INS is listed for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award

April 19 - Iowa Network Services (INS) is one of 25 finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® award in the Central Midwest. The Central Midwest region includes companies based in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska.

Selected by an independent judging panel made up of regional business, academic and community leaders, INS was recognized for jobs creation, corporate growth, development and innovation and will now continue on for consideration on a national level. The regional winners will be revealed at a gala event on June 2, 2010 in Kansas City, MO.

“Entrepreneurship is especially vital as our nation recovers from recession, “ said Randy Buseman, Ernst & Young Partner, Strategic Growth Markets. “These finalists create jobs in our area, encouraging healthy growth, development and innovation in the local economy”.

About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year

Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the unique way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievements. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young 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 135 cities in 50 countries.