It takes innovation, drive and determination to be considered an Entrepreneur of Distinction. Michigan's largest business magazine, Corp!, wants to recognize individuals who embody these qualities with the Entrepreneur of Distinction Awards.

Nominations must articulate impressive business activity, background and values as well as illustrate major accomplishments, special skills and innovative approaches. Additional requirements include that:

-- nominee must be an owner of a private or public company based in Michigan
-- nominee must be actively involved in his/her business and chiefly responsible for its success
-- nominee's business must be at least five years old and have been profitable for the last two years

Winners will be featured in a future issue of Corp! and will be invited to a special celebration in their honor at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy on Aug. 26, 2008. Honorees will have the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion to share their achievements and their advice for other entrepreneurs.

The nomination deadline is May 16, 2008. To learn more about nominating an individual for the Entrepreneur of Distinction award and download an application, visit http://corpmagazine.com .

The Entrepreneur of Distinction Awards is presented by Corp! Magazine and sponsored by Comcast Business Class and the MEDC.

Corp! Magazine is under new ownership. Corp Publishing LLC, under the leadership of Edward Deeb, Editor-in-Chief and Jennifer Kluge, Publisher, purchased Corp! Magazine and began publishing in March 2006.

The mission of Corp! Magazine, founded in 1998, is to inform, intrigue and entertain business owners and top level executives by providing business features, news and profiles with a Michigan emphasis.

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