Since its founding in 2000, OEConnection, its leadership, and associates have been honored to receive a broad array of awards and certifications. Here we highlight just a sample of recent awards that recognize the company for its many successes--attracting top talent, investing in the community, managing growth, and providing opportunities.
Best Employers in Ohio
In 2006 and 2007, OEConnection was designated a Top 10 Best Employer in Ohio. Having first received this honor in 2006, the company again qualified in the Small/Medium-sized Companies category. OEConnection was selected by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Society for Human Resource Management based on an in-depth assessment of the company’s philosophy, practices, and programs, and the results of an independent employee survey.
NorthCoast 99 Best Places to Work
OEConnection Selected as One of the NorthCoast 99 Best Places to Work in Northeast Ohio for the fifth consecutive year (September 2004-2008).
Weatherhead 100
In 2007, OEConnection was named to the prestigious Weatherhead 100, a distinction awarded to the region's fastest growing companies based on robust, sustainable growth.
Certified Center of Excellence
OEConnection's Customer Care team has been designated a Certified Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal, a leader in call center benchmarking. Working in collaboration with the Center for Customer-Driven Quality at Purdue University...a center that has collected data on 55,000 call centers worldwide, BenchmarkPortal focuses its efforts on working with clients to continuously enhance call center performance.
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
Each year, OEConnection's Information Services team meets new standards to ensure its continued recognition as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, a distinction that OEConnection shares with just 2% of Microsoft's partner organizations worldwide.
Leading EDGE Award
OEConnection continues to be recognized for its innovation, strategic growth, and the economic value it creates for Northeast Ohio.
IAAP Executive of the Year
OEConnection's VP & CAO, Paul Johnson, was selected by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
as their 2007 Executive of the Year. Mr. Johnson was chosen from a field of nominees put forth by the 30 IAAP chapters that comprise the Ohio Division and represent both urban and rural areas of the state including Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Zanesville, Cleveland and Akron.
eVolution of Manufacturing
OEConnection is recognized for our D2D Express technology and its ability to help streamline the original equipment replacement parts supply chain of leading automakers.
Forbes.com "Best of the Web"
OEConnection named to Forbes.com "Best of the Web" list for the fourth consecutive year (Fall 2004).
Business Growth Awards
OEConnection recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio in terms of sales and associate growth (October 2004).
Entrepreneur of the Year
Charles Rotuno, OEC President & CEO, named Northeast Ohio Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Microsoft-Sponsored Category of Realizing Business Potential.
Akron Business Conference Top 5 Businesses
OEConnection honored at 1st Annual Akron Business Conference as one of the Top 5 Businesses in Northeast Ohio.