CLEVELAND–May 17, 2017–EY has announced that Brett Lindsey, president and chief executive officer, Everstream, is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Northeast Ohio region. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
Lindsey was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 22 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 100 Lakeside Ave. East.
“Having the vision to capitalize on the opportunity in front of you is impossible without the trust, support and work ethic of an amazing team around you—which allows for your business to achieve its goals. I am extremely fortunate to have such a team,” said Lindsey.
Everstream is a superregional network service provider bringing fiber-based Ethernet, internet and data center solutions to businesses throughout the Midwest.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year program, which is celebrating 31 years, has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 145 cities and more than 60 countries throughout the world.
Regional award winners are eligible to be considered for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National competition. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on Nov. 18, 2017.
The awards are the culminating event of the Strategic Growth Forum™, considered the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by EY, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored in the U.S. by SAP America, Merrill Corporation and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
In Northeast Ohio, sponsors also include PNC Bank, Smart Business, Howard & O’Brien Executive Search, Oswald Companies and Alliance Solutions Group.
About Everstream
Everstream is a superregional network service provider bringing fiber-based Ethernet, internet and data center solutions to businesses throughout the Midwest. We focus on delivering best-in-class network solutions while providing an unrivaled commitment to customer service. With more than 9,500 miles of fiber across five states and comprehensive data center connectivity at 100 Gigabit speed, we provide the fastest network in our service areas. Everstream’s network allows businesses to operate a converged IP network capable of delivering robust voice, video, and data services at speeds from 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps. For more information, visit everstream.net.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, chosen from an independent panel of judges including entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, finance, and the local community. The program makes a difference through the 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 awards program of its kind, 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 over 145 cities and more than 60 countries.
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Contact:
Suzanne Scarpino
sscarpino@everstream.net
M: 216-346-5227