2024 Local business person of the year

BOSTON, MA: March 5, 2024 -- 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.

Today, Alignable's network announces that Andrew Liggett of The Sea to Sky Law Group has been elected as New Westminster's 2024 Business Person Of The Year!  

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, which ran from Jan. 8 to Feb. 23, 2024, 5,171 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.

“In our local business community, we look out for each other and refer businesses down the street or around the corner to help make everyone in town as successful as possible,” said Liggett. “And the challenges we've all encountered have compelled many of us to offer counsel to peers fighting to keep their businesses afloat. While I'm thrilled to receive this award, it's really a testament to our entire community.”

Liggett received a special badge on his Alignable profile, recognizing this big win. In past years, the awareness generated through similar contests has spurred expanded connections, as well as new business for many winners. 

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 Andrew Liggett and/or an Alignable representative, please contact Chuck Casto at [email protected]. He also can offer JPEGs and other visuals, as well as local winner testimonials. 

About The SEA TO SKY LAW Group

For the 4th year in a row Andrew Liggett has been honoured with this achievement. His law firm Sea to Sky Law has decades of successful experience helping thousands of different people solve their legal problems. The Sea to Sky Law Group serves all of British Columbia virtually and directly through its divisions including SAPPERTON LAW in Sapperton, New Westminster. You too can access their trusted solutions to different legal problems including Estate disputes, Family law problems and Business legal issues, with either DIY Support Services or a traditional retainer. You can receive help 24/7 online www.seatoskylaw.ca and by email [email protected] or by phone 778-728-0208.