The Sports Facilities Companies Named a 2026 New Jersey Top Workplace
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Regional recognition honors SFC-operated Montclair State University Ice Arena
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) has been named a 2026 New Jersey Top Workplace by Energage, with recognition highlighting the company’s strong workplace culture at Montclair State University Ice Arena.
The award celebrates organizations that excel at creating engaged, high-performing workplaces. For Montclair, the recognition reflects a team culture built on support, professionalism, and a shared commitment to creating a positive experience for staff and guests alike.
At Montclair State University Ice Arena, that culture helps drive memorable guest experiences while reinforcing the venue’s role as an important community asset. From daily operations to guest service, the team’s people-first approach continues to shape an environment where employees feel valued and empowered to succeed.
“Montclair State University Ice Arena is powered by a team that genuinely cares about the experience they create for one another and for the community,” said Rita Mitchell, VP of Venue Management for SFC. “This recognition speaks to the commitment, teamwork, and positive culture that our staff brings to the arena every day.”
The winner’s list is based solely on confidential employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The research-backed survey measures key elements of the employee experience, including whether team members feel respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute in their roles.
“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 is something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure employees have a voice and are heard. That is paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
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About Montclair State University Ice Arena
Montclair State University Ice Arena is a two-rink ice sports and recreation destination in Little Falls, New Jersey. The arena serves the Montclair State University community and the surrounding region through hockey, skating, camps, special events, and public programming, welcoming more than 500,000 visitors each year. The facility includes two NHL-sized rinks, a training and rehabilitation center, a pro shop, and a café. Montclair State University Ice Arena is a member of the SF Network, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing network of sports facilities and is operated by the industry leader in outsourced operations, The Sports Facilities Companies. For more information, please visit please visit SportsFacilities.com and theSFnetwork.com.
About The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC)
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) is the nation’s leading resource for the planning, development, and management of sports, recreation, golf, ice, aquatics, fitness, wellness, and events facilities. SFC helps community leaders and developers create places that bring people together, improve quality of life, and deliver measurable, lasting results. As a turnkey partner, SFC supports projects from early planning, feasibility, and program development through professional facility management and high-performing operations.
SFC’s integrated platform includes the Power Wellness and Spirit Golf Management brands, expanding its ability to serve communities across recreation, health, wellness, and outdoor assets. With more than 140 venues and approximately 7,500 team members across its network, SFC welcomes nearly 30 million guest visits and generates more than $1 billion in annual economic impact each year. To learn more, please visit SportsFacilities.com and theSFnetwork.com.
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.
