Alignable's 2024 Local Business Person of the Year Recognizes

WYLIE, Texas - April 16, 2024 - PRLog -- Alignable's 2024 Local Business Person Of The Year Contest reached unparalleled participation levels, logging a whopping 309,000+ votes, 64,000+ recommendations, and an unheard-of number of local winners – over 5,100 across the U.S. and Canada.

The largest online networking platform for business owners, Alignable.com, invited its 8.7 million+ members to shout out local business leaders who've gone above and beyond guiding peers and supporting entire communities, amid challenging economic conditions.

The 2024 contest is the most popular competition Alignable has hosted in over five years, marking a 40% jump in participation over 2023.

During the 2024 contest, business owners emerged as winners (including ties), across 4,820 communities. That's an increase of 1,195 additional Local Business People Of 2024 compared to 2023.

These leaders were commended for helping their peers and communities through a year with many challenges, including rising interest rates and rents, not to mention skyrocketing supply costs.

"It's an honor to be recognized as Wylie's Local Business Person of the Year!  Wylie is a thriving, constantly growing community and has seen new business growth amid a struggling economy. Alignable's focus on relationship marketing makes it easy to leverage organic promotion, fostering loyalty and trust while attracting new clients", Ferguson commented.

Ferguson received a special badge that is displayed on her Alignable profile, recognizing her 2024 win. Ferguson has won multiple "Business Person Of The Year" awards.

Driving Recognition, Relationships & Referrals

"Our members can't stop raving about how this contest supercharged the relationships within their networks, which have sparked referrals, ignited fresh business opportunities, and fueled an unstoppable wave of mutual support," said Eric Groves, CEO and Co-Founder of Alignable. "Small business owners are the vibrant heartbeat of their communities, and it's high time they got the recognition they deserve. With over 64,000 recommendations pouring in from this year's contest, it's crystal clear: when small business owners unite, they become an unstoppable force."

To arrange interviews with Char Ferguson, please contact Chuck Casto at chuck@alignable.com He also offers JPEGs and other visuals, as well as local winner testimonials.

About Just Call The I.T. Guy

Ferguson and husband Jay started their business, Just Call The I.T. Guy in 2010 in Wylie, TX.  As a MSP (Managed Service Provider), their main focus is Cybersecurity deliverables in the DFW area to keep businesses protected and educated. "Our services ensure your network operations are running optimally and securely," Ferguson commented. Just Call The IT Guy sponsors numerous workshops and events throughout the year to enhance Cyber Awareness within your organization, business group, or community.

About Alignable

Alignable.com is the largest online business networking platform for business owners in the U.S. and Canada. With 8.7 million members across 35,000+ communities, Alignable is the network where business owners come together. Whether you're connecting locally, meeting peers in your industry, or finding a catalyst who will introduce you to their network, Alignable is where businesses connect and change their business trajectory.