PrideStaff Fresno, Modesto, and Visalia Place 1st in 2023 Best of Central Valley Business Readers Choice Awards

December 20, 2023

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PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that their Central Valley offices placed first in the 2023 Best of Central Valley Business Readers Choice Awards by The Business Journal. This is the ninth consecutive win for PrideStaff in the Best Employment Service category.

This year, the Best of Central Valley Business Readers Choice Awards program celebrates a decade of recognizing exceptional community businesses. The program tallied 434,621 votes in 2023, a 107% increase over last year’s votes, and nearly 20 times the number of votes cast in 2014, the year the program began. Website visitors chose their favorite local businesses in 40 categories, and the winners were announced to an enthusiastic crowd at Pardini’s in Fresno.

Blanca Covarrubias, Owner/Strategic-Partner of PrideStaff Visalia credits teamwork, accountability, and focus as critical factors in their success. “Our team has risen to the challenge of today’s tough recruiting market, working tirelessly to help employers find the talented people they need for their temporary and direct roles. Working with such great candidates and clients in the Central Valley is a privilege and a pleasure. Thank you to all the readers who voted for us; we’re honored to be recognized by those we serve.”

“We are honored to be nominated as the best staffing agency for the ninth consecutive year,” said Sean Akin, Vice-President of Branch Operations. “This recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence and the trust our clients and candidates place in us. We are grateful for the ongoing support and look forward to continuing to provide exceptional service in the years to come.”

“I’m delighted—but not surprised—that our Fresno, Modesto, and Visalia offices once again earned first place in Employment Service in the prestigious Best of Central Valley Business Readers Choice Awards,” said PrideStaff Co-CEO Tammi Heaton. “Sean and Blanca’s exceptional leadership along with the dedication, hard work, and professionalism demonstrated by their outstanding internal teams and field associates, drives their offices to new heights again and again. We’re proud of their achievements and thrilled to see them receive such well-deserved recognition from the Central Valley community.”

About PrideStaff
PrideStaff was founded in the 1970s as 100% company-owned units and began staffing franchising in 1995. They operate over 80 offices in North America to serve more than 5,000 clients and are headquartered in Fresno, CA. With 40 plus years in the staffing business, PrideStaff offers the resources and expertise of a national firm, with the spirit, dedication, and personal service of smaller, entrepreneurial firms. PrideStaff is the only nationwide, commercial staffing firm in the U.S. and Canada with over $100 million in annual revenue to earn ClearlyRated’s prestigious Best of Staffing 10-Year Diamond Awards five years in a row, highlighting exceptional client and talent service quality. 

For more information on our services, or for staffing franchise information, visit our website.