Michigan City, IN — December 10, 2025 — Tempesta Media has been named a finalist in two categories for TechPoint’s 2026 Mira Awards, Indiana’s premier awards program honoring excellence in technology and innovation. The company is a finalist for Tech Company of the Year, and its Founder & CEO, Michael Marchese, has been named a finalist for Emerging Technology Leader of the Year.
Widely recognized as the “Oscars of Indiana Tech,” the Mira Awards showcase the organizations and individuals shaping Indiana’s digital economy.
Tempesta Media’s Innovation and Growth
Tempesta Media earned its place among this year’s finalists following a year of meaningful technology development and product evolution. The company introduced several innovations designed to support contractors and service-based businesses, including:
- AI Receptionist: an AI-powered call-handling solution tailored for contractors and service providers, focused on improving responsiveness and customer experience.
- Enhancements to Bullseye Effect™: Our core managed services solution that brings together tailored content, SEO, and social media modules, supported by subject matter experts and a dedicated account manager, to deliver a customized digital marketing strategy that aligns with our clients’ goals.
- The relaunch of Scale, and Dominate: Tempesta Media’s suite of marketing and demand-generation solutions used by building trades contractors nationwide.
These developments reflect the company’s broader efforts to deliver practical, accessible AI and marketing technology that strengthens small and mid-sized businesses.
“Being named a finalist in two categories is an honor and an important milestone for our team,” said Michael Marchese, Founder and CEO of Tempesta Media. “This recognition speaks to the consistent work we’ve done to develop technology that supports contractors and helps them grow. I am proud to be included among Indiana’s emerging technology leaders and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to our state’s innovation ecosystem.”
About Michael Marchese’s Leadership Recognition
Marchese’s recognition as a finalist for Emerging Technology Leader of the Year reflects his role in guiding Tempesta Media’s strategy, product development, and AI initiatives. Over the past year, he has overseen the launch of new technologies, expanded contractor-focused solutions, and advanced the company’s long-term product roadmap.
His leadership has contributed to Tempesta Media’s continued growth and its increasing presence as a technology partner for contractors nationwide.
Awards Gala Details
Winners will be announced at the 27th Annual Mira Awards Gala on April 24, 2026, at the Palladium in Carmel, Indiana. The annual gala brings together more than 1,500 leaders from technology, business, higher education, investment, and civic sectors to celebrate achievements across 17 categories.
About Tempesta Media
Founded in 2011, Tempesta Media is an award-winning marketing technology company. We are the only demand generation solution built exclusively for residential home services contractors that brings larger and higher-quality jobs.
With more than 400 customers served across the United States, Tempesta Media’s comprehensive suite of solutions includes Bullseye Effect™, Scale, and Dominate to serve the marketing needs of contractors.
Combining advanced technology, deep industry knowledge, and proven results, contractors trust Tempesta Media as their marketing demand generation partner.
Media Contact
Tempesta Media Corporate Communications
Izzy Collopen
izzy@tempestamedia.com
