Wireless Toyz founder named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 Central Great Lakes Award Recipient

Posted on June 20, 2007 by

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Wireless Toyz today announced that Chairman and Founder Joe Barbat was one of nine individuals to receive the “2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year” award in the Central Great Lakes region. Winner in the business services category, the award recognizes Barbat’s accomplishments building a multi-million dollar wireless retail franchise with more than 190 stores in 23 states. Central Great Lakes Region award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 national program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 17, 2007.

Recipients of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award are part of an elite group that has demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Previous Central Great Lakes winners who have received recognition at the overall national award include Fred Bauer, Gentex Corporation and former Governor of Michigan James Blanchard. These regional recipients join other national winners including Michael Dell of Dell Computers, Inc. and Pierre Omidyar of eBay, Inc. Entries were judged by entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from academia, business and the media.

About Wireless Toyz

Wireless Toyz offers one-stop shopping for mobile phone service, equipment and accessories from the top national wireless carriers as well as regional providers, plus satellite TV and radio offerings from industry-leading DirecTV, Dish Network and Sirius.  As the leader in the wireless and satellite TV industries, Wireless Toyz is committed to offering customers the largest variety of cellular and satellite services available in one customer friendly location, staffed by knowledgeable and professional wireless experts. The company has more than 190 stores in 23 states as of March 2007.