Kurt Sneddon Of Sugar Hill SEO Honored As  Harlem’s 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 Kurt Sneddon of Sugar Hill SEO has been elected as Harlem’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 our neighborhood is as successful as possible,” said Mr Sneddon. “And the challenges we’ve all encountered over the past few years have compelled many of us to help each other as we struggle to keep our businesses afloat. While I’m thrilled to receive this award, it’s really a testament to the resilience of our entire Harlem community.”

Mr Sneddon received a special badge on their 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 Mr Sneddon and/or an Alignable representative, please contact Chuck Casto at chuck@alignable.com. He also can offer JPEGs and other visuals, as well as other local winner testimonials. 

About Sugar Hill SEO

Sugar Hill SEO is a unique family-run business with a simple goal. “Let’s Get You More Customers Who Love You!” Sugar Hill SEO helps local businesses here and around the country grow and prosper in today’s online environments both in social media, organic web search and online advertising that drives traffic to your business.

About Alignable

Alignable.com is the largest online business networking platform for business owners in the U.S. and Canada. With 8.7 million members across 35,000+ communities, Alignable is the network where business owners come together. Whether you’re connecting locally, meeting peers in your industry, or finding a catalyst who will introduce you to their network, Alignable is where businesses connect and change their business trajectory.