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Gupta Named Midwest Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year Award

For more than 30 years, the Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur Of The Year award has recognized game changing business leaders, those who shine in financial performance, societal impact and commitment to building a values-based company, among other traits.

ESD Executive Chairman Raj Gupta has been recognized among the 22 Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists in the Midwest. The Midwest award winners will be announced during the program’s first-ever virtual awards gala in early October.

“I feel grateful to be named a finalist in the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020 Midwest Awards program,” Gupta said. “ESD’s employees deserve the credit for this recognition. They have transformed our company by embracing our mission of Improving Society Through the Built Environment and are making a positive impact each day. Thank you Team ESD!”

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