Joyce Groote named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, December 22, 2008 - For the second year in a row, Joyce Groote, BSc, MSc, MBA has been named as a finalist in this prestigious award.
Joyce has been busy this year as Holeys Soles was rebranded as Holeys. The new look combined with a renewed focus on new products and new markets have strengthened their brand.
While the economy has taken its toll on many competitors, Holeys has successfully used its brand and focus to reach out to new customers and new territories.
Holeys success began with its original foam clog and continues to grow in leaps and bounds as they develop innovative lifestyle products to fit their customers’ needs.
Joyce is an experienced entrepreneur who has successfully established and led a number of companies and organizations. She is the visionary that leads the business strategy and is hands on in the product development and creative process to develop new Collections.
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes the spirit and contribution of entrepreneurs around the world. This year, the Canadian program is proudly celebrating a milestone anniversary — 15 years of honouring the country’s most impressive entrepreneurs from all areas of business.
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