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VISTAPRINT CEO NAMED FINALIST FOR LOCAL TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Friday 29. August 2008 - Robert Keane One of Five Nominated for Mass Technology Leadership Councils 2008 CEO of the Year
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced that President and CEO Robert Keane has been named to the second group of finalists for the Mass Technology Leadership Councils annual Technology Leadership Awards. These awards honor Massachusetts companies and individuals who best exemplify leadership and excellence in business and technology. Unlike most technology awards, the Technology Leadership Awards recognize outstanding achievement in both the development and deployment of information technologies that address critical business issues.
Technology has been a cornerstone of VistaPrints success. It has been using proprietary technology to revolutionize the printing industry for the past decade, and continues to invest in and develop proprietary manufacturing processes.
“The Mass Technology Leadership Council is committed to fostering entrepreneurship and promoting the success of companies that develop and deploy technology across industry sectors, and these awards are an important part of this effort,” said Tom Hopcroft, executive director of the Mass Technology Leadership Council. “The honorees represent the spirit of innovation, the history of accomplishment and the future promise that define the Massachusetts technology community.”
More than 160 submissions were received during the open nomination process. The Councils Board of Trustees selected the finalists and a separate group of judges will determine the final winners. The winners will be announced at the Fall Awards Gala, October 23, 2008, at the Sheraton Boston.
VistaPrint offers small businesses peace of mind by providing everything they need to market their businesses. Products include high-quality and low-cost printed products such as make your own business cards, brochures, postcards and magnetic car signs; promotional apparel including hats and T-shirts; and marketing services such as copywriting, design and postcard mailing. The company also offers a number of helpful videos and articles on marketing their small business in their virtual Learning Center.