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why they won : Boundless is drastically altering the lives of immigrants even as the immigration system remains in flux . Immigrants leveraging Boundless and its team of specialists and immigration attorneys for their application have a 99.9 % visa approval rate , more than 25 % higher than the national average . And they ’ re doing this with a team that is over 60 % female and over 50 % people of color or multiracial . Nearly half of the Boundless staff are also direct immigrants .
“[ Owner Selina Savage ] does not only focus on the bottom line but creates a family environment for the employees who work for her .”
— Apogee Group LLC nomination materials other finalists :
• BRINC Drones , Inc ., Seattle : BRINC Drones Inc . creates tactical drone systems and other technologies that help law enforcement de-escalate potentially dangerous situations and save lives . The company has built partnerships with hundreds of police departments and other public safety agencies across the United States
• Starfish Space , Tukwila : Founded by former Blue Origin and NASA engineers , Starfish Space is developing a space tug that can capture and move other objects in orbit , thereby extending the lives of large satellites and helping dispose of space debris .
employer of the year
The Employer of the Year Award recognizes a Washington state employer that has implemented innovative job retention , creation , benefits and / or compensation plans that foster a thriving work environment .
2022 winner : apogee group llc , richland www . apogeealliance . com
about : Apogee Group LLC is a woman-owned small business that provides program / project management services for and on behalf of the U . S . government . The company has extensive experience in the nuclear non-proliferation , nuclear environmental management , warehousing and transportation , and health care industries .
why they won : Apogee Group is committed to supporting its more than 35 employees . While other companies continue to increase the amount employees pay for health insurance premiums , Apogee Group covers 100 % of that cost . The company also offers a generous 401 ( k ) retirement match , short- and long-term disability coverage , and gym and cell phone stipends , among other benefits . Owner Selina Savage goes out of her way to assist her staff during crises , allowing them to work remotely during the pandemic and personally stepping in to help when the spouse of an employee who was on vacation had a medical emergency .
other finalists :
• Step by Step and Farm 12 , Puyallup : Step by Step and Farm 12 do more than provide a paycheck ; they provide counseling , education and support so at-risk mothers can gain valuable life skills and work experience that will allow them and their families to thrive .
• ZoomInfo , Vancouver : In addition to unlimited paid time off , multiple health plan options , and a generous retirement plan , ZoomInfo offers its employees some less traditional perks such as transgender , infertility , adoption , surrogacy and child care benefits .
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