EY Names Chris Conard Finalist for Social Entrepreneur of the Year

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Ernst & Young Recognizes Our Executive Director, Chris Conard, as Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 Award Finalist

As the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur Of The Year recognizes business leaders who are excelling in areas such 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 black-tie gala on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.

We’re honored to have Chris recognized among so many other notable entrepreneurs in the Utah Region.

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