Jo Ann Simons of Swampscott Honored As Leader Of A Top Women-Led Business

The Women’s Edge recently announced that Northeast Arc, ranked 53rd in its 25th annual list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts. This is the eighth year in-a-row that Northeast Arc has been recognized on this prestigious list.

The Northeast Arc, a not-for-profit organization that helps children and adults with disabilities or autism become full participants in the community, is led by Jo Ann Simons of Swampscott, who has dedicated her career to helping people with disabilities.

“It is an honor for Northeast Arc to once again be named as one of the Top Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts,” said Jo Ann Simons, President & CEO, Northeast Arc. This recognition reflects the tireless effort the entire staff of the organization puts in every day to ensure people with disabilities have every possible opportunity to succeed.”

Simons attended a breakfast honoring the top women-led businesses alongside other women leaders from Northeast Arc, representing the diverse range of programs and services offered to individuals and families.

The Women’s Edge is a nonprofit that propels women leaders to achieve personal and professional success and deliver positive impact within their businesses and communities. It creates the annual list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts in partnership with the Boston Globe Magazine, by examining revenue or operating budget as well as other variables, including number of full-time employees in the state, workplace and management diversity, and innovative projects.