Autonomy Distributors/In Focus Brands Receive Venture Ecosystem Awards Nomination DEAL of the YEAR

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Aug. 29, 2016 - PRLog -- The organizers of the Awards, Upstate Venture Connect (http://uvc.org/) (UVC) received over 100 submissions celebrating entrepreneurial leaders throughout Upstate New York who are transforming the region's economy.

Robert Manasier, COO of Autonomy Distributors, CEO of In Focus Brands and also a current nominee for Ecosystem Champion and past Magical Mentor, states: "We are very proud to be part of the ecosystem and always focused on being true partners and a positive resource to the ideas, teams, businesses and entrepreneurs across the state. Our goal will always be to see our clients and our communities succeed, strengthen and collaborate for the greater good. Thrilled that this deal/exit allows us to enhance our offerings and create even more tools for economic development and entrepreneurship in the region."

Winners will be announced at a special luncheon event held at the Turning Stone Resort on September 16, featuring keynote speaker Tim Keenan. Tickets are now available at 2016-Upstate-Unleashed-Awards.eventbrite.com.

"This is a clear sign of how our ecosystem has become more connected and inclusive with so many entrepreneurial leaders emerging to transform their communities, and the region as a whole," said UVC Founder & Venture Catalyst Martin Babinec..

An independent panel of judges will review the nominations and determine the winners. For a complete list of nominees visit UVC.org/Awards-Nominations. (http://uvc.org/awards-nominations/)