2022 Best Places to Work in Vermont
The employee interviews and profiles for the 2022 Best Places to Work in Vermont awards.
2022 Best Places to work in Vermont winners in alphabetical order are:
SMALL BUSINESSES (15 - 99 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
Aqua ViTea
Bytes.co*
Champlain Community Services, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman*
DominionTech, Inc.
Fluency Inc.*
Fuse
Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP
Heritage Aviation
Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group
Housewright Construction, Inc.*
Ivy Computer, Inc.
Liquid Measurement Systems
McSoley McCoy & Co.
New Breed
New England Excess Exchange Ltd.
Northern Digital Inc.*
Norwich Technologies
NuHarbor Security
Patrons Co-operative Fire Insurance Company
DBA Co-operative Insurance Companies
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
ReArch Company, Inc.
Royal Group
Spectrum Youth & Family Services*
Stone Environmental Inc
Union Mutual
United Way of Northwest Vermont
Vermont Oxford Network*
Wild Apple Graphics
MEDIUM BUSINESSES (100-249 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
Champlain Housing Trust*
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, Inc.
The Richards Group
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
Vermont Information Processing, Inc.*
Vermont Mutual Insurance
VHB
*Not on 2021 list
SMALL BUSINESSES
(15 - 99 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
#1 New England Excess Exchange Ltd.
Headquarters: Barre
Web: www.neee.com
Industry: Insurance - Non-Healthcare
VT Employees: 47
U.S. Employees: 47
New England Excess Exchange is a premier independent wholesale insurance broker and managing general agency serving independent agents throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. For more than 41 years, we’ve been a committed partner dedicated to providing quality specialty insurance products to our valued agents. NEEE employees enjoy an environment of learning, innovation and fun. They are encouraged to share new ideas, solve problems and assist in strengthening our mission to build long-term partnerships with our clients. In addition,NEEE offers nonprofit community-service activities, monthly employee appreciation events and an annual celebration in which we honor everyone’s hard work with great food, gifts and family-friendly activities. Combined with our competitive benefits package, flexible work schedules, hybrid and remote work options, paid continuing education credits and unlimited free coffee, New England Excess Exchange provides a supportive and enjoyable office environment.
#2 Fuse
Headquarters: Winooski
Web: www.fusemarketing.com
Industry: Advertising/PR/Marketing
VT Employees: 25
U.S. Employees: 25
Fuse is a Winooski-based independent agency composed of the most experienced staff in teen and young-adult marketing. We reward staff retention by recognizing employees for five- and 10-year anniversaries with bonuses, an extra week of vacation and a special gift chosen just for them; 15-year employees are awarded cash bonuses. We support our extended Fuse families by additionally offering fully or partially paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, lactation facilities and flexible hours to accommodate school or family events. We also provide resources to help employees stay active, relieve stress and bond through company perks like a gym stipend, indoor quarter pipe and weekly yoga sessions. Fuse contributes 3% of salary to all employees upon eligibility to their 401K.
#3 Ivy Computer, Inc.
Headquarters: Waterbury Center
Web: www.ivycomputer.com
Industry: Technology
VT Employees: 52
U.S. Employees: 52
Ivy Computer in Waterbury Center makes software products for industries that require modern solutions to business practices such as routing, bill pay, e-billing, accounting and customer relationship management. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and transparent work environment, where employees are free to speak up, share an idea or point out an area of opportunity. We believe in our core value of respect — for one another, for ourselves and for our customers. Ivy Computer provides excellent benefits, generous paid time off, a very supportive culture and a reasonable exception to every rule when necessary. We see our employees as humans, not numbers — and we make it fun to come to work! There is always something going on to get involved with. The environment is relaxed, and employees give one another the freedom and respect to be themselves.
#4 Fluency Inc.
Headquarters: Burlington
Web: www.fluency.inc
Industry: Technology
U.S. Employees: 39
Fluency in Burlington is the first digital advertising technology company to leverage robotic process automation to solve the complex challenges of executing digital advertising. Via the pioneering software our team builds — and the way the team builds it — we’re redefining how a world-class software as a service company creates and operates. Fluency believes it is no longer enough for employers to compete on compensation and benefits alone. People are looking for organizations that have a well-thought-out strategy, provide a sense of purpose, create opportunities to progress personally and professionally, and allow individuals to contribute to shaping the success of the company. Fluency is a leader in these stated categories, and when you combine them with our collective desire to succeed and support one another’s growth, you can see how we’ve been able to maintain a critical mass of game-changers since day one.
#5 Union Mutual
Headquarters: Montpelier
Web: www.unionmutual.com
Industry: Insurance - Non-Healthcare
VT Employees: 81
U.S. Employees: 89
Union Mutual, based in Montpelier, is a property and casualty insurance company that exists to help our policyholders recover from accidents, incidents and catastrophes. We are an innovative, forward-thinking, data-driven organization that values and nurtures relationships. We are committed to being a good employer with an award-winning culture and comprehensive benefits, and to making a positive impact on the community through our extensive — and growing! — corporate social responsibility-based initiatives. Union Mutual promotes the financial, physical and mental well-being of our employees, and expends corporate resources accordingly. Our company culture fosters inclusion, inspires creativity and provides opportunities for professional and personal development. Management and leadership staff at the company are communicative, accessible and engaged.
#6 Bytes.co
Headquarters: Burlington
Web: bytes.co
Industry: Internet
U.S. Employees: 24
Bytes.co is a web design, digital marketing and development agency headquartered in Burlington. We believe not only in getting things done, but in getting things done right — through hard work, dedication and loyalty. We are resourceful and focused. We respect each other and approach new challenges with an open mind. And we believe in honesty and transparency. Bytes.co promotes a positive work-life balance for its employees because we understand people have lives outside the office. Are you searching for your next thing? We’re always looking for new talent to join our growing team.
#7 ReArch Company, Inc.
Headquarters: South Burlington
Web: www.rearchcompany.com
Industry: Construction
VT Employees: 49
U.S. Employees: 50
ReArch Company is an innovative and technology-forward development, construction and property-management company assisting clients in all stages of their projects. We are deeply committed to sustainability, philanthropy, the health and safety of our employees and our mission to improve lives through the built environment. . Operating on a mission of providing mutual respect, an entrepreneurial approach and empowering our clients, ReArch has quickly established itself as one of New England’s fastest-growing and most respected construction firms. At ReArch, we know our employees are our most significant asset. We believe every position is created equally and that one person's success is the team's success, which creates genuine camaraderie among co-workers. Employees tout that we are family-focused and offer a great work-life balance. ReArch strives for continual improvement and wants to be the best in the business.
#8 Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman
Headquarters: Burlington
Web: www.hickokandboardman.com
Industry: Real Estate
VT Employees: 29
U.S. Employees: 29
Headquartered in Burlington, with real estate sales centers in St. Albans and Vergennes, Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman has a proven track record of providing extraordinary real estate services and cutting-edge technology initiatives to homebuyers and sellers throughout northwest Vermont. We are proud to rank among the top 50 Coldwell Banker offices in the world and as the No. 1 Coldwell Banker company in Vermont. As we strive to be best in class for our clients, we are also keenly focused on the well-being of our employees. We offer competitive benefits, compensation and annual pay increases; promote a collaborative and inclusive office environment; value work-life balance; and celebrate one another’s successes. We are a team that shines like no other!
#9 McSoley McCoy & Co.
Headquarters: South Burlington
Web: www.cpavt.com
Industry: Accounting
VT Employees: 33
U.S. Employees: 33
McSoley McCoy & Company, an accounting firm in South Burlington, are expert problem-solvers who translate complex financial information into working knowledge, providing our individual and corporate clients with the sound advice they need to meet their dynamic circumstances. We are a place where inspired people create excellence, and individuality is celebrated. We believe that each unique personality and those from diverse backgrounds strengthen our team. McSoley McCoy seeks those who thrive in an open and collaborative work environment where every voice is valued. We value work-life balance for all our employees and recognize that personal commitments are an important part of life. Family is our focus both inside and outside the office. We support working parents with flexible schedules, telecommuting options and part-time opportunities. At McSoley McCoy & Company, we know that while numbers are our focus, our staff is our most valuable asset.
#10 United Way of Northwest Vermont
Headquarters: South Burlington
Web: unitedwaynwvt.org
Industry: Nonprofit
VT Employees: 22
U.S. Employees: 22
At United Way of Northwest Vermont, family comes first. Our mission is to promote not only the education, health and financial stability not only of individuals and families in the community, but also for our employees' own families as well. 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 themselves to better serve our community at large. United Way’s culture, structure, and generous policies provide employees with the opportunities and flexibility needed to do their best work. United Way offers a flexible work-from-home environment; up-to-date technology; six weeks of combined time off; paid volunteer days; a generous paid parental leave policy; paid and flex holidays; a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision; and a wellness program that includes an annual stipend.
#11 Heritage Aviation
Headquarters: South Burlington
Web: www.flyheritage.com
Industry: Aviation
VT Employees: 65
U.S. Employees: 65
Heritage Aviation is a 100% employee-owned, certified b-corporation aviation services company that provides maintenance, avionics and fixed-base operations from Burlington International Airport. For more than 30 years, our Diamond Award-winning, FAA-certified repair station has provided the region with outstanding aircraft maintenance and avionics support. Heritage Aviation’s “ownership culture” gives workers a substantial personal stake in the company’s success, thereby resulting in a high level of job satisfaction. We encourage workers to not just contribute occasional ideas and information, but also to infuse this ownership culture into their everyday work through teamwork, feedback opportunities, devolution of authority and other structures. Heritage provides employees with a financially meaningful ownership stake, enough to be an important part of their financial security. Our employees share profits through incentive plans, profit sharing or other tools.
#12 Spectrum Youth & Family Services
Headquarters: Burlington
Web: www.spectrumvt.org
Industry: Health & Human Services
VT Employees: 64
U.S. Employees: 64
Since its inception, Spectrum Youth and Family Services in Burlington has occupied a unique place in the social service community, both as a provider of services and as an employer. In fulfilling its mission, Spectrum has always sought to identify current unmet needs of adolescents, particularly those in at-risk situations, and respond by creating services to fill the void. Even though Spectrum is a relatively small nonprofit organization in a small state, we have achieved national recognition for our work with homeless and at-risk youth. We were named Agency of the Year by the National Network for Youth at a Capitol Hill ceremony. Spectrum’s culture is such that by treating employees with respect, consideration, professionalism and kindness, we are thereby setting the stage for those same staff to treat our youth and family clients in the same manner. Spectrum pays competitive wages; provides health insurance and other benefits not only for employees, but also for their family members; and offers generous vacation time.
#13 Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP
Headquarters: South Burlington
Web: www.gfc.com
Industry: Accounting
VT Employees: 85
U.S. Employees: 85
Gallagher, Flynn & Company is an independently owned, widely respected CPA and consulting firm headquartered in South Burlington. The firm, one of the largest in Northern New England, provides tax, accounting and business consulting services to a diverse group of businesses. The firm’s greatest asset is our people. We are intentional about our culture and respect, and we empower each other, support growth and development, celebrate successes and value our work-life family balance. We achieve this through transparency and communication, being collaborative and, most importantly, creating long-lasting relationships, both personally and professionally. Our employees aren’t just colleagues, they’re also friends.
#14 Co-operative Insurance Companies
Headquarters: Middlebury
Web: www.co-opinsurance.com
Industry: Insurance - Non-Healthcare
VT Employees: 92
U.S. Employees: 92
Co-operative Insurance Companies (Patrons Co-operative Fire Insurance Company) in Middlebury 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. We are passionate about outstanding customer service, giving back to our communities and providing a great working environment for our employees. Co-op provides its employees with challenging, meaningful work that fosters a culture of excellence and success. We offer competitive, market-driven wages, excellent benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, and we encourage — and take seriously — employee input and ideas. Employee morale is boosted by many small workplace perks, including gym space, a pool table, and a taco truck at lunch, to name just a few.
#15 Housewright Construction, Inc.
Headquarters: Newbury
Web: www.housewright.net
Industry: Construction
VT Employees: 26
U.S. Employees: 26
Since 1985, Housewright Construction Inc in Newbury has built and restored custom dream homes in Vermont and New Hampshire. We operate as a one-stop shop for our clients, managing a team of employees, subcontractors and service professionals that all strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Housewright Construction cares deeply about its employees and their families. We reward hard work, assist our employees through their personal struggles, and treat others how they would want to be treated in all aspects of our business operations. Housewright provides employees with exceptional benefits and operates with fairness, honesty and integrity. Every Housewright employee is valued and respected for their contributions and compensated generously because we believe in showing our appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
#16 NuHarbor Security
Headquarters: Colchester
Web: www.nuharborsecurity.com
Industry: Technology
VT Employees: 54
U.S. Employees: 93
Every day, NuHarbor Security improves the cybersecurity of our clients. Our managed security services are always watching over them, ensuring their systems are configured correctly and alerting them when real security events occur, while our penetration-testing and information-assurance teams provide security insight and recommendations to improve protections and shared-response activities. NuHarbor believes in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We are inclusive and collaborative, encourage the free exchange of ideas, and respect and celebrate diverse views. We have a passion for learning and encourage our staff to always improve. NuHarbor Security is a kick-ass company! We work and hire great people who are passionate about what they do, and give our all every day.
#17 Wild Apple Graphics
Headquarters: Woodstock
Web: www.wildapple.com
Industry: Publishing/Printing
VT Employees: 23
U.S. Employees: 23
Wild Apple Graphics, based in Woodstock, is an art licensing company working with incredible artists creating on-trend, traditional and style-forward art and design for home decor collections worldwide. We are a business-to-business company licensing art to manufacturers of wall decor, dinnerware, stationery, rugs, fabrics, kitchenware, bath sets, wallpaper, giftware and countless other decorative home products. Wild Apple promotes a “human, un-corporate” workplace culture — one that is respectful, casual, creative, transparent and supportive — and offers a generous benefits package that includes 100% coverage of health care premiums for employees and 50% for their dependents; generous paid time off; quarterly profit-sharing; flexible work schedules; and the ability to work remotely. Our focus is on the health and safety and mental well-being of our employees.
#18 Champlain Community Services, Inc.
Headquarters: Colchester
Web: www.ccs-vt.org
Industry: Nonprofit – Health & Human Services
VT Employees: 52
U.S. Employees: 53
Champlain Community Services in Colchester is a developmental services and health care provider offering highly personalized, carefully coordinated one-to-one supports to Vermonters with intellectual disabilities and autism. Specializing in employment and career development, we also provide supports at home, at school and in the community. Champlain Community Services believes the foundation of a successful business is employees who feel supported, valued and heard. Our doors are always open, and feedback is genuinely received and acted upon. We offer flexible schedules, a variety of accommodations and other resources as needed. Meaningful connections are built so support and sharing come naturally. Employees know that they, as individuals, matter to the agency.
#19 Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group
Headquarters: Burlington
Web: hbinsurance.com
Industry: Insurance - Non-Healthcare
VT Employees: 93
U.S. Employees: 93
Since 1821, Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group has been dedicated to fulfilling our mission, living our values and protecting our clients each and every day. Locally operated, we have developed and nurtured long-standing relationships in our communities for the past 200 years. We take an innovative and customer service-oriented approach to helping our clients, centered on tailoring insurance packages and key value-added services to your business needs. Through consistent communication and trust in our expert team of agents, we have harnessed centuries of experience and knowledge of the industry in Vermont and New England. As an organization, we have, year after year, done our best for our employees. We provide competitive wages, progressive benefits and flexibility for our teams to work hybrid schedules. We listen to our employees to hear what they want and need, and we encourage involvement in organizations that support our communities.
#20 Liquid Measurement Systems
Headquarters: Fairfax
Web: liquidmeasurement.com
Industry: Manufacturing
VT Employees: 48
U.S. Employees: 48
Liquid Measurement Systems in Fairfax is a growing company with a big mission: to deliver best-in-industry fuel-measurement and management solutions for aerospace and defense applications. We design, develop, certify and manufacture electromechanical systems and components, each to meet technical requirements unique to the aircraft. LMS builds both organizational and personal excellence by identifying people with a forward-driven nature; solving problems with customers; striving for, recognizing and rewarding excellence; communicating transparently with employees and customers alike; and 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. We have an employee value proposition that describes the value and commitment the company expects from each employee, and the value and commitment we pledge in return.
#21 DominionTech, Inc.
Headquarters: Williston
Web: www.dominiontech.com
Industry: Technology
VT Employees: 24
U.S. Employees: 24
DominionTech Computer Services in Williston helps businesses thrive using technology. Our experienced people provide precise planning, expert project management and superior workmanship to deliver the ultimate building experience to our clients. We offer the full gamut of reasons to be a Best Place to Work: Beer 30 on Fridays, a Fun Committee that plans occasional social events, company happy hours to welcome new team members, professional-development opportunities, a reward program for demonstrating core values and going above and beyond, and many more! DominionTech fosters a workplace culture that promotes employee communication with leadership about the direction of both the company and the individual, and we provide a fun and rewarding atmosphere where self-development is encouraged.
#22 Northern Digital Inc.
Headquarters: Shelburne
Web: www.ndigital.com
Industry: Technology
VT Employees: 33
U.S. Employees: 34
Northern Digital is a technology company focusing on magnetic positioning systems for use in the medical industry. We have a strong commitment to the well-being of our employees and to maintaining an environment that promotes engagement and creativity. Our workplace culture is inclusive, family-like, welcoming, close knit, surprisingly laid back and engaged. Northern Digital adheres to the core values of “Win Together” — characterized by collaborating on projects and reaching outside our individual responsibilities to support each other’s work — and “Be Genuine and Honest,” shown by coming to creative solutions and recognizing others for their solutions. These values are reinforced through an employee recognition program that rewards those who demonstrate a commitment to these important principles.
#23 Royal Group
Headquarters: Rutland
Web: www.royalvt.com
Industry: Construction
VT Employees: 35
U.S. Employees: 35
Royal Group is a family-owned home and business security company, now in its 86th year of operation. From our offices in Rutland and Essex Junction, we serve customers across the entire state of Vermont and parts of New Hampshire. Royal Group comprises a team of 35 highly skilled workers that is big enough to handle any project, yet small enough to know our clients by name when they call on us. We are quality-driven, customer-focused, and responsible, flexible and respectful in all our interactions with clients and colleagues alike. Our commitment to these company values has earned us outstanding reviews from our clients and the respect and appreciation of our employees. Royal Group benefits include competitive wages; end-of-the-year profit-sharing; fully paid health, dental and vision care; and a generous 401(k) retirement plan, to name just a few.
#24 Aqua ViTea
Headquarters: Middlebury
Web: aquavitea.com
Industry: Kombucha
U.S. Employees: 28
Aqua ViTea in Middlebury creates delicious and healthy kombucha as an alternative to soda and sports drinks. We pledge to 1) use only premium, natural ingredients; 2) honor authentic kombucha brewing traditions; and 3) embrace innovation to create a functional, nonalcoholic beverage. Aqua ViTea also now produces AfterGlow Hard Kombucha for discerning adults. Since making last year’s list of Best Places to Work, we have implemented even more benefits for our employees. We offer a great workplace culture, give back to our local community and are always on the lookout for great employees. We believe in producing a great product with great people while having fun and growing our impact.
#25 Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
Headquarters: Burlington
Web: www.primmer.com
Industry: Legal
VT Employees: 51
U.S. Employees: 85
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer has a reputation across Vermont and New England for providing excellent legal services to our clients. Over the last 30 years, Primmer Piper has developed mentorship programs so that our 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 policies demonstrate compassion and appreciation for all employees, and because we have created a work environment that allows our attorney and staff to thrive.. Some people picture law firms as very formal places, with employees dressed in suits and ties; at Primmer Piper, you’re more likely to find our staff members working alongside their beloved dog or taking a midday run before diving into that next project. Or perhaps not in the office at all, but working remotely from home.
#26 New Breed
Headquarters: Burlington
Web: www.newbreedrevenue.com
Industry: Advertising/PR/Marketing
VT Employees: 60
U.S. Employees: 98
New Breed is the premier revenue performance management partner for the world’s fastest-growing companies. Specializing in inbound marketing and sales; web design and development; organic and paid search; content and design; and revenue operations, we offer an integrated digital marketing, sales and customer solution to help scaling companies generate demand and accelerate revenue growth. A rapidly growing organization, New Breed has invested heavily into ensuring our talent is fully supported and empowered to help drive our culture. Examples include our investment into a “remote-friendly” hybrid working environment, which includes an emphasis on team collaboration and common spaces at our headquarters (a newly opened, best-in-class technology campus facility), and bi-directional feedback and suggestions for improving our culture, which have resulted in new initiatives including an annual recharge event.
#27 Stone Environmental Inc.
Headquarters: Montpelier
Web: www.stone-env.com
Industry: Consulting
VT Employees: 50
U.S. Employees: 50
Stone Environmental demonstrates its dedication to its employee-owners through policies that encourage a healthy work-life balance and opportunities for enjoyment and personal growth. The Active Lifestyle Program contributes toward employee-owners’ gym memberships or ski passes, and the entire company is encouraged to participate in the annual Governor’s Corporate Cup 5K race. Monthly “payday pints” celebrate the end of another busy week, while “lunch-and-learns” encourage owners to share knowledge, innovations and experiences with recent projects. This year’s annual meeting concluded with a taco truck, lawn games and paddling around Curtis Pond. Stone offers paid community-service hours and charitable contribution matching to enable employee-owners to support organizations within their communities, including the Vermont Foodbank, The Nature Conservancy, North Branch Nature Center, Code for America, youth development activities and more.
#28 Norwich Technologies
Headquarters: White River Junction
Web: norwichsolar.com
Industry: Solar
VT Employees: 32
U.S. Employees: 32
Norwich Technologies in White River Junction develops solar arrays that provide clean, renewable energy to schools, municipalities, long-term care facilities, senior residences, low-income housing, farms, small businesses and individuals. Our goal is to give people of all income levels access to clean, renewable energy. Norwich Technologies is a great company to work for. Leadership fully recognizes that our employees greatly contribute to meeting Norwich’s financial, social and environmental goals and help burnish the company’s sterling reputation. We strive to provide employees with optimal working conditions and benefits, and we encourage all staff to take initiative and to grow in their position. The owner, managers and supervisors support employees in their roles and display a deep trust in each staff member’s abilities.
#29 Vermont Oxford Network
Headquarters: Burlington
Web: vtoxford.org
Industry: Nonprofit – Health & Human Services
VT Employees: 42
U.S. Employees: 42
Vermont Oxford Network is a nonprofit voluntary collaboration of health care professionals at over 1,400 hospitals and organizations worldwide, working together to ensure that every newborn infant and family achieves their fullest potential. VON strives to create a workplace that fosters innovation and creativity while maintaining respect for every member of the team. We know that by putting our employees’ well-being first, we enable them to contribute their best efforts to the organization. We live our values every day in the work we do and in the ways we work together. This includes focusing on evidence-based decision-making, achieving diversity in the workplace and supporting family-centered care that drives our commitment to work-life balance for our staff. Our employees love working here, as evidenced by our low rate of turnover.
MEDIUM BUSINESSES
(100-249 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
#1 New England Air Systems LLC
Headquarters: Williston
Web: www.neair.com
Industry: Construction
VT Employees: 123
U.S. Employees: 123
New England Air Systems is a family-owned, full-service, design-build mechanical contractor, specializing in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, piping, medical gas, specialty refrigeration, mechanical duct cleaning and mechanical insulation. We have our own specialty fabrication shop and offer service 24/7. New England Air Systems cares deeply about its employees and their families. We believe our staff is responsible for making us the best mechanical contractor in Vermont. Our employees take pride in their work, and they know the company always has their back. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the owner is available to talk any time of day or night. New England Air Systems promotes a culture of doing our best while supporting each other in any way we can. There is no “this is not my job”; there is only “how can I help you?”
#2 Champlain Housing Trust
Headquarters: Burlington
Web: www.getahome.org
Industry: Nonprofit
VT Employees: 122
U.S. Employees: 122
Champlain Housing Trust is a provider of permanently affordable apartments, home ownership opportunities and related services in northwest Vermont. We are an inclusive organization that values individuals. We work hard together to make a difference in our communities, and in return we enjoy a rich benefits package that provides support when we need it most, flexibility to enjoy our lives outside of work and ample opportunities to have fun together as a work family. We demonstrate our core values in everything we do, from electing a board of directors representative of our community, to recruiting a diverse and high-performing staff, to committing to excellence and quality in all our programs and services.
#3 The Richards Group
Headquarters: Brattleboro
Web: www.therichardsgrp.com
Industry: Insurance - Non-Healthcare
VT Employees: 137
U.S. Employees: 137
The Richards Group in Brattleboro has provided insurance, employee benefits and retirement plan solutions to clients throughout Vermont and New Hampshire since 1867. The firm has over 140 employees in 12 locations and has earned recognition for contributions to our local communities and as one of the best places to work in the region. The Richards Group is dedicated to being family-friendly and supporting a healthy work-life balance for our staff. Our employees are our most important asset. We put their needs first so they can put our customers first. Due to COVID, we completely overhauled how we work, where we work and how we provide service to our clients. Last year, we introduced several new programs, technology and financial support to staff so they could continue to be their best despite all the adversity and changes that occurred as a result of the pandemic.
#4 OnLogic, Inc.
Headquarters: South Burlington
Web: www.onlogic.com
Industry: Technology
VT Employees: 145
U.S. Employees: 164
OnLogic is a global industrial computer manufacturer. We build highly configurable, specialized computers engineered for reliability. OnLogic operates in an open environment, which extends to everything from our open salary policy and open office layout, to our commitment to having open and honest conversations about all aspects of our work and culture. Working at OnLogic is a collaborative experience where everyone is encouraged to “think like an owner” and take initiative to solve complex challenges. We strive to be fair in the decisions we make and the way we treat one another while encouraging input and feedback from every member of our team. Innovation is vital to our continued growth, and we depend on every team member to take initiative and ownership of both their own, and the company’s, success. We have a strong commitment to doing things because they’re right, not because everyone else does them that way. At OnLogic, we provide the opportunity to build the future of technology while building a fulfilling career.
#5 Johnson Lambert LLP
Headquarters: Burlington
Web: www.johnsonlambert.com
Industry: Accounting
VT Employees: 32
U.S. Employees: 194
Johnson Lambert is a multi-office certified public accounting and consulting firm. Our clients benefit from our dedication to delivering external audit, tax and business advisory services to distinct industry niche markets with unmatched technical excellence and quality of service. We deliver high-quality work to our clients by executing strategies in line with our core values and mission. Key to our success is our culture that attracts, develops, values and provides outstanding opportunities to our exceptional personnel. We nurture opportunity and inclusion for all. We do this by investing in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; by listening to and valuing others’ experiences; by prioritizing the safety, dignity and fair treatment of our employees over profits; and by providing desirable work opportunities for our employees and promoting, rewarding and compensating based on merit and skillset.
#6 NorthCountry Federal Credit Union
Headquarters: South Burlington
Web: www.northcountry.org
Industry: Financial Services
VT Employees: 179
U.S. Employees: 179
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union in South Burlington is a not-for-profit financial cooperative led by a volunteer board of directors composed of members. As a cooperative, we are inspired and empowered to do the right thing for our members and our employees. Further, we encourage all our employees to live NorthCountry’s core values: confidence, caring and creativity. We believe that by embodying these principles, our staff can make a tremendous difference in the lives of our members as well as themselves. Many employees consider NorthCountry their second family. They truly care about those they work with, and feel cared for and supported in return. The positive impact each of us makes in communities near and far is what inspires us to come to work each day.
#7 VSECU
Headquarters: Montpelier
Web: www.vsecu.com
Industry: Banking
VT Employees: 196
U.S. Employees: 196
VSECU is a values-based financial cooperative that is open to everyone who lives or works in Vermont. Our vision is to inspire a movement that brings people together to empower the possibilities for greater financial, environmental and social prosperity. VSECU treats our members and employees as family. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, VSECU paused business-related objectives to focus on maintaining the health and well-being of our employees, members and the community. We established a remote workforce that gave employees the ability to better manage their work-life balance, and we will continue helping our employees and members through the economic conditions wrought by the pandemic. VSECU lives and breathes our philosophy of “people helping people,” and we remain true to the ideal of values-based banking that focuses on people, plant and prosperity.
#8 New Chapter, Inc.
Headquarters: Brattleboro
Web: www.newchapter.com
Industry: Nutritional Supplements
VT Employees: 185
U.S. Employees: 185
New Chapter is a Vermont-based business on a mission to empower the health of those around us by making the best natural supplements on the planet. Walking in, you’ll experience passionate people with focused hearts and minds who diligently produce quality supplements they feel good taking. At New Chapter, we know it’s not about profit, it’s about people, planet and products that work. We’re parents and family members who encourage balancing self-care and provide ample time off to help promote a work-life balance. We’re professionals who value and recognize the achievement of our peers and celebrate our successes together. We’re inclusive, developing active strategies to help value diversity and culture within our organization. And we’re a team — we win together by supporting one another, helping develop the talent of those around us and making products people can feel proud of.
#9 DEW Construction
Headquarters: Williston
Web: www.dewconstruction.com
Industry: Construction
VT Employees: 76
U.S. Employees: 116
DEW Construction Corporation in Williston provides comprehensive construction management, design/build and general contracting services throughout northern New England. Our philosophy is to invest in people and inspire them to bring their best selves to work every day. Employees are given ongoing opportunities and incentives to learn, develop and grow, both in job-specific hard skills and in softer-skill development that serve them as individuals, managers and leaders. At DEW, we always strive to stay a step ahead of emerging trends in the industry. We are adaptable to rethinking strategies, processes and approaches if in the best interest of our client and the company. Every team member is part of the process and part of our success, which results in engaged employees who are personally and professionally fulfilled.
#10 Chroma Technology Corp.
Headquarters: Bellows Falls
Web: www.chroma.com
Industry: Life Science/Biotechnology
VT Employees: 160
U.S. Employees: 175
Chroma Technology Corporation, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision optical filters for the scientific, biomedical, photonics, imaging and detection industries. As an award-winning, employee-owned and certified B corporation, we seek to change our part of the world by example. We believe a for-profit company can exercise capitalism to the benefit of people and the environment; that the profits of honest work, ingenuity and sweat equity can be shared equally; that workers can be owners without having to be entrepreneurs; that the gap in pay between the highest- and lowest-compensated employee need not be a chasm; that health care costs shouldn’t interfere with providing quality health care; and that one should be able to retire with dignity and as little stress as possible.
#11 Heritage Family Credit Union
Headquarters: Rutland
Web: www.hfcuvt.com
Industry: Banking
VT Employees: 167
U.S. Employees: 167
Heritage Family Credit Union is a not-for-profit federally chartered co-op that is owned by its members. That means profits generated go back into the credit union for improvements to services, financial reserves, higher savings rates and lower loan rates. Heritage has 10 branches throughout Vermont — in Rutland, Fair Haven, Brandon, Bennington, Ludlow, Londonderry, Castleton and Manchester — as well as one branch in Hooksett, NH. As our name suggests, HFCU is very community- and family-driven. We care deeply for our employees and the communities we live and work in. We work hard to provide our employees with meaningful work and provide the benefits and pay to take care of themselves and their families. Each team works together as a family, supporting one another to provide the best service to our members and co-workers.
LARGE BUSINESSES
(250+ U.S. EMPLOYEES)
#1 Edward Jones
Headquarters: St. Louis, MO
Web: www.edwardjones.com
Industry: Financial Services
VT Employees: 107
U.S. Employees: 46,498
Every Edward Jones associate across the US and Canada is focused on one thing: making a significant, positive difference for clients. The firm’s 19,000 financial advisers work directly with more than 7 million clients to understand what is important to them — from college savings to retirement — then create personalized investment strategies to help them meet their goals and partner with them to help them stay on track. Each Edward Jones neighborhood branch has a financial adviser and a branch office administrator serving clients where they live and work. They find flexible, family-friendly workplaces near their own homes, satisfying work helping clients achieve their goals and lots of support by their regions and home-office associates. Community involvement is encouraged, and inclusion initiatives help foster innovative thinking. Headquartered in St. Louis, Edward Jones is owned by its associates and has more than 15,000 branches in all 50 states and Canada.
#2 Mascoma Bank
Headquarters: White River Junction
Web: www.mascomabank.com
Industry: Banking
VT Employees: 194
U.S. Employees: 378
Mascoma Bank, headquartered in White River Junction, is a B-certified, mutually owned organization founded in 1899. Our values of mutual respect and trust, commitment to excellence and employee well-being are the foundation of our culture. Mascoma Bank has a deep appreciation for work-life balance and strongly encourages our team members to take advantage of days off to replenish themselves. We offer opportunities throughout the company to deepen knowledge and skills through experiences and programs such as leadership cohorts, impact teams, online courses, mentoring and employee resource groups. Many of our team members have strong connections with the communities we serve and were attracted to Mascoma as a workplace because of its commitment to the well-being of our communities.
#3 VHB
Headquarters: South Burlington
Web: www.vhb.com
Industry: Consulting
VT Employees: 92
U.S. Employees: 1,833
VHB, a civil engineering firm based in South Burlington, is passionate about making meaningful contributions to the world through the work that we do. 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 the environmental stewardship. VHB has always been about people. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, supported by deep-rooted core values. As an employee-owned generational firm founded on stewardship, VHB aspires for a sustainable world in all that we 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.
#4 Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
Headquarters: Montpelier
Web: www.vermontmutual.com
Industry: Insurance - Non-Healthcare
VT Employees: 306
U.S. Employees: 313
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group provides personal and commercial lines of insurance coverage throughout the Northeast. 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. Vermont Mutual takes pride in recruiting and retaining talented staff, many of whom have been with the company more than 20 years. We provide an open, collaborative environment where everyone has a voice, are committed to achieving a work-home balance and flexible work schedules, and promote the mental, emotional and physical well-being of our employees. During this pandemic, Vermont Mutual has not downsized, cut pay or implemented any other drastic cost-cutting measures seen at similar companies.
#5 Comcast - Western New England Region
Headquarters: Berlin, CT
Web: corporate.comcast.com
Industry: Telecommunications
VT Employees: 117
U.S. Employees: 82,000
Comcast Corporation (Western New England Region) is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses: Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable, under the Xfinity brand, is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed internet and phone providers to residential customers.. Comcast is a great 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 — physical, emotional and financial — and works to ensure employees have access to the benefits they need on their first day of employment. In addition, employees learn, grow and thrive professionally and personally through a variety of in-house development programs and with annual tuition assistance.
#6 Health Care & Rehabilitation Services
Headquarters: Springfield
Web: www.hcrs.org
Industry: Nonprofit – Health & Human Services
VT Employees: 399
U.S. Employees: 399
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont is a community mental-health, substance-abuse and developmental-disabilities agency designated by the state of Vermont to serve the needs of residents of Windham and Windsor counties. We’ve been providing compassionate care in our communities since 1967, helping the people we support to lead successful and fulfilled lives. HCRS believes it is the compassion of our employees that makes this a special place to work. Staff are compensated with a platinum-level benefits package, which includes low-cost health insurance premiums, above-average number of days off and a 5% agency match on our retirement plan, to name just a few. They also are eligible for interest-free computer loans, options for emergency funding, a holiday savings plan and flexible work schedules, including work-from-home options.
#7 Southwestern Vermont Health Care
Headquarters: Bennington
Web: www.svhealthcare.org
Industry: Healthcare - Provider
VT Employees: 826
U.S. Employees: 936
Southwestern Vermont Health Care operates one of the best small rural health systems in the country. It all begins with a singular focus on our mission to provide exceptional care and comfort to the people we serve. Doing so requires maintaining absolute commitment to safety; empowering staff to innovate through local, national and international health care challenges; and being our own best source of career-sustaining appreciation and support. It’s a formula that works. The health system ranks among the best in the nation and has been awarded with prestigious honors from regulators and the industry’s professional organizations. Across nine locations and serving 75,000 patients in three states, SVHC’s employees save lives, relieve suffering and prevent disease. What they get in return is a real livelihood that they can both enjoy and be deeply proud of.
#8 Vermont Information Processing, Inc.
Headquarters: Colchester
Web: www.vtinfo.com
Industry: Technology
VT Employees: 475
U.S. Employees: 508
Vermont Information Processing, headquartered in Colchester, has been dedicated completely to the beverage industry since 1972. We partner with beer distributors, soda bottlers, breweries, wineries, distilleries and other beverage suppliers to help their businesses run smoother, smarter and more profitably. VIP is one of the best places to work in Vermont because of the investment we make in our employees. We believe in the importance of striking a healthy work-life balance and provide numerous opportunities for our employees to do so. These include an on-site gym and sports courts, a child-care facility, a café with healthful food options, a health clinic for employees and their families. Beyond the daily perks that make life more enjoyable, VIP takes care of its employees for the long haul through both a generous benefits package and retirement contribution.
#9 Parker-LORD (LORD Sensing Microstrain)
Headquarters: Williston
Web: www.microstrain.com
Industry: Manufacturing
VT Employees: 47
U.S. Employees: 4000
Parker LORD Microstrain is an organization of about 50 people with a goal of creating sensing and sensing solutions for major companies throughout the world. We retain our startup and small-company culture, while having the backing of a large Fortune 250 publicly traded company (Parker Hannifin). Parker LORD employees work hard and 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 and bagels on Fridays. Potluck lunches are served during the winter and cookouts are held occasionally in 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 makes our company successful — their engagement and innovation are why we are one of the Best Places to Work!
#10 King Arthur Baking Company
Headquarters: White River Junction
Web: www.kingarthurbaking.com
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods
VT Employees: 211
U.S. Employees: 334
King Arthur Baking Company is a premium baking brand operating in grocery retail, food-service and direct-to-consumer channels. The quality of our products and our integrity have made King Arthur a trusted brand among baking enthusiasts and professionals for more than 230 years. Over the decades, we have expanded our offerings, opening a store, school, bakery and café in Vermont and a second baking school in Washington state. As a founding B Corporation, King Arthur is committed to using the power of business as a force for social and environmental good. We believe every employee’s contributions make our company what it is. Our employee-owned culture of transparency ensures that every employee has a seat at the table. King Arthur offers exceptional benefits to our employees and strives to create opportunities for development and career growth as we grow as a business.