Beacon Funding is proud to announce its recognition as one of Monitor’s 2025 Best Companies in Equipment Finance within the Culture Category. This honor highlights the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, empowering, and innovative work environment -- one where employees thrive, contribute, and grow.
Since 1990, Beacon Funding has facilitated over $2 billion in equipment financing, helping small and medium-sized businesses expand. However, beyond its financial success, Beacon Funding prioritizes cultivating a workplace culture that values employee well-being, inclusivity, and professional growth.
A Culture of Open Communication
At Beacon Funding, every voice matters. Innovation thrives when employees are encouraged to collaborate and share ideas. To support this, the company leverages tools like Lattice for goal setting and real-time feedback, and the Vetter Suggestion Program to ensure great ideas are recognized and implemented.
Transparency is a core value. Semi-annual town hall meetings and regular company-wide updates keep employees informed and engaged in the company’s vision.
A Best Place to Work: Where Careers Thrive
Beacon Funding has been consistently recognized by Crain’s and Fortune as a best place to work -- an acknowledgment of its dedication to employee development and recognition.
Through its Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Program, Beacon Funding has sponsored over 150 professional development events, investing more than $120,000 in employee growth. Whether through certifications, industry events, or workshops, employees are empowered to advance their careers and stay ahead in the industry.
Employee contributions are also celebrated through the Beacon Stars Program, where peers nominate colleagues in Lattice for embodying the company’s core values.
Prioritizing Work-Life Balance & Employee Well-Being
Beacon Funding believes that success extends beyond the workplace.
To ensure employees feel supported in all aspects of life, the company offers:
- Flexible work arrangements including remote and hybrid options.
- Comprehensive benefits covering mental health resources, paid time off, and a robust 401(K) plan.
- A strong sense of community, with 24+ company-wide events such as trivia nights and rooftop gatherings.
A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)
At Beacon Funding, diversity is not just a goal -- it’s a key driver of innovation. The company fosters an inclusive environment where every employee is valued and has the opportunity to thrive.
Equitable career advancement opportunities and a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination ensure that all employees have the resources and support to excel in their roles.
Adapting, Innovating & Looking to the Future
Beacon Funding’s workplace culture is built on continuous improvement. The company actively invests in new technologies, such as a revamped intranet and enhanced customer portal, to improve both employee and client experiences.
By embracing innovation, Beacon Funding ensures that challenges become opportunities for growth, and excellence remains at the heart of everything it does.
Beacon Funding: A Beacon of Workplace Excellence
Being named one of Monitor’s 2025 Best Companies in Equipment Finance is a testament to Beacon Funding’s ongoing commitment to building an exceptional workplace.
“At Beacon Funding, we know that our greatest asset is our people,” said Toby McDonough, President, Beacon Funding. “This recognition reinforces our dedication to fostering an environment where employees flourish, ideas thrive, and success is a shared vision.”
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