26. Paragon Digital Marketing • 34 Court St., Keene • paragondigital.com
Top Employee Engagement Survey Measures:
I am encouraged to learn and develop new skills: 100% agree. My manager really cares about me as a person: 100% agree
Founder and CEO: Zach Luse
Years in Business: 13
Full-time Employees: 8 (6 in NH)
Years on List: 1
Nestled in a renovated historic church in downtown Keene, Paragon Digital Marketing proves that small agencies can lead with big vision. With just eight employees, Paragon has built a workplace culture that’s as creative and human-centered as the digital strategies it delivers.
Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off, flexible schedules, and hybrid or remote work options, all part of Paragon’s commitment to mental well-being and work-life balance.
Recognition at Paragon is deeply personal. On work anniversaries, employees receive customized gifts, including gift cards to their favorite restaurant or even a $1,000 vacation voucher for a 10-year milestone anniversary. Team appreciation goes beyond thank you with fun team building activities, such as kayaking trips, racing F1 go carts, spending a weekend at a glamping retreat, axe throwing, holiday speakeasy parties and a pumpkin carving “Lobotomy” fest that include employees’ families and friends.
Professional development is a top priority. Team members have access to ongoing training, certifications, and mentorship. Innovation thrives through collaboration, with daily stand-up meetings, open brainstorming groups, and ad hoc innovation teams that invite everyone at the company to share ideas. The office itself is a playground for creativity, with vintage arcade games, puzzles, foosball, office bikes, Waffle Wednesdays, and even an office kegerator.
Paragon also lives its mission of purpose-driven work. Many of its clients are local nonprofits and small businesses, and the team regularly volunteers, donates services, and promotes sustainability through practices like composting and nearly zero waste.
“We’re not just here to do great work; we’re here to do good. For our clients, our community, and each other,” says Founder and CEO Zach Luse.
Business NH Magazine named 27 businesses as the 2025 Best Companies to Work For in NH and inducted seven companies into the competition's Hall of Fame.
For 27 years, Business NH Magazine has recognized businesses that go out of their way to create engaging workplaces and understand that fulfilled employees are more productive.
A recent report from Gallup found employee engagement globally dropped in 2024—only the second time in the past 12 years. Engagement among managers took a big hit as they face new daunting challenges.
When your managers aren’t happy, your workforce isn’t too far behind. Finding ways to engage employees and developing cultures that meet these new challenges is imperative. Who better to turn to for answers than those with employees reporting high engagement? The September issue of Business NH Magazine celebrates delves into and celebrates the practices of this year’s Best Companies to Work For in New Hampshire,” says Executive Editor Matt Mowry.
Learn more: www.BusinessNHmagazine.com
