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AMEET SHAH SELECTED AS LEADERSHIP NJ FELLOW
Posted on February 02, 2012
Ameet Shah, Founder and CEO of Conigent, was one of 42 professionals chosen throughout the state to be a Leadership New Jersey Fellow. Leadership New Jersey is a non-profit, charitable organization that seeks out, honors and challenges a select group of New Jerseyans who have the potential to provide the leadership needed to solve problems of statewide significance. Shah was selected on the basis of ability, demonstrated interest in the community, achievement in his profession and potential for responsible and effective leadership.
Through a year-long seminar program, Fellows are informed about the key issues shaping the future of the state and challenged to take on wider responsibilities to make New Jersey a better place in which to live and work. Graduation takes place December 6. Fellows remain active in a graduate network.
“I’m very proud to have been chosen as a Leadership New Jersey Fellow,” said Shah, whose commitment to serving the larger community is intrinsic to Conigent’s 1-1-1 mission, which includes participating in at least one company-wide charitable event per quarter, helping nonprofit organizations with free IT consulting services, donating one percent of Conigent’s profits to a philanthropic cause, and giving employees one paid day off per quarter to partake in individual charitable projects.
Conigent Named One of South Jersey’s Best Places to Work
Posted on December 06, 2011
Conigent was recognized as one South Jersey's Best Places to Work by South Jersey Biz. Readers were asked to visit southjerseybiz..net to nominate companies that offer unusual fringe benefits, extraordinary flexibility, or just an outstanding corporate culture as one of South Jersey's Best Places to Work. They compiled a list of nominees and narrowed the results down to ten businesses!
Magazine Excerpt:
Conigent
Haddonfield
This technology consulting firm focuses on enabling business transformation by moving companies to cloud-based systems. It’s cutting-edge business, and Lucille Wurtz, customer relationship management director, says that’s one of many reasons it’s such an exciting place to work. But it’s also the company’s commitment to giving back that she says stands out. Conigent’s unique 1:1:1 philanthropy model means giving 1 percent time (employees get four paid days off per year to volunteer their time); 1 percent service (Conigent offers free consulting services to nonprofits); and 1 percent profits (the company donates one percent of profits to support community outreach initiatives, education, technology and employee-inspired volunteer projects) to those in need.
“A lot of companies talk about this kind of thing but don’t necessarily follow through,” says Wurtz, who has volunteered with the Alice Paul Institute as well as Habitat for Humanity. “Conigent’s philanthropic efforts have been a key differentiator for myself and many of the employees. Our next venture is the Cathedral Kitchen in Camden.”
Wurtz says the laid-back atmosphere is also appreciated. There’s no formal dress code. The company founder and President Ameet Shah has become known to wear sandals around the office. “The atmosphere is conducive to an open dialogue and nurtures the creative approach,” says Wurtz. “It’s not uptight or rigid. Still, I have to say, I’ve never seen people work as hard as I have here.”
Conigent CEO, Ameet Shah, Named One of South Jersey’s “Men of the Year”
Posted on November 04, 2011
South Jersey Magazine recognizes Conigent CEO, Ameet Shah, in their first-ever Men of the Year feature. Readers were asked to visit SouthJersey.com and nominate those whose compelling stories exemplified triumph and success.
Magazine Excerpt:
As the man behind Conigent, the Haddonfield technology management consulting firm, Shah helps businesses improve their performance, giving clients the tools needed to adjust to the new world of cloud-based computing systems - leading projects at companies with up to $15 billion in revenue. To help his employees gain a sense of community, Shah established a philanthropy program, where the company donates 1 percent of its profits to charity, and he also encourages employees to volunteer, donating time and talent to local non-profit organizations. Recent projects included cleaning a park in Camden and working with Habitat for Humanity.
Conigent Emerges Among Top Businesses
Posted on October 13, 2011
Conigent has been named a finalist in the Emerging Business category in the 2011 NJBIZ Business of the Year awards program. The award program, produced by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s premiere business news publication, is presented by EisnerAmper, LLP and sponsored by Sun National Bank, K&L Gates and CIGNA.
The Business of the Year awards program celebrates New Jersey’s most dynamic businesses and business leaders who share a commitment to professional excellence, business growth and the community. Finalists were selected in six categories: Business of the Year (1-50 Employees), Business of the Year (51-100 Employees), Business of the Year (100+ Employees), Corporate Citizen of the Year, Executive of the Year and Emerging Business of the Year.
Finalists and winners were chosen by an independent panel of judges including: Jerry Creighton, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Professor David Finegold, Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations; Debbie Hart, BioNJ; Tim Lizura, New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Joan Praiss, New Jersey Technology Council.
In addition to the category honorees, the judging panel chose three separate individuals to be inducted into the NJBIZ Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame award recognizes individuals who have a sustained commitment to New Jersey businesses and communities and who continue to be a pillar of support to the region. This year’s honorees are Sol Barer, Celgene; Marjorie Perry, MZM Construction & Management Co., Inc. and Phillip Politziner, EisnerAmper, LLP.
The Business of the Year Hall of Fame inductees will be honored, award finalists will be recognized and the winners in each category will be announced during a formal awards dinner on December 5, 2011 at the Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ.
Conigent Receives Philly 100 Award
Posted on September 30, 2011
Conigent recently received word that the company is the recipient of The Philadelphia award designation. The Philadelphia 100 is a merit based program. Only companies that are among the fastest growing, privately-held companies are awarded the Philadelphia 100 designation. The integrity of the process and the resulting list makes the Philadelphia 100 one of the most sought awards in the region.
Started in 1988 by the Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Business Journal and the Wharton SBDC, the Philadelphia 100 has recognized some of the region's finest companies when they were just beginning to emerge: Mothers' Work, Fiberlink, Urban Outfitters, Forman Mills, Kremer Laser Eye Center, and Primavera Systems, just to name a few.
This program culminates in a gala event every fall where the fastest growing, privately held companies are recognized. The event is one of the City's premier business events. This year's keynote speakers include Ed Rendell, Brian Tierney, Michael Emmi, Carol Ammon and Steven Lagos.
