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Arch Painting®, the leading nationwide commercial painting contractor servicing customers of all sizes, today announced it was named by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine for the 2026 Fortune Best Small Workplaces™ List. This is Arch Painting’s first time being named to this prestigious list, ranking this year at No. 21. Earning a spot means that Arch Painting is one of the best companies to work for in the country.
“We are honored to be recognized as part of Fortune Best Small Workplaces. This award reflects the dedication, talent and service of our employees, who make our culture at Arch Painting exceptional every day,” said Richard Kilgannon, President & CEO of Arch Painting. “We believe that when people feel valued, supported and empowered to their best work, both our employees and our business thrive. This recognition belongs to our entire team.”
The 2026 Best Small Workplaces list is highly competitive. To determine the list, Great Place To Work analyzed the survey responses of more than 30,000 employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ companies with 10 to 99 U.S. employees. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Companies earned their spot by offering the most generous, caring, and innovative cultures to the largest possible number of employees in the organization, regardless of job role, work status, or any other demographic identifier.
It has been an award-winning year for Arch Painting who has also been named a Best Place to Work in Boson by the Boston Business Journal. The company was also recognized in 2026 by Inc. as one of the fastest growing private companies in the Northeast, as well as being named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.
About Arch Painting®
Arch Painting is the nation’s leading commercial painting contractor. Founded by Joe Giacalone in 1997, Arch Painting provides unparalleled painting services that transform spaces from ordinary to extraordinary. Customer service, attention to detail, mastery of technique, and uncompromising commitment to quality are the foundation of each job and partnership served. The Arch Painting White Glove Guarantee is a pledge to our customers, promising concierge level service and unmatched customer accountability, driven by innovation for satisfaction guaranteed. Learn more at www.archpainting.com.
About the Fortune Best Small Workplaces List
Great Place To Work selected the 2026 Fortune Best Small Workplaces List by surveying companies employing 7.3 million people in the U.S., with 1.3 million confidential responses received. Of those, more than 30,000 responses were received from employees at companies eligible for the Best Small Workplaces list and this ranking is based on that feedback. Company scores are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work® Trust Index™ Survey. Read the full methodology.
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About Great Place To Work
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work, a UKG company, brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces list. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram, and sign up for the Great Place To Work LinkedIn newsletter, Culture Edge, to get the latest research on what drives business success.
About Fortune Media
Fortune is a global multi-platform media company built on a legacy of trusted, award-winning reporting and information for those who want to make business better. Independently owned, Fortune tells the stories of the world’s biggest companies and their leaders as well as a new generation of innovators who are moving business forward. Digitally and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks, and holds companies accountable, in regions around the world. Its iconic rankings include Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, Most Powerful Women, and World’s Most Admired Companies. Fortune builds world-class communities by convening industry thought leaders for exclusive summits and conferences, including the Fortune Global Forum, Fortune Brainstorm Tech, and Fortune Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.
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