Newtown Square, June 19, 2023 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has announced that Dan Berger, CEO of Berger Communities was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Philadelphia Award winner. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Berger was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
“It is a true honor to receive this recognition and be added to a list of entrepreneurs who are creating more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous communities through each of our individual ventures,” said Berger. “At Berger Communities, we focus on leading with purpose, which has caused a ripple effect that positively impacts our communities. This award is an acknowledgement of that work, not just for me, but for everyone at Berger Communities.”
Founded in 1972, Berger Communities has been a multi-family owner and operator for over 50 years. At nearly 10,000 apartments, they are one of the top five largest management companies in the state of Pennsylvania, with a portfolio that extends into Maryland and Delaware. Berger’s goal-oriented management philosophy is driven by their mission statement, “renting shouldn’t be hard®.” In addition to their unique services, Berger has also established a non-profit initiative called hope+door, a program that provides emergency rent relief to prevent families from becoming homeless. Berger Communities is dedicated to exceeding resident expectations and fostering a strong sense of community at every property.
For nearly four decades, EY US has honored entrepreneurs whose ambition, courage and ingenuity have driven their companies’ success, transformed their industries and made a positive impact on their communities. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners become lifetime members of a global, multi-industry community of entrepreneurs, with exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of program alumni and other ecosystem members in over 60 countries — all supported by vast EY resources. Since 1986, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 11,000 US executives.
As a Greater Philadelphia award winner, Dan Berger is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards. The National Award winners including the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in June 2024.
Founded in 1972, Berger Communities has been a multi-family owner and operator for 50 years. At nearly 10,000 apartments, they are one of the top five largest management companies in the state of Pennsylvania, with a portfolio of that extends into Maryland and Delaware. Berger is motivated by their philosophy that, “renting shouldn’t be hard®”. Their focus on service, innovation and culture has earned them the number one ranking in multi-family for customer service in the nation, and they are frequently rated amongst the top places to work in their industry. For more information on Berger Communities visit rentberger.com.
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