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Ntiva, Inc. honored to be included in the Prestigious Empact Showcase and recognized at United Nations
McLean, VA, Sept. 23, 2013 – Ntiva, Inc., today announced that it has been named to the 2013 Empact Showcase by Empact, an organization that focuses on creating cultures of entrepreneurship in communities around the world.
Now in its third year, the Empact Showcase recognized Steven Freidkin, President and Founder of Ntiva, as being among the United States’ “Best Companies Started & Run by Young Entrepreneurs”.
“I am honored and humbled to be recognized as one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs in the US for the second year in a row. While I am naturally driven to grow Ntiva and our clients’ team daily, it would be impossible to do so without the incredible team we have been developing,” said Steven Freidkin, President of Ntiva. “Entrepreneurial energy is regularly demonstrated by all Ntivians, shown through their dedication to the company and ability to provide unmatched service and response. My colleagues at Ntiva have been working tirelessly to build intellectual property and workflow process to achieve greater efficiency. We are committed to ensuring this drive and entrepreneurial spirit stays at the core of our company culture.”
The Empact Showcase is a compilation companies in the United States started by entrepreneurs who are age 35 and under, and whose annual revenues or operating budgets (for non-profits) are more than $100,000. In 2012, the companies comprising the Empact Showcase contributed more than 8,500 jobs to the economy, and controlled over $1.3 billion in revenue.
Founders in the Empact Showcase will be recognized for their achievements at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City in October.
The host of the 2013 Empact Showcase is the United Nations Foundation. American Airlines is the official airline and Entrepreneur Media is the official media partner.
“The annual Empact Showcase is both a testament to the impact that entrepreneurs are making on our economy, and an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs,” said Sarah Green, Co-Founder, Empact Showcase. “We are proud of all of the entrepreneurs on the 2013 Empact Showcase and pleased to support them by celebrating the spirit, dedication and hard work that has made them successful entrepreneurs.”
About the Empact Showcase
In early 2013, entrepreneurs meeting the minimum criteria from across the country were invited by Empact to apply for the Empact Showcase.
Applications were then reviewed by the 2013 Empact Academy who are among the United States’ leading entrepreneurs, and include:
- Kay Koplovitz, Founder, USA Network & ScyFy Channel & Chairman, Springboard Enterprises
- Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos
- Gene Landrum, Founder, Chuck E. Cheese
- Jeff Hoffman, Founding Team Member, Priceline.com
- Jeff Sandefer, Founder, Action Foundation & Sandefer Offshore
- Chip Paucek, Co-founder & CEO, 2U & Former CEO, Hooked on Phonics
- Mike Delazzer, Founder, Redbox
- Chuck Templeton, Founder, Open Table & Managing Director, Impact Engine
The Academy selected honorees in several categories including:
- Empact100 – the top 100 companies in the Showcase
- Best Founder's Story
- Most Innovative
- Most Disruptive
- Largest Potential
- Top Social Company
- Top Female Founder
- Top Tech Company
- Top Advertising & Marketing Company
The honorees were selected based on company revenue, with additional factors such as number of employees, social impact, growth over the past year, and innovativeness coming into play.
For more information on the Empact Showcase, visit http://www.empactshowcase.com, or connect with Empact via Facebook at www.facebook.com/iEmpact or Twitter at www.twitter.com/iEmpact. Please direct any questions to Empact Showcase co-founder, Sarah Green, at team@iempact.com
About Ntiva
Ntiva is a people-focused, full-service IT provider. From day-to-day managed support to long-term strategic planning, Ntiva delivers flexible and affordable technology solutions that are customized for each client’s unique business requirements.
About Empact
Formally known as Extreme Entrepreneurship Education, Empact aims to facilitate a culture of entrepreneurship in communities around the world by exposing young people to entrepreneurship, supporting early stage entrepreneurs and celebrating the vital role young entrepreneurs play in our economy. Empact has worked with over 500 colleges & universities, workforce development organizations, Chambers of Commerce, and Small Business Development Centers to help promote entrepreneurship among aspiring entrepreneurs.
Learn more at http://www.iempact.com.
About United Nations Foundation
The United Nations Foundation builds public-private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and broadens support for the UnitedNations through advocacy and public outreach. Through innovative campaigns and initiatives, the Foundation connects people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The Foundation was created in 1998 as a U.S. public charity by entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner and now is supported by global corporations, foundations, governments, and individuals.
Learn more at http://www.unfoundation.org.
About American Airlines
American Airlines is committed to supporting innovation and social entrepreneurship. As part of our SME Strategic Development Initiatives, we are highly focused on empowering the next generation of high growth/high impact entrepreneurs, startups and incubators by providing strategic sponsorships and in-kind giving.
American Airlines continues to be at the forefront of innovation and leads the industry in developing technologies that improve the overall customer experience. We've created many products to help your trip go smoothly from curbside to boarding and everywhere in between. And we're paving the way to have the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleet in five years–delivering a state-of-the-art flight experience to our customers. From start to finish, enjoy comfort, convenience, and cutting-edge technology.
Learn more at http://www.aa.com
About Entrepreneur Media
Young Entrepreneur is committed to chronicling the ups and downs of young entrepreneurs and startup founders, and serving as a resource for solid information and insights. Founded in 1999, YoungEntrepreneur.com has become one of the largest online forum communities for entrepreneurs worldwide.
Learn more at http://www.entrepreneur.com