|
|
|
 |
 |
||
      |
|
Membership News
Communispace Corporation was named Best Overall Company of the Year in the Service Business sector at The 2004 Stevie TM Awards for Women Entrepreneurs Communispace recognized for outstanding accomplishment among service businesses for delivering vibrant online communities.
Click here to see a video clip of Diane Hessan accepting Communispace Corporation's award. Communispace Corporation was named Best Overall Company of the Year in the Service Business sector at The 2004 Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs.
The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs, www.stevieawards.com/women/, is a national awards competition recognizing the accomplishments of women small business owners in the United States. The awards are produced by the creators of the prestigious American Business Awards, hailed as “the business world's own Oscars” by the New York Post (September 22, 2002) and exclusively sponsored by Advanta. Winners were announced on Friday, October 22 at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis in New York City 's Times Square. The masters of ceremonies were Bill Rancic, winner of the hit television show “The Apprentice” and spokesperson for Advanta, the exclusive sponsor of the awards, and Rhonda Schaffler, the New York Stock Exchange Senior Correspondent for CNNfn and CNN Business News. A total of 18 Stevie Awards were presented in categories ranging from Best Entrepreneur and Technology Innovator to Best New Product and Mentor of the Year. More than 600 nominations from small companies in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration. Communispace Corporation was selected among the group as the Best Overall Company of the Year in the Service Business sector for its accomplishments in delivering a superior software and service solution—for businesses of all sizes. Communispace's unique offering provides companies with continuous connections to its customers through the creation of proprietary online communities. “We are delighted to be recognized for this award,” said Diane Hessan, President and CEO of Communispace. “The Stevie recognizes and underscores our commitment to reinvigorate marketing and serve our clients with the key to innovation and growth—the voice of the customer.” Advanta Corp. (NASDAQ: ADVNB; ADVNA) is the exclusive sponsor of The 2004 Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs, and has been committed to supporting the success of women in business for over 50 years. Founded as Teachers' Service Organization, originally providing need-based loans to teachers – mostly women – at a time when banks often did not, Advanta is now one of the nation's largest issuers of MasterCard business credit cards to America 's small businesses through its subsidiary Advanta Bank Corp. “The winners of the Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs reflect the vital and exciting role that women small business owners play in today's economy,” said Dennis Alter, Chairman and CEO of Advanta. “Helping women entrepreneurs build their business is a longtime goal of Advanta's. That's why we're extremely proud to honor these outstanding winners.” The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs are governed by a board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors that features many leading women entrepreneurs and figures in American business, including Carrie Fitzmaurice, Publisher for Entrepreneur Media Inc.; Dr. Lisa Krinsky, Chairman & President for SFBC International; and Dr. Betty Spence, President of The National Association for Female Executives. “Women small business owners are at the forefront of business innovation, but they rarely get the acclaim they deserve,” said Michael Gallagher, President and Founder of The Stevie Awards. “The Stevie Awards are an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary women who are re-inventing American business.” The elegant Stevie trophy was designed by R. S. Owens, the same company that makes the Oscar and the Emmy. Details about The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs and the full list of Winners are available at www.stevieawards.com/women. About CommunispaceCommunispace Corporation is the leading provider of vibrant online communities designed to engage customers, 24/7, in a rich and multi-dimensional dialogue. Communispace builds, manages, and facilitates proprietary customer communities that generate unprecedented insights and directly connect market intelligence to business innovation. Companies secure real-time responsiveness that results in faster product development, increased customer loyalty, and decreased marketing costs. Communispace is headquartered in Watertown, MA with offices in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
About The Stevie Awards Hailed as “the business world's own Oscars” by the New York Post (September 22, 2002), Stevie Awards are conferred in three programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, and The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.
|
|
 |
|
