About Us
Transforming workplace culture, one organization at a time.
Workplace Culture Intelligence for Local Employers
Fortune 500 companies spend $25,000+ per year on engagement platforms with AI insights, government benchmarks, and recognition programs. Local employers can't justify that — so they end up with a spreadsheet from a free survey tool, or nothing at all.
We built Best Places to Work to close that gap. We partner with Chambers of Commerce who white-label the platform and offer it to their member businesses — making F500-grade culture intelligence accessible to every local employer in their region.
What Drives Us
Innovation
Leveraging AI to deliver insights that were previously impossible or prohibitively expensive
Accessibility
Making enterprise-grade tools affordable for organizations of all sizes
Excellence
Delivering quality that matches or exceeds industry leaders at a fraction of the cost
Trust
Protecting employee privacy and data with bank-level security
Why Organizations Choose Us
We're not just another survey platform. We're your partner in building exceptional workplace culture.
Unbeatable Value
70% less than the F500 vendor stack ($25,000+ for platform + AI add-on + support + setup fees) — with more features included, not fewer.
Lightning Fast Setup
Launch in 24 hours, not 2-4 weeks. No complex onboarding, no expensive consultants, no hidden setup fees.
AI-Native Platform
Built from the ground up with AI at its core. Get insights and recommendations that would take hours of manual analysis.
Proven Methodology
Our Trust Index Survey uses the same 5-dimension framework as industry leaders, ensuring credibility and comparability.
Built around the data, from day one
Trust Index scoring, BLS + Census benchmarks and AI recommendations — working together in one platform.
By The Numbers
Your Data is Safe With Us
We take security seriously. Your employees' trust and your organization's data are protected by enterprise-grade technology and best practices.
Bank-Level Encryption
All data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Same security banks use for online transactions.
100% Anonymous Surveys
Cryptographic tokens ensure responses can never be traced back to individuals. We can't identify respondents even if we wanted to.
Multi-Tenant Isolation
Your data is completely isolated from other organizations. Separate databases, separate encryption keys, zero cross-contamination.
Role-Based Access Control
Granular permissions ensure only authorized users see sensitive data. Chamber admins, employer admins, and employees each have appropriate access.
Automated Backups
Daily encrypted backups with 30-day retention. Your data is safe even in worst-case scenarios. Point-in-time recovery available.
Audit Logging
Complete audit trail of all system access and changes. Know exactly who did what and when for compliance and security.
Built on Proven, Enterprise Technology
⚙️ Modern Tech Stack
- Laravel 12 - Industry-leading PHP framework trusted by Fortune 500 companies
- PHP 8.4 - Latest version with enhanced security and performance
- MySQL 8.0 - Enterprise-grade database with proven reliability
- Redis - Lightning-fast caching for optimal performance
🚀 Infrastructure & Hosting
- Cloud-Native - Scalable infrastructure that grows with you
- 99.9% Uptime SLA - Your platform is always available when needed
- Auto-Scaling - Handles traffic spikes during survey launches
- CDN Delivery - Fast load times worldwide
Compliance & Best Practices
GDPR Ready
Data privacy controls, right to deletion, data portability, and consent management built-in.
SOC 2 Aligned
Security controls aligned with SOC 2 Type II standards for data protection and availability.
Industry Standards
Follows OWASP security guidelines and industry best practices for secure development.
Built by Experienced Professionals
🎓 Decades of Combined Experience
Our team has built enterprise systems for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and high-growth startups. We know what works at scale.
🏆 Production-Tested Technology
Every component has been battle-tested in production environments. We use proven patterns and established frameworks, not experimental technology.
🔧 Continuous Monitoring
24/7 system monitoring, automated alerts, and proactive maintenance ensure issues are caught and resolved before they affect you.
📞 Real Support from Real People
No offshore call centers or chatbots. Get help from the people who built the system. Average response time under 4 hours.
A Flagship Member Benefit That Pays For Itself
We partner with Chambers of Commerce to bring F500-grade workplace culture intelligence to local employers — at chamber-partner pricing, with the chamber's brand front and center.
Recoup at 2–10 Members
Chamber resells to members at $500–$2,000/yr. The $7,500 license fee pays for itself with just 2–10 adopters. Everything beyond is pure margin.
Or Bundle as a Benefit
Include it free in your top membership tier. F500-grade culture intelligence becomes a reason businesses join — and stay.
Run a Recognition Program
Annual "Best Places to Work in [Your Region]" awards. Quarterly leaderboards. PR your chamber owns and benefits from year after year.
Anchored in the Illinois Valley
Champlin Enterprises, LLC is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Our anchor chamber partner is the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce (IVAC), serving Peru, LaSalle, Oglesby, Spring Valley, and the surrounding Illinois Valley region. The platform serves chambers nationwide — Bureau of Labor Statistics and US Census benchmark APIs cover every state and metro area.
Ready to Transform Your Workplace?
Whether you're a chamber bringing this to your members or an employer ready to measure your own culture — we'll make it easy.