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SocialToaster Industry: Other Address: 800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 310 Baltimore, 21211 County: Baltimore City Employees: 12 Name: Brian Razzaque Title: CEO Web: www.socialtoaster.com __________________________________________________________________ INNOVATION While mobilizing Super Fans of media and entertainment brands and sports teams to increase fan engagement, drive website traffic and strengthen advocacy, SocialToaster monetizes the social channel and measures social media marketing. To meet a client’s need to track social efforts, the software company creates, broadcasts and manages a brand’s message through ambassadors, which results in a higher click-through rate.
INNOVATION In 2012, Crockett Facilities Services established a LinkedIn site, where it posts articles about facilities maintenance that position the firm as a thought leader in the HVAC industry. The company is active in industry associations to network and expand its presence. An expanded business development team has enabled CFSI to identify and submit more proposals for multiyear, multimillion-dollar government contracts.
COMMUNITY SERVICE Through the use of their software and general consulting, SocialToaster has contributed more than $200,000 in support and usage to organizations throughout Baltimore and the state. The company launched a campaign promotion for Baltimore Child Abuse Center to amplify their social media efforts and increase their reach and share rate to earn votes to win funds to continue serving the community.
COMMUNITY SERVICE CFSI donated $3,000 worth of baby supplies to A Wider Circle. It is an educational and outreach initiative preparing young mothers-to-be for a healthy pregnancy and to develop healthy behaviors to make positive choices to be good parents. To support the troops, CFSI employees assembled care packages, stuffing canvas bags with travel-sized toiletries for servicemen and women overseas.
WHY IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WORK An encouragement and open-door management environment has made SocialToaster a dynamic and inspirational workplace. Open to new ideas and willing to listen, the CEO believes every employee has the ability to bring value and has a unique skill set to help the company grow and provide perspectives.
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Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Industry: Other Address: 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, 20850 County: Montgomery Employees: 80 Name: Ken Hughes Title: CEO Web: www.dhgllp.com __________________________________________________________________ INNOVATION The largest CPA firm in the Southern U.S., Dixon Hughes Goodman has dedicated practice groups, each immersed in a specific industry and offering comprehensive solutions that go beyond traditional accounting services. Its internal trade show exposes employees to each practice area, which they are incentivized to sell. COMMUNITY SERVICE The company underwrites worthwhile programs through monetary contributions and contributions of time and talent. Some 100 metro D.C. employees recently raised nearly $70,000 for the March of Dimes. Its first Count the Cans initiative in the Rockville office brought in more than 2,000 pounds of food for donation to the Manna Food Center. WHY IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WORK Dixon Hughes Goodman features the warm, friendly, welcoming environment found at small firms, yet has the resources and advancement opportunities of a large firm. Some 60 percent of employees take advantage of the firm’s workday flexibility program, working less than full time, compressed workweeks or off-peak start and end times.
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Crockett Facilities Services Industry: Mechanical Service Address: 4901 Telsa Drive, Suite L, Bowie, 20715 County: Prince George’s Employees: 178 Name: Cynthia Crockett Title: President Web: www.crockett-facilities.com __________________________________________________________________
WHY IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WORK A family-first atmosphere pervades CFSI. An open-door policy enhances employee communication. The president continues to visit every job site once a year. CFSI holds team-building exercises and weekly management meetings.
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GlobalNet Services, Inc. Industry: Information Technology Address: 11820 Parklawn Drive, Suite 300, Rockville, 20852 County: Montgomery Employees: 91 Name: Ori Reiss Title: President & CEO Web: www.gnsi.com __________________________________________________________________ INNOVATION GlobalNet Services, Inc. serves government and commercial clients with innovative and cost-effective IT solutions, including website metrics and analytics, enterprise search and Citrix remote access. One of the first to offer Google Enterprise Search products, GNSI has achieved a high rating for software and systems engineering, as well as invested in training and infrastructure. COMMUNITY SERVICE GNSI supports numerous community service efforts from The American Red Cross tsunami relief to three blood drives in the last year. In addition to sponsoring fundraising events for local foundations, GNSI staff provides cooked meals for the Gude Drive Men’s Shelter. Executives serve on the boards of local, national and international charities. WHY IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WORK With a focus on retention, GNSI has extended employee benefits and offers training and career development options, retirement planning and insurance. Team-building and recreational events include foosball and Wii Sports tournaments, picnics, and laser tag. Complimentary fresh fruit is available to show the importance of employee well-being.