Based on the popularity of last week's article -- showing the Top 15 small business superstars based on vote totals -- we're digging in a little deeper with this story.
This week, we're delighted to provide you with Our Top 25 Contest Contenders across North America, as of press time (3 a.m. EST, Jan. 28, 2024).
JB Beckett -- 262 votes
Michael Keller -- 163 votes
Jill Cone -- 157 votes
Kimberly Wallace -- 115 votes
Shane Hicks --114 votes
Paul Finkelstein -- 104 votes
Gunther Kramer & Lesly Jean-Baptiste -- Each with 98 votes
Steve Levinson -- 97 votes
Dr. Karen Fiorillo -- 92 votes
Kathy Lowrey -- 87 votes
Yolanda Bennett -- 83 votes
Helena Smolock -- 82 votes
Cherri Pedrioli -- 78 votes
Jason Integrity -- 77 votes
Dr. Thomas Hill -- 76 votes
LaToya Germaine -- 74 votes
Susan M. Husa & Angie Carlson -- Each with 72 votes
Angie Card -- 71 votes
Paul L. Odendahl -- 70 votes
Lindsay Pettinicchi & Dr. Jamica Nadina Love -- Each with 67 votes
Clayton Ivey -- 66 votes
Steve Kent -- 62 votes
James Clemens -- 61 votes
Stacey Mueller -- 59 votes
Mark Robbins -- 58 votes
While several of these incredibly giving, and well-liked networkers are vying for North American titles, there are a lot of races heating up locally among more than 10,000 communities at this point.
And that number could go up as the contest continues to attract more votes across the U.S. and Canada.
Your Local Race! Where Do You & Your Peers Stand?