BEST ACCOUNTING FIRM
BPM
By Ismael Ramos
BEST ARCHITECTURAL/DESIGN FIRM A XIA ARCHITECTS A XIA Architects is a long-standing local business. Originally founded in 1939, Doug Hilberman, AXIA president, took over in 2006 and has led the firm to its future success. AXIA’s portfolio includes work on the Enphase Energy International Headquarters, Poppy Bank Epicenter, several local schools, as well as residential developments—to name just a few. “We are incredibly grateful to be recognized as the best architectural/design firm in the North Bay,” Hilberman says. “As a firm deeply committed to our regional community, we are honored to receive this acknowledgement.” T hough BPM’s reach extends as far as Australia and the UK, our Best Accounting Firm of the North Bay strives to leave an impact on the community—with company-wide goals of empowerment and evolution. “We make significant investments in our clients, communities and colleagues, not just as a business strategy, but as our core commitment,” says Brand Communication Strategist Alyssa Dowdalls. “This commitment drives our decision making in everything from talent development to service expansion. We measure success by financial metrics and the transformation and growth we enable in the people and organizations we serve.” BPM understands the importance of doing its best for the clients that have helped the accounting firm get to where it is—best in the North Bay, according to NBb readers. The firm is also committed to developing next-generation leadership, as a way to ensure fresh perspectives continue to inform their practices. “We’ve structured our growth around responding to emerging client needs, expanding into specialized service areas like cybersecurity and ESG advisory that traditional accounting firms might Hilberman says they have been blessed with opportunities to design a wide variety of hospitality, corporate, financial, educational, development and residential projects. “I believe the core commonality in our approach to these projects is our engagement to understand our clients, the challenges and opportunities they face, and design elegant solutions to address their needs,” he says. “I’m very proud of our team’s ‘all-in’ passion and talent.” AXIA supports a number of nonprofits and has donated services to The Living Room women and children’s shelter, Transcendence Theatre Company and the Community Shops. By Janet Perry
BPM invests in clients, community and colleagues.
overlook,” says Dowdalls. If the world is indeed an oyster, BPM accounting firm works to gather the pearls for its clients. v
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AXIA Architects was founded in 1939.
“Staff members are currently active on city boards, nonprofit organizations, scouting and coaching sports,” Hilberman says. “We believe that local organizations and local families are the backbone of what makes our community special. It’s our hope that the contributions we make provide value to those around us.” v
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