CEG seeking nominations for 12th annual technology awards
CENTER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2008
Albany, N.Y. – The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) is seeking nominations for its 12th Annual Technology Awards Luncheon, which will honor Tech Valley’s most innovative and growth-oriented companies and individuals. Applications must be from the Tech Valley area.
This year, there are six award categories.
- Rising Star: A high-growth start-up company whose venture shows long-term promise
- Economic Winner: A company that exhibits substantial and sustained growth in sales and profitability, contributing to the overall regional economy and employment
- Technology Entrepreneur: An individual who has contributed to the development of the technology economy through the formation of new business, generation of wealth and exemplifying the risk-taking entrepreneurial spirit
- Technology Mentor: An individual who has shaped the technology community through championing the vision of Tech Valley, as well as by offering time, expertise and knowledge networks to support individual technology companies
- Technology in Production: A company that has developed or utilized new technology to significantly improve its production processes
- Intern: A student intern who has made a significant contribution to his or her company
The nomination deadline is Monday, March 3, 2008, by 12:00 pm and applications are available at www.ceg.org. For more information contact Elena D’Agnese, Center for Economic Growth, (518) 465-8975, ext. 228, elenad@ceg.org.
CEG’s 12th Annual Technology Awards Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany.
The 2008 Technology Awards is underwritten by IBM. Additional sponsors currently include: Nixon Peabody LLP, Times Union, CDPHP, Fenimore Asset Management, Inc., Cabot Microelectronics Corporation and Absolute Promotions.
About the Center for Economic Growth:
The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) is a regional economic and business development organization dedicated to attracting high-tech talent and companies and to providing innovative services to bolster local businesses in New York state's Capital Region and Tech Valley. CEG receives significant financial support from the NYS Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation
(NYSTAR), New York’s high-technology economic development agency, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). CEG serves as NYSTAR’s designated Regional Technology Development Center for Tech Valley, one of nearly 350 MEP locations across the country assisting local manufacturing and technology companies with generating new sales, creating stronger operational infrastructure and overcoming barriers to growth. CEG is based in Albany, N.Y. Visit www.ceg.org for more information.
