Falls Church, VA, May 1, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ernst & Young LLP today announced Three Wire Systems, LLC CEO Dan Frank is one of the finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 Award in Greater Washington. The awards program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. The finalists were selected from nearly 80 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Thursday, June 20 at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner.
"I'm honored to be recognized as a Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® Finalist again this year," states Frank. "This recognition demonstrates the growth and strength of Three Wire and VetAdvisor® as a whole."
Collectively, the finalists grew their company's employment by 25% and their revenues by 30% between 2010 and 2012. Under Frank's guidance Three Wire Systems' revenue and employment both more than doubled in that same period.
Now in its 27th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program has expanded globally to recognize company builders in over 140 cities and in more than 50 countries throughout the world.
Regional award winners go on to compete at the national level. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 16, 2013. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored by SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
In Greater Washington program sponsors include: CohnReznick, Pillsbury, PNC and the Washington Business Journal. Receptions are sponsored by Cassidy Turley, Lockton and SolomonEdwards.
About Three Wire Systems
Three Wire Systems, LLC - a service-disabled, veteran owned small business - is a dynamic and multi-faceted firm founded in 2006. We are the leader in eliminating wasteful spend through disruptive technologies. Additionally, Three Wire's VetAdvisor® program provides veteran proactive coaching services across behavioral health, wellness, financial, and all aspects of transition and career development. We also train HR and corporate management teams how to recruit, retain, and interface with military veterans. For more information, visit www.threewiresys.com or www.myvetadvisor.com.
About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award recognizes the significant contributions of entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement.
About Ernst & Young
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