|
For Immediate Release
Michael C. Fina Executives Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2008 Award Finalists
With 80+ Years Combined Experience, Finalists Charles Fina, Executive Vice President, and Second Time Nominee, George Fina President, are Veteran NYC Entrepreneurs
NEW YORK, NY (May 27, 2008) — Michael C. Fina, a leading provider of global corporate employee recognition programs, is pleased to announce that Charles Fina, executive vice president and George Fina, president, Michael C. Fina, are finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2008 Award in the Metro New York Area. This is the second consecutive year that George Fina has been selected as a finalist for this prestigious award.
"We are absolutely thrilled that George and Charles have been named finalists together as a team," said Michael A. Fina, vice president, Michael C. Fina. “Their life-long dedication to building the company into what it is today is exemplary. George and Charles are true entrepreneurial pioneers in our industry and have been the drivers of our growth over the past 40 years."
This year, the Entrepreneur of the Year program celebrates its 22nd anniversary. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards are pleased to have Bank of America as the national presenting sponsor, as well as SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation as national sponsors.
Metro NY area Entrepreneur of the Year Award winners will be announced on June 26, 2008, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, NY.
ABOUT MICHAEL C. FINA As a family owned and operated business since 1935, Michael C. Fina offers cost-effective, state-of-the-art recognition solutions to multi-national corporations, with a strict focus on world-class customer service.
Michael C. Fina, headquartered in New York, is the fastest growing employee recognition company in North America. Known for their exceptional quality products and services, many Fortune 500 companies rely on their programs. Michael C. Fina’s dedication to perfecting the way employee recognition programs are implemented sets them apart from their competition. For more information about Michael C. Fina employee recognition programs call (800) 999-3462 or visit www.mcfawards.com.
About Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the unique way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.
###
Media Contact:
Lisa Kaslyn, 845,225.7571, lkaslyn@pfsmarketwyse.com
|