TriNet CEO Burton M. Goldfield Named as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Finalist in Northern California
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (June 4, 2012) –TriNet, a trusted provider of on-demand HR services to small businesses and entrepreneurs, today announced that CEO Burton M. Goldfield was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 program in the Northern California region. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Goldfield was selected from nearly 135 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Awards were presented at a special gala on June 2, 2012 at The Fairmont San Francisco.
Now in its 26th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries throughout the world.
Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 17, 2012. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.
“I’m honored to be selected as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award,” said Burton M. Goldfield, CEO at TriNet. “I take great pride in being included among a group of highly-regarded CEOs focused on driving the growth and success of their businesses. However, the entrepreneurs we partner with who have created more than 9,000 new jobs in 2011 despite the challenging economic environment in the US are the ones who deserve recognition.”
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored in the United States by SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In Northern California, sponsors include ManpowerGroup, The Big Picture, Smart Business Network, Inc., ADP, RoseRyan, Scherzer International, Barney & Barney and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.
About Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries.
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About TriNet
TriNet is a trusted partner to small businesses, providing critical HR-related services on an outsourced basis. TriNet’s solutions help contain costs, minimize employer-related risks, and relieve administrative burden to keep an entrepreneur’s focus on their core business functions. From employee benefits service and payroll processing to high-level human capital consulting, TriNet's PEO expertise is integrated with every facet of a client’s business. TriNet specializes in serving fast-moving companies in fields such as technology and financial services, who recognize that top-quality employees are the most critical competitive asset. For more information, please visit https://www.trinet.com.
Contact: Matthew Meigs, 510-875-7320, matt.meigs@trinet.com
