Don Roth, CEO of Northbrook-based AmpliVox Sound Systems, is
among the honorees of the 2014 Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards sponsored by The
Daily Herald Business Ledger. Roth received a “Regional Spirit” award, which
The Business Ledger’s website describes as recognizing suburban Chicago
entrepreneurs who “demonstrate commitment to the growth and well-being of the
region through outstanding corporate citizenship and promotion of regional
ties.”
Northbrook-based AmpliVox designs, manufactures, and
distributes high-quality sound equipment, lecterns, and integrated multimedia
presentation furniture. As CEO and owner, Roth has pursued innovative cause
marketing donation campaigns that provide appropriate AmpliVox equipment to
worthy organizations. Donations have included pink podiums and megaphones to
breast cancer awareness groups, powerful “Half Mile Hailer” PA systems to
Special Olympics Illinois, portable sound equipment to the North Suburban YMCA,
and a variety of other community support initiatives. In 2014, AmpliVox
launched an online “Community Contribution Club” that enables organizations to
apply for donations quickly and easily.
“I’m very honored and grateful to receive this award,” noted
Roth. “AmpliVox has always embraced the belief that giving back to the
community makes all of us stronger in the long run. We’re proud to support a diverse
collection of organizations and individuals who are building a better world,
and I hope this award inspires other companies and entrepreneurs to do the
same.”
This year’s honor marks the second time that The Business
Ledger has recognized Roth in the Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards: he
received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. The 2014 awards were presented
in a ceremony on September 18 at the Danada House in Wheaton, Illinois. For
more information about AmpliVox, visit www.ampli.com.
Photo Caption: Don
Roth, CEO of AmpliVox Sound Systems, accepted a Regional Spirit Award from the
Daily Herald Business Ledger on September 18. Photo by Mark Black for The Daily
Herald.
About
AmpliVox
AmpliVox ® Sound Systems products are predominantly
made in the USA, meet stringent CE standards, and come with a warranty up to 12
years. Our wide selection meets every speaker's sound coverage and
style needs. Whether you’re in a small meeting room of 10 people or a large
20,000 square foot auditorium of up to 10,000 people, AmpliVox ® Sound Systems'
extensive range of superior quality, simple to operate and reliable electronics
including our new integrated multi-media furniture line provide maximum satisfaction and
ensure a crystal clear message. Through its AmpliVox Cares
Corporate Contribution program, AmpliVox strengthens and improves the
communities we serve through innovative programs that channel financial support
as well as products to public service organizations. AmpliVox
products are compliant with the California Environmental Protection Agency Air
Resources Board (CARB)
and our PA systems and lecterns are manufactured to be RoHS (Restriction
of Hazardous Substance) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Compliant. Visit http://www.ampli.com for more information.