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We believe that the people you work with are just as important as the software you use, and you must invest heavily in both. It’s why we have won three national awards for our people-first culture.

• In 2021, Smiley Technologies was chosen by American Banker as a Best Places to Work in FinTech for 2021. The company came in at #2 in the 2021 ranking.   
• In 2020, Smiley Technologies was named a Forbes Small Giant Winner. Since 2016, Forbes and the Small Giants Community have partnered to find and recognize America’s best small businesses that focus on finding companies that choose to prioritize purpose and people over profit.

• In late 2019, we were confirmed by Tugboat Institute to be a Certified Evergreen™ company. Evergreen businesses are led by purpose-driven leaders with the grit and resourcefulness to build and scale private, profitable, enduring, and market-leading businesses that make a dent in the universe. We make sure our people are taken care of so they can take care of our partner banks. In 2021, we were reconfirmed as Certified Evergreen™!

Also, in 2021, our President & CEO Elizabeth Glasbrenner was selected to the first class of the Forbes Next 1000. Forbes chose 250 entrepreneurs from across the country in the first class, with Glasbrenner being the only honoree from Arkansas. This year-round initiative showcases the ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in the country – all with under $10 million in revenue. In addition, in 2020, Elizabeth Glasbrenner was named a Power Women by Arkansas Money & Politics. The Power Women were nominated by readers of Arkansas Money & Politics and focuses on women in Arkansas who are setting themselves apart in the world of business and politics. In addition, as voted on by Arkansas Money & Politics readers, Smiley Technologies, Inc. was named the Most Admired Fintech Firm in 2021.

In late 2021, as voted on by readers of Arkansas Money & Politics in its annual Best of Program, Smiley Technologies was recognized for several awards including:

– Best Places to Work

– CEO 

– Tech Companies

– Tech Consulting Firm