FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Nominated for Two Disrupt Erie Awards
Jim Berlin nominated for Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year and LP Linguistic Solutions nominated for Startup of the Year
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, October 6, 2015 – Logistics Plus Inc. (LP), a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has been nominated for two Disrupt Erie Awards presented by Innovation Collaborative. The two award nominations are as follows:
Jim Berlin, Founder & CEO of Logistics Plus has been nominated for the Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year Award (What founder’s work do you think has had the most positive impact on our community’s well-being over the past year and why?)- LP Linguistic Solutions, a subsidiary of Logistics Plus, has been nominated for the Startup of the Year Award (What founder’s company that is less than five years old shows the most promise for continued growth and profitability?)
The Innovation Collaborative is a 501c(3) non-profit organization located in Erie, PA. They are the independent voice for innovators, facilitating, measuring, and communicating progress for northwest PA’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. According to its website, companies nominated for awards are “driving change” within the community and within their respective industries, and are “making a lasting economic impact and creating lasting opportunities.”
Online voting is available from October 5th through October 30th. Winners will be chosen (50%) based on public input and (50%) based on the specific criteria listed on the nomination forms. Final judging will be performed by Mr. Thom Ruhe and the Innovation Collaborative Board of Directors. Winners will be announced at the awards banquet on November 11th at The Clubhouse at Presque Isle Downs and Casino Clubhouse.
To learn more about the Innovation Collaborative and to cast your vote for the Disrupt Erie Awards, please visit https://innovationcollaborators.com/disrupt-erie-voting/
About LP Linguistic Solutions (LP)
Logistics Plus Linguist Solutions was founded by a group of language, logistics and military veterans to fulfill one mission — to raise the bar and set new standards for clients who require language services. Its philosophy is simple; hire the best people, deliver the best work and we do it at a fair and competitive price. Its employee family is comprised of ethnically diverse and culturally aware seasoned professionals in the fields of language services and training, recruiting, intelligence, security, logistics, information technology, government relations and military operations. Learn more at www.lplinguisticsolutions.com
About Logistics Plus (LP)
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur Jim Berlin 20 years ago, Logistics Plus has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the country. With a strong passion for excellence, its 350+ employees put the “Plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Fresno, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Evansville, IN; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Charlotte, NC; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Laredo, TX; Houston, TX; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Turkey; UAE; United Kingdom; and additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com
