Plymouth, MN – March 22, 2010 – KM is pleased to announce, CEO, Duane Crandall has recently been nominated for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. The program honors the individual who puts everything on the line and translates an idea into a viable, sustainable enterprise.

“This nomination is a milestone for myself as an entrepreneur, but also KM as an organization. It’s a barometer of where KM has been and the direction we’re on track to go,” said Crandall.

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. Recognized globally, the award honors the most outstanding entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Upper Midwest program is one of 26 U.S. regional programs, and includes companies from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. A distinguished panel of judges will review the nominations and select the finalists and winners. This year’s awards will be presented on June 10 to outstanding leaders of our area’s most successful and growing businesses.

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About Duane Crandall:
Duane provides 20 years of sales, technology, and leadership experience as Founder and CEO of KM. He oversees KM’s rapidly expanding business by combining his strong innovative spirit to drive the company’s strategic vision while demonstrating a solid track record of growth in the software environment. Prior to founding KM in 2004, Duane launched several internet companies: Tecknowledge Management, Geo Teck Systems, Good Donor, as well as the first internet kiosk provider, Public Internet.

About KM:
KM (KM), a software as a services (SaaS) company, provides affordable-enterprise Web tools integrating Email Marketing, Online Surveys/Data Collection, and Digital Editions. These solutions, along with their cross platform reporting, drive their mission to help marketers successfully build, manage, and grow a profitable online channel.

It is trusted by a span of industries including: B2B, Retailers, Publishers, Non-profits and more. In 2009, KM was ranked in Inc. Magazine’s Top 500 Fastest Growing Companies. KM is privately held with headquarters in Plymouth, MN. For more information, visit www.knowledgemarketing.com or call 1-866-844-6275