CEO of Lake Mary-Based Manufacturer Named Florida Entrepreneur of the Year for High Technology.

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 3, 1997--Simon Raab, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of FARO Technologies Inc. of Lake Mary Lake Mary may refer to:

Lake Mary, Florida, a town in Florida
Lake Mary Township, Minnesota, a township in Douglas County, Minnesota
Lake Mary (Arizona), a reservoir south east of Flagstaff, Arizona
Lake Mary, a lake in McLeod County, Minnesota

, Fla., was awarded Florida Entrepreneur of the Year for High Technology at a black-tie gala held June 26, 1997 at the Peabody Hotel.

Selected by an independent panel of judges Panel of Judges is an indie pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Members

Dion Nania (Golden Lifestyle Band) - guitar
Alison Bolger (Clag, Sleepy Township) - bass
Paul Williams (Molasses, Jaguar Is Jaguar) - drums

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, Raab was a finalist among over 100 nominees. "In selecting finalists, winners were chosen based on financial growth, business innovation, entrepreneurial passion, and outstanding success stories," said Dena Aloian, Florida Entrepeneur of the Year manager. Awards were presented to winners in eight different categories.

FARO Technologies Inc. is a manufacturer of 3D portable measurement solutions with worldwide medical and industrical applications. An inventor INVENTOR. One who invents or finds out something.
2. The patent laws of the United States authorize a patent to be issued to the original inventor; if the invention is suggested by another, he is not the inventor within the meaning of those laws; but in that since age 10, Raab holds over 50 patents in a diverse number of industries, including computer-aided surgery, orthopedic orthopedic /or·tho·pe·dic/ (-pe´dik) pertaining to the correction of deformities of the musculoskeletal system; pertaining to orthopedics. implants, robotics robotics, science and technology of general purpose, programmable machine systems. Contrary to the popular fiction image of robots as ambulatory machines of human appearance capable of performing almost any task, most robotic systems are anchored to fixed positions and manufacturing. "As engineers and scientists, we can make a choice as to the direction of our efforts. I have chosen those areas where I can see the immediate benefit to the conditions of human lives. To realize that goal and be commercially successful at the same time is my dream come true," said Raab. "My successes are largely due to the support of my family, business partners, and hard-working staff. This award is an honor for all of us," said Raab.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year program is founded and hosted by Ernst & Young. Florida Entrepreneur of the Year winners become eligible for National Entrepreneur Of The Year(r) awards at the national conference in Palm Springs, Calif. in November. -0-

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CONTACT: FARO Technologies Inc.

Tina Keen, Director

407/333-9911, ext. 106

keent@faro.com

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