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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Chamber of Commerce honours top local businesses at gala
Northern Ontario Watch Sudbury's business elite gathered at the Caruso Club on Thursday, dressed to impress, to celebrate the Chamber of Commerce's top honourees — including Best Place to Work, Business Start-up, Company of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year — recognizing outstanding community contributions.
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
EY US names Rod Larson of Oceaneering as a Finalist for Entrepreneur Of The Year ® 2025 Gulf South Award
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Rod Larson, President and CEO of Oceaneering International, Inc. ('Oceaneering') (NYSE:OII) has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Gulf South Award. Now in its 40th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the leaders of ground-breaking companies in industries that make a profound impact on communities. The Gulf South program celebrates entrepreneurs from Central and South Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. With expertise in robotics, automation, and software, Oceaneering engineers and delivers solutions that improve safety, reliability, utilization, and uptime for its customers. Founded in 1964, Oceaneering is a global technology delivery company that adapts and applies proven technologies to solve complex problems in harsh and dynamic environments – underwater, on land, and in space. With expertise in robotics, automation, and software, Oceaneering engineers and delivers solutions that improve safety, reliability, utilization, and uptime for its customers. Through its five business segments, Oceaneering supports critical operations across the offshore energy, defense, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. Reflecting on his nomination, Mr. Larson stated, 'I am honored to be a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Gulf South Award. This recognition truly belongs to the exceptional Oceaneers who work tirelessly to solve customer problems every day. Our commitment to innovation and the transfer of technology across our businesses has enabled us to address our customers' needs in high-stakes environments, improving safety, efficiency, and uptime. This nomination underscores the dedication and ingenuity of our team and our culture of collaboration and excellence.' Entrepreneur Of The Year honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage, and entrepreneurial spirit. The program celebrates leaders who bootstrapped their business from inception or who raised capital to grow their company; transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization; and family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to strengthen it for the future. Regional award winners will be announced on June 12 during a celebration in Houston. The winners will then be considered by the National judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum ®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. Sponsors Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa, LLC, Marsh McLennan Agency, and SAP. In the Gulf South, sponsors also include Platinum sponsors ADP, DFIN, DLA Piper, and vcfo and Silver sponsors Big Picture and Pierpont Communications. Oceaneering is a global technology company delivering engineered services and products and robotic solutions to the offshore energy, defense, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. For more information, please visit
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
EY US unveils David Erickson of Forward Networks as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Bay Area Award finalist
Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced the finalists for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Bay Area Award. Now in its 40th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world's most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and making a profound impact on communities. The program honors bold entrepreneurs whose innovations shape the future and pave the way for a thriving economy and a hopeful tomorrow. An independent panel of judges selected David Erickson among 33 finalists for their entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and lasting impact in building long-term value. In reflecting on this recognition, Erickson said: "Bringing Forward Networks from a concept to a company trusted by some of the world's largest enterprises and government agencies—where data security is critical—has been a journey more than a decade in the making. Being named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Finalist is a true honor. For decades, this award has recognized business leaders whose companies have disrupted industries and created entirely new product categories. Being part of that legacy is a meaningful validation of the work my co-founders, our employees, and I have done to drive real, positive change.'" Entrepreneur Of The Year honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. The program celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or who raised outside capital to grow their company; transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory; and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to strengthen it for the future. Regional award winners will be announced on Friday, June 13 during a special celebration in San Francisco and will become lifetime members of an esteemed community of Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni from around the world. The winners will then be considered by the National judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. SponsorsFounded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa, LLC, Marsh USA and SAP. In the Bay Area, sponsors include platinum sponsor: DLA Piper, gold sponsor: ADP and silver sponsor: Big Picture. About Entrepreneur Of The Year Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses in the US, and it has since expanded to nearly 60 countries globally. The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those winners compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum® in November where National finalists and award winners are announced. The overall National winner represents the US at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ competition. Visit About EYEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. All in to shape the future with confidence. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit About Forward Networks Forward Networks is revolutionizing the way large networks are managed. Forward's advanced software delivers a digital twin of the network, enabling network operators to ensure the network is secure, reliable, and agile. The platform supports devices from all major networking vendors and cloud operators, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Forward Networks was founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D. graduates and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Investors include MSD Partners, Goldman Sachs, Andreessen Horowitz, Threshold Ventures, Section 32, Omega Venture Partners, and A. Capital. For more information, visit Dawn SlusherForward Networksdawnslusher@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Forward Networks, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Chairman Chen Zhi Named Cambodia's Entrepreneur of the Year, Prince Holding Group Recognized for Scholarship Program
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 May 2025 - Prince Holding Group's Chairman Neak Oknha Chen Zhi has been named Entrepreneur of the Year in Cambodia 2025 by the World Business Outlook Awards. Additionally, the Group's Chen Zhi Scholarship has received the Best Overall CSR Excellence in Cambodia 2025 award. This marks the third consecutive year that Chairman Chen Zhi and Prince Group have earned recognition from this global awards platform, underscoring their commitment to responsible leadership and sustainable investment in Cambodia's development. Under Chairman Chen Zhi 's leadership, Prince Group has grown into one of Cambodia's largest and most diversified conglomerates, with significant investments that have contributed to the Kingdom's economic and social development. Since its inception, the Chen Zhi Scholarship has provided full university education, mentorship and professional development opportunities to 400 Cambodian students through partnerships with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and the country's leading academic institutions. Gabriel Tan, Chief Communications Officer of Prince Holding Group, said: "Chairman Chen Zhi's strategic vision and business leadership have transformed Prince Group into one of Cambodia's leading conglomerates while establishing a foundation where commercial success and community development advance together. These recognitions inspire us to strengthen our efforts to create lasting positive change in Cambodia." Prince Holding Group continues to pursue its strategic vision of fostering inclusive growth through investments and partnerships in real estate development, financial services and consumer services sectors. The World Business Outlook Awards are held annually to recognize organizations and individuals making significant contributions to economic growth, innovation and sustainable development. Winners are selected following thorough evaluation of performance, impact and alignment with global best practices. Hashtag: #ChenZhi #PrinceHoldingGroup #PrinceGroup #ChenZhiScholarship The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Prince Holding Group
Malay Mail
26-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Chairman Chen Zhi Named Cambodia's Entrepreneur of the Year, Prince Holding Group Recognized for Scholarship Program
Chairman Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, honored as "Entrepreneur of the Year in Cambodia 2025" for the third consecutive year, exemplifies dedicated leadership and a steadfast commitment to sustainable business practices and community welfare. PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 May 2025 - Prince Holding Group's Chairman Neak Oknha Chen Zhi has been named Entrepreneur of the Year in Cambodia 2025 by the World Business Outlook Awards. Additionally, the Group's Chen Zhi Scholarship has received the Best Overall CSR Excellence in Cambodia 2025 marks the third consecutive year that Chairman Chen Zhi and Prince Group have earned recognition from this global awards platform, underscoring their commitment to responsible leadership and sustainable investment in Cambodia's Chairman Chen Zhi 's leadership, Prince Group has grown into one of Cambodia's largest and most diversified conglomerates, with significant investments that have contributed to the Kingdom's economic and social its inception, the Chen Zhi Scholarship has provided full university education, mentorship and professional development opportunities to 400 Cambodian students through partnerships with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and the country's leading academic Tan, Chief Communications Officer of Prince Holding Group, said: "Chairman Chen Zhi's strategic vision and business leadership have transformed Prince Group into one of Cambodia's leading conglomerates while establishing a foundation where commercial success and community development advance together. These recognitions inspire us to strengthen our efforts to create lasting positive change in Cambodia."Prince Holding Group continues to pursue its strategic vision of fostering inclusive growth through investments and partnerships in real estate development, financial services and consumer services World Business Outlook Awards are held annually to recognize organizations and individuals making significant contributions to economic growth, innovation and sustainable development. Winners are selected following thorough evaluation of performance, impact and alignment with global best #ChenZhi #PrinceHoldingGroup #PrinceGroup #ChenZhiScholarship The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
