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Olney Theatre Center Industry: Other Address: 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, 20832 County: Montgomery Employees: 202 Name: Jennifer Kneeland Title: Board President Web: www.olneytheatre.org __________________________________________________________________ INNOVATION Home to America’s longest running classical touring company, Olney Theatre Center produces a mixture of plays and musicals for audiences of all ages. With an increase in donation contributions and grants, the theatre currently has six shows a season, including its successful “The Sound of Music” in 2011. Emails, print and, now, social media communicate the numerous artistic and educational offerings available. COMMUNITY SERVICE Committed to theatre education, outreach programs involve local schools and organizations, and theatre space and activities rentals are available for other groups. The National Players have performed for more than 5,000 high school students in the state alone, and the theatre offers free or reduced-cost tickets and performances during the year. WHY IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WORK Led by valuable, experienced leadership, employees have great pride and passion for their work. The award-winning artistic programming showcases the talents of national directors, actors and designers. An internship program for recent college graduates provides hands-on training in theatre production and administration with professionals.
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ICAT Logistics, Inc. Industry: Other Address: 6805 Douglas Legum Drive, 3rd Floor, Elkridge, 21075 County: Howard Employees: 29 Name: Rick Campbell Title: President and CEO Web: www.icatlogistics.com __________________________________________________________________ INNOVATION Having opened two new locations this year, ICAT Logistics is committed to helping agency owners with sales and marketing practices. The ICAT mentoring program recruits and trains new sales representatives for agencies, and then coaches them for a year to ensure success. Working to grow international business, the company provides the “behind the scenes” support that gives agency owners freedom to do what they do best. COMMUNITY SERVICE With locations around the country, ICAT believes community commitment should originate with the team members in each office. Maryland employees participated in a student book drive, and the corporate office sponsors meals for families at Thanksgiving and purchases children’s holiday gifts. WHY IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WORK ICAT believes in employees planning for and creating their own success. To keep the momentum going, daily visual aids are used throughout the office as motivation and incentives are awarded during the year for reaching goals. Special celebrations create an atmosphere of fun and achievement.
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Insurance Associates Industry: Other Address: 21 Church St., Suite 100, Rockville, 20850 County: Montgomery Employees: 31 Name: Stephen A. Spencer Title: President Web: www.insassoc.com __________________________________________________________________
Interfaith Works Industry: Other Address: 114 West Montgomery Ave., Rockville, 20850 County: Montgomery Employees: 87 Name: C. Marie Henderson Title: CEO Web: www.iworksmc.org __________________________________________________________________
INNOVATION Customer service is Insurance Associates’ trademark; ongoing training and continuing education seminars maintain high standards for employees. With a 100-percent paperless email and scanning system, the company’s three offices are all connected on one line to protect the network and client files. Doubling staff efforts, they ensure processing billing transactions, especially credits, and having claims resolved are done quickly for the customer.
INNOVATION Interfaith Works provides services for the needy and homeless with programs to respond to community need. With support from donations and volunteers, the nonprofit uses social media as a tool to raise visibility and generate interest. Fundraising efforts focus more on individual support, building lifelong believers with a commitment to the mission. On a larger scale, Interfaith Works helps to provide training and find employment for those in need in the community.
COMMUNITY SERVICE Believing that any “truly” successful organization must never lose sight of its responsibility to the community, Insurance Associates has donated to more than 200 local, worthy causes and also matches employee charity donations. Several employees donate in excess of 500 hours of personal time a year to many local charities. WHY IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WORK Employees are encouraged to lead healthy and active lifestyles with both wellness and smoking reimbursement programs. Company ownership, with a stock ownership plan, is shared among key employees to promote satisfaction and a clear direction.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE With a strong partnership with the school, civic, religious and business communities, more than 5,000 volunteers are the foundation of Interfaith Works’ operations. Volunteers donate meals and time at the women’s shelter and the clothing center offers free clothing and home goods. WHY IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WORK The loving, patient and professional support of the employees is spotlighted in an e-newsletter to create a greater sense of unity. Shelters are staffed on a 24-hour basis with committed and passionate employees. Holiday and early leave time provide flexibility.