NorthCoast 99

Being Business Savvy

ERC (Employer’s Resource Council) is a Northeast Ohio-based workplace consulting firm. The organization serves companies throughout the region, offering HR and compensation consulting, training, research and compliance support. Each year, ERC honors the 99 workplaces for top talent through its NorthCoast 99 Awards, which highlight companies that excel in areas such as onboarding and talent acquisition, employee well-being and benefits, policies and more.

Cleveland Studios, in partnership with ERC, creates the annual NorthCoast 99 Magazine, which tells the stories of these 99 organizations that are leading the way in workplace innovation and well-being. The publication polybags with the September issue of Cleveland Magazine, getting it into the hands of more than 70,000 subscribers throughout Northeast Ohio.

Cleveland Studios’ knack for engaging storytelling and compelling design means the publication is more than just charts and data — it’s an in-depth look at the policies, leadership skills and perks that help the businesses acquire – and keep – the best team members. Interviews and photographs with key leaders bring these inspiring stories to life.

"Partnering with Cleveland Studios has been a powerful way to expand the reach and impact of the NorthCoast 99 program,” says ERC President and CEO Kelly Keefe. “Their platform helps us elevate the stories of leading workplaces and shine a spotlight on the organizations investing in strong, people-centered cultures. Through this collaboration, we’re supporting positive workplace change and helping Northeast Ohio become a destination for top talent.”

The Results 

Working with Cleveland Studios provides a highly respected vehicle for ERC to highlight its member benefits while also showcasing the winning organizations who, through innovative and thoughtful policies, grow their businesses with the right people in the right places.

“Cleveland Studios has helped broaden the visibility of NorthCoast 99 in ways that meaningfully support our mission,” Keefe adds. “It’s been invaluable to have a media partner who understands and amplifies our purpose.”

Sam Marx, Vice President of Strategic Projects, echoes that sentiment. “What makes this partnership successful is that we share the same goal: to recognize and celebrate the organizations that are doing the work to create exceptional workplaces. Cleveland Studios helps us bring those stories forward in a compelling, human, and impactful way.”

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