UTICA, Mich. - s4story -- BOSTON, MA: - Alignable, the largest online networking platform for small businesses, announces that Danielle Bernock of 4F Media has been elected as Utica's 2025 Local Business Person of the Year!

Alignable's 2025 Local Business Person of the Year Contest reached unparalleled participation levels. 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.

"The business professionals I've met on Alignable genuinely care about each other personally and professionally," said Bernock "I'm thrilled to receive this award, but it's really a testament to our entire community."

Bernock received a special badge on her Alignable profile to acknowledge this achievement. Additionally, three women in Michigan won a spot on the Top 50 Women of Alignable, and Bernock is one of them. In previous years, similar contests have helped winners expand their networks and generate new business opportunities.

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In some cases, the most engaged champions have doubled or tripled their revenue in the year following a contest triumph. 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."

For more information contact Alignable representative Chuck Casto at chuck@alignable.com.

About 4F Media

For over a decade, 4F Media has been providing tools for trauma recovery through the power of the LOVE that heals, using all forms of media. Since its inception, 4F Media has successfully promoted its message through books, magazines, articles, videos, podcasts, courses, workshops, freelance writing, coaching, summits, public speaking, and social media.

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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

Danielle Bernock, CEO 4F Media, can be reached at: 586-372-6979, daniellebernock.com