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Michael Nietzel, Forbes

“This year’s contestants for Best in Biz Awards all showed a remarkable commitment to the support and development of their employees,” said Michael Nietzel, Forbes. “From educational benefits to personal wellness, career advancement to community building, these companies are showing the way for how to create a vital and productive workplace.”

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Dale Dauten, King Features Syndicate

“The companies of the Best in Biz Awards teach us again a grand truth about organizational karma: the rewards come to those who figure out how to give more, do more, be more,” said Dale Dauten, King Features Syndicate, having judged numerous Best in Biz Awards programs since 2012. “These are the companies that you want to work for, work with, buy from and root for. They are the corporate equivalent of a life well-lived.”

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Ken Wentworth, Mr. Biz Radio

“In the Most Innovative Company category in Best in Biz Awards 2022, the finalist companies made it a difficult choice due to their out-of-the-box concepts that will have legs far into the future,” said Ken Wentworth, Mr. Biz Radio, judging his first Best in Biz Awards. “I was impressed at how they hit the nerve of the several critical needs and look forward to their future growth.”

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Jules Rogers, Portland Tribune

“Watching business leaders discover what resiliency means for them and put strategic adaptation into action over the past two years has been a lesson in creative entrepreneurship and innovative problem-solving. In terms of talent attraction and retention, we have seen major changes in tactics from inventive perks to hybrid work mobile models to workforce training to straightforward higher salaries and more benefits,” said Jules Rogers, Portland Tribune. “Although we all know these changes look widely divergent across different industries, the entries in this year’s Best in Biz Awards show diverse strategies and tactics that lead the U.S. into a new era of business leadership, and what good business practices look like in a post-pandemic world.”

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Dustin Klein, Smart Business

“The depth and breadth of this year’s nominees in Best in Biz Awards – and especially the winners – demonstrate savvy business acumen among the leadership and represent the type of entrepreneurship powering today’s economy,” said Dustin Klein, Smart Business, judging his first Best in Biz Awards competition. “I came away from the judging experience inspired, filled with ideas, and energized!”

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Joseph Pete, Times of Northwest Indiana

“Companies have had to navigate a difficult and complex landscape with many headwinds like labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and record inflation this year. But many companies have risen to the challenge, adapted to tough circumstances, and attained remarkable growth,” said Joseph Pete, returning to judge Best in Biz Awards for the fifth time. “It was difficult to choose winners in the Fastest-Growing Company category in Best in Biz Awards 2022 as the businesses nominated could all boast impressive track records during trying and unprecedented times. All deserve praise and commendation for what they’ve been able to accomplish.”

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Rob Enderle, Unfiltered Opinion

“Best in Biz Awards showcase the best of the best in products and services for companies desperately needing solutions in our rapidly changing world, particularly with the substantial staffing shortages companies are experiencing globally,” said Rob Enderle, Unfiltered Opinion, having judged his first Best in Biz Awards. “The awards showcase an unbiased view of tools that could impact many struggling companies, particularly SMBs, which often lack the resources and dedicated IT personnel to flesh out critical options adequately.”

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Krystina Morgan, Wholesale Central

“It was certainly a tough decision to vote on the Small or Medium Business Product of the Year, as there were so many well thought out and innovative ideas presented in this category,” said Krystina Morgan, Wholesale Central, judging her first Best in Biz Awards. “I commend all of the companies who put these strategies together for their end products, and I honestly think everyone deserves an award, but those who came out on top deserve extra-special recognition.”

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Jeff Siegel, freelance

“Rebranding is never easy, and it requires a commitment from more than just the marketing department,” said Jeff Siegel, judging his first Best in Biz Awards this year. “That these executives pulled off these rebrandings in this environment speaks to their passion and dedication.”