Seven entrepreneurs in Md. receive business awards

Ernst & Young lauds top entrepreneurs By Laura McCandlish | Sun reporter Ernst & Young has named seven Maryland winners of its 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year awards, drawing from fields that range from biotechnology to engineering to automotive services. The winners, who were presented at a Baltimore gala event Thursday night, now go on to compete for national entrepreneur award titles to be announced at an annual Ernst & Young event in Palm Springs, Calif., in November. Maryland's youngest winner was Pikesville native Jason Goldsmith, 32, chief executive of CARCHEX, which assists consumers and dealers with the online sale of new and used cars and warranties. CARCHEX is doubling its number of sales jobs this year and now has more than 100 employees at its Hunt Valley corporate headquarters. Other honorees this year include:... [read full story]