burlington, VT
Web: www.vhb.com
Industry: Consulting
U.S. Employees: 1,464
We are VHB. We’re passionate about making meaningful contributions to the world through the work that we do. We’re proud, yet humbled, to have been doing this for more than 40 years. We’re a team of -1,600 strong - eager to deliver value by embracing our clients’ goals, anticipating challenges, building lasting partnerships, and always providing a smooth ride. Our passionate professionals include engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Together, we improve mobility, enhance communities, and balance development and infrastructure need with environmental stewardship.
#7 Parker-LORD (LORD Sensing Microstrain)
Headquarters: Williston, VT
Web: www.parker.com
Industry: Manufacturing
U.S. Employees: 1,840
Parker LORD 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. 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 are why we are one of the "Best Places to Work!"
#8 King Arthur Baking Company
Headquarters: White River Junction, VT
Industry: Wholesale/Manufacturing/Catalog/Retail
U.S. Employees: 341
King Arthur Baking Company is America’s oldest flour company, founded in Boston in 1790 to provide premium, high-quality flour. Dedicated to spreading the joy of baking, King Arthur sells premium flour and baking mixes in stores nationwide. And that’s just the start—we are the go-to resource for everything a baker needs, from products to inspiration and education. We offer more than 3,500 tested and trusted baking ingredients, tools, pans, kitchenware, and recipes. And as an equally important part of what we do, we teach people how to bake! King Arthur runs baking schools and a Bake for Good Program aimed at teaching middle school students how to bake bread and share it in their local community.
#9 Southwestern Vermont Health Care
Headquarters: Bennington, VT
Web: www.svhealthcare.org
Industry: Healthcare – Provider
U.S. Employees: 1048
One might wonder why a health system would apply to be one of Vermont’s Best Places to Work in the year of a worldwide health crisis. With all of the risks associated with COVID-19, wouldn’t a health system be the worst place to work? To that our employees answer, “Great challenges offer extraordinary rewards.” They have taken on the most difficult circumstances of their careers, they have solved problems, they have protected each other and their patients, and they have saved lives. More than that, our employees have felt the support of their organization behind them every step of the way.
#10 Health Care & Rehabilitation Services
Headquarters: Springfield, VT
Web: www.hcrs.org
Industry: Nonprofit – Health & Human Services
U.S. Employees: 411
HCRS is the community mental health agency designated by the State of Vermont to provide mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services across Windsor and Windham Counties. We were founded in 1967 as a non-profit agency. Our mission is to provide creative, collaborative, and compassionate health care services that are responsive to the needs of our communities. We envision a community where people are inspired, empowered, and supported to lead healthy and meaningful lives. In 2014, the leadership of our agency changed with the promotion of George Karabakakis, PhD to CEO. It was at that moment when the seeds of a significant change in our culture were planted.