CotterWeb is the 9th fastest-growing private company in Minnesota With a 3-year growth rate of 152% CotterWeb has been recognized by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal as the 9th fastest growing private company in Minnesota. This is the second time CotterWeb has ranked in the Top 10, improving one position from a year-ago. The Business Journal profile acknowledges CotterWeb's strong position in the current economic climate.

Daren Cotter received the 2009 The Distinguished Young Alumni Award Daren Cotter, CEO and Founder of CotterWeb, has received the 2009 Distinguished Young Alumni Award from Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association. He was honored at an April 24 dinner and ceremony, along with 12 other alumni. The Distinguished Young Alumni Award goes to graduates 35 years old or younger who have reached professional achievements early in their careers, and have positively impacted their communities. While attending Minnesota State Mankato, Daren launched CotterWeb, an Internet marketing company that provides online rewards for consumers and an advertising medium for businesses.

CotterWeb Enterprises has been named to the prestigious 2009 Inc. 5000 list of The Fastest Growing Companies in America, announced today by Inc. magazine. The leading online loyalty marketing company, founded by Daren Cotter, rewards members for online activity and provides performance-based value for advertisers. CotterWeb reported 300% growth over three years, expanding from $4.4 million in revenues in 2005 to $17.3 million in 2008.

Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal is pleased to recognize Daren Cotter with the 2009 Young Entrepreneurs award. This award spotlights the up-and-coming business owners who are already making marks in their industries and communities.

Ernst & Young LLP is pleased to announce today the finalists for the Ernst & Young entrepreneur of the year award in the Upper Midwest. This group of exceptional entrepreneurs was selected by an independent judging panel made up of regional business, academic and community leaders. The winners will be revealed at a gala event on June 5, 2008 at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis. “These finalists are the best of the best, embodying the unique spirit of entrepreneurism,” said Bill Miller, Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Markets Partner for the Upper Midwest. “They positively impact our region in a major way, through jobs, community growth and development and innovation.