Elizabeth Diable, Diable Consulting Local Business Person of the Year!

BOSTON, MA: March 26, 2025 – Alignable, the largest online networking platform for small businesses, announces that Elizabeth Diable of Diable Consulting has been elected as Reisterstown’s 2025 Business Person of the Year!

Alignable’s 2025 Local Business Person of the Year Contest reached unparalleled participation levels, logging over 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 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.

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.

“In business, I believe collaboration beats competition every time,” said Ms. Diable. “We’ve all faced our share of challenges, and I’ve made it a priority to support and uplift fellow business owners whenever I can—whether through referrals, advice, or simply showing up. This award isn’t just about me—it reflects the strength, resilience, and generosity of our entire community. Empowered people transform the world. I am blessed to have the ability to empower others and positively impact my community.”

Elizabeth Diable 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 Elizabeth Diable and/or an Alignable representative, please contact Chuck Casto at chuck@alignable.com. He also can offer JPEGs and other visuals, as well as local winner testimonials.

About Diable Consulting

Diable Consulting is a professional consulting firm dedicated to providing exceptional intelligence and insights in business strategy. With over 30 years of experience and consulting with over 4,000 organizations, founder Elizabeth Diable leads the firm in driving transformative change through innovative processes and technology. Diable Consulting specializes in healthcare, commerce, finance, education, leadership, and more, helping organizations across all industries achieve greater efficiency and ultimate success.

About Alignable

Alignable is the largest online network for small business owners across North America, fostering trusted connections, referrals, and partnerships to help businesses grow. With over 9 million members and a mission to power small business success through relationship-building, Alignable provides the tools, insights, and community support to drive real revenue growth. Visit www.alignable.com to network smarter.