Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Adds Entrepreneur Dale Pollak

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03-04-2011
Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Adds Entrepreneur Dale Pollak
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Dale Pollak was inducted into the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame at its 26th Anniversary Gala Celebration on February 24.

The group noted Dale Pollak was recognized for his entrepreneurial achievements and making a lasting impact on Chicago's business landscape. The Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago hosted the event at the Chicago Hilton and Towers.
"As an entrepreneur, there is no greater achievement than seeing your business succeed and maintaining its longevity, especially in a challenging economy," said Dale Pollak, Founder, vAuto, Inc. "It is a great honor to be recognized by the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame and the Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies for my life's work."

vAuto is a provider of Internet-based, used vehicle inventory management systems. It was founded by auto industry veterans who recognized the need to improve both profit and turn in used vehicle departments. The vAuto system has evolved into a suite of solutions that provides the auto industry's only "live, real time" analysis of used vehicle markets with up-to-the-minute information about used vehicle supply, demand and pricing tailored to specific dealership market areas.

The group said the 2011 Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Class also includes:

-Godard Abel, BigMachines, Inc.

-Stuart Bernsen, Chiro Wellness Centers

-Henry Cardenas, Cardenas Marketing Network, Inc.

-Carry Chessick, Restaurant.com

-Jeff Engle, Association Management Centers

-Mark Engle, Association Management Centers

-Scott Engle, Association Management Centers

-John Fairclough, The Resicom Group

-Martin F. Gfesser, Trendler, Inc.

-Ron Grason, Nitel

-Scott Holstein, Kim & Scott Gourmet Pretzels

-Jim Horan, Blue Plate

-Vasanthi IIangovan, VIVA USA Inc.

-Ahmad Isalm, Commonground

-Marvin Klein, PortionPac Chemical Corp.

-Timothy McEnery, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

-Steve McShane, Midtronics, Inc.

-Bill Neiman, Neiman Brothers Company

-Laura Neiman, Neiman Brothers Company

-Kim Oster Holstein, Kim & Scott Gourmet Pretzels

-Richard Panico, Integrated Project Management Co.

-Dale Pollak, vAuto Inc.

-Rick Stern, Nitel

-Mark A. Thierer, SXC Health Solutions, Inc.

-Genevieve Thiers, Sittercity

-Sherman Wright, Commongrond

"For the last 26 years, the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame has been a showcase of Chicago's successful entrepreneur community," said Michael Pagano, interim dean of the UIC College of Business Administration. "This new crop of inductees is further proof that even in toughest times, through hard work, creativity and dedication, you can succeed in business. On behalf of the CBA, I congratulate the Class of 2011."

The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame recognizes business leaders in the Chicagoland area. Each year, it inductsentrepreneurs who have demonstrated the entrepreneurial spirit and business talent by founding or growing their respective business. The Hall of Fame encourages business leaders, students and government officials to honor the entrepreneurial spirit and business excellence.

Past inductees include: Robert J. Abt of Abt Electronics; John W. Baird of Baird & Warner; Gian M. Fulgoni of comScore, Inc; Robert W. Galvin of Motorola; Michael P. Krasny of CDW Computer Centers, Inc.; Stuart R. Paddock, Jr. of Daily Herald; Gordon Segal of Crate & Barrel; and Charlie Trotter of Charlie Trotter's.

The 2011 Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame partners include: American Airlines, American Chartered Bank, Crain's Chicago Business, Allscripts, Grant Thornton, Market M and the University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies.

Headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook, IL, vAuto also maintains a research and development center in Austin, Tex.

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