Recognition honors young entrepreneurs & rising stars in the business community.
SEATTLE – September 13, 2004 – Avidian Technologies, a software development firm specializing in creating solutions for users of Outlook and Exchange, today announced that James Wong, president and CEO of Avidian, has been named to the Puget Sound Business Journal’s distinguished 40 Under 40 list. Wong was recognized for his dynamic leadership and commitment to the community.
"It is an honor to be mentioned amongst such an impressive group of business leaders,” said James Wong. “This recognition is in large part a result of the hard work the Avidian team has put forth over the last few years. I extend my thanks to them and accept the acknowledgment with appreciation.”
Wong and the other 39 honorees were selected from a pool of more than 180 applicants who were judged by a panel of eight judges. Selection criteria included: Business credentials, business philosophy, civic contributions, recommendations and entrepreneurial spirit.
About the Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 Awards
Now in its sixth year, the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 is the region’s premier award program that spotlights the next generation of business leaders – people with an entrepreneurial spirit who are under the age of 40 and have made a difference in the Puget Sound region through their business and community involvement. The 40 Under 40 award program is a competitive process to identify the leaders of tomorrow and to challenge them to carry that legacy to new and greater heights.
About Avidian Technologies
Avidian Technologies is a software company specializing in creating software solutions for users of Outlook and Exchange. Prophet, developed by Avidian Technologies on the .NET platform, is the leading contact management sales CRM software built inside Microsoft Outlook. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. For more information, please visit www.avidian.com.