Browse 20 employee-owned companies headquartered in Maine. These are businesses where employees have a real stake in where they work — from worker cooperatives to ESOPs to profit-sharing companies.
Finance
Maine's largest mutual savings bank owned by its depositors, providing banking, wealth management, and lending services. Depositor-owned with employee profit sharing.
Manufacturing
Major shipyard and defense contractor building Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for the US Navy. Part of General Dynamics with strong union representation and employee programs.
Finance
Maine's largest publicly traded banking company operating Camden National Bank branches across the state. Offers employee stock purchase plan and profit-sharing programs.
Construction
One of the largest employee-owned heavy construction and civil engineering companies in the US. 100% employee-owned through ESOP, operating across the eastern US.
Finance
Nonprofit community development financial institution providing financing, business support, and policy advocacy for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Maine.
Education
Nonprofit organization supporting the development of cooperative businesses across New England, providing technical assistance and education to worker-owned enterprises.
Retail
Major New England supermarket chain operating over 180 stores. Known for employee profit-sharing, comprehensive benefits, and community reinvestment programs.
Healthcare
Global leader in veterinary diagnostics, software, and water testing technology. Offers employee stock purchase plan and performance-based profit-sharing programs.
Retail
Iconic outdoor retailer and manufacturer known for the Bean Boot and outdoor gear. Privately held with generous employee profit-sharing program distributing significant annual bonuses.
Food & Beverage
Craft brewery known for Lunch and Dinner IPAs. Certified B Corp committed to sustainability with employee profit-sharing and mission-driven governance.
Environmental
Nonprofit land conservation organization protecting Maine's coastal landscapes, islands, and trails. Employee profit sharing and participatory governance model.
Finance
Member-owned financial cooperative providing banking, lending, and financial services to communities across Maine with democratic governance.
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