BOSTON, MA: March 26, 2025 -- Alignable, the largest online networking platform for small businesses, announces that Tracey Lee Davis of ZingPop Social Media has been elected as San Jose’s 2025 Business Person of the Year!
Alignable’s 2025 Local Business Person of the Year Contest reached unparalleled participation levels, logging a whopping 333,000+ votes, 77,000+ recommendations, and 4,750 winners across the U.S. and Canada.
The largest online networking platform for business owners, Alignable.com, invited its 9 million+ members to shout out local business leaders who’ve gone above and beyond, guiding peers and supporting entire communities amid challenging economic conditions.
The 2025 contest is Alignable's most popular competition in over six years, with participation surging 20% compared to 2024. This is the 6th year Davis has been voted into the top spot, and she was also recognized as one of the Top 50 Women on Alignable.
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.
"Supporting local businesses isn’t just something I do—it’s who I am,” said Davis. “Our community thrives when we lift each other up, whether that’s through referrals, collaboration, or just offering a little encouragement when times get tough. I’m incredibly honored to be recognized as San Jose’s Local Business Person of the Year, but I wouldn’t be receiving this award without the support of my amazing business community. This is a testament to the power of connection, collaboration, and the way we lift each other up."
Davis received a special badge on her Alignable profile to acknowledge this achievement. In previous years, similar contests have helped winners expand their networks and generate new business opportunities.
In some cases, the most-engaged champions have doubled or tripled their revenue in the year following a contest triumph. And 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."
To arrange interviews with Tracey Lee Davis and/or an Alignable representative, please contact Chuck Casto at chuck@alignable.com. He can also offer JPEGs and other visuals, as well as local winner testimonials.
About ZingPop Social Media
Tracey Lee Davis is the founder of ZingPop Social Media, where she helps turn small business owners into online marketing rockstars! A social media coach, Certified Content Marketing Strategist, and long-time Certified Constant Contact Partner, Tracey Lee empowers entrepreneurs to amplify their impact with savvy social media strategies and standout email marketing.
A sought-after speaker for associations and business groups, she has earned accolades such as Silicon Valley Business Journal's Silicon Valley Woman of Influence and Alignable's Local Business Person of the Year for San Jose (2018-2025). Tracey Lee also serves as the Co-Owner and Vice President of the Women's Networking Alliance, a thriving community for women business owners.
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.
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