Emagine Entertainment Founder Wins To Mayor's Top Award

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – Four Rochester Hills business leaders were recently recognized by Mayor Bryan Barnett for their contributions to the community.

Recipients are recognized for their overall performance in the past year, including overcoming an obstacle, experiencing tremendous growth, expanding operations, launching a new successful technology, celebrating a milestone in the community, or giving back to the community

Barnett’s Business Council presented awards in two categories: the Business Council Champion Awards and the Executive Leadership Award, which went to Emagine Entertainment chairman and CEO Paul Glantz.

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“Mr. Glantz’s vision to create a destination entertainment venue, deeply entwined in the community has lead to the company’s great success, “ Barnett said in a news release. “Whether it’s hosting our annual State of the City Address, participation in the Mayor’s Business Council or generous sponsorships and donations to numerous local non-profit organizations, Mr. Glantz personifies the goal of an executive leader actively participating and contributing to the community.”

Jake Bolyard, owner of Bolyard Lumber: Established in Rochester Hills in 1937, Bolyard Lumber is in its fourth generation of family ownership and management. This year, Bolyard saw the opportunity to upgrade the company’s image and invested more than $300,000 to updatethe company’s building.

Norm Caetano, president of Form Fab LLC: In 2015, Form Fab doubled its footprint with the purchase of the adjacent building to accommodate its growing manufacturing capabilities. This second building has allowed the company to add more employees and increase sales by nearly 20 percent.

Robert Shaner, superintendent of Rochester Community Schools: The overall quality of Rochester Community Schools was a factor in the city’s selection as one of the“Top Ten Place to Live in America” by Money Magazine in 2014. The mayor also recognized the school district’s successful advancement of the Strategic Plan 2020 and voter-approved bond proposal that will allow for added investment in infrastructure, safety and technology resources.