GBX Named 6X Recipient of the NorthCoast 99 Award Honoring Great Northeast Ohio Workplaces for Top Talent

GBX Group

August 25, 2026

CLEVELAND, OH – GBX Group LLC has been named a 2026 NorthCoast 99 award winner by ERC, the Employers Resource Council. The NorthCoast 99 award honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. This is the sixth consecutive year that GBX Group has received the NorthCoast 99 award. GBX was also recognized in the Special Category – Total Rewards, highlighting the company’s efforts to thoughtfully evolve its approach to compensation, performance and employee rewards.

“We’re thrilled to be recognized as a 6X NorthCoast 99 award winner. This recognition reflects the intentional work we’ve done to build a workplace where talented people can grow, contribute and feel connected to a meaningful mission,” said Chelsea Newman, People Operations Manager at GBX. “As the expectations of today’s workforce continue to evolve, we remain focused on listening to our people, investing in their experience and creating an environment where they can do their best work.”

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 in the areas of employee engagement and talent development; employee well-being; organizational strategy, policies, and benefits; talent attraction, acquisition, and onboarding; and total rewards. 

“As GBX celebrates its 25th anniversary, being recognized as a NorthCoast 99 winner for the sixth time makes this milestone year even more meaningful,” said Drew Sparacia, Founder and CEO of GBX. “The entrepreneurial spirit, close-knit culture and commitment to great people that shaped GBX from the beginning are still at the heart of who we are today. This recognition belongs to the talented, driven and thoughtful people who have helped build GBX over the past 25 years and continue to shape where we’re headed next. The NorthCoast 99 process also gives us valuable perspective as we continue evolving our workplace and creating an environment where our people can do their best work.”

GBX’s recognition in the Total Rewards special category reflects the company’s recent work to strengthen the connection between performance, accountability and compensation. The redesigned approach is intended to recognize meaningful performance and impact while reinforcing a culture of ownership and results-driven execution. It is one part of GBX’s broader Total Rewards philosophy, which also includes competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, a mission-driven culture and opportunities for employees to connect with the communities GBX serves.

More information regarding GBX Group’s culture and benefits is available on GBX’s website, where job seekers can also explore open positions.

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About GBX Group LLC

GBX Group LLC specializes in acquiring, preserving and operating historic real estate in urban markets. The company partners with investors to fund the acquisition and preservation of historic real estate with the goal of generating community revitalization and economic growth. As of January 2026, GBX has been involved in 216 real estate projects in 24 states. For more about GBX, visit gbxgroup.com/.

About ERC 

At ERC, we work 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, we have 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.  