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EY announced Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey\u2019s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., as a recipient of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year\u00ae Award in the Southwest region. The group of leading entrepreneurs, recognized for taking the road less traveled to launch new companies, open new markets and fuel job growth, was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award recipients, leading CEOs and other regional business leaders. The award recipients were recognized during EY\u2019s annual black-tie gala on Saturday, June 27 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored to receive this prestigious recognition and wouldn\u2019t be here without the support of my talented team and family \u2013 it\u2019s truly a collaborative effort,\u201d said CEO Roland Dickey Jr. \u201cWe pride ourselves on authenticity, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit and this a testament to the brand we have built as we blaze new trails by bringing Texas-style barbecue across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

EY announced Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey\u2019s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., as a recipient of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year\u00ae Award in the Southwest region. 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