Vierbicher named one of Best Firms To Work For

Vierbicher Receives Zweig Group’s 2024 Best Firms to Work For and Hot Firm Awards

REEDSBURG, WI – Vierbicher, a leading engineering, planning, and surveying firm, is proud to announce that it has been honored with two prestigious awards from Zweig Group: the 2024 Best Firms to Work For Award and the 2024 Hot Firm Award.

The Best Firms to Work For Award recognizes AEC firms that excel in creating positive workplace environments, prioritizing employee satisfaction, retention, and professional growth. Vierbicher’s commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and support has been instrumental in earning this recognition.

The Hot Firm Award celebrates the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Vierbicher’s consistent growth and outstanding performance in the industry have positioned the company as a leader in its field.

“We are incredibly honored to receive both the Best Firms to Work For and Hot Firm Awards,” said Rod Zubella, CEO at Vierbicher. “These awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire team. We are committed to providing an exceptional workplace where our employees feel valued and empowered to thrive, while also delivering innovative and high-quality solutions to our clients.”

Vierbicher’s success is attributed to its focus on creating a positive company culture, investing in employee development, and fostering a collaborative work environment. The firm’s commitment to excellence extends to its client relationships, where Vierbicher consistently delivers exceptional results and exceeds expectations.

Novii CPA: Victoria Thayer Receives 2024 Outstanding Young CPA Award

Victoria Thayer, Founder & President of Novii CPA, was named 1 of the 6 CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) to win the 2024 AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award.

Announced June 3rd, 2024, The AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award honors a young CPA who personifies an unwavering commitment as demonstrated through successful practices, involvement in and contributions for the interest of the accounting profession.

Victoria Thayer is an immigrant from Venezuela who came to study in the United States and found a passion in accounting.

“This honor marks the pinnacle of my career, showing what we can achieve beyond our perceived limits,” Thayer said. “It’s a shared victory inspiring growth and contribution to our field.”

Thayer founded Novii CPA 1 year ago and has grown the company from nothing to dozens of clients and 8 employees today. Not forgetting about her background, Thayer volunteers her time to numerous organizations such as Affordable Dental Care, Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce and the WICPA.

For more information, visit: https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/video/aicpa-outstanding-young-cpa-award.

Exact Sciences Earns 2024 Great Place to Work® Certification™

Award marks sixth consecutive year company has received prestigious distinction

MADISON, Wis., May 21, 2024 – Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, announced today that the company has been certified as a 2024 Great Place To Work® for the sixth consecutive year. The certification is based on the results of a confidential employee survey to U.S.-based employees, providing an unbiased evaluation of the company’s work environment, culture, and leadership. This year, 85% of employees called Exact Sciences a Great Place To Work, surpassing the average U.S. company by an impressive margin of 28 points.

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.

“We’re honored that Exact Sciences is a certified Great Place To Work for the sixth year in a row,” said Sarah Condella, executive vice president of human resources at Exact Sciences. “This recognition comes thanks to our remarkable team. What makes Exact Sciences exceptional is our team’s dedication to teamwork, integrity, and innovation, paired with their unwavering commitment to our purpose of helping eradicate cancer. Fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment for all employees is our priority, and this prestigious certification reaffirms our commitment to that promise.” 

By achieving this distinction, Exact Sciences joins an elite group of organizations that have demonstrated exceptional workplace practices, a willingness to act on employee feedback, and a strong commitment to employee well-being. The anonymous feedback collected during certification focuses on factors known to impact the quality of an employee’s experience, such as trust, pride, respect, and camaraderie. 

“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasized that certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Exact Sciences stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”

According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a certified great workplace and 15 times more likely to choose to work at a certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, to earn a fair share of the company’s profits, and to have a fair chance at promotion.

Exact Sciences is looking for talented people who are passionate about fighting cancer. For more information and to view a complete list of job openings, visit the company careers site.

About Exact Sciences Corp.
A leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, Exact Sciences gives patients and health care professionals the clarity needed to take life-changing action earlier. Building on the success of the Cologuard^® and Oncotype^® tests, Exact Sciences is investing in its pipeline to develop innovative solutions for use before, during, and after a cancer diagnosis. For more information, visit ExactSciences.com, follow Exact Sciences on X (formerly known as Twitter) @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Great Place To Work^® Certification^™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience — specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place To Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work Certified.

About Great Place To Work^®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Media Contact (U.S.):
Steph Spanos
+1 608-556-4380
sspanos@exactsciences.com

Investor Contact:
Erik Holznecht
+1 608-800-6605
investorrelations@exactsciences.com

Per Mar Security Services Ranked #16 in SDM’s Top 100

Contact:
Jordin Wilson
Director of Marketing, Per Mar Security Services
(563) 344-7313 

For immediate release:
May 14, 2024

Per Mar Security Services Ranked #16 in SDM’s Top 100

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions, is proud to announce its ranking of #16 on Security Dealer Magazine’s (SDM) prestigious SDM 100 list for 2024. This recognition signifies Per Mar’s continued commitment to excellence in the security industry.

The SDM 100 is an annual ranking of the top security dealers in the United States, based on a comprehensive review of factors such as revenue, recurring revenue, growth rate, and customer service. Inclusion on the list is a coveted distinction, and Per Mar’s #16 ranking reflects its dedication to providing its clients with innovative security solutions and exceptional service. This marks the 34^th consecutive year that Per Mar has held a ranking in the SDM 100 Report.

Chris Edwards, President of Per Mar Security’s Electronic Security Division, said: “We are honored to once again be ranked in the top 20 companies in our industry. To be a part of this list for over 30 years speaks well of our team and their dedication to our customers as we continue to grow in all of our markets in the upper Midwest.”

About Per Mar

Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 3,000 team members, operating in 27 branch locations. The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses including live video monitoring, security officer services, smart home automation, burglar and fire alarms, access control, security cameras, alarm monitoring, investigative services, and background checks. For more information about Per Mar Security Services, please visit permarsecurity.com.

Per Mar Security Earns 5-Diamond Certification from the Monitoring Association

Contact: Jordin Wilson, Per Mar Security Services, (563) 344-7313 

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024            

Per Mar Security Earns 5-Diamond Certification from the Monitoring Association

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, IA, received the prestigious “Five Diamond Certification” from The Monitoring Association (TMA). Five Diamond Certification is granted to monitoring centers that meet the five points of excellence.

• Commitment to ongoing job-related education and testing by having 100% of its monitoring center operators certified using the TMA online training series on industry best practices.
• Commitment to random inspections and quality criteria standards by a nationally recognized testing laboratory such as FM Approvals, Intertek/ETL and UL.
• Commitment to raising the industry standards through TMA membership and participation in its activities.
• Commitment to reducing false dispatches.
• Commitment to the highest levels of customer service.

TMA’s Five Diamond designation means, in particular, that a monitoring company has demonstrated an exceptionally high degree of responsibility to their local community and their customers through the investment of time, money and commitment to quality operator training. Operators serve as the life-saving link between residential or business properties and the police, fire and emergency services in local areas. The TMA Monitoring Center Operator course covers virtually all phases of monitoring center communications with customers, police, fire and emergency services communications centers. In order to achieve the Five Diamond designation, every operator must not only pass the course and recertify every three years, but demonstrate:

• Proficiency in alarm confirmation process, which helps reduce false alarms
• Proficiency in communications with Public Service Answering Points, such as the Emergency 911 centers
• Knowledge of electronic communications equipment, including, cellular, radio and internet communication systems
• An understanding of the codes and standards of such organizations as Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual, the National Fire Protection Association and others
• Proficiency in the area of emergency preparedness under a wide scenario of possibilities.

In 2022, Five Diamond has expanded to include TMA Member video monitoring companies that are hosted by a UL827 registered TMA member data center and fulfill all other program requirements. There are approximately 2,700 monitoring centers in the United States that communicate and interact with police, fire and emergency services agencies. Of this group, fewer than 130 monitoring centers have achieved the Five Diamond designation, setting these companies apart.

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About Per Mar Security Services

Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 3,000 team members, operating in 27 branch locations. The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses including live video monitoring, security officer services, smart home automation, burglar and fire alarms, access control, security cameras, alarm monitoring, investigative services, and background checks. For more information about Per Mar Security Services, please visit permarsecurity.com.