BOSTON, MA: March 26, 2025 --
Alignable, the largest online networking platform for small businesses,
announces that Jeffrey DeSocio of AIMC Business Solutions has been elected as Framingham’s
2025 Business Person of the Year!
Alignable’s 2025 Local Business
Person of the Year Contest reached unparalleled participation levels, logging a
whopping 333,000+ votes, 77,000+ recommendations, and 4,750 winners across the
U.S. and Canada.
The largest online networking
platform for business owners, Alignable.com invited its 9 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 2025 contest is Alignable's
most popular competition in over six years, with participation surging 20%
compared to 2024.
During the 2025 contest, held
from January 14 to March 7, 4,750 business owners—spanning over 4,500
communities—were recognized as winners, including ties. These leaders were
honored for their dedication to supporting their peers and communities amid a year
of economic challenges.
“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 DeSocio. “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.”
DeSocio received a special
badge on his Alignable profile to acknowledge this achievement. In previous
years, similar contests have helped winners expand their networks and generate
new business opportunities.
In some cases, the most-engaged
champions have doubled or tripled their revenue in the year following a contest
triumph. And in 2025, even more winners are likely to reap major rewards using
the company’s just-launched Alignable 360 technology, which uses AI to unlock
the full potential of members' networks, turning them into even more powerful
growth engines.
Driving Recognition,
Relationships & Referrals
"This contest has
supercharged small business relationships, fueling referrals, fresh
opportunities, and a wave of mutual support," said Eric Groves, CEO &
Co-Founder of Alignable. "Generating more than 77,000 recommendations and
333,000 votes, this friendly competition shows that when small business owners
unite, they’re unstoppable. It’s gratifying to see how strong recognition and
relationships can spark such powerful momentum."
To arrange interviews with Jeffrey
DeSocio and/or an Alignable representative, please contact Chuck Casto at
chuck@alignable.com. He also can offer JPEGs and other visuals, as well as
local winner testimonials.
About AIMC Business Solutions
AIMC Business Solutions is a Digital/Internet
Marketing, Community Builder and Information Technology Consulting firm serving
companies through the United States and Canada specializing in
"Total" Website, Social Media and IT solution systems for businesses
requiring total control over their internet and technology presence. For more information on AIMC Business Solutions,
go to https://www.alignable.com/framingham-ma/aimc-business-solutions.
About Alignable
Alignable is the largest online
network for small business owners across North America, fostering trusted
connections, referrals, and partnerships to help businesses grow. With over 9
million members and a mission to power small business success through relationship-building,
Alignable provides the tools, insights, and community support to drive real
revenue growth. Visit www.alignable.com to network smarter.
