Our Very Own Co-Founders Named to Empact100 and to be Honored at White House
15 Nov
Our very own co-founders, Kendall Schoenrock and Carsten Petzold have been named to the Empact100 list of the country’s top young entrepreneurs under 30 and will be recognized at the White House in Washington, D.C. on November 17. They will be honored for their accomplishments and positive influence on the American economy. Founded in 2008, LTLprints.com set out to create an on-demand printing company, combining large-format self-adhesive prints, eco-solvent digital inks and the best web-to-print technology.
“Our vision is to create a company which enables businesses, photographers, artists and designers to create, buy and sell premium wall graphics,” Schoenrock says. With all products made in their Philadelphia headquarters and shipped worldwide, LTLprints.com has grown to a full-time staff almost 20 employees. “This has been an exciting journey and the positive feedback we receive is exhilarating,” says Petzold. “We are bringing unmatched printing technology and quality to amazing digital assets.”
Both the success of LTLPrints.com and the Empact100 list are testament to the impact young entrepreneurs have on the American economy. The 100 companies on the list are responsible for contributing over 2,500 jobs and over $374 million in revenue. Congrats Guys!
View the full press release below:
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS FROM 100 COMPANIES CONTRIBUTE OVER 2,500 JOBS AND $374 MILLION TO THE U.S. ECONOMY
Young Entrepreneurs, Aged 30 and Under, Named to Empact100 List to be Honored at the White House
Philadelphia, PA (November 15, 2011) – Kendall Schoenrock and Carsten Petzold, co-founders of LTLprints.com, based in Old City Philadelphia, PA have been named to the Empact100 list of the country’s top young entrepreneurs and will be recognized at the White House in Washington, D.C. on November 17. They will be honored for their accomplishments and positive influence on the American economy. The Empact100 list has been created by Empact, in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation, Opportunity International, Global Entrepreneurship Week, and the Startup America Partnership.
Founded in 2008, by Kendall Schoenrock and Carsten Petzold, both 30, LTLprints.com set out to create an on-demand printing company, combining large-format self-adhesive prints, eco-solvent digital inks and the best web-to-print technology. LTLprints will stick to practically any surface, boasting the ability to remove and reuse the products hundreds of times, without damaging walls or the prints. “Our vision is to create a company which enables businesses, photographers, artists and designers to create, buy and sell premium wall graphics,” Schoenrock says. With all products made in their Philadelphia headquarters and shipped worldwide, LTLprints.com has grown to a full-time staff almost 20 employees. “This has been an exciting journey and the positive feedback we receive is exhilarating,” says Petzold. “We are bringing unmatched printing technology and quality to amazing digital assets.”
The list was announced on November 3rd and candidates were judged based solely on reported revenue. Nominations were open to U.S. based individuals or companies that fulfilled the requirements of having all founders 30 years or younger as of December 30, 2011, and reported revenue over $100,000 in 2010, or 2011 to date.
Both the success of LTLPrints.com and the Empact100 list are testament to the impact young entrepreneurs have on the American economy. The 100 companies on the list are responsible for contributing over 2,500 jobs and over $374 million in revenue.
The event will provide each Empact100 member the opportunity to pledge their mentorship and wealth to the field of entrepreneurship, which will support Empact & Opportunity International’s Future of Entrepreneurship Pledge movement. A live broadcast can be viewed at http://www.whitehouse.gov/live between 2:30pm and 5:00pm EST on Thursday, November 17.
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About LTLprints.com
LTLprints, located in Old City Philadelphia, PA, is an on-demand printing company, combining large-format self-adhesive prints, eco-solvent digital inks and the best web-to-print technology. The company enables businesses, photographers, artists and designers to create, buy and sell premium, large-format wall graphics and wall art. For more information, visit www.LTLprints.com or join in the conversation on Facebook or Twitter.
About Empact
Formally known as Extreme Entrepreneurship Education, Empact has worked with over 400 colleges & universities, workforce development organizations, Chambers of Commerce, and Small Business Development Centers to help promote entrepreneurship among aspiring entrepreneurs. Empact aims to alleviate mental and financial poverty by empowering individuals to live with passion, purpose, and prosperity through the entrepreneurial mindset. Learn more at http://www.iempact.com.
About Opportunity International
Opportunity International provides small business loans, savings, insurance and training to over two million people working their way out of poverty in the developing world. Clients in over 20 countries use these financial services to start or expand a business, provide for their families, create jobs for their neighbors and build a safety net for the future. For more information, visit www.opportunity.org or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.
About The Kauffman Foundation
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is the largest foundation in the world promoting entrepreneurship. It is a private nonpartisan foundation that works to harness the power of entrepreneurship and innovation to grow economies and improve human welfare. Through its research and other initiatives, the Kauffman Foundation aims to open young people’s eyes to the possibility of entrepreneurship, promote entrepreneurship education, raise awareness of entrepreneurship-friendly policies, and find alternative pathways for the commercialization of new knowledge and technologies.
About Startup America Partnership
The Startup America Partnership was launched in January 2011 at the White House to help inspire and celebrate entrepreneurs, their firms and the people that join them. Founding board members include Steve Case (Founder of AOL), Scott Case (Founding CTO of Priceline), Carl Schramm (CEO of Kauffman Foundation), Fred Smith (Founder of Fedex), Magic Johnson (Founder of Magic Johnson Enterprises), Michael Dell (Founder of Dell), and other notable entrepreneurs.
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