Awards Luncheon & Networking

You voted for them...now it's time to meet and congratulate them. During lunch and the networking hour, come help celebrate the remarkable achievements and inspiring contributions of the Entrepreneur of 2009 winners

Join Us in Honoring the Entrepreneur of 2009 Award Winners

Gain insight from their experiences and perspectives as the leaders of growing businesses. Winners will be announced from each of three categories during this complimentary luncheon portion of the event.

Networking Cocktail Hour (3:30 - 4:30 pm)

Connect, brainstorm and partner with other business owners at Growth 2.0's dedicated networking hour with wine and hors d'oeuvres.


Brian Fischbein, Crescent Solutions
Connecting businesses with IT professionals in unconventional ways.
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Rick Alden, Skullcandy Inc.
Redefining the cranial real estate market with innovatively designed headphones and music accessories.
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Michelle Crumm, Adaptive Materials
Developing portable, propane-based power systems for everything from laptops to unmanned vehicles.
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Peter H. Reynolds, FableVision, Inc.
Using media, storytelling and technology to teach and inspire learners to reach their true potential.
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Hugo Garcia, kmG Hauling, Inc.
Turning trash around with waste disposal and recycling at homes, schools and businesses.
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Carmine Denisco, Bizflick.com
Assisting small businesses with free video advertising in a nationwide online directory.
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Jonas S. Falk, OrganicLife LLC
Providing organic lunches for public and private schools, colleges and universities.
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Ada Polla, Alchimie Forever
Making the world more confident and beautiful with plant-based, antioxidant-rich skin care products.
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Kathryn Kerrigan, Kathryn Kerrigan, Inc.
Former athlete designing hard-to-find, stylish footwear for women's larger shoe sizes.
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Kelly Giard, Clean Air Lawn Care
Making the grass perpetually greener with eco-friendly lawn care services.
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Jonathan Shriftman, Sole Bicycles
School: University of Southern California
Making fixed-gear bikes affordable, while serving as a business that is socially responsible and keeps us healthy.
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Kristopher Priemer, Apolleau
School: Saint Louis University
Offering purified water via refilling stations using reusable containers & local water supplies, reducing waste & saving money.
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Saeb Ahsan, The Flux Co.
School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Marrying fine art and apparel by working with leading new artists to generate and curate limited-edition wearable art.
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Pete Kistler, Brand-Yourself.com
School: Syracuse University
Online reputation management platform for job applicants to maintain a professional web presence that gets them hired.
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Bradley Ericson, 3SecondReceipts
School: Drexel University
Creating digital receipts directly at the point of sale, replacing the many inconveniences of paper receipts.
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This is Your Chance to be Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine!
In addition to the day's seminars, speakers and networking events, Growth 2.0 offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to pitch your business to Entrepreneur's editors. Tell them why your business should be featured in Entrepreneur magazine or on Entrepreneur.com.

Entrepreneur of 2008 Winner

Devon Rifkin
The Great American Hanger Company
Tips to Success:
"The main reason that we have had a successful run, begins and ends with my team."

Emerging Entrepreneur of 2008 Winner

Glenn Robertelli
ViewGuard Brand (Intelligen LLC)
Tips to Success:
""The one thing that I've excelled at and has made my business successful, is knowing that being a small business today is no longer a competitive disadvantage; it's a competitive advantage." "