Dakota Software Wins 2012 Crain's Leading EDGE Award for Value Creation in Northeast Ohio

06/11/2012

CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 1, 2012) - Dakota Software was among an elite group of 101 Northeast Ohio mid-sized companies to be recognized at The 2012 Crain’s Leading EDGE Awards on May 16 at The University of Akron’s Grand Ballroom in Akron, Ohio. In its sixth year, this prestigious award was created and developed by The Entrepreneurs EDGE in partnership with Crain’s Cleveland Business to recognize value-creating, mid-sized companies in the region. Qualifying companies operate within the 17 counties of Northeast Ohio and generate revenues up to $750 million, a portion of which must be outside the region. It was Dakota Software’s second consecutive year receiving this honor.

“We are honored to be recognized by Crain’s as a Northeast Ohio business leader,” said Reg Shiverick, president of Dakota Software. “We believe that the software industry is uniquely positioned to drive positive, real world change and we’re proud to be head-quartered in Cleveland, home to a vibrant and growing tech community.”

EDGE drives growth for companies by bringing together their leadership teams to share best practices and inspire each other to pursue the biggest opportunities. EDGE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and is the only NEO economic development group that is focused on helping mid-sized companies strengthen their leadership teams in order to take their companies to the next level.

For more information, contact EDGE at 6801 Brecksville Road, Suite 160, Independence, Ohio 44131, 216.469.8299 or www.edgef.org.

About Dakota Software

Dakota Software Corporation has been providing Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) management software to multi-national industrial clients since 1988. Dakota’s ProActivity Suite helps users synchronize environmental and safety efforts, empowering companies to move beyond basic regulatory compliance and focus on sustainability initiatives and other Corporate Social Responsibility programs.

For information about Dakota Software visit www.dakotasoft.com or call 216-765-7100.