Call for Nominations: 2003 'Mass eComm 10' Awards Honoring New England Business, Technology Leaders - Deadline for Entries is April 30th.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2003 Mass eComm, New England's business and technology association, has issued a reminder of its "Call for Nominations" for its 2003 "Mass eComm 10" awards program. The deadline for submission of entries is April 30th. "In 2003, Mass eComm will honor ten individuals who have successfully used, or advanced information and internet technology to improve their business, their customer's business, or the industry in general - whether it be in consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and , financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , information technology, life sciences, healthcare, or other industries," said Mass eComm president Tom Hopcroft. "The Mass eComm 10 Awards program spotlights New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. business and technology leaders who are making a difference and are contributing in significant ways to the prosperity of the region," said Joseph Alsop Joseph Wright Alsop V (October 11, 1910 – August 28, 1989) was an American journalist and syndicated newspaper columnist from the 1930s through the 1970s. Alsop was born into a socially prominent family in Avon, Connecticut; the son of Joseph Wright Alsop IV , president and co-founder of Progress Software, and a 2002 "Mass eComm 10" winner. New England companies lead the world in developing and using information technologies to address critical business issues. From streamlining clinical trials and protecting patient's privacy, to improving supply chain efficiency with radio frequency chips, to securing the extended financial services enterprise, New England business and technology leaders are leading the world in technology innovation. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Scott Savitz, founder, 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 Shoebuy.com, and 2002 "Mass eComm 10" winner, "the 'Mass eComm 10' Awards recognize and honor ten business and technology leaders each year in the hope that their stories will inspire others." Moreover, "the 'Mass eComm 10' program provides a unique platform for executives to become introduced to and interact with the region's brightest innovators on a wide range of cutting edge business and technology issues," noted William Robichaud, President and CEO of Collaborative Consulting, and sponsor of the 2003 "Mass eComm 10" program. Nominations should be submitted in the form of a brief 250 word essay explaining why the nominee should be considered for a "Mass eComm 10" award along with a 100 word biography. Submissions must include complete contact information for the nominee as well as the author. There is no cost to make a nomination. Nominations will be accepted through April 30, 2003 via e-mail at tomh@massecomm.org. Twenty finalists will be announced at Mass eComm's membership meeting on June 17, 2003, and the final ten winners will be announced at the "Mass eComm 10" awards banquet on Oct. 8, 2003. Complete details are available at www.massecomm.org. The sponsors of the 2003 "Mass eComm 10" Awards program are: Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control ; Collaborative Consulting; Boston Business Journal; Sterling Hager, Inc.; TriNet; InvestUK; Vermonster, and NaviSite. The 2002 "Mass eComm 10" are: Dan Bricklin Daniel S. Bricklin (born 16 July 1951) is the co-creator, with Bob Frankston, of the VisiCalc spreadsheet program. He also founded Software Garden, Inc., of which he is currently president, and Trellix Corporation, which is currently owned by Web.com. , co-founder and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of Trellix Corporation; Ray Ozzie Ray Ozzie (born November 20, 1955) is Chief Software Architect at Microsoft. He was formerly best known for his role in creating Lotus Notes. He grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois, graduating from Maine South High School in 1973. , chairman and CEO of Groove Networks Groove Networks is a software company based in Beverly, Massachusetts. Founded by Ray Ozzie, the creator of IBM's Lotus Notes application, the privately held company specializes in productivity software that allows multiple users to work collaboratively on computer files ; Carol Vallone, CEO of WebCT; Steve Elterich, president of Fidelity eBusiness; Scott Savitz, founder, president and CEO of Shoebuy.com; Yuchun Lee, CEO and co-founder of Unica Corporation; Ron Matros, president and CEO of iConverse; Steve Papa, founder and CEO of Endeca; Joseph Alsop, president and co-founder of Progress Software; and Mike Phillips, co-founder and CTO of SpeechWorks. About Mass eComm Mass eComm, New England's business and technology association, is a non-profit association that brings together buyers and sellers of information technology and e-business solutions to foster knowledge-sharing and business development in a professional environment. Programs hosted by Mass eComm explore the critical business and leadership issues at the intersection of technology and business. Continuing series include the Leadership Roundtable, Mass eComm Awards, and unique programs focusing on the Financial Services, Health & Life Sciences, and Consumer Goods industries. These initiatives support the overall vitality of the New England economy. For more information, visit www.massecomm.org. |
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