Ernst & Young unveiled this year's Pacific finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards yesterday and there are some very deserving candidates on the short list. The 2009 Pacific finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year for the Cleantech, Health Sciences, and Technoloyg & Media categories are:
Cleantech
Health sciences
Technology and media
The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards recognize the unique spirit and contributions of entrepreneurs here and around the world. The Canadian program is in its 16th year of honouring the country's most impressive entrepreneurs from all areas of business.
The Pacific winners will be announced at a banquet on October 8th, and the overall winner will represent the region at the national banquet, also being held in Vancouver this year, on November 24th.
Good luck to the Finalists.
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