CLEVELAND, OHIO, August 25, 2026 – Barnes Wendling CPAs has been recognized by ERC as one of 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. This is the 16th 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.
See the full list of 2026 NorthCoast 99 winners here.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by our team members as a top workplace," says Rosemary Rehner, CPA, CEPA, president, Barnes Wendling CPAs. “A healthy culture is important to us as it translates to our clients in the form of excellent service.”
The 2026 NorthCoast 99 awards program is sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield; CIBC; Cleveland Studios; ERChealth; Maloney + Novotny; Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis; Oswald Companies; SkillSpout; 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.
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