Proxibid Receives Big O! Excellence Award for Innovator of the Year

Online, May 23, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Media Contact:
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The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce announced at an awards luncheon on Tuesday, May 15, that Proxibid (www.proxibid.com), the world's largest, most trusted online auction marketplace for buying and selling specialized assets, has received the Innovator of the Year Award. The award recognizes an individual or organization within the community that has envisioned and executed on an opportunity, has creatively made a difference and is on a path to be a leader in their field.

"Proxibid is both honored and humbled to receive this award," said CEO Bruce Hoberman. "As a company that is changing the way people buy and sell items online, we are pleased to be recognized as innovators and leaders in our field and we look forward to continually shaping and enhancing the auction industry for years to come."

The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is an organization that ensures Greater Omaha is a vibrant place to do business, work and live. This is the second year the Chamber has presented the Big O! Excellence Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that have made notable contributions to Omaha's business community. The Innovator of the Year Award is one of six Big O! Excellence Awards, which also include Business Woman of the Year, Corporate Citizen of the Year, Minority Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, and Small Business of the Year Awards.

"Starting a marketing and technology firm for the auction industry was an innovative move," said David G. Brown, president and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber. "Being nimble enough to capitalize on the idea and adapt as the industry embraced the Internet clearly demonstrates forward thinking and creativity."

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About Proxibid
Omaha-based Proxibid brings auctioneers and bidders together for a world-class online auction experience. Since 2002, the Company has worked with more than 2,500 auctioneers to bring more than 35,000 auctions to a global, online audience. With registered bidders from more than 190 countries, no other provider in the industry connects more buyers and sellers than Proxibid. The Company's proprietary live Internet bidding service and Web site were developed by auctioneers and industry-leading professionals to provide our bidders with the most user-friendly and comprehensive online auction experience possible.

Proxibid's customer service and support is unmatched in the industry. The company's toll-free support center is open before, during and after every live auction, and is staffed with bi-lingual auction specialists who assist both bidders and auctioneers. For more information about Proxibid, please visit us online at www.proxibid.com.

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