2019 Best Employers.

• Author: Gessner, John Koob
• Position: SCENE SETTERS: Events and happenings around the state

Business North Carolina honored a few of the state's top companies at its inaugural Best Employers in North Carolina Awards Gala on May 16 at the Durham Convention Center. Attendees enjoyed an opening reception and dinner followed by a lively red carpet awards ceremony. Charlotte-based CPI Security Systems was a sponsor.

Caption: Transportation Impact employees show off on the red carpet

Caption: Mackenzie Ryan and Personify employees dance down the red carpet.

Caption: Wharton-Smith Inc. takes the No. 2 spot in the large companies category.

Caption: Anne Webster, Paul Reimel and Sherry Peacock of Williams Mullen celebrate their Mo. 3 ranking.

Caption: WingSwept employees pose for a picture.

Caption: Versado employees break a move on the red carpet.

Caption: Goldberg Segalla employees pose with their award.

Caption: Blackmail & Sloop CPAs pose for a group...