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Per Scholas CEO Plinio Ayala Named As Finalist for Crains Custom Hispanic Executive and Entrepreneur Awards

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Per Scholas CEO, Plinio Ayala has been named as a Finalist for the inaugural Custom Hispanic Executive and Entrepreneur Awards for his work preparing motivated and curious adults with tuition-free technology training and professional developments for successful careers as IT professionals having a tremendous impact and transformative effect on New York. 

CRAIN’S NEW YORK BUSINESS, CUSTOM DIVISION, ANNOUNCES FINALISTS OF HISPANIC EXECUTIVE AND ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS

New York, New York—September 19, 2016 –Crain’s Custom, a division of Crain’s New York Business, today announced the finalists for the Hispanic Executive and Entrepreneur Awards. As Hispanic leaders continue rising to the top of their fields they are having a transformative effect on New York City. This fall, during Hispanic Heritage Month, Crain’s Custom will celebrate those Hispanic executives and entrepreneurs making a tremendous impact in New York and showcase their achievements.

“This is our inaugural year conducting this awards program and we had a record number of nominations representing a wide array of industries throughout the five boroughs. We look forward to lauding these talented Hispanic leaders who are executing innovative business ideas and solutions as well as demonstrating a deep commitment to the NYC business community,” said Jill Kaplan, VP Publisher of Crain’s New York Business.

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