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[GET RESOURCES](https://www.readynorth.com/resources/guides) [Christina Schmitz](https://www.readynorth.com/blog/author/christina-schmitz)August 3, 20101 min read # PR 20/20 Founder Honored with Innovation in Business Rising Star Award [Previous](https://www.readynorth.com/blog/intro-inbound-marketing-service-packages) [Next](https://www.readynorth.com/blog/content-and-community) **CLEVELAND** – Aug. 3, 2010 – PR 20/20 Founder and President [Paul Roetzer](http://www.linkedin.com/in/paulroetzer) has been selected by *Smart Business* as a **2010 Rising Star**, an award given to business leaders from organizations that have been in existence five or fewer years with innovative approaches to a business process, idea or product. Roetzer, along with other winners in the Rising Stars and Visionaries categories, will be recognized at the annual Innovation in Business conference, Sept. 16, 2010, at LaCentre Conference and Banquet Facility, 25777 Detroit Rd., Westlake, Ohio. Roetzer and PR 20/20 also will be featured in the September editions of *Smart Business Cleveland* and *Smart Business Akron/Canton* as part of a special report on the 2010 Innovation in Business conference and awards. ### **Innovation in Business Conference — Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010** Innovation in Business was developed by *Smart Business* to recognize Northeast Ohio's innovative organizations and leaders. Visit [Smart Business online](http://www.sbnonline.com/Events/EventDraw.aspx?CID=13502&CityID=82) for event information and registration. Individual tickets are available for $30, or tables of 10 can be purchased for $250. **5:00 p.m.** Networking & Cocktails   **6:30 p.m.** One-on-One with Jim McCann, Founder & CEO, 1-800-Flowers.com  **7:30 p.m.** Question & Answer  **8:00 p.m.** Honoree Recognition ### **Related Blog Posts** - [How PR Firms Can Rule the Marketing World](https://www.readynorth.com/page/how-pr-firms-can-rule-the-marketing-world) - [Disrupt or Die: 6 Tips on Disruptive Innovation](https://www.readynorth.com/page/disrupt-or-die-6-tips-on-disruptive-innovation) - [Does Inbound Marketing Really Work?](https://www.readynorth.com/page/does-inbound-marketing-really-work) ### **About PR 20/20** PR 20/20 is an inbound marketing agency and PR firm specializing in search marketing, social media, content marketing and public relations. Based in Cleveland, PR 20/20’s business model provides access to professional services and consultation, without the prohibitive hourly rates charged by traditional firms. For more information, visit [http://www.PR2020.com](https://www.readynorth.com/). 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