CLEVELAND, OHIO, August 25, 2025 – Barnes Wendling CPAs is proud to be recognized by ERC as one of 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. This is the 15th time that our firm has received the NorthCoast 99 Award.
NorthCoast 99 winners participated in a rigorous application process that asked for detailed information on how their organization addresses top-performer attraction, development, and retention. Some of the areas surveyed include: employee engagement and talent development; employee well-being; organizational strategy, policies, and benefits; talent attraction, acquisition, and onboarding; and total rewards.
"Twenty-seven years ago, ERC launched the NorthCoast 99 awards program and event to help our region become a prime destination for companies and high-performing individuals," said Samantha Marx, ERC's Vice President of Strategic Projects, who oversees the NorthCoast 99 program. "Beyond being a sought-after accolade, this yearlong research initiative offers employers valuable insights and data into policies and practices that successfully attract and retain top talent."
“We want to pay close attention to what matters most to our team members and continue to build on our culture,” says Rosemary Rehner, CPA, CEPA, president, Barnes Wendling CPAs. “This allows us to attract top talent and provide the best level of service to our clients.”
The 2025 NorthCoast 99 awards program is sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield; CIBC; Cleveland Magazine; ERChealth; Maloney + Novotny; Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis; Oswald Companies; Staffing Solutions Enterprises; and WKYC Studios.
About Barnes Wendling CPAs
Barnes Wendling CPAs is an accounting, tax and advisory firm driven by a service objective of building and maintaining clients’ net worth. Since 1946, the firm has been offering a variety of services for privately-held businesses in a wide range of industries, including: construction, real estate, manufacturing, distribution, service enterprise, and not-for-profit. It also provides services for family offices and individuals with high-net worth. The firm places a high value on client satisfaction and conducts client surveys on a regular basis, sharing the results publicly.
About ERC
ERC works with leaders to build better workplaces and solve the challenges that don’t come with easy solutions—like pay, employee relations, training, and engagement. For over 100 years, ERC has been a trusted resource for organizations in Northeast Ohio and around the country. ERC is also the creator of the annual NorthCoast 99 awards program, honoring the 99 highest-ranking workplaces in Northeast Ohio each year. Learn more at yourERC.com.