Minneapolis, MN – Loffler Companies is pleased to announce that Jim Loffler, President and CEO of Loffler Companies of Bloomington, MN is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Award in the Upper Midwest. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Jim was selected as a finalist from nearly 50 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 11 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Minneapolis.
“It’s truly an honor to be recognized by Ernst & Young for this prestigious award. The same entrepreneurial spirit that started this company 28 years ago still thrives in each and every employee today. Our mission as a company is to exceed expectations in everything we do for our clients, employees, partners and the communities in which we work and live” explained Jim. “Living our mission and bringing our clients the best integrated business technology and services is what makes this company great.”
Recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in America by Inc. 500 Magazine for the past six years, as well as an award-winning Top Workplace by its employees, Loffler provides innovative office technology and services for businesses of all sizes. Partnering with leading brands such as Canon, Konica Minolta, HP, OCE, Lexmark, Microsoft, NEC, and ShoreTel, Loffler’s offerings include Multi-Functional Copiers, Printers, Managed Print Services, IP Phone and Voice Systems, Managed IT Solutions, Software and Workflow Technologies and On-site Managed Services for mailrooms and copy centers.
Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 15, 2014. The awards are the culminating event of the EY Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies. Now in its 28th year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries throughout the world.
About Loffler Companies, Inc.:
Loffler Companies is the leading business technology and services provider in the upper Midwest, designing and integrating the best office solutions for organizations of all sizes in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud and Central Minnesota area, and Western Wisconsin, with national account coverage as well. For more information about Loffler Companies, visit us online at www.loffler.com, or contact us at 952-925-6800 or via email at info@loffler.com.
About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by EY, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are sponsored in the United States by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America. In the Upper Midwest program, regional sponsors include Faegre Baker Daniels, BMO Harris, PadillaCRT, Merrill Datasite and Twin Cities Business magazine. Local sponsors include SALO, Lockton Companies, Pohlad Family Capital Fund LLC and The Big Picture.