Aegis Living Named One of Washington's Best Workplaces by Puget Sound Business Journal

2010 Finalists honored and winners announced at special event on August 12

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Aug 09, 2010, 11:30 ET

SEATTLE, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living was named as one of the finalists for Washington's Best Workplaces by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The program was launched in 2007 to identify and recognize best practices in the hiring and retention of great people. After an extensive and rigorous process, which included the completion of surveys by nominee-company employees across the state, workplaces in five different categories -- small, medium, large, extra-large company and nonprofit organization -- have been identified as Washington's best, based on their various employee benefit offerings, leadership culture and work/life balance philosophies.

Aegis Living is committed to attracting the very best employees. By best we mean the most caring and compassionate; the most professional and attentive; the most responsive to our residents' needs; and the most universally committed to making a difference in every community we serve. In return, we will provide the best training, the best opportunities for advancement, and the best working environment in our field of care.

"We pride ourselves on creating an 'employee-first' culture at Aegis Living and are proud to be recognized as a Best Workplace. This honor exemplifies our diligent effort to 'Make Life Better' every day for our employees as well as our residents and their families," said Dwayne Clark, chairman and CEO of Aegis Living.

"Work-force development has never been more important – or more difficult – than it is in today's global economy," said Emory Thomas Jr., publisher of the Business Journal. "We believe the Business Journal, as the Puget Sound area's top source of business information, has an important role to play in drawing attention to innovations and excellence in the management of our region's No. 1 resource: its people."

The finalists will be celebrated at a one-of-a-kind awards event at Safeco Field on Aug. 12. Honorees and the public alike are invited to cheer for the workplace accomplishments of these companies from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The celebration will include ballpark food and drink, walking the bases, speed pitching and an awards presentation.

For more information, visit: www.wabestworkplaces.com

About Puget Sound Business Journal

Puget Sound Business Journal is the region's premier source of business information, serving an unparalleled audience of business and community leaders. In addition to the weekly newspaper, the Business Journal provides daily updates via its web site and email alerts. The company also plays a vital role in bringing the area's leadership community together by hosting a wide variety of events throughout the year, from the Washington's Best Workplaces event at Safeco Field to the annual 100 Fastest Growing Companies celebration to the Women of Influence awards event. Puget Sound Business Journal is a unit of American City Business Journals, which operates 41 local business newspapers throughout the United States. Visit Puget Sound Business Journal on the web at www.pugetsoundbusinessjournal.com.

About Aegis Living

Aegis Living is a national leader in retirement and assisted living, offering a progressive selection of senior residences to meet the growing needs of today's aging population. Providing the finest in senior lifestyle and living options available, "We're the people who make life better," emphasizes health, quality of life, well being and community. Aegis Living is guided by a simple philosophy: strive to treat all people with the highest possible standards. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington privately held Aegis Living operates 35 communities in Washington, California and Nevada. Additional information about Aegis Living and its services are available at www.AegisLiving.com. Follow us on Twitter @aegisliving and Facebook at www.facebook.com/AegisLiving .

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