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EY Announces Stan Chia of Vivid Seats as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award Winner

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Monday, June 26, 2023

The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.

Key Points: 
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.
  • Chia has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Vivid Seats since 2018 and serves on its board of directors.
  • Under his leadership, Vivid Seats has become a leading technology platform and marketplace in the ticketing industry.
  • As a Midwest award winner, Chia is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards.

EY Announces Stephanie Klein of Braviant Holdings as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award Winner

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Friday, June 23, 2023

CHICAGO, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Stephanie Klein, CEO of Braviant Holdings, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award winner. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Stephanie was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Stephanie Klein, CEO of Braviant Holdings, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award winner.
  • "I am truly honored to be named an Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest Award Winner," said Stephanie Klein.
  • As a Midwest award winner, Stephanie is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in June 2024.

EY Announces Rob Onorato of Shorr Packaging Corporation as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award Finalist

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

AURORA, Ill., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Rob Onorato, Chief Executive Officer, of Shorr Packaging Corporation was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all.

Key Points: 
  • AURORA, Ill., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Rob Onorato, Chief Executive Officer, of Shorr Packaging Corporation was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist.
  • "I am deeply honored to be a finalist for Entrepreneur Of The Year®.
  • Our commitment to providing full-service packaging solutions that exceed our customers' expectations has been the cornerstone of our success.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.

EY Announces Bob Oros of Hightower Advisors as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award Finalist

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

CHICAGO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Chairman & CEO Bob Oros of Hightower was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Chairman & CEO Bob Oros of Hightower was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist.
  • Bob Oros was selected by an independent panel of judges.
  • Hightower's M&A approach focuses on bringing in advisory businesses that demonstrate strong leadership, significant growth potential and cultural alignment with Hightower.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.

EY Announces Stephanie Klein of Braviant Holdings as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award Finalist

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

CHICAGO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Stephanie Klein, CEO of Braviant Holdings, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Stephanie Klein, CEO of Braviant Holdings, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist.
  • Stephanie was selected as a finalist by an independent panel of judges.
  • Entrepreneurs were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.

EY Announces Jennifer Holmgren of LanzaTech as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award Finalist

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

CHICAGO, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Dr. Jennifer Holmgren of LanzaTech Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”) was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Dr. Jennifer Holmgren of LanzaTech Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”) was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist.
  • Jennifer Holmgren was selected by an independent panel of judges.
  • “Creating a post-pollution future and advancing society toward a circular carbon economy requires a focused and ambitious mindset,” said Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.

Becker and NABA Partner in Relaunch of CPA Bound Program

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Friday, September 16, 2022

GREENBELT, Md., Sept.  16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The collective efforts to diversify the accounting profession and increase the number of Black Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are steadily improving. Becker, an education partner to the world's top accountants and firms, and NABA Inc., today announced their strategic partnership, aligned with NABA's revamp of CPA Bound, a program dedicated to further creating and equipping a growing community of Black CPA candidates and CPAs. Becker has been appointed the exclusive CPA exam review provider for CPA Bound.

Key Points: 
  • Becker , an education partner to the world's top accountants and firms, and NABA Inc. , today announced their strategic partnership, aligned with NABA's revamp of CPA Bound, a program dedicated to further creating and equipping a growing community of Black CPA candidates and CPAs.
  • Becker has been appointed the exclusive CPA exam review provider for CPA Bound.
  • "Becker champions every accountant and we're proud to partner with an organization whose values are so clearly and closely aligned with ours," said E. ZeNai Brooks, Central Region President, NABA and CPA Bound.
  • NABA first launched its CPA Bound initiative in 2007 to address barriers facing Black students and professionals obtaining their CPA license.

EY Announces Mahesh Rajasekharan of Cleo as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Midwest Award Winner

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Mahesh Rajasekharan , CEO of Cleo , was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Midwest Award winner.

Key Points: 
  • Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Mahesh Rajasekharan , CEO of Cleo , was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Midwest Award winner.
  • As a Midwest award winner, Rajasekharan will now be considered by the National independent panel of judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 National Awards.
  • National finalists and winners, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in June 2023.

EY Announces Kathy Bolhous of Charter Next Generation as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Midwest Award Winner

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Monday, June 20, 2022

CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Kathy Bolhous, Chief Executive Officer of Charter Next Generation was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Midwest Award winner.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Kathy Bolhous, Chief Executive Officer of Charter Next Generation was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Midwest Award winner.
  • As a Midwest award winner, Kathy will now be considered by the National independent panel of judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 National Awards.
  • National finalists and winners, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in June 2023.

EY Announces James Kyle of Millennium as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Midwest Award

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Friday, June 17, 2022

DELAVAN, Wis., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Founder & CEO, James Kyle, of Millennium was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Midwest Award.

Key Points: 
  • DELAVAN, Wis., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Founder & CEO, James Kyle, of Millennium was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Midwest Award.
  • James was evaluated based on his demonstration of long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in June 2023.
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