Vermont Business Magazine Join Keybank and Vermont Business Magazine as we celebrate the achievements of the five fastest growing businesses in five categories over the last five years in Vermont. The 2016 Vermont Business Growth Awards event is Monday, September 12 starting at 4:30 pm at the Hilton Burlington. The evening features Oz Pearlman. Oz amazed the country last year on TV’s #1 rated show, America’s Got Talent. Week after week, he performed mindblowing mentalism routines never seen before and quickly became a fan favorite, finishing in third place out of thousands of acts. His client list reads like a who's who of politicians, professional athletes, A-list celebrities, and Fortune 500 companies.
The event is a recognition and celebration of those companies to whom the data points. The concept brings Vermont Business Magazine’s Top 100+ issue to life. Our goal is to provide a forum for smaller businesses throughout the state to learn from these top 25 company’s experiences. For more information or to register CLICK HERE.
4:30 pm - 5:30pm Networking Reception
5:30 pm - 6:30pm Ceremony
6:30 pm - 7:00pm Mentalist Oz Pearlman
2016 AWARDEES:
EMPLOYEED OWNED:
Hallam Associates, Inc. * | 287.1%
Walker Construction, Inc. | 90.9%
Neil H. Daniels | 82.9%
King Arthur Flour Company | 54.6%
DuBois & King, Inc. * | 50.7%
MANUFACTURING
Against The Grain Gourmet | 677.8%
Vermont Smoke & Cure | 404.3%
Keurig Green Mountain | 233.1%
Manufacturing Solutions, Inc. | 147.6%
Champlain Cable Corporation | 111.5%
SERVICES
Marathon Health, Inc. | 900%
Alliance Mechanical, Inc. | 662.5%
Manpower | 410%
Green Mountain Power Corporation | 168.2%
Select Design | 120.7%
TECHNOLOGY
ASIC North, Inc. | 372.1%
Logic Supply, Inc. | 76.3%
Competitive Computing, Inc. | 75.3%
iTech US, Inc. | 63%
BioTek Instruments | 29.4%
WHOLESALE
Champlain Valley Equipment, Inc. * | 155.9%
High Mowing Organic Seeds | 140.7%
Black River Produce | 82.3%
Britton Lumber | 42.2%
Davis Contracting Services | 38.9%
* Indicates First Year Winners
ABOUT OZ
Oz Pearlman is one of the busiest performing mentalists in the country. He developed an interest in magic at a young age and what started as a hobby ended up becoming a lifelong passion. After a couple of years spent working on Wall Street, Oz decided to pursue his dream and become a full time entertainer. He has now been dazzling audiences with his world-class sleight of hand and mind reading ability for over a decade.
Oz amazed the country on TV’s #1 rated show, America’s Got Talent. Week after week, he performed mindblowing mentalism routines never seen before and quickly became a fan favorite, finishing in third place out of thousands of acts. His client list reads like a who's who of politicians, professional athletes, A-list celebrities, and Fortune 500 companies.
In 2004, Oz launched his own one-man Off Broadway show, WatchMagic, a hit with audiences and critics alike. Upon witnessing the upbeat show, the New York Times declared "Even Skeptical Viewers are won over"” His client list reads like a who's who of politicians, professional athletes, A-list celebrities, and Fortune 500 companies. Oz’s television appearances have aired on both national and international networks, including recent appearances on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, CBS's Early Show and ABC's World News Tonight. His radio appearance on the top-rated Elvis Duran show in the morning was heard by millions across the nation.
Aside from entertaining audiences around the world, Oz is recognized by his peers and highly sought after to lecture about his original techniques in the fields of mentalism & magic. He has been invited to speak across 6 continents and over 30 countries, including a standing-room only crowd at the legendary Magic Circle in London. Oz has released several DVDs teaching the arts of mentalism & magic, including the blockbuster hit Born to Perform Card Magic, widely acknowledged as one of the most popular beginner magic DVDs ever released, having sold over a hundred thousand copies worldwide.
As if all that wasn't enough to keep his schedule packed, Oz is constantly pushing the limits of his body and mind as an endurance athlete. He has competed in many notable races including the Hawaii Ironman, Western States 100 Mile Run, Spartathlon 153 Mile Run, Leadville 100 Mile Run and Badwater 135 Mile Run. Oz has won dozens of marathons and ultra marathons throughout the country, and takes great pride in his marathon PR of 2 hours and 23 minutes.
His natural charisma and charm make him the perfect choice for corporate events and private parties alike. Oz’s unique blend of magic and mentalism create an interactive experience that is redefining the very nature of a magic show...one that truly needs to be seen to be believed.
Here is a link to Oz' celebrity photos, www.ozpearlman.