DALLAS, Jan. 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa, the industry's largest community management company, has been recognized as one of Dallas/Fort Worth's 2017 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® . The Dallas-based firm was among other North Texas businesses honored at a special ceremony on January 23 at the Dallas Arboretum.

The Best and Brightest awards are presented by the National Association for Business Resources and recognize the most influential, trend-setting companies across the country and regionally in focused programs.

"It's an honor to receive this award knowing that the winning criteria was highly based on survey responses from employees within the company," said Associa Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Chelle O'Keefe. "It means that not only do our employees embody family spirit integrity, and loyalty, but that those qualities are reflected outwardly to our clients, partners, and the public."

O'Keefe and a team from the Associa home office attended the downtown event which included breakfast for the honorees, networking and business education opportunities, and the awards program hosted by WFAA-TV News Anchor John McCaa. To see the full list of Dallas/Fort Worth's Best and Brightest award winners click here.

Building and managing successful communities for more than 38 years, Associa is the leader in community management with over 10,000 employees operating more than 180 branch offices in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Based in Dallas, Texas, our industry expertise, financial strength and innovation meet the unique needs of clients across the world with customized services and solutions designed to help communities achieve their vision. To learn more about Associa and its charitable organization, Associa Cares, go to www.associaonline.com or www.associacares.com.

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