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Wednesday, March 4, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 9 Riverman explores Oregon treasures photo proviDeD eNerGYneering Solutions, Inc. is one of Sisters’ signature business successes — and they are recognized statewide for being a great place to work. Sisters company makes ‘Best 100’ ENERGYneering Solutions, Inc, (ESI) was awarded “Best 100 Companies to Work For in Oregon” by Oregon Business magazine last week. The award is based on sur- vey responses completed by employees from companies across Oregon. ESI was the only company from Central Oregon to rank in the Top 100 this year. Benny and Julie Benson founded ESI in 2007, as mechanical engineers work- ing out of a spare bedroom in their Sisters home. Today, they employ 68 people in seven states, including engi- neers, machinists, fabricators, IT programmers, and mechan- ics. Most of them work at the company’s headquarters at Sisters Eagle Airport. “We have a great team of people, and a very unique corporate culture,” said Benny Benson. Apparently their employ- ees think so, too. In the sur- vey conducted by Oregon Business, employees were asked to list the reasons they like working for their employer. ESI employees had some interesting responses. “We can bring our dogs to work. There might be 7 or 8 dogs there on any given day.” “They offer great benefits, including four weeks paid vacation a year, and a com- pany matched retirement sav- ings plan.” “Staff has the option to work flexible hours. And you can take additional time off if you want to.” “At lunch, we play volley- ball or frisbee outside when the weather is nice, and have foosball tournaments in the pilot lounge in the winter.” “There is a strong sense of teamwork. The engineers support the mechanics and fabricators, and vice versa. It’s a big family.” “We take pride in our proj- ects, and we strive to be the best in our field.” “Our projects are making a difference, and are actually changing the world. ESI’s combined projects offset the carbon footprint equiva- lent to 1.3 million cars per year!” Spring Fling $300 Discount Introducing Our New Breakfast Chef Steven Waltosz Hours: Thur.-Sat., 8 to 11 a.m. Sun. 8 a.m. to Noon 541-516-3030 www.lakecreeklodge.com Camp Sherman For ihe mogih of March wheg e eg you siari a comprehegsive e ireaimegi program! Noi valid wiih agy oiher offer. New Paiiegis Ogly. 541-382-0410 410 E. Cascade Ave., Sisiers s CentralOregonBracePlace.com Smile by Ren ee The Brace P & lace! Wiedow Blieds Draperies 30% OFF Exvlusive Sigeature Series ® Wiedow Treatmeets by Budget Blieds ® Offer valid through Budget Blinds of Deschutes County only. Offer not valid with any other offers. Offer valid thru 4/1/15. Hunter Douglas ® Window Blinds • Shutters Draperies • Solar Shades • Vertical Blinds • Woven Woods 541-788-8444 FREE CONSULTING www.BudgetBlinds.com CCB Licensed #197715 | Bonded | Insured | 30+ Years Experience Locally owned by a Sisters family Oregon author, photog- rapher, and river enthusiast Tim Palmer brings a beauti- ful slideshow and enlighten- ing talk based on his book “Field Guide to Oregon Rivers” to Paulina Springs Books in Sisters on Friday, March 20, at 6 p.m. His book includes sec- tions on the plants and ani- mals common to our rivers, plus information on their natural history. It contains profiles of 120 rivers, includ- ing notes on how to get to each river, hiking and fishing adventures, and the best way to navigate each river in raft, canoe, or kayak. Palmer’s slideshow brings some of the most beautiful rivers in the nation right into our book- store for your viewing enjoy- ment. A great evening for the whole family! Refreshments will be served; $5 admission photo proviDeD Tim Palmer. will be refunded upon purchase of the featured book. For more information call 541-549-0866.