BIRMINGHAM, MI – 5/19/25 – Ernst & Young LLP announced that Eric A. Hardy, President and CEO of w3r Consulting, is a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year® 2025 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award. The program celebrates resolute and adaptable leaders who guide ground-breaking companies to revolutionize their industries and communities.
A panel of eight independent judges selected the 35 finalists across industries for their entrepreneurial spirit, sense of purpose, growth mindset, financial performance, and lasting impact.
Eric Hardy has decades of experience leading w3r Consulting, an IT consulting and management company serving healthcare, financial services, insurance, and other competitive industries. Along with his partners, Eric steadily expanded their business footprint across the United States, India, and Mexico to deliver data and AI solutions, technology transformation, and staffing expertise.
“I am honored to be recognized by EY as an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2025 finalist for the Michigan and Northwest Ohio region,” said Eric. “My partners and I pride ourselves in creating prosperity for our business, clients, consultants, staff, and communities. Even being considered for awards like this indicates that our strategies and actions make positive waves in the market.”
Regional award winners across categories will be announced on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, and will then be evaluated by a national panel of independent judges for the Entrepreneur of the Year National Awards.
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About w3r Consulting
w3r Consulting is an award-winning, best-in-class IT consulting and management company that delivers enterprise solutions at the intersection of innovation and ingenuity. Organizations throughout the healthcare payor, financial services, and professionals and business services sectors turn to w3r for a strategic, IT-fueled advantage that elevates their stature and capabilities in competitive global markets. As a minority-owned business, w3r brings diverse and multifaceted people from across different backgrounds and life experiences to the table, unlocking the power of unique perspectives and inventive ideas to help clients achieve their evolving goals.
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