Check out this article on the Rapid Growth GR website!  It’s all about how Symplicity got its start, a truly inspirational story.

http://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/features/042910symplicity.aspx

The ladies at Symplicity Communications, Inc. have been raking in the awards over the past few months in recognition of their continuous hard work and drive to go above and beyond expectations.

As you may already know,Catherine Lazarock, President of Symplicity Communications, Inc. was named Woman of the Year by the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs back in January.  Since then, she has been nominated for several other awards including the Grand Valley State University Internship Supervisor of the Year, Corp! Magazine’s Michigan Economics Bright Spot Award, and the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of commerce EPIC Awards, all of which have led to great things for the company.

On March 31, Catherine was recognized at the Grand Valley State University Career Services award ceremony as winner of the Internship Supervisor of the Year Award.  Her Intern, a marketing student at Grand Valley State University who has since been promoted to the position of  Marketing Coordinator, was also recognized at the ceremony as Outstanding Intern of the Year.  It was a very exciting day for the ladies at Symplicity.

Furthermore, as a nominee for the 2010 EPIC Awards, Symplicity has been selected as a finalist in the Woman-Owned Business of the Year category.  Awards will be presented by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce on May 19.  Click here to view an article about the event and all of the finalists.

Working in the corporate world, it is well known that recognition is not always paid where it is due. Fortunately for Catherine Lazarock of Symplicity Communications, Inc., the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) set out to recognize influential female entrepreneurs at the 2010 AWE Conference on Thursday, January 21. The conference was held at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville Michigan where Lazarock and two other influential business women were rewarded for their unique success in business.

The theme of this year’s conference was “Redefining the Face of Business,” which AWE selected as a way to recognize and encourage women to transform the way business is conducted. The event held true to AWE’s focus of educating and connecting women business owners in the West Michigan community. The conference turned out to be a great success with instructive workshops and networking opportunities for all attendees.

The conference concluded with an award ceremony in which Lazarock was presented with the prestigious Woman of the Year Award. Competing for the title with other influential business women, Lazarock was chosen among her peers for her dedication to her clients, her time spent volunteering, and her role as a mentor.

Catherine Lazarock with fellow award winners, Jamie Mills (left) and Deborah Tacoma (center) who were awarded the Growing Entrepreneur and Excellence in Innovation Awards respectively.

Lazarock dedicates her business to making telecommunications management “Symple” for her clients. Her customers can attest to her persistent work in finding them the best value in the marketplace. On top of her involvement at Symplicity Communications, Inc., Lazarock volunteers countless hours to various organizations. As a board member of the Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) and Vice President of both AWE and the West Michigan Technology Association (WMTA), Lazarock spends much of her spare time in organizing and planning monthly meetings and events. Furthermore, Lazarock is viewed as a mentor by young business women in her community. It is clear that she is committed to the education of up-and-coming entrepreneurs as demonstrated by her involvement in AWE and GROW.

From her community involvement to her dedication to her own company, it is clear that Catherine Lazarock was a perfect fit for the Woman of the Year Award. Congratulations to all winners and nominees at the 2010 AWE Conference!

Do you know anyone that could use Symplicity’s services?  Tell them about us and YOU could be qualified for our Referral Promotion.  For every customer you refer to us, we will award you a $25 Visa Gift Card as a thank you.  When we close a contract with your referral, Symplicity will send you another Visa Gift Card worth $100.  We want to thank you for your support and give you the recognition you deserve!