Connection (NASDAQ: CNXN) shares bested breakeven Thursday. The company, a leading provider of information technology solutions to business, government, healthcare, and education markets, is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers. Connection was ranked 81 on the list of 500 recipients. The 2026 award list was announced on November 18, and can currently be viewed on Forbes’website.
America’s Dream Employers 2026 were selected based on an independent survey of college students as well as employees working for organizations with at least 1,000 employees. Over 266,000 data points were gathered, and all industry sectors were represented. The final score is based on how frequently Connection was named as a “dream employer” and the respondents’ overall willingness to recommend their workplace.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of Forbes’ America’s Dream Employers,” said CEO Tim McGrath. “Creating a work environment where employees feel empowered is essential to our success. This accolade speaks volumes about our employees and the supportive culture and engaging work environment we’ve built together, grounded in shared values of integrity, respect, and teamwork.
“We will continue to invest in our workforce, empower innovation, and set the standard for excellence in our industry. We are proud to be recognized alongside our strategic partners, Adobe, AMD, Apple, Cisco, Dell, Google, HP, HPE, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Samsung. Thank you to Forbes for honoring the Connection team with this award.”
CNXN shares took on 53 cents to $56.89.