ERIE, Pa., Jan. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Logistics
Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics
services, is proud to announce that it was recognized as the 2014
Employer of the Year by DevelopErie in its non-manufacturing
category. The award, which was presented on Thursday, January 22nd at DevelopErie's annual
awards dinner at Erie's Bayfront
Convention Center, confirms Logistics Plus as a leading employer of
choice in northwestern Pennsylvania and within the highly competitive
transportation and logistics industry.
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"It's an honor for Logistics Plus to be considered as the
employer of the year, and great to be in such special company as
the other awards finalists. I'd also like to congratulate Viking
Plastics who won the employer of the year award in the
manufacturing category," said Jim
Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. "I love how our
team has taken our business idea and created something special. It
creates jobs, provides services to the community, and provides a
home for people to come and work and live and raise a family.
That's pretty much what this is all about, and so we'll keep doing
what we do."
Nominees for the awards were submitted by the community and
voted on by the DevelopErie Board of Directors. The Employer of the
Year award is given to an Erie-region company in recognition of their
investment in the community during 2014, whether it is investment
in product development, buildings and equipment, or investment in
people through job creation or educational training. Additionally,
the company must exhibit a sincere and deep commitment to the
Erie region and its employees.
"Logistics Plus began providing its services nearly two decades
ago and the company has become one of the fastest growing
transportation and logistics companies in the country," said Glenn
"GT" Thompson, Member of Congress
for the Pennsylvania House of
Representatives in a letter to the company. "Not only has the
company provided 350 challenging jobs, it has grown to efficiently
handle all types of freight services as well as global trade
compliance services. I thank them for making significant
contributions to the local economy. It's easy to see why Logistics
Plus was selected for this prestigious recognition."
Highlights of the awards dinner and Mr. Berlin's acceptance
speech is available on YouTube at http://youtu.be/Hzy4osi8OJw
About DevelopErie
DevelopErie, formerly the Economic Development Corporation of
Erie County, serves as the lead
economic development agency for the Erie,
Pennsylvania region. DevelopErie is a private-public
partnership comprising seven organizations with one staff and one
mission to: "Develop Our Region's Economy and Increase Our Region's
Prosperity." DevelopErie works to create partnerships that provide
our region's businesses and organizations the programs, products
and services they need to be successful. Visit them online at
www.developerie.com
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight management, global
logistics, and business solutions through a worldwide network of
talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur Jim Berlin nearly 20 years ago, Logistics Plus
has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest-growing
transportation and logistics companies in the country. With a
strong passion for excellence, its 350+ employees put the "plus" in
logistics by doing the extra little things needed to ensure its
customers' success.
The Logistics PlusĀ® network includes offices located in
Erie, PA; Fresno, CA; Los
Angeles, CA; San Francisco,
CA; Evansville, IN;
Kansas City, MO; Lexington, NC; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greensville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort
Worth, TX; Laredo, TX;
Houston, TX; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China;
Colombia; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Malaysia; Mexico; Poland; Saudi
Arabia; Singapore;
Turkey; and additional agents
around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.net
or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Media Contact: Scott
Frederick, Logistics Plus Inc., (814) 240-6881,
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.net
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