3/15/2006 - Copyright © 2004 - 2005 Working Mother Media, Inc.

Company: Designs by Lucinda

Location: Portland, ME

Employees/Moms: 40/9

Founded: 1989

What They Do Create: handcrafted jewelry for nonprofits to use in fund-raising and awareness efforts

How They Flex: Many employees create a flexible schedule to meet their family needs. Some employees work reduced hours or have a morning or afternoon off to be with their children.

FMLA benefits are also offered.

Something Cool: CEO Lucinda Yates actively recruits women for her at-home pin-design program. Employees stop by the office once a week to pick up supplies and orders and then work their own schedule at home.