Spellbinders Paper Arts President Stacey Caron E&Y Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 Regional Finalist

May 28, 2013 - PRLog -- Phoenix, AZ – Spellbinders® Paper Arts, LLC announced today that Stacey Caron was named as a finalist  in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 program in the Desert Mountain region  which encompasses Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.  The awards program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. The finalists were selected by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Seawell Grand Ballroom in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Stacey Caron, Spellbinders’ President, stated, “It is an honor to be a 2013 finalist and recognized for my entrepreneurial achievements.  The essence of being an entrepreneur is identifying a need and creating a solution.   From the beginning, it has been my goal to provide innovative products for crafters of all genres.  It is a rewarding accomplishment and I’d like to thank the entire Spellbinders team for being a part of my vision to contribute to our industry’s overall success.”

Collectively, the Desert Mountain region finalists grew their company’s revenues by 51.75% between 2010 and 2012. Now in its 27th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program has expanded globally to recognize company builders in over 140 cities and in more than 50 countries throughout the world.

Regional award winners go on to compete at the national level. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 16, 2013. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

Sponsors

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored by SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.   In the Mountain Desert region local sponsors include: Faegre Baker Daniels, BBVA Compass, ADP, Scherzer International and the Denver Business Journal.  

About Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year®

Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award recognizes the significant contributions of entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 167,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.

About Spellbinders Paper Arts

Spellbinders entered the craft and hobby market in 2003 with the introduction of the Spellbinders Wizard™ Universal Craft Tool and a unique, patented collection of dies unlike any introduced before - or since. Always on the cutting edge in introducing innovative tools to the market, the Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer™ machine is the company's latest offering for crafters, jewelry artists and mixed media creators.  In addition, the Spellbinders Grand Calibur® machine is perfect for large format die cutting and embossing.  Known worldwide for its game changing products, the company brings revolutionary technology with its award-winning Imperial Gold die templates that cut, emboss, deboss and stencil.  Spellbinders product lines include more than 250 patented and patent-pending products, allowing crafters, hobbyists, artists and teachers to create one-of-a-kind; beautiful projects across a different variety of craft genres.  For additional information,  please visit http://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/  or e-mail info@spellbinders.us

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