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Eliza Corporation Receives Prestigious SBANE "New England Innovation Award"
BEVERLY, MA — Eliza Corporation, the pioneer of phone-based, speech-enabled outreach in healthcare, is pleased to announce that it has received the prestigious "New England Innovation Award" from the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE). The award recognizes companies that have transformed their innovative ideas into a product or service that delivers proven value to customers.
The award, presented to Eliza and six other companies from a field of 171 New England-based nominees, was announced Wednesday night at SBANE's "Evening of Innovation" gala. Companies were nominated by business peers also based in New England, and winners were chosen by a panel of judges from a wide variety of financial institutions, accounting firms, business consulting groups, and other organizations with a strong New England presence. Past award winners include some of the most recognizable names in New England business, including Genzyme, Staples, and Ben & Jerry's.
"We've watched Eliza leapfrog over others in their field with their pioneering application of speech technology in healthcare," says Robert Baker, President of SBANE. "What a wonderful story — a locally owned and operated company that is not only impacting people's health, but also providing jobs for nearly 150 New England residents. We are proud to present Eliza with the 'New England Innovation Award' and expect to hear great things about them for years to come."
"We are honored to receive recognition from SBANE for our innovative approach to automated, speech-enabled healthcare programs," says Lucas Merrow, CEO and Co-founder of Eliza. "And we are proud to be a part of this community of innovators."
"We've built our business by focusing on how to use the computer to personably and effectively 'speak' with people about their health over the phone," adds Alexandra Drane, Senior Vice President and Co-founder of Eliza. "Everyone at Eliza shares a passion for using this technology to really make a difference in people's lives. We so appreciate this award and its recognition of the dedicated people at Eliza and our innovative partners who continue to inspire and support our efforts."
About Eliza Corporation
Eliza Corporation pioneered the design, development, and hosting of speech-enabled programs for healthcare. The company's patented phone-based outreach supports and streamlines the collection and sharing of information between healthcare organizations and the people they serve with timely, relevant, and conversational interactions. Eliza's clients span leading health care organizations, including many of the top health plans, disease management companies, and pharmaceutical companies in the nation. Eliza interacts with healthcare members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit www.elizacorp.com or call 978-921-2700.
About SBANE
The Smaller Business Association of New England is a nonprofit organization established in 1938 to promote and protect small businesses. Its 1,000-member companies in six states range from sole-proprietorship service businesses and growing high technology firms to 200-employee manufacturing plants. SBANE's programs and services address the shared interests and needs of its diverse membership. For more information, please visit www.sbane.org.
Contacts:
Sarah Stephens-Winnay
Eliza Corporation
Director of Marketing
978-299-2782
Sheree Wichard
Donel Young
Wichard & Young
718-788-9585
732-295-2406
