2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award

On October 17, 2008 Gregory Bender, President & CEO of Campus Alerts and K12 Alerts received the 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce. Yonkers City Council President, Chuck Lesnick presented Mr. Bender with the award citing his personal contributions to the community and his breakthrough Campus Alerts and K12 Alerts® Emergency Notifications Technology.

"I am honored and delighted to receive this award, I accept it on behalf of my teams which this award would not be possible without their contributions and support over the years,” said Gregory Bender. Marc Jaffe, CEO of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce discussed Campus Alerts and K12 Alerts rapid expansion in New York and many other states. Campus Alerts and K12 Alerts was started by Mr. Bender after the aftermath of 9/11, he searched to find a better way for large groups to communicate in a crisis situation via electronic messaging and voice communications.