Aqueity, a Chicagoland-based provider of IT services and cybersecurity solutions, has been recognized as one of Crain's Chicago Business Best Places to Work in 2026.
For 30 years, Aqueity has been part of the Chicagoland business community, providing IT and cybersecurity services to organizations across manufacturing, finance, in-home services, and construction spaces. For Aqueity, the recognition is especially meaningful because its people and culture have always been integral to how the company operates.
"We can talk about our technology, our services, and the results we deliver for our clients, but none of that happens without the people behind it," says Dan Dunn, Founder and CEO of Aqueity. "We've worked hard to build a company where people care about what they do, take ownership of their work, and care about the people they work with. Seeing that recognized is something I'm genuinely proud of."
Building a Workplace Around CARE
Founded in 1996, Aqueity has grown from a small technology company into a full-service IT and cybersecurity partner serving businesses throughout the Chicagoland area. While the company has evolved significantly over the past 30 years, its focus on people has remained a constant.
Aqueity's culture is built around its core values: Caring, Accountable, Results-driven, and Extraordinary (CARE for short). These values influence how colleagues work together, serve clients, and approach challenges every day.
Being recognized as a Best Place to Work reinforces the importance of creating an environment where employees are encouraged to contribute, grow, and take ownership.
"Culture isn't something you can create by putting a poster on a wall," Dan jokes. "It shows up in how people treat each other, how they handle problems, and whether they're willing to step up when something needs to get done. That's what we care about at Aqueity."
The Best Places to Work recognition belongs to the people who make Aqueity what it is every day.
From help desk technicians supporting clients to the employees working behind procurement and payroll, Aqueity's entire team plays a role in delivering the responsive, relationship-driven service that they are known for.
As Aqueity continues to grow, the company remains committed to maintaining a workplace where talented people can do meaningful work, support one another, and have an opportunity to make an impact.
"We're proud of how far we've come, but we're not done," says Dunn. "The goal is to keep building a company that our clients trust and our employees are proud to be a part of."
If you'd like to be a part of Aqueity's mission, please visit Aqueity's Careers Page.