The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Soin family are partnering to offer the Soin Award for Innovation, which bestows one recipient annually an award of $25,000! The winning applicant will best demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit through a recently introduced or pending introduction of a unique product or service that will have the ability to sustain long-term growth for the company, increase local employment and assist in the creation of economic prosperity within the Dayton region.
“The Dayton area has a long history of innovation and discovery. We must continue to encourage our local entrepreneurs to build on this and create new enterprises, jobs and additional opportunities for this region. On behalf of the Soin Family, I am proud to support this annual award that recognizes the accomplishments of these individuals and businesses.” -Rajesh Soin Chairman and CEO Soin International
A selection committee, made up of representatives of the region’s business and academic leaders, along with The Chamber’s Education and Public Improvement Foundation (EPI Foundation) Board members, will select one recipient annually from the applications to receive a $25,000 cash award and its accompanying public and community recognition.
Applications are due no later than February 8, 2013 and judging will take place at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce on February 18, 2013. EPI Foundation will present the Soin Award for Innovation at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting in the spring of 2013. Click here for more info.
(from Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce)