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Stephanie Marquardt honored by Alignable
The largest online referral network for small businesses, Alignable.com, has announced the results of its annual national search for leaders who have gone above and beyond guiding peers and supporting entire communities as many small businesses continue to combat major economic challenges.
Alignable’s network of 7.8 million small business owners has chosen Stephanie Marquardt of Continuous Synergy LLC as Ponte Vedra’s 2023 Business Person Of The Year.
During the contest, which ran from Jan. 9 to Feb. 17, more than 226,000 votes and close to 51,000 testimonials were posted praising more than 125,000 local leaders for helping their peers and communities through a turbulent year with many challenges, including high inflation, rising interest rates and fears of a recession.
“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 Marquardt. “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. And it reinforces my resolve to push toward a full recovery for everyone here in Ponte Vedra by the end of 2023.”
Marquardt received a special badge on her Alignable profile, recognizing this win. In past years, the awareness generated through similar contests has spurred expanded connections, as well as new business for many winners.
Daryl Atkins joins real estate company
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty has welcomed Daryl Atkins to the Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office.
Atkins is a broker associate who comes from another local brokerage with 23 years of experience. He has earned numerous prestigious top producing designations and represents the top 1% of Realtors serving the needs of Greater Jacksonville and Beaches areas.
Atkins and his family reside in St. Johns County. When not selling estate, Atkins enjoys spending time with his wife and three children playing golf, beachcombing and theme park hopping.
For more information, Atkins can be reached at 904-415-7323, Daryl.Atkins@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and DAtkins.FloridaNetworkRealty.com.
The Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office, 333 Village Main St., Suite 670, Ponte Vedra Beach, is managed by Holly Hayes, who can be reached at 904-802-0432, Holly.Hayes@FloridaNetworkRealty.com, and floridanetworkrealtycareers.com.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
