Services
Orion Associates has a unique philosophy of service reflected in our Vision and Mission and our Code of Ethics. Orion Associates was initially formed to manage the administrative functions and personnel of its related companies Meridian Services, Zenith Services, Orion Intermediary Services Organization (ISO), Morning Sun Financial Services and Headwaters Relief Organization.
We are proud of our long history providing quality services for the past three decades. Orion Associates has been recognized as a leader in professional services for our commitment to the people we serve, our community, and our employees.
Orion Associates is led by a seasoned executive team with a unique combination of management, psychology and services experience.At Orion Associates, our employees are our greatest assets. They make a personal commitment to the clients we serve. Our team has earned the trust and respect of those we service by providing the best services possible and obtaining awards in the following areas:
Awards 2020 Named one of Enterprising Women’s “Top 20 in 2020
Awards
Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley named one of Enterprising Women’s “Top 20 in 2020”
2020
Awards 2018 Recognized by Minnesota Business Magazine as one of the 2018 (Real) Power 50 business leaders in the city
Awards
Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley recognized by Minnesota Business Magazine as one of the 2018 (Real) Power 50 business leaders in the city
2018
Awards 2018 Named the “APA Citizen Psychologist” by the American Psychological Association for her promotion of volunteerism
Awards
Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley named the “APA Citizen Psychologist” by the American Psychological Association for her promotion of volunteerism
2018
Awards 2016 Orion Associates Received the “2016 Community Impact Award” by the Minnesota Business Magazine
Awards
Orion Associates received the “2016 Community Impact Award” by the Minnesota Business Magazine
2016
Awards 2016 Orion Associates Received the “2016 Community Impact Award” by the Minnesota Business Magazine
Awards
Cheryl Vennerstrom recognized as a “2016 Woman in Business” by the Minneapolis / Saint Paul Business Journal
2016
Awards 2014 Orion Associates Honored as one of “Minnesota’s 100 Best Companies to Work For” by Minnesota Business Magazine
Awards
Orion Associates honored as one of “Minnesota’s 100 Best Companies to Work For” by Minnesota Business Magazine
2014
Awards 2014 Orion Associates Named to the list of “100 Top Workplaces 2014” by the StarTribune
Awards
Orion Associates named to the list of “100 Top Workplaces 2014” by the StarTribune
2014
Awards 2013 Chosen as one of several Twin Cities’ recipients of the “Eleven Who KARE” award
Awards
Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley chosen as one of several Twin Cities’ recipients of the “Eleven Who KARE” award
2013
Awards 2012 Received the “Woman Business Owner of the Year” award by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
Awards
Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley received the “Woman Business Owner of the Year” award by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
2012
Awards 2012 Recognized by Enterprising Women Magazine as a “2012 Enterprising Woman of the Year”
Awards
Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley recognized by Enterprising Women Magazine as a “2012 Enterprising Woman of the Year”
2012
Awards 2012 Orion Associates Honored as one of the five finalists for the Twin Cities Business Magazine’s “2012 Family Business Awards”
Awards
Orion Associates honored as one of the five finalists for the Twin Cities Business Magazine’s “2012 Family Business Awards”
2012
Awards 2011 Recognized as a 2011 “Entrepreneurial Winning Woman” by Ernst & Young
Awards
Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley recognized as a 2011 “Entrepreneurial Winning Woman” by Ernst & Young
2011
Awards 2011 Received the 2011 “Disaster Relief Hero Award” from the American Red Cross, Twin Cities Area Chapter
Awards
Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley received the 2011 “Disaster Relief Hero Award” from the American Red Cross, Twin Cities Area Chapter
2011
Awards 2011 Recognized by Finance & Commerce Newspaper as a 2011 “Minnesotan on the Move”
Awards
Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley recognized by Finance & Commerce Newspaper as a 2011 “Minnesotan on the Move”
2011
Awards 2011 Received the “Jefferson Award For Public Service”
Awards
Orion Associates received the “Jefferson Award For Public Service”
2011
Awards 2010 Orion Associates Recognized as one of the “Healthiest Employers of theTwin Cities” by Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal
Awards
Orion Associates recognized as one of the “Healthiest Employers of theTwin Cities” by Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal
2010
Awards 2009 Received a “Best Practices Honor” from the American Psychological Association (APA) at the annual Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards ceremony
Awards
Orion Associates received a “Best Practices Honor” from the American Psychological Association (APA) at the annual Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards ceremony
2009
Awards 2009 Recognized as a “Great Place to Work” in an article in Minnesota Monthly magazine
Awards
Orion Associates recognized as a “Great Place to Work” in an article in Minnesota Monthly magazine
2009
Awards 2009 Orion Associates, Meridian Services, and Zenith Services Corporate Office Achieves LEED Gold Certification
Awards
Orion Associates, Meridian Services, and Zenith Services corporate office achieves LEED Gold Certification
2009
Awards 2003 Orion Associates, Meridian Services, and Zenith Services received the first CARF accreditation
Awards
Orion Associates, Meridian Services, and Zenith Services received first CARF accreditation
2003
Affiliations 2016 Member of The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
Affiliations
Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley became a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
2016
Affiliations 2012 Member of the Women’s Presidents’ Organization (WPO)
Affiliations
Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley became a member of the Women’s Presidents’ Organization (WPO)
2012
Affiliations 2012 Member of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
Affiliations
Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley became a member of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
2012
Featured In 2015 Interviewed by the Huffington Post
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Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley interviewed by the Huffington Post
2015
Featured In 2011 Featured on Phil Bolsta’s Blog: Triumph of the Spirit
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Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley featured on Phil Bolsta’s Blog “Triumph of the Spirit”
2011
Featured In Marya Hage Interviewed by KARE 11 In a Feature Acknowledging 10 Year Anniversary of 9/11
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Marya Hage interviewed by KARE 11 in a feature acknowledging the 10 year anniversary of 9/11
2011
Featured In Marya Hage Interviewed for an article in Everyday Health
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Marya Hage interviewed for an article in Everyday Health
2011
Featured In 2010 Featured in a Minnesota Business Magazine Article Regarding “Servant Leadership” and Headwaters Relief Organization
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Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley featured in a Minnesota Business Magazine article regarding “Servant Leadership” and Headwaters Relief Organization
2010
Featured In 2009 Members of Orion Associates top administration featured in Concordia St. Paul Magazine
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Members of the Orion Associates top administration featured in Concordia St. Paul Magazine
2009
Featured In 2009 Featured in a StarTribune.com Article Regarding Financial Stress
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Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley featured in a StarTribune article regarding financial stress
2009
Featured In 2009 Featured in Twin Cities Business Magazine
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Orion Associates featured in Twin Cities Business Magazine
2009
Featured In 2008 Orion Associates and Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley Featured in a Star Tribune Business Article by Dick Youngblood
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Orion Associates & Dr. Rebecca Hage Thomley featured in a Star Tribune business article by Dick Youngblood
2008
CARF Accredited
CARF is a national accreditation awarded to agencies that have met international quality standards for efficiency, effectiveness and consumer satisfaction. Orion Associates became CARF accredited originally in March 2003 and still maintains that accreditation. The team at Orion is continually analyzing and enhancing processes and supports so that the program is managed using best practices.
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Payroll
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Accounts Payable
Budgeting & forecasting
Billing Services
Resource Consultation
Research
Human Resources
Human Resources Policies & Procedures
Recruitment & Hiring
Workers’ Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Personnel Records & Record Keeping
Benefits Administration
Harassment & Discrimination Investigations
Form Development & Cataloging
Professional Training & Quality Assurance
First Aid / C.P.R.
Orientation for Licensed Services
Wide Range of Program Topics
Training Resource Library
Vulnerable Adult / Maltreatment of Minors Investigations
Quality Assurance Training
Internal & External Surveys
Person Centered Planning
Licensing
Program Policies & Procedure
