{"id":68684,"date":"2021-02-18T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T13:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=68684"},"modified":"2021-02-19T20:03:09","modified_gmt":"2021-02-20T01:03:09","slug":"faith-james-ceo-and-founder-of-the-personal-branding-consultancy-llc-wins-ave-marias-2021-alignable-local-business-person-of-the-year-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/faith-james-ceo-and-founder-of-the-personal-branding-consultancy-llc-wins-ave-marias-2021-alignable-local-business-person-of-the-year-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Faith James CEO and Founder of The Personal Branding Consultancy, LLC Wins Ave Maria’s 2021 Alignable Local Business Person Of The Year Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

AVE MARIA, Fla., Feb. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The largest online referral network for small businesses, Alignable.com<\/a> is announcing the results of its month-long North American search for local business leaders who\u2019ve gone above and beyond to help peers during the COVID Crisis. Today, Alignable\u2019s network is honoring Faith James of The Personal Branding Consultancy as Ave Maria\u2019s 2021 Alignable Local Business Person Of The Year!<\/p>\n

\"CEO<\/em><\/p>\n

Alignable amassed an incredible 86,000+ votes and recommendations about hometown business heroes. This is the third year Alignable has hosted this contest and the participation levels for 2021\u2019s competition topped 2020\u2019s by a monumental 800%.<\/p>\n

During a time where at least two-thirds of small businesses have regularly reported suffering negative effects<\/a> from COVID issues, it\u2019s clear with this outpouring of support just how much small business owners wanted to recognize the extraordinary efforts of their peers.<\/p>\n

A Testament To The Bond Between SMBs<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTo see so many business owners celebrate their peers was awesome — 60 votes landed every minute at the height of the contest,\u201d said Eric Groves, Alignable\u2019s Co-Founder and CEO. \u201cThis frenetic level of participation is a testament to the strength of the business relationships forged and reinforced over the past year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alignable\u2019s 2021 Local Business Person Of The Year Contest<\/a> ran from January 6 to February 5, 2021. Alignable invited its 6 million+ members to vote for their favorite peers. In all, 2,962 local business people emerged victorious across North America, after 61,000+ votes were tallied and 25,000+ recommendations were reviewed.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re Stronger Together<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ave Maria\u2019s community means a great deal to me and, like many of my peers, I have gladly helped my fellow small business owners overcome a number of obstacles during this tough time,\u201d said James. \u201cI am beyond honored to receive this award<\/a> and very grateful for the heartwarming support from my peers. We\u2019re all stronger together.\u201d<\/p>\n

James and other 2021 Local Business People Of The Year in communities across the U.S. and Canada have received badges on their Alignable profiles, in recognition of their contributions. In past years, the awareness generated through this contest has helped drive additional connections, prospects, and new business for many winners.<\/p>\n

Networking Surge Kicks Off 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope the popularity of this year\u2019s contest will lead to even greater awareness and business success for 2021\u2019s winners,\u201d said Alignable\u2019s Co-Founder and President Venkat Krishnamurthy. \u201cWe\u2019ve already heard from some members that the surge in networking, referrals, and recommendations that occurred during 2021\u2019s contest got them off to a stronger start this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

To arrange interviews with Faith James and\/or an Alignable representative, please contact Alignable\u2019s Head Of PR Chuck Casto at chuck@alignable.com<\/a>. He also can offer JPEGs and other visuals, recommendations supporting winners, and additional information.<\/p>\n

About The Personal Branding Consultancy, LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Personal Branding Consultancy is an international personal brand development agency serving clients from Atlanta to Austria. The range of brand development services include but are not limited to brand strategy, social media branding, website design, brand identity kit development, branded photoshoot sessions, brand content development and more.<\/p>\n

Learn more at http:\/\/www.faithjames.com\/<\/a> and join the Savvy Branders Tribe Group at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/977320862418176<\/a><\/p>\n

About Alignable<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.alignable.com\/<\/a> is the largest online referral network for small businesses in the U.S. and Canada. With 6 million+ members across 35,000+ local communities, Alignable is the network where small business owners drive leads and prospects, generate referrals, land new business, build trusted relationships, and share great advice.<\/p>\n

Find her at:<\/strong><\/p>\n

www.faithjames.com<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thebrandingninja<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thepersonalbrandingconsultancy\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/faithjames<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/YOUTUBE.COM\/faithjamespersonalbrandingcoach<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/faithjames\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/faithajames<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/faith.james.10420321<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/faithajames\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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