The 2014 List: The Top 33 Small Companies to Work, For in Oregon


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100best14logoWebOur 100 Best Companies project turned 21 this year, so pop open the Champagne. Our latest survey gives us plenty to cheer.

 


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#1 SMALL COMPANY — 15-34 OREGON EMPLOYEES
RANK ’14’13COMPANYCITY / HEADQUARTERSOREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLEEMPLOYEES OR/TOTALSCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYERTOTAL SCORE
15The Hershey Co./Dagoba PlantAshland
Hershey, Pa.
Douglas Massey
Plant Manager
15
13000
492.9
66.5
559.45

 No. 1 Small Company: The Hershey Co. / Dagoba Plant

What could be sweeter than working at a chocolate factory in Ashland? Desks are piled high with free samples, and employees relish the comfortable atmosphere, as well as education and travel opportunities.

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#2 SMALL COMPANY — 15-34 OREGON EMPLOYEES
RANK ’14’13COMPANYCITY / HEADQUARTERSOREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLEEMPLOYEES OR/TOTALSCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYERTOTAL SCORE
21Barran Liebman LLPPortlandEd Harnden
Managing Partner
32
32
479.5
77.1
556.54

 No. 2 Small Company: Barran Liebman LLP

This law firm rewards staff with bonuses, paid maternity leave and good benefits. It is also dedicated to pro bono work. “We take our motto of ‘Committed to our Community’ very seriously and try to really make a difference.”

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#3 SMALL COMPANY — 15-34 OREGON EMPLOYEES
RANK ’14’13COMPANYCITY / HEADQUARTERSOREGON SENIOR EXECUTIVE / TITLEEMPLOYEES OR/TOTALSCORE EMPLOYEE/ EMPLOYERTOTAL SCORE
36Rose City MortgagePortlandRenee Spears
President
15
15
490.0
64.8
554.77

 No. 3 Small Company: Rose City Mortgage

Telecommuting is standard at this brokerage, and vacation is unlimited. (One employee took four months!) Given the freedom to set their own schedule, staff reciprocate with affection and dedication to the job.

MORE FROM THE SAME LIST & RESEARCH:

The 2014 List: The Top 33 Large Companies to Work, For in Oregon

The 2014 List: The Top 34 Medium Companies to Work, For in Oregon

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