(CLEARWATER, Fla.) Mar. 22, 2026– The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by the Wisconsin State Journal for the Greater Madison area. This recognition reflects feedback from SFC team members serving communities in and around Madison and underscores the company’s commitment to building people-first venues and people-first teams.
The Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville, Wisconsin, is managed by the Sports Facilities Companies.
Through the SF Network, SFC manages over 100 sports, recreation, and event destinations and employs over 5,000 team members who welcome approximately 30 million guest visits annually, generating nearly $1 billion in economic impact for communities nationwide. As SFC continues to add new communities to its portfolio, this regional recognition reinforces that the company’s culture of engagement, growth, and empowerment is scaling alongside its footprint.
“Our team members in the Greater Madison area are an incredible example of what it means to live out our values every day,” said Tami Swanson, vice president of human resources for SFC. “They are culture-carriers in their communities, creating welcoming, memorable experiences for guests while supporting one another behind the scenes. To earn a Top Workplaces honor based on their feedback is deeply meaningful and a powerful affirmation of the environment we are working to build.”
From Madison to markets across the country, SFC’s teams create guest experiences in sports, recreation, wellness, and events that reflect the company’s core values of excellence, service, accountability, and collaboration. Also winning the Great Plains regional award this year, the Greater Madison area Top Workplaces 2026 award adds to SFC’s growing list of Top Workplaces honors across the United States and highlights the strength of its culture at the regional level.
“We are focused on creating environments where our team members can thrive, and our guests feel genuinely cared for,” added Swanson. “Awards like this are a reflection of the everyday commitment of our teams in Greater Madison and across the country—and we are committed to continuing to invest in their growth, well-being, and long-term success.”
This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees’ feelings of being respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute, to name a few.
“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 employees have a voice and are heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
To learn more about the Sports Facilities Companies, please visit our website at sportsfacilities.com. Stay tuned on Facebook and LinkedIn for updates, programs, and job postings.
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About The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC)
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) is the nation’s leading resource for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism & recreation master planning, program planning, and feasibility through professional facility management services. With over 90 managed venues and approximately 5,000 team members, represented by the SF Network, SFC welcomes nearly 30 million guest visits and produces almost $1 billion in economic impact each year. To learn more, please visit SportsFacilities.com and theSFnetwork.com.
About The Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center
The Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center is a 140,000‑square‑foot, state‑of‑the‑art indoor arena and event complex located in Janesville, Wisconsin, which opened in 2025. Designed to serve as a regional hub for sports, entertainment, and meetings, the facility features a 1,500‑seat permanent ice arena—home to the Janesville Jets of the North American Hockey League—as well as a 250‑seat multi‑purpose arena, basketball, volleyball, pickleball courts, and a 25,800‑square‑foot conference center suitable for trade shows, conventions, corporate events, and community gatherings. With its versatile spaces, year‑round programming, and proximity to Interstate 39/90, hotels, restaurants, and retail, the Woodman’s Center attracts local, regional, and national organizations for events of all sizes, further enhancing the venue’s role as a catalyst for tourism and economic growth in Janesville.
About ENERGAGE
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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.