PACT Celebrates the Philadelphia Region's Top Firms and Executives
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PACT Celebrates the Philadelphia Region’s Top Firms and Executives at 21st Enterprise Awards Gala Annual Competition Recognizes Region’s Top Technology and Life Sciences Companies and Entrepreneurs Philadelphia, PA, May 8, 2014 – The Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT), Philadelphia region’s premier technology and life sciences trade association, this evening recognized the winners of the 21st consecutive Enterprise Awards. As the marquee business awards ceremony in the region, the Enterprise Awards celebrates the vitality of the technology and life sciences communities. More than 900 business leaders and executives were on hand at the Valley Forge Casino Resort to honor the region’s top companies, executives and entrepreneurs. “It is an honor to recognize the best and brightest companies, leaders and future leaders of our region,” said Dianne Strunk, Vice President of PACT. “These companies and individuals represent the foundation and the future of our region’s economy. It is with great joy that we embrace their success and recognize them. These are the players in our region that solidify Philadelphia as a hub for technology and life science excellence and the cradle of entrepreneurship.” The following companies and entrepreneurs were honored at the 2014 Enterprise Awards: Life Sciences Startup Company: Spark Therapeutics, Philadelphia, PA Technology Startup Company: Clutch, Ambler, PA Emerging Life Sciences Company - Trevena, King of Prussia, PA Emerging Technology Company: CenTrak, Newtown, PA Investment Deal of the Year: Safeguard Scientifics, Wayne, PA CleanTech Company of the Year: Solar Grid Storage, Philadelphia, PA MedTech Leadership: BioConnect Systems, Ambler, PA IT Innovator Award of Excellence: RevZilla, Philadelphia, PA Technology CEO of the Year: William Marvin, InstaMed, Philadelphia, PA Game-Changing Healthcare Company: RightCare, Horsham, PA Technology Company of the Year: Qlik, Radnor, PA In addition to the competitive awards, RoseAnn Rosenthal, President, CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP) since 1996, was honored as the Legend Award recipient for Lifetime Achievement. She has more than forty years of experience in business investment, regional planning, and economic development. Praised by regional leaders as an invaluable resource for the tri-state area, she has earned a strong international reputation with her development of innovative partnerships and extraordinary initiatives. The Enterprise Awards are sponsored by Fairmount Partners, in partnership with KPMG and hosted by PACT. Other sponsors who make the 21st Enterprise Awards possible include Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Broadpath, Comcast Business, Cozen O’Connor, Drinker Biddle, Duane Morris, Evolve IP, Fesnak, Fox Rothschild, Garfield Group, Grant Thornton, ICG, Independence Blue Cross, Jones Lang LaSalle, LiquidHub, Morgan Lewis, NewSpring Capital, Pepper Hamilton, RCCB Law, RR Donnelley, Safeguard Scientifics, University City Science Center and University of Pennsylvania. About The Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT) Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT)’s is the region's largest business association focused on emerging growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries. PACT's mission is to grow and strengthen the region's entrepreneurial community by connecting emerging growth companies, venture investors, technology-focused corporations, universities, and professional advisors to foster growth and innovation. For more on the Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies, including membership information, entrepreneurial resources, and information on our programs and events, visit www.philadelphiapact.com. ### .