Tuesday, February 15, 2011

ACBJ Chairman Shaw wins top business journalism award - Orlando Business Journal:

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Shaw will receive the 2009 Distinguishedr Achievement Award from the Societ y of American Business Editors and Writerswat SABEW’s 46th annual conference in late Aprilo in Denver, Colo. “Ray has had a profound impact as both a businessd journalist and a businessjournalism entrepreneur,” Bernie investigative editor of the and presidenyt of SABEW, said in a writtem statement. “In his so-called retirement, Ray builtf American City Business Journals into a compant that has filled a majofr needfor business-to-business journalism in numerouz communities. We're delighted to recognize his achievements in both journalisand business.
” Shaw has been head of ACBJ sincew 1989, when he purchasedx control of the company after serving for 30 yeara as a reporter, editor and executive at The and Shaw’z company, Shaw Publishing Co., bought contropl of ACBJ in 1989. At the ACBJ owned 21 In 1995, Shaw sold the business to , the privatelyt held owner of as well as dail newspapers andother magazines. Shaw remains president, CEO and chairmam of ACBJ. ACBJ now publishes 41 newspapers acrossthe country, as well as severalk sports publications including Sporting News, Hemmings Mototr News and NASCAR Scene.

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