Top Places to Work Presented by Goodwill Industries

BE Congratulates all the Top Places to Work Honorees!

2009 Top Places to Work Honorees
Congratulations to the following amazing companies!


Small-Medium Company - South Sound Bank

Large Company - Heritage Bank

Non-Profit Company - Tacoma Rescue Mission



And in the following categories:

Solidarity - Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell
Fosters a socially welcoming work culture ~ Sense of team or family ~ Ability to be genuine and authentic as individuals

Gratification - Ziegele Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry
Employees are proud of: personal contributions, team contributions, organization's products and reputation

Equity - Heritage Bank
Rewards are distributed with fairness ~ Promotions and hiring are based on ability and qualifications ~ There is a process for appeals ~ Discrimination is intolerable

Appreciation - BLRB Architects
Employees are consulted on relevant decisions ~ Professional development is supported ~ Personal lives are respected

Integrity - Associated Petroleum Products
Company vision is communicated and consistent with employee responsibilities ~ Employees are provided with resources and tools needed to be successful and complete tasks ~ Communication is open and accessible
Look for the Top Places to Work special event publication inserted in the March 30, 2009 issue of the Business Examiner.


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Organization must be headquartered in the South Sound (Pierce, Thurston, Mason or Lewis Counties, or South King County)
  • Organization must be at least five years old
  • Organization may not be the subsidiary of a parent organization
  • Organization must complete the application process

SPONSORSHIPS - This event would not have been possible without the dedication and support of our financial sponsors.

Presented by:  Tacoma Goodwill Industries

Since 1902, Goodwill's concept of building job skills, instead of giving handouts, has given people of all ages and backgrounds a chance to succeed. Tacoma Goodwill opened in 1921 as the 19th Goodwill in the United States, offering training and assistance for people with disabilities or disadvantages.
The cycle of donations, processing, resale and wages is still the backbone of Goodwill Industries. Tacoma Goodwill receives 50 million pounds of donated goods each year. Goodwill supports their vocational programs through proceeds from 21 stores, an on-line store, a packaging & assembly resource for businesses and commercial custodial services. Goodwill proudly serves the citizens of 15 counties in Washington State.

Supported by:

  • Powell Human Resources - Managing human resources has become the single largest and most expensive challenge facing organizations today. Whether it's finding, developing, and keeping top performers, or managing behavior and productivity, your people can be the difference between long-term success and on-going struggles. Lani Powell works with you to design people strategies and programs to help you achieve exceptional results.
  • Heritage Bank has been creating financial solutions for the changing needs of our neighbors since 1927. They are known as the "quality bank" because they combine a heritage of excellence in relationship banking with 21st century technology, products and services. They offer a variety of business banking products to assist you with your business needs.
  • Versoria -Coaching is an elegantly savvy method for creating an objective and developmental relationship wherein you find answers to questions about your behavior, accountability, impact, responsibility, influence, purpose, vision and leadership.  You establish the goals and outcomes for the coaching experience and I hold the expectation for those outcomes.
  • Fast Transact- Merchant accounts, credit card processing, and integrated payment technology are Fast Transact's core business. Our merchant solutions are easily customized for businesses of different sizes and budget limitations. We offer merchant processing options to include merchant account fulfillment, ecommerce shopping cart systems, automated recurring transactions, ACH check conversion, gift and loyalty card programs, POS equipment, and much more. As a single-source merchant services provider, we have everything you need to accept all major credit cards and process your payment transactions directly into your merchant account with the overall lowest cost available in the industry.
  • Panagiotu Pension Advisors, Inc is a 401(k) and Retirement Plan Administration firm located in University Place, Washington. We have dedicated our firm assets, personnel and resources in the retirement plan administration and plan document area. Our firm had roots as a C.P.A. firm for over 50 years. In 1989 we started our Retirement Plan Division, and in 2007 became 100% dedicated to 401(k) and Retirement Plan Administration.

    We currently administer approximately 1,200 plans in the greater Puget Sound area. We also provide legal document services to other small administrative firms in the area. Our firm provides a full range of plan administration services for all types of defined contribution plans. This includes 401(k) plans, profit sharing, money purchase, age-weighted and cross-tested plans. We also administer 403(b) and 457 plans in the non-profit and government sectors.

  • American Family Insurance understands you are looking for a relationship with a stable and trustworthy company. You want an expert, caring advisor who works toward making your insurance experience easy and convenient. An advisor that ensures there are no unwelcome surprises & peace of mind, especially in your time of need.

    Our knowledgeable agent advisors provide auto, home, life & annuities1, health, business and farm & ranch insurance.

Event partners:
  • AA Party Rentals - is a premier party rental company of the Pacific Northwest for an intimate dinner party for two, business function, or a charity event. AA Party Rentals provides the highest quality merchandise, experienced, knowledgeable, and service oriented staff.
  • El Gaucho - A must for locals, this flagship Mackay restaurant offers guests a dining event that is, in a word, extraordinary, and in two words, Simply Legendary. Renowned for its table side preparations of Caesar salad, bananas foster, and 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef® Prime Steaks, and loved for its intimate ambiance.
  • Hardcastle Entertainment, Inc The core of our company is providing quality disc jockey services. Entertain your guests! 20 - 20,000 people, whatever your event, we take care of you. Benefit Auctions, Company Parties, Seminars, and even School Dances. Our specialty is audio, visual, and disc jockey services. Talk to us about your wishes, needs, your budget, and we'll help you plan the most effective event for your budget.
  • J Robbins Florist Jennifer Robbins has been designing inspired flowers for weddings and events for over a decade.
    Her fresh, fun outlook, boundless creativity and can-do attitude puts her clients at ease and provides the assurance that their special day will exceed all expectations.
  • El Gaucho is beautifully appointed, with a warm atmosphere and elegant ambiance, Sea Grill brings downtown Tacoma its premier seafood restaurant.
Contributing Sponsor:
  • Tacoma Public Utilities will provide competitive, environmentally responsible electric, water and rail services through teamwork, technology and innovation. We believe in and are committed to:
  • Serving our customers
  • Respecting people
  • Caring for our community and the environment
  • Achieving excellence
  • Operating safely

PUBLICATION - The Top Places to Work special event publication will be distributed at the recognition event and inserted in the March 30, 2009 issue of the Business Examiner.

Additional copies of the publication will be available for $2.50 each or less dependin the quantity you purchase.

Read and download the 2008 Top Places supplement Cover, Part 1, Part 2

SOUTH SOUND BUSINESS REPORT COVERAGE

The April '09 episode of South Sound Business Report featured our 2009 honorees!

April 2009- "2009 Top Places to Work"



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