Channel Earns Third Consecutive Top 200 Workplace Recognition

Minnetonka, MN, June 24, 2024 — Channel is proud to announce that, for the third consecutive year, it has been named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune, ranking fifth amongst the top midsize companies in the state. This recognition highlights our dedication to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment for our team members. We are honored to be acknowledged as a top workplace, and we remain committed to making Channel an exceptional place for our team to grow and thrive.

"At Channel, every team member actively contributes to creating an exceptional workplace. This commitment is reflected in our communication, our treatment of one another, our approach to community involvement, and our collaboration with partners and customers,” says Rob Ceribelli, President. “Over the past four years, we have launched two additional businesses, and remain dedicated to instilling the same Channel values in these ventures to ensure our teams are both happy and motivated."

Produced by the same team that compiles the 33-year-old Star Tribune 100 report of the best-performing public companies in Minnesota, Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from 149,176 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit organizations. The rankings in the Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces are based on survey information collected by Energage, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention.

Cindy Fleck, Managing Director says, “We have been extremely fortunate to attract talent that perfectly fits our culture. Ensuring the right fit is always a top priority during our interview process. Despite our tremendous growth, we have maintained our unique culture by hiring team members who align with our values and support our core principles of understanding, connecting, and winning together."

Star Tribune CEO and Publisher Steve Grove said, “The companies in the Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces deserve high praise for creating the very best work environments in the state of Minnesota. My congratulations to each of these exceptional companies.”

Channel appreciates being honored for our commitment to outstanding performance and teamwork-driven progress. Our achievements stem from our team’s dedication and resilience, along with the lasting partnerships we’ve established. Together, we strive for continuous growth and new milestones, supporting the equipment finance industry and small business communities.

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About Channel | Established in 2009, Channel is a leading full-service independent lender offering a single source solution for both equipment finance and working capital to small businesses exclusively through equipment finance companies. To date, Channel has funded over $2.2 billion to more than 24,000 businesses across the U.S., from its main office in Minnetonka, MN, along with additional locations in Atlanta, GA, Des Moines, IA, and Marshall, MN.

To qualify for the Star Tribune Top Workplaces, a company must have more than 50 employees in Minnesota. Over 5,000 companies were invited to participate. Rankings were composite scores calculated purely on the basis of employee responses.