Topics Education Selected as Finalist for the 2006 Entrepreneur Awards

Firm picked from largest applicant pool in 23-year history.

Charlotte, N.C. (PRWEB) June 9, 2006 -- Topics Education, an education outreach consulting firm based in Charlotte, NC, has been chosen as a finalist for the 2006 Entrepreneur Awards. Topics Education is one of eight finalists in the Charlotte Chamber’s awards program and was named one of four finalists on May 31, 2006 to the category, “Owners with 1-20 employees.” The event is a tradition in Charlotte, recognizing big and small businesses that have entrepreneurial spirit and fervor for innovation, sustainability and achievement.

“Being recognized by the Charlotte business community is a true honor," says Phelps Sprinkle, President and CEO of Topics Education. "As a pioneer in education outreach and communications, we believe an unprecedented opportunity exists for businesses to support education in the communities they serve in meaningful ways. This opportunity is what drives us, and we thank the Chamber for supporting the cause of entrepreneurship.”

The event will be held at The Westin Charlotte on September 14, 2006 from 6:00-9:30 P.M., and will honor local and regional entrepreneurs. This is the 23rd year of this event and this is the first year the process has been open to non-Chamber members. Finalists were selected by an expert panel of college, government and business leaders, including previous Entrepreneur Award winners. To be eligible, all organizations must be nominated and have been in business for more than five years.

About Topics Education:
Established in 1995, Topics Education has grown from a local educational publisher to a national full-service education outreach consultancy, offering strategic planning and program services to organizations interested in supporting and communicating with the world of education. The company designs and implements customized education outreach initiatives that drive learning in schools, homes, and communities, thereby reinforcing brand identity and building goodwill for its clients. Topics Education serves clients across a variety of industries, including: Citigroup, The Weather Channel, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, PBS, and Save the Children. Topics Education is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. For more information, visit www.topicseducation.com.

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