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Culture isn't a perk. It's a decision you make every single day. Growth Operators is proud to share that we've received the 2026 Culture Excellence Award in partnership with the Star Tribune's Minnesota Top Workplaces program — and we don't take that lightly. This award is given to organizations that go beyond the basics. It recognizes companies that actively invest in: ✦ Work-life flexibility ✦ Purpose-driven values ✦ Professional growth and development ✦ Strong, empathetic leadership ✦ Innovation and forward thinking ✦ Employee well-being ✦ Competitive compensation and benefits ✦ A culture of genuine appreciation The part that means the most to us? This recognition came directly from our employees — not a panel of external judges, not a written application. Our people told the truth about what it's like to work here, and that truth earned us this award. That's the kind of validation that matters. Building a culture where people feel seen, supported, and challenged to grow isn't a one-time initiative. It's a commitment that must show up in the small moments just as much as the big ones in how we lead, how we communicate, how we recognize effort, and how we take care of our team. To our team: you are the culture. Thank you for everything you bring every day. To anyone thinking about what kind of organization they want to build — or join — we hope this is a signal worth noticing. 👇 #CultureExcellence #TopWorkplaces #MNWorkplaces #GrowthOperators #CompanyCulture #EmployeeExperience #StarTribune #Leadership #PeopleFirst #MinnesotaBusiness #GrowthOperators #FirstTeam