SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc. today announced that Robert T. Castro, President and Owner, is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 Florida Award finalist. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Mr. Castro was selected as a finalist from nearly 100 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award recipients will be announced at a special gala event on Thursday, June 16 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.
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Mr. Castro, President of Bankers Healthcare Group added, "I consider it an honor to be asked to be part of this esteemed celebration of Florida's entrepreneurs. America's entrepreneurs are some of the hardest working people in the world and are a critical element of our economy's recovery and growth. It has been an amazing 9 years, and I look forward to what the future holds".
For over the past 5 years, BHG has achieved no less than double-digit growth and shows no signs of slowing down. More importantly, Mr. Castro and his partners have filled a viable need within the healthcare arena. To date, BHG has helped over 50,000 healthcare providers throughout the country grow and expand their practices. Additionally, they employ a stellar team of over 100 individuals to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the company.
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Program celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities and more than 50 countries throughout the world.
Regional award recipients are eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award. Award recipients in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year overall National Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 12, 2011. 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, which will be held November 9–13, 2011.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation as a national sponsor.
Florida platinum sponsors include Carlton Fields, Fifth Third Bank and Tribridge; silver sponsor RFB Communications Group and media sponsor Smart Business Network.
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.
About the Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 141,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.
Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited operating in the US. For more information about our organization, please visit www.ey.com.
About Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc.
Since 1992, Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc. has been providing working capital for healthcare professionals of all specialties throughout the United States. BHG's attributes their success to their employees and unique business model, which supports the financing needs of our customers. With a proven track record of success, Bankers Healthcare Group was ranked as the 5th Fastest Growing Private Company by Inc. Magazine in 2005, and was again recognized in 2007, 2008 2009 and in 2010.
Media Contact: EVP of Business and Public Relations Al E. Canal 315-671-4107 or 315-408-3064 Email: [email protected]
SOURCE Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc.
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Mr. Castro, President of Bankers Healthcare Group added, "I consider it an honor to be asked to be part of this esteemed celebration of Florida's entrepreneurs. America's entrepreneurs are some of the hardest working people in the world and are a critical element of our economy's recovery and growth. It has been an amazing 9 years, and I look forward to what the future holds".
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For over the past 5 years, BHG has achieved no less than double-digit growth and shows no signs of slowing down. More importantly, Mr. Castro and his partners have filled a viable need within the healthcare arena. To date, BHG has helped over 50,000 healthcare providers throughout the country grow and expand their practices. Additionally, they employ a stellar team of over 100 individuals to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the company.
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Program celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities and more than 50 countries throughout the world.
Regional award recipients are eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award. Award recipients in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year overall National Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 12, 2011. 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, which will be held November 9–13, 2011.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation as a national sponsor.
Florida platinum sponsors include Carlton Fields, Fifth Third Bank and Tribridge; silver sponsor RFB Communications Group and media sponsor Smart Business Network.
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.
About the Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 141,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.
Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited operating in the US. For more information about our organization, please visit www.ey.com.
About Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc.
Since 1992, Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc. has been providing working capital for healthcare professionals of all specialties throughout the United States. BHG's attributes their success to their employees and unique business model, which supports the financing needs of our customers. With a proven track record of success, Bankers Healthcare Group was ranked as the 5th Fastest Growing Private Company by Inc. Magazine in 2005, and was again recognized in 2007, 2008 2009 and in 2010.
Media Contact: EVP of Business and Public Relations Al E. Canal 315-671-4107 or 315-408-3064 Email: [email protected]
SOURCE Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc.
