Channel has been named one of Minnesota’s Top 200 Workplaces by the Star Tribune, ranking 17 among midsize companies across the state. This marks the fourth consecutive year the company has earned a place on the list, reflecting a continued commitment to fostering a respectful, inclusive and growth-oriented work environment. The recognition, based entirely on employee feedback, highlights the organization’s focus on building a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and shared purpose.
“We’re thrilled to once again be recognized as a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune,” said Rob Ceribelli, President of Channel. “We put real focus on employee engagement and morale, and it shows in the positive, collaborative culture our team continues to build every day.”
The Top Workplaces distinction is based entirely on authentic, confidential feedback from employees and gathered through a survey conducted by Energage LLC, an independent employee engagement technology provider. The survey uniquely measures the aspects of culture that matter most, including whether employees feel respected & supported, enabled to grow and empowered to execute.
“Being named a Top Workplace really comes down to our people and the way they show up, for each other and for our partners,” said Brad Peterson, Co-Founder and CEO at Channel. “Earning this recognition four years in a row is incredibly meaningful. There’s a real sense of teamwork and shared purpose in every part of our company and that is shown in the lasting relationships we build. I’m appreciative of this team and the environment they’ve created. It’s what keeps us strong year after year.”
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
This recognition is an important reflection of the everyday effort by a team that shows up, supports one another, and takes pride in doing impactful work. At Channel, creating a great place to work isn’t a program or initiative, it’s just how the work gets done. That mindset fuels strong relationships, steady momentum, and a genuine commitment to helping partners and their small business customers succeed.