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Contents. 4. Little Wolf Resort: Best Wilderness Hotel 2024 – Canada 6. Bright Futures Together LLC: Best Individual & Couples Counseling Service 2024 – California 7. Coastal Kreatives Candles: Best Artisan Candle Wedding Favour Producer 2024 – New Hampshire 8. Open Minds Hypnosis: Most Supportive Holistic Wellness Coach 2024 (Canada): Jacqueline Young & Excellence Award for Hypnotherapy Services 2024 9. 5L2F LLC: Most Affordable Tax Firm 2024 – Maryland & Tax Software Innovation Award 2024 10. Stephenson Exteriors, LLC: Exterior Construction Contractor of the Year 2024 – Ohio 11. Travlink Employment Consulting and Travel LTD: Best Travel & Employment Specialists 2024 – Canada 12. Winnow Solutions, LLC: Best RegTech Platform 2024 & Excellence Award for Compliance Solutions 2024 13. Mary Flynn Murphy Dance Studio: Best Family Owned Dance Studio 2024 – Massachusetts 14. Expert Insights: The Growing Impact of Non-Executive Directors on Business Success
North America Business Awards 2024 | 4 Situated in the undisturbed wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest, Little Wolf Resort is located on several miles of private riverfront of the world-famous Skeena River. Offering its guests the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and get back to nature, the resort has soon established itself to be a leading provider of vacations that are as leisurely or as active as you wish. Following Little Wolf Resort’s recent recognition in the North America Business Awards, we dive in and explore the resort’s outstanding offerings. ased in the heart of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, Little Wolf Resort combines magnificent elegance and pure natural beauty to deliver a stay that is as splendid as it is rustic. Deemed one of the world’s most luxurious design hotels, the resort is visited by curious travelers from around the globe, looking to learn more about British Columbia’s flora and fauna, and explore everything that the idyllic woodlands have to offer. Situated on the shoreline of the spectacular Skeena River, Little Wolf Resort is just 30 kilometers East of Terrace, the largest community in the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine. Surrounded by 100 hectares of private rainforest, wild-flower meadows, sand beaches, and pebble bars, the resort provides its guests with an authentic slice of secluded paradise. Surrounded by gorgeous, natural views on all sides, Little Wolf Resort is proud to offer a wide range of activities that allow them to enjoy the beauty of the untouched, natural environment. The expansive, private rainforest is home to a variety of wildlife, including eagles, black bears, moose, and coyotes. With a little patience, and even more luck, guests may even spot the rare, cream-colored Kermode bear, also known as the spirit bear and considered sacred by the Tsimshian people. With several miles of private Skeena Riverfront winding around its peninsula, Little Wolf Resort offers its guests the best opportunities to fish. Possessing numerous tributaries, the Skeena River is considered to be one of the last intact biotopes in the world. Home to salmon and trout, it is the perfect destination for fishermen intending to catch all five species of Pacific Salmon and remarkably large Steelhead-Trout. Little Wolf Resort provides an extensive wilderness adventure program, with its highlight being guided fishing activities. The trips are held in collaboration with a selection of the most experienced and specialized local fishing guides, on all rivers of the Skeena-, Kitimat-, and Nass-River region, by drift-boat, jetboat, and helicopter, as well as on the Pacific Ocean. Nov24124 Best Wilderness Hotel 2024 – Canada B Little Wolf Resort That’s not all – the resort offers various sea-based activities in addition to the guided oceanfishing trips. Little Wolf Resort holds ocean-based trips for photographers, filmmakers, biologists, and eco-tourists to go orca and hump-back whale-watching, in addition to land-based visits to grizzly bear sanctuaries along the coastal riverside. Regardless of region, the resort has something for every animal lover to enjoy. After a long day of exploring the local wildlife, Little Wolf Resort invites its guests to try a taste of its extraordinary cuisine. The resort’s kitchen is a fusion of multicultural and indigenous culinary influences, driven by Founder Philip von der Burg’s extensive experience of cultural cooking. Serving fresh seafood specialties sourced locally from the Pacific Coast and traditional indigenous food, Little Wolf Resort’s kitchen is a refreshing reflection of the resort’s blended nature. Having masterfully combined the concepts of a luxury vacation and a nature retreat, Little Wolf Resort has established an outstanding five-star rating on Tripadvisor, consisting of reviews detailing the resort’s excellence and attesting to its recent recognition as the Best Wilderness Hotel 2024 – Canada. “Little Wolf Resort is a hidden treasure in British Columbia,” states Gordana. “Words cannot express my gratitude for all that the hosts shared with me and my family. The accommodation was spectacular and the food sublime. We were very moved by the scenery, lodge, and fishing. All that we had in the Little Wolf Resort will be wonderful memories for us forever.” “The Little Wolf Resort is a true masterpiece of a fishing retreat,” writes Mario. “The exceptional hospitality, the divine local cuisine, the unrivalled access to prime fishing grounds, and diverse experiences combined to create an experience that exceeded all expectations. If you’re seeking a salmon-fishing retreat that seamlessly blends authenticity and next level luxury, Little Wolf Resort should be on your list.” Contact: Philip von der Burg Company: Little Wolf Resort Web Address: https://littlewolfresort.com/ Relaxation in the rainforest! “ ”
North America Business Awards 2024 | 5 Spanning 130 acres on an exclusive private peninsula, Little Wolf Resort is an idyllic sanctuary that offers its visitors endless possibilities. Located on an expansive private stretch of the Skeena River, the resort is a stunning, marvelous structure designed by a family of artists and constructed by the experts. In the wake of Little Wolf Resort being named in the North America Business Awards 2024, we take a closer look at the wonderful wooden castle. hether you are venturing on a fishing expedition, exploring the verdant mountain trails, or just seeking to reconnect with nature, Little Wolf Resort is your ideal vacation destination. Nestled in the scenic, snowcapped range of the Rocky Mountains, the resort provides its guests with a glimpse of the secluded, stunning scenery that British Columbia has to offer. Little Wolf Resort is located in a true natural paradise; wild animal trails run along the riverbanks, within the deep, old-growth rainforest, and along the icy caps of the mountainside. The resort offers visitors the unparalleled experience of observing a rich biodiversity of wildlife, the perfect place to retreat for those looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of life in overcrowded cities. The giant log structure of Little Wolf Resort is one of the world’s finest and most exceptional wooden buildings, as seen in newspapers, magazines, and presented on television shows including the National Geographic Channel, the History Channel, ViaSat, Sky, and the Discovery Channel, in more than 150 countries. The building was designed by a sophisticated family of artists and their vision brought to life by the experts of HGTV show Timber Kings. The design of Little Wolf Resort’s main house is very special, with both the figure-wood and the woodgrain used incredibly unique. Every section of the building features characteristic red cedar posts, a giant red cedar burl, ornamental yellow cedar burl kingposts in the dormer gables, and yellow bamboo cedar roof rafters all over the building. From its flawless construction and intricate wooden carvings to its antique décor and imposing floors, every aspect of the property’s appearance is designed to awe, amaze, and inspire. Though consisting primarily of wood, the resort does feature various elements of alternative materials that have been seamlessly blended into the architecture. Upon entering the hand-carved front door, guests are greeted by the brilliant Brazilian Blue Azul granite slab and Black Galaxy tile floors, complemented perfectly by a unique white quartz pebble Architecture Project of the Year 2024 – Canada W river that flows through the ground floor to the 11th-century, original masoned Burgundian medieval stone castle fireplace commanding the living space. The guesthouse is situated on a plateau, providing its guests with a breathtaking view of the surrounding wild-flower meadows and snow-covered mountains. A breezeway leads to the guesthouse, characterized by several burl posts and featuring a hand-carved eagle head beneath the gable. The guesthouse features solid log walls, a blend of flared ends, a wooden deck and balcony made of red cedar, as well as a unique forked kingpost with a realistic wooden eagle carving perched on its top. The massive trees used for the structure were each handselected and carefully harvested for the project, a magnificent wooden castle of European influence. With eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms, the expansive property is ideal for large group getaways, such as private family vacations and corporate retreats. Every element of the property has been meticulously selected, marrying form with function to result in architecture that is simultaneously rustic and resplendent. Nestled against the picture-perfect backdrop of British Columbia’s landscape, Little Wolf Resort has effectively captured the essence of a ‘home away from home’. The award-winning lodge is entirely cozy and comforting, yet expansive and magnificent, all at once. Since its inception, the von der Burg family has strived to create the ideal vacation destination and has succeeded in their mission with the outstanding amenities of the Little Wolf Resort. Blending the splendid with the sylvan, Little Wolf Resort offers its guests an unparalleled retreat into the rejuvenating world of British Columbia. The resort is a masterful architectural structure that is truly one of a kind, and for this reason, Little Wolf Resort has been rightfully named the Architecture Project of the Year 2024 – Canada. Contact: Philip von der Burg Company: Little Wolf Resort Web Address: https://littlewolfresort.com/ The first natural, timber-frame, red and yellow cedar wood castle on earth. “ ” Little Wolf Resort
North America Business Awards 2024 | 6 practices, trauma-informed approaches, and innovative prevention programming to meet its clients’ diverse needs. Unlike traditional counseling services, Bright Futures Together combines clinical therapy, expert witness consultation, and corporate wellness programs with wraparound services and crisis intervention, ensuring that clients receive coordinated, individualized solutions that address multiple dimensions of need. By focusing on trauma-informed, evidence-based expertise, Bright Futures Together effectively assesses and treats the underlying psychological and social factors impacting individuals involved in the justice system or experiencing crisis. Beyond clinical services, the organization offers prevention curriculums that educate communities about power and control dynamics, gender roles, cultural and societal biases, LGBTQIA+ relationships, and patterns of toxic relationships. “Whether a client is facing mental health challenges, legal complexities, or systemic barriers, we work from a compassionate, solution-oriented framework designed to empower individuals and organizations,” says Lindsey. “Our commitment to education, advocacy, and community collaboration ensures that we’re not just addressing symptoms but also fostering understanding and systemic change. This approach makes Bright Futures Together more than a mental health provider—it makes us a trusted partner, educator, and advocate dedicated to building brighter futures for everyone we serve.” Looking ahead, Lindsey emphasizes that Bright Futures Together remains steadfast in its mission to innovate, educate, and create systemic change through trauma-informed care, prevention, education, and advocacy. Throughout 2025, the organization will prioritize several initiatives to enhance Based in California, Bright Futures Together is a licensed professional counseling and consulting organization committed to providing comprehensive mental health, trauma recovery, and restorative justice services to individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Renowned for its holistic approach, Bright Futures Together offers wraparound services expertly designed to meet the unique needs of each client, earning the organization its title in the North America Business Awards 2024. Join us below as we speak with Lindsey Ritter-Ingorvaia, CEO, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Corporate Wellness Specialist at Bright Futures Together, on this incredible recognition. ounded in 2021, Bright Futures Together provides compassionate and innovative support to individuals, couples, groups, organizations, and communities navigating addiction, trauma, mental health challenges, and involvement with the criminal justice system. The organization delivers a wide range of services, including individual and group therapy, corporate wellness programs, and comprehensive wraparound support tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Renowned for its multifaceted expertise, Bright Futures Together also offers expert witness services, seamlessly integrating clinical knowledge into legal proceedings. By providing thoughtful insights and indepth analysis, the organization plays a vital role in promoting ethical decisionmaking and systemic change. An expert in its field, Bright Futures Together extends its holistic services to public speaking, workshop creation, and collaborative training—all aimed at fostering awareness, prevention, and education on domestic violence, mental health, trauma, and restorative justice. The organization partners with social service providers, legal entities, and community organizations to deliver evidence-based, culturally sensitive programs that address systemic inequities and underlying mental health concerns. “Since our establishment, our mission has been to prioritize holistic, strengths-based care and create innovative, communitywide solutions to address trauma, violence, mental health disparities, and systemic inequities,” Lindsey tells us. “We are committed to fostering change, prevention, and recovery while adapting to the evolving needs of the communities we serve.” Bright Futures Together sets itself apart through its unwavering commitment to comprehensive, client-centered care. The organization integrates evidence-based Best Individual & Couples Counseling Service 2024 – California F its services, reach new communities, and strengthen partnerships. Bright Futures Together will expand its public speaking and workshop efforts, focusing on redefining gender roles, addressing toxic relationship patterns, and advancing prevention strategies. These efforts will specifically target men and the LGBTQIA+ community and include developing new curricula and conducting outreach to schools, community organizations, and criminal justice entities. Additionally, the organization plans to expand its corporate wellness programs and wraparound support to better meet the mental health needs of companies and their employees. Through strategic collaborations, Bright Futures Together aims to create proactive, trauma-informed organizational mental health initiatives. These programs will address key workplace challenges such as microaggressions toward LGBTQIA+ employees and inequitable treatment, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. By providing education, prevention strategies, and tools to navigate workplace dynamics, the organization helps corporations not only improve team morale and employee well-being but also mitigate legal risks tied to discrimination and bias. This dual focus ensures that organizations can create supportive, equitable workspaces while enhancing overall productivity and cohesion. “As we move forward, our commitment remains steadfast: to innovate, educate, and foster systemic change by addressing mental health challenges, trauma, and abuse prevention through a collaborative, multi-faceted approach,” Lindsey concludes. “We look forward to continuing this work and building partnerships that advance the mission of Bright Futures Together.” Contact: Lindsey Jean Ritter-Ingorvaia Website: www.brightfuturestogether.com
North America Business Awards 2024 | 7 Best Artisan Candle Wedding Favour Producer 2024 – New Hampshire Located in Danville, New Hampshire, Coastal Kreatives Candles is a home-based company that specializes in making customized candle favors. Driven by a passion for candles, the company’s products are the ideal gift throughout the holiday season or as hostess gifts for all occasions. We speak with Cassandra Behrendsen below, Founder and Owner of Coastal Kreatives Candles, as the company receives its title in the North America Business Awards 2024. Cassandra Behrendsen founded Coastal Kreatives Candles in 2014, fueled by her simple yet passionate desire to share her love for high quality, sustainable candles with the world. From humble beginnings, what first began as a small-scale operation in Cassandra’s apartment soon became a thriving business that required a dedicated studio, due to the remarkable reception from the company’s loyal clientele. Over time, Coastal Kreatives Candles found its niche in the wedding industry, primarily helping brides and grooms by creating candle favors that represent the time of year and theme of their weddings. The company includes customized candle labels to create a small reminder of the special day that lasts forever. “What separates Coastal Kreatives Candles from others is the fact that even though the economy has changed, and items have become more expensive, we have done everything in our power to stay as close to our original pricing in 2014, when we opened,” Cassandra tells us. “Our candles have stayed within less than a dollar change per candle since we opened. We try to keep as budget friendly as possible to help brides and grooms, families, and non-profits stick to a budget that makes sense to them for favors. This has helped Coastal Kreatives Candles stand out.” Providing high quality at low prices is a core value that Coastal Kreatives Candles regards highly. The company provides its 2oz-16oz candles at affordable pricing to ensure that its products remain budget friendly, aiding clients who are seeking larger quantities of candles for weddings, showers, galas, and corporate events stay within their allotted budget. In over a decade of operation, Coastal Kreatives Candles has only increased its pricing once, and that instance was due to material shortages during the pandemic. This unfaltering dedication to affordability comes at no cost to the company’s quality, as Cassandra tells us that Coastal Kreative Candles places a prudent focus on ensuring the highest standards of production in its operations. The company specializes in the production of large bulks of candles, all of which are poured to order to ensure that each customer receives the highest quality of product. “Being a one-woman operation – from starting the discussion with the client to pouring candles and designing the labels, all the way to packing and shipping – I am able to make sure that there is no detail untouched,” Cassandra explains. “Being able to do all of this allows me to make sure our clients get the best possible service from our candle company.” As the sole operator of the Coastal Kreatives Candles, Cassandra must ensure that the business remains at the forefront of emerging developments in a constantly evolving industry. The company keeps in touch with emerging trends on social media, ensuring that its marketing meets the eyes of those who may be interested in the products. In this digital age, social media marketing is a crucial component of any business’s success. Despite the company’s best efforts to navigate the uncertain market, Coastal Kreatives Candles’ journey has not come without its obstacles. The industry is facing economic hardship, impacting the business with decreasing sales due to companies, couples, and party planners reducing the extras they offer at their events. To help offset this, Cassandra tells us that the company is now offering various individual candles, allowing customers the freedom to order individual gifts when they are not seeking bulk orders. With a keen business acumen and a commitment to clientcentric operations, we at New World Report have no doubt that Cassandra will continue to lead Coastal Kreatives Candles to greatness. Looking to the future, she tells us, “Coastal Kreatives Candles is looking forward to attending more bridal shows and tradeshows to showcase what we offer. Starting with the Bliss Wedding Show, taking place in Portland this March, where we get to meet and greet with brides, grooms, families, and local vendors to chat about how we can help bring candle favors and gifts to their events.” It is clear to see that Coastal Kreatives Candles has an exciting year ahead, and we cannot wait to see what is next for the company. To find out more about Cassandra’s magnificent creations, visit Coastal Kreatives Candles’ website or Etsy store today. Contact: Cassandra Behrendsen Company: Coastal Kreatives Candles Web Address: https://coastalkreatives.com/
North America Business Awards 2024 | 8 AIS-Nov24020 The key to holistic wellness is making sure that the mind, body, and spirit are all working in unison, as only then can true life transformations be achieved. This is something that qualified and talented hypnotist Jacqueline Young not only understands but helps clients to achieve through her business, Open Minds Hypnosis. Using what she calls the AIM (Articulated Intentional Mindshifting) method, Jacqueline encourages clients to use language in order to change their perspectives and achieve growth – diving into spirituality so that they can find out what this means to them. Most Supportive Holistic Wellness Coach 2024(Canada):JacquelineYoung&Excellence Award for Hypnotherapy Services 2024 Revolving around the fundamental aims of empowering, educating, and helping every client to find their voice, passion, and purpose, Open Minds Hypnosis strives to see that people squeeze every drop of enjoyment that they can out of their lives. Whatever it is they are going through, Jacqueline guides her clients through these ‘heavy learning cycles’ and helps them to come out the other side more satisfied and with a deeper connection to their thoughts and feelings, leading to the best hypnosis results for life changes. Jacqueline’s core aims continue to make themselves felt across her business, and it is with this in mind that she has recently expanded her offerings in the form of several course-led programs. From both the male and female versions of The Mind, Body, & Spirit Coherence Program to her Life Architect Services and Principled Leadership Course, all of these solutions lead to joy, self-love, and purpose, as well as helping clients to release feelings of fear, guilt, and shame – moving toward living their best lives in the process. Be it in one of the above or a general hypnotherapy session relating to quitting smoking, losing weight, managing pain, or even improving sleep, Open Minds Hypnosis tailors its consultations and conversations to see that they more than meet personal needs. Jacqueline explains: “We know that hypnosis is usually not the first service people think of, and we are doing what we can to change this. It works so quickly, and our clients instantly feel lighter. It is so frustrating that more people don’t realize the impact using hypnosis can have.” Since Jaqueline is aiming to reach as many people as possible all over the world with her services, she not only remains up to date on the latest advancements concerning hypnosis and brain research, she also delivers all of her sessions online and does not need to have a physical office space. “The beauty of hypnosis is that I only need a computer connection,” says Jacqueline, “and then we can make magic together.” Regardless of a client’s location, Open Minds Hypnosis recognizes the importance of their comfort during sessions, which is a vital consideration given the vulnerability they may feel ahead of entering into this relaxed, trance-like state. For Jacqueline: “It is my fundamental belief that this work is dependent on providing a safe and supportive, welcoming and friendly atmosphere from the get-go.” Her success in doing exactly this is reflected both in her results and testimonials from delighted clients. Having also featured on an array of podcasts and been invited to speak at engagements held all over the world, it is clear that this award-winning hypnotist in Wasaga Beach is a beacon of education and empowerment when it comes to holistic wellness. With Open Minds Hypnosis set to launch another online learning program in the coming months, its commitment to clients remains stronger than ever, making Jacqueline Young deserving of these titles and a place in our North American Business Awards 2024. In closing, Jacqueline stresses: “I urge everyone suffering in any way to call a hypnotist for a free consult. Ask questions about how they work and the amount of schooling they have had. Ask if their training goes beyond reading scripts and from whom they have had it. Treat this relationship as you would any professional. If you don’t feel great after the consult don’t work with that person but get back online and find someone who does check all your boxes. Hypnosis is a fabulous tool to make changes to your life that you want!” Contact: Jacqueline Young Company: Open Minds Hypnosis Web Address: openmindshypnosis.ca/ Hypnosis is one of the quickest ways to make a lasting difference in your life and I honor what people want to address and let them know they don’t need to feel stuck in pain or painful thoughts and memories. “ ”
North America Business Awards 2024| 9 Nov24095 5L2F LLC is an honest tax preparation and cash basis accounting firm specializing in straightforward and affordable tax preparation services. Having delivered its professional and efficient business model since 2022 (tax field since 2007), 5L2F LLC is not only distinguished by its experience, it stands out over its competitors by not trying to go big and incorporate numerous functions into its operation. A firm quite unlike any other, clients return to it as a result of the transparency they see displayed at every turn. Most Affordable Tax Firm 2024 – Maryland & Tax Software Innovation Award 2024 reparing and filing the tax returns of personal and business clients, as well as non-profits and trusts, 5L2F LLC has low fees and just one software system. As the businesses around it have continued to add new services and expand – meaning that their clients now have to pay more for exactly the same as they were getting before but with worse customer service – this firm strives to keeps things simple and effective, because it knows that this is exactly what its clients are after when it comes to tax. There have been countless examples of similar companies diving into evolving technology and haphazardly integrating this into their services. This may work well for some firms, but it fails just as often. In the steadfast world of tax, all that is really necessary is a knowledge of the taxes themselves and how to prepare them properly. Because 5L2F LLC is capable of doing this effectively, there is no technology apart from its one faithful system that it needs to consistently deliver a great service to every valued client. Thanks to this undemanding approach, the firm is able to keep its prices affordable and its methods personal, resulting in it being able to offer something that these constantly evolving businesses cannot – consistency. As CEO Brandon Gingery explains: “When you call us, you talk to the person who is actually preparing and filing your tax returns. We don’t hand you off to others.” This reinforces the refreshing simplicity of 5L2F LLC, which is proud to remain a small, client-centric, and people-led operation. On the back of this ethos, there is no culture as such to speak of at 5L2F LLC. According to Brandon: “Culture doesn’t matter if you’re already treating your clients the way they are supposed to be treated.” This CEO certainly has a point, and since the firm’s foundation is built on a strong belief in God, upholding this guiding value is second nature to this team. “If you follow the word of God,” Brandon says, “you don’t need to worry about culture.” With this unwavering commitment to faith having also guided 5L2F LLC through the chaotic modern economy, Brandon shares with us that the firm in a position where it is looking to further expand. 5L2F LLC already has two offices to its name – one in Elkton, Maryland and the other in Aurora, Colorado – and the firm is utilizing these to obtain more clients, fleshing out an international network that has already made the switch away from the overly complex methods of CPA firms. Even though 5L2F LLC boasts clients from around the world, its business does not come from advertising, but instead through word-of-mouth referrals. . Despite work being more than steady, finding these new clients remains the main challenge for the firm going forward, and it one day hopes to serve people in every US state. Clearly this approach is paying off, as having garnered more than 100 clients over the past two years alone – of which only one did not sign on the following year due to her receiving a free tax preparation service from AAA – things are only going from strength to strength for this firm renowned for its low costs and human-led customer service. These awards thus reflect both the affordable nature and unique innovation of the firm. Emphasizing this difference, Brandon signs off by saying: “We don’t charge high fees because the current CPA/enrolled agent market charges high fees and then you see those firms with expensive buildings, cars, etc. That to me is wrong.” Receiving an honest wage for doing an honest day’s work, 5L2F LLC is a beacon of coherence in a convoluted industry. Contact: Brandon Gingery Company: 5L2F LLC Web Address: https://www.5l2fllc.com/ P Too many firms either go for high-networth clients or middle-class clients. We take clients of every monetary background, which coincides with our motto: ‘No client too big or too small, choose us to file it all.’ “ ”
North America Business Awards 2024 | 10 AIS-Nov24005 Based in the heart of Cincinnati, Stephenson Exteriors, LLC is a quality construction contractor underpinned by its family feel. Passionate about delivering comprehensive outdoor living solutions with little to no maintenance for customers across the region, the business specializes in equipment by such renowned manufacturers as James Hardie and Trex® – it is a platinum-level installer of Trex decking and railing – which it delivers and fits as a part of a suite of cost-effective contracting services. Exterior Construction Contractor of the Year 2024 – Ohio Offering top-quality installations at a lower price than its competitors, Stephenson Exteriors prides itself on being the onestop-shop solution for all of its customer’s exterior construction needs. Rather than simply subcontracting for jobs as is common in this region, this contractor does everything itself, on time and within budget. This ensures a level of consistency across its projects that no other contractor can match – let alone beat – and a service that is met with satisfaction from all of its customers. As touched on at the beginning, Stephenson Exteriors is built around this idea of family, with this being the factor that truly separates this local business apart from the rest. Owned by Will Stephenson, who also serves as the foreman on all jobsites, the team comprises Will’s oldest son and his oldest nephew, as well a handful of talented and experienced carpenters. In taking both his son and his nephew along to these developments, Will is not only ensuring the legacy of his business, he is giving them skills for life. While many industries across North America are being inundated with new technologies, such as AI, the construction industry remains innately human and very hands on – as it always will be. Thus, by training up the next generation of exterior contractors, Stephenson Exteriors is ensuring that customers will be afforded the same quality and value as they are today well into the future, delivered by local lads who enjoy what they do and are great at it. On the back of this, it is common for the company’s jobsites to resemble a family outing. The distinct family feel that runs throughout the business also extends to its customers, many of whom invite the team back for repeat work in search of the same impeccable standards as before. Will and his team are more than happy to oblige, and their ability to consistently go above and beyond to get the job done ensures that the diary is always full. It helps of course that the company truly does it all when it comes to outdoor living, meaning that it is up to any task in this setting, regardless of size or complexity. If anything, the company is limited only by the fact that it is just one team, meaning it can only serve one customer at a time. Obviously, the alternative would be subcontracting, but since that would then mean that owner and chief salesman Will would not be there himself to make sure that his team deliver on the expectations that have been sold, this is simply not an option for this small, family-owned contractor. What makes the region of Cincinnati and its surrounding areas particularly exciting for Will and the team to work in is that many of the houses in this neck of the woods are at an age where they need a refresh and an update, especially when it comes to their largely outdated and fading exteriors. Composite decking from Trex or James Hardie siding can be the perfect answer to these problems, restoring a property to like-new condition in no time at all and also unlocking a new level of outdoor living for homeowners and their families. Even in a constantly shifting industry and against the backdrop of an economy that is always fluctuating, the unshakeable trifecta of strong family values, quality service, and affordability has resulted in Stephenson Exteriors continuing to find a wealth of customers in need of its expert services. This is due in large part to Will Stephenson himself, whose robust knowledge of his products and industry and steadfast commitment to the future of his family business is paving the way for its success well into the future. Recognized as the Exterior Construction Contractor of the Year 2024 – Ohio for its standout nature, Stephenson Exteriors, LLC is the go-to contractor to the people of Cincinnati and its neighboring regions for very good reason. Contact: Will Stephenson Company: Stephenson Exteriors, LLC Web Address: www.stephensonexteriorsllc.com
North America Business Awards 2024 | 11 Travlink Employment Consulting and Travel is a leading one-stop-shop travel business company striving to extend assistance to travelers from around the world. Offering a comprehensive suite of travel and employment services, Travlink has established itself as a trusted provider of highquality support. Following Travlink’s recent recognition in the North America Business Awards 2024, we speak with its Founder, CEO, and Managing Director, Ronaldo Quidep. Best Travel & Employment Specialists 2024 – Canada “Travlink: where people’s culture and business matters.” Based in Vancouver, Travlink provides an extensive range of services, including travel visa assistance, booking arrangements, courier services, and remittances. The company places its focus primarily on immigration to Canada, particularly in facilitating the visa application process for individuals aspiring to relocate there. What’s more, Travlink’s services extend beyond visa processing; the company also offers complimentary airport pickup, assistance with accommodation arrangements prior to arrival, and provides essential guidance to ensure a smooth transition for its clients as they embark on their new journey. Travlink is led by CEO and Managing Director Ronaldo Quidep, whose own journey began as a hardworking student. Expertly juggling both work and education during his time as a college student, Ronaldo successfully laid the foundation for his outstanding academic career, which culminated in his graduation from Ligao Community College, Philippines. Armed with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, Taxation, and Management, Ronaldo continued his pursuit of knowledge via a diploma program in Immigration Consultancy and Laws and Regulations at Ashton College, Vancouver, in 2017. This was followed by a certification as a Citizenship Immigration Officer at the Legal Professional Educational College in Ontario. On June 6, 2020, Ronaldo leveraged the vast expertise gained during his studies and established three frontrunning firms within the travel and business industry: Travlink Employment Consulting and Travel in Vancouver, Travlink Visas Financial Consultancy Services in Ligao City, and Travlink Microfinance in Ligao City. Ronaldo’s journey is one marked by perseverance and dedication, and he takes great pride in providing quality service to his clients. “As the Chief Executive Officer of the company, I am actively engaged in and knowledgeable about each operational process within the organization,” he tells us. “I take a personal interest in assisting our clients to ensure they experience the compassion that defines our company. It is my belief that receiving recognition from those around me contributes to the advancement of our organization and enhances our ability to achieve meaningful developments.” This client-centric attitude has been effectively instilled within the entire team at Travlink, with an internal culture centered on a strong commitment to valuing its clientele. The company strives to ensure that each client is completely satisfied with the top-tier services provided throughout the entire process. Travlink aspires to be a company known for its integrity, remaining dependable and consistent in delivering comprehensive travel and employment products at affordable prices. “What distinguishes our company is our unique approach to client relations and support, a level of service that is unmatched in Canada,” Ronaldo states. “This commitment to treating our clients with genuine care and compassion is evident on our Facebook page and website. As a result, we have successfully attracted a growing client base, as we are the only agency in Canada that offers this exceptional level of service.” In true reflection of the company’s dedication to customer satisfaction and high-quality services, Travlink has received countless testimonials speaking to its professionalism, reliability, and excellence. “I am extremely grateful to Travlink for its outstanding assistance in helping my brother secure his visa and move to Canada,” says Arkishra. “From the very first day, the team provided us with exceptional support and guidance through every step of the process.” “We would like to express our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the Travlink Team, especially to their CEO Mr. Ronaldo Quidep,” writes Mabel. “The services you have rendered for us were far more than what we expected; it was above and beyond. Your fast actions and dedication to your job reflect the true essence of professionalism. Your expertise and meticulous attitude brought us a positive result and turned our dreams into reality.” “First of all, we would like to thank Travlink for helping us to reach Canada, for processing our visa application, picking us up in the airport, and dropping us off at our accommodation,” says May. “We also give our thanks to Ronaldo Quidep, CEO of Travlink; we will not forget this incredible moment you have given us.” Contact: Ronaldo Embudo Quidep Company: Travlink Employment Consulting and Travel LTD Web Address: https://www.travlinkvisas.com/
North America Business Awards 2024 | 12 is also ushering in a brighter and more efficient future for compliance management on a wider scale. Winnow Solutions’ team are wholly passionate about nurturing this better future, and they continue to add value to the lives of their clients by remaining one step ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest developments. As Chris Hilliard, the CEO of Winnow Solutions, explains: “Our team actively engage with thought leaders, regulatory bodies, and customers to gain real-time insights into evolving requirements. Additionally, we empower our team to innovate, ensuring our platform adapts to new standards and client needs swiftly.” He continues: “Listening to and gathering feedback from our customers is another priority, with this allowing us to stay agile and responsive in the fast-evolving field of regulatory change management.” It is not only changes in the company’s specific field that it has had to navigate however, and the economic issues that are currently gripping the US have certainly had an impact on the company and its clients, especially those operating in such cyclical sectors as the mortgage industry. To support its valued subscribers during these trying times, Winnow offers a flexible subscription model, meaning that it can continue to meet all of their needs, even at a time when they are fastening their wallets and tightening their belts. Regarding Winnow Solutions itself, the continuous diversification of its product offerings to reach more sectors has resulted in it successfully traversing this uncertain economic landscape over the past few years, keeping both business and growth steady. Its fully remote working environment also allows helps to keep costs down, as well as empowering staff through flexible working patterns that encourage them all to make a real difference. Based in Anaheim, California, Winnow Solutions, LLC is the esteemed developer of leading database-driven RegTech platform Winnow®. Delivering its subscribers specific, topic-based surveys as well as boasting comprehensive automated compliance change management capabilities, Winnow serves as the curation of approximately 80,000 federal and state requirements, which are all overseen by a dedicated and knowledgeable team of professional attorneys. We explore both the platform and the company behind it in more detail below. hether for car financing, mortgages, credit cards, privacy, cybersecurity, or banking – to name just a few – the Winnow® RegTech platform encompasses the right compliance solution for the multifaceted needs of its users. Partnering with an array of banks and credit unions, as well as lenders and fintech companies, Winnow Solutions makes compliance easy through its platform. It is the intuitive nature of its system that has resulted in the company securing such innovative companies as Cisco and Goldman Sachs as clients. Alongside its namesake compliance solution, the distinction of Winnow Solutions is further on display through the team of experienced research attorneys regulating its content. These skilled individuals scan the data to ensure that it is accurate and relevant, as well as continuing to develop the platform so that it can seamlessly integrate the latest technology into its systems. This is seen through the newly added Winnow AI, an AI-powered search feature allowing clients to find clear answers to the most frequently asked questions. Beyond this, Winnow’s automatic sending of change notifications every week makes sure that all of its subscribers are kept up to date on happenings within this space, without them being inundated by endless notifications that cause them to mentally switch off. It is thanks to industry-leading features such as this that Winnow is able to allow its users to view past and future regulatory changes next to one another, meaning that they can anticipate shifts before they happen and plan ahead to retain their compliance. The fact that Winnow tailors all of its results to the customer’s specific requirements is another key differentiator, as not only does this see that the user receives updates and insights relevant to them, it Best RegTech Platform 2024 & Excellence Award for Compliance Solutions 2024 W Having received an array of awards for their Winnow® RegTech platform, including being named as the Best RegTech Solution in the Finovate Awards and featuring on HousingWire’s Tech100 Mortgage List, it is clear that the hard work of the team at Winnow Solutions, LLC is paying off. As they prepare to take the aforementioned Winnow AI out of its beta phase and expand their compliance coverage to more sectors in need, we celebrate their impressive achievements with a duo of well-deserved awards. Contact: Chris Hilliard Company: Winnow Solutions, LLC Web Address: https://www.winnow.law/
North America Business Awards 2024 | 13 Best Family-Owned Dance Studio 2024 – Massachusetts For 60 years, the Mary Flynn Murphy (MFM) Dance Studio in Somerville has been teaching dance lessons to the community. Proudly family owned and operated, the MFM Dance Studio benefits from being located in a fully equipped facility in Ball Square, as well as possessing some of the best dance teachers around. Whether as a casual hobby or to compete at a high level, staff here help their students to become better dancers and more well-rounded individuals. Running classes from early childhood up to an advanced level for ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and tumbling, the MFM Dance Studio is the perfect introduction to dance for children and a great way for them to advance their skills even further. One big dance family, the MFM Dance Studio delivers a range of great classes and is both a second home to its students and an environment where they build friendships that will last a lifetime. At the helm of MFM Dance Studio are co-directors Sharon Parillo and her daughter, Danielle McCabe. Sharon took over the studio when her mother, the infamous Mary Flynn Murphy, retired after owning and running the business for four decades. Danielle, joined the teaching staff at the age of 20 and as the business manager approximately 5 years ago. Mary’s great granddaughter, Carly, is in her 8th year of dancing at the studio making her the fourth generation to dance within these walls. This studio is truly a family venture. Members of the teaching staff have an impressive background in dance and beyond. Some of their accomplishments include competing at world championships, performed in several productions, becoming Boston Celtics cheerleaders, judging competitions, founding and directing dance companies, and even danced for the likes of films, TV shows, and at the Super bowl. One of their truly special classes is their Wiggle Worms Program where an adult gets to dance each week in class with their young one. It’s a great experience for bonding and growth for little moves under 3 years old and their adult! It’s also a wonderful way for parents to make new playdate friends in a family oriented environment! Much of the success that individuals enjoy after leaving the MFM Dance Studio can be attributed to the professional nature of its classes, with attendance being prioritized and students encouraged to wear the correct clothes and shoes. This instils within students the discipline that it takes to be a dancer from a young age, something that the professional teaching team also fully understand given their backgrounds. Of course, this is not to say that sessions are not incredibly fun, and children love the diverse and inclusive nature of these classes, which afford time and attention to every person so that they may reach their full potential. Parents are equally fond of The MFM Dance Studio, as not only are the tuition fees highly affordable, but parents are offered a parent portal for easy access to all information and payment options. The office staff is always very friendly, helpful, and easily reachable! Parents are also invited into the classroom twice a season for watch weeks to view their child’s progress! As all of the above points demonstrate, the MFM Dance Studio is something truly special in the heart of Somerville, striking the balance between professionalism and enjoyment to make sure that boys and girls of all ages and abilities can get the most out of their time dancing. Having upheld the same commitment to excellence for 60 years, it is our pleasure to celebrate the third generation Mary Flynn Murphy Dance Studio as the Best Family-Owned Dance Studio 2024 – Massachusetts, a testament to its longevity. Contact: Danielle McCabe Company: Mary Flynn Murphy Dance Studio Web Address: https://www.mfmdancestudio.com/
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