Artivo Surfaces’ Sunil Palakodati Named Entrepreneur Of The Year

May 27, 2025

Artivo Surfaces’ Sunil Palakodati.

Courtesy of Artivo Surfaces

Artivo Surfaces’ Sunil Palakodati was among the 35 finalists for Ernst & Young LLP’s Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year program honors business leaders for their “ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit.”

Artivo Surfaces brands include Virginia Tile, Galleher LLC, Trinity Hardwood Flooring and Tom Duffy. The company offers a range of flooring solutions, which include ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, hardwood, luxury vinyl and installation.

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