Bemidji High School graduate Joel Peterson, founder of iSpace Environments, nominated for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year award in the Heartland Region.

Bemidji High School graduate Joel Peterson, founder and CEO of iSpace Environments, has been nominated for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year award in the Heartland Region. His company, started in 1993, began as an office furniture seller and has since expanded to include architectural services. The Heartland winner will advance to the national Entrepreneur of the Year competition.