Plant the Seed of Innovation…
Once it takes root, you’ll be surprised at how many ideas
will grow.
Innovation in Business® was developed by Smart Business to
recognize Northeast Ohio's innovative organizations and leaders.
The program includes an awards ceremony on September 16,
2010 at LaCentre Conference and Banquet Facility to honor business leaders in
TWO CATEGORIES:
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RISING STARS — This award is given to business leaders from
younger or start-up organizations with innovative approaches to a business process, idea or
product. (Five years in existence or fewer.)
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VISIONARIES — This award is given to business leaders who
have demonstrated a history of innovative ideas throughout their careers or have developed cutting edge processes or products.
Honorees to be announced the week of July 26th! Register today!
All honorees will be invited to attend the 2010 Innovation
in Business® conference, where they will be presented with the awards. The agenda for the evening is as follows:
5:00 p.m. Networking & Cocktails
6:30 p.m. One-on-One with Jim McCann, Founder & CEO, 1-800-Flowers.com
7:30 p.m. Question & Answer
8:00 p.m. Honoree recognition
The conference will also feature a one-on-one
interview with 1-800-FLOWERS.com founder and CEO Jim McCann to discuss the roots of innovation and how his idea blossomed into the worlds leading florist and gift company.
To register for the event click here or contact Caroline G. Calfee at ccalfee@sbnonline.com or (440) 250-7023.
The 2010 Innovation in Business conference is sponsored by Smart
Business, Lorain County Community College, US Bank, Weltman, Weinberg &
Reis Co. LPA, , Consolidated Technologies Group, LaCentre Conference &
Banquet Facility, and Hughie's Audio-Visual & Computer.
