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November 11, 2003
Diversity Business Recognized in Virginia
Local Diversity Business Named among Virginia’s Top 50
In recognition of the economic power of multicultural businesses,
DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading multicultural
B2B online portal, recently named EMW, Inc. as one of the top 50
diversity-owned businesses in Virginia.
The Div50 is a listing of the State’s top 50 diversity-owned
businesses. Ranging in revenue size from $4 million to over $170
million, the companies listed on the Div50 represent the State’s
top multicultural earners and challenge the long-held notion that
a diversity-owned business is small or insignificant.
The Power of Diversity Business
It is no longer just “the right thing” to do business
with diversity suppliers. Affected by recent economic and demographic
trends and changes, corporations throughout the country are realizing
that diversity in suppliers positively impacts their business. Diversity-owned
businesses contribute over $1.4 trillion in sales to the U.S. economy.
"Diversity businesses are a growing force in the U.S. economy, and
a force to be reckoned with," said Kenton Clarke, CEO of Computer
Consulting Associates International, the company that built DiversityBusiness.com.
"It's no longer only about the Fortune 500, or the Fortune 500.
This is a whole business segment that can carry its own, that provides
jobs and valuable products and services, and generates wealth for
their communities. These are the new leaders of American business."
EMW President, Tony C. Bui, adds, "Diversity businesses bring to
bear the multi-cultural aspects of what makes this county so great:
Our creativity and dedication help fuel the growth of our economy.
EMW is a company that truly is a rainbow coalition of talented individuals
who are devoted to our customers and creating true value for the
company."
The Div50
The Div50 is a classification that represents the top 50 diversity-owned
(women, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Native Indian and other minority
groups) businesses in the U.S., in sectors such as technology, manufacturing,
food service and professional services. Large organizational buyers
throughout the country that do business with multicultural and women-owned
businesses use the list. The Div50 is produced annually by DiversityBusiness.com
(formerly Div2000.com), the nation's leading multicultural B2B Internet
portal that links large organizational buyers to multicultural product
and service suppliers.
The winning companies will be honored at a special awards ceremony
at DiversityBusiness.com’s 4th Annual Multicultural Business
Conference, taking place March 17 – 19, 2004 at the Foxwoods
Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Tony Bui said, “This award is a reflection of the dedication
and performance of the 100+ employees at EMW providing valued professional
services in four continents across the world. We hope to build upon
this success as we strive for excellence in serving our customers.”
“The Div50 companies are the heroes of diversity-owned business
in America,” said Kenton Clarke. “While Fortune magazine
lists the best companies for minorities to work for, we list the
top businesses owned by minorities. These are the people that have
conquered the hurdles and made the sacrifices, building and strengthening
their communities, providing jobs and helping to keep the fabric
of the U.S. economy together.” For the complete list of winning
companies, please visit www.div2000.com
About EMW, Inc.
Since 1995, EMW, Inc. has served Fortune 1000 companies and government
agencies with industry-leading expertise based on more than 30 years
of experience in the telecommunications business. Our design engineers
and database experts help clients improve network efficiency, security,
stability, and compliancy with tools and services designed to leverage
network assets and provide information in ways that are powerful
and easy to use--whether in marketing, engineering, capital development,
or management.
We are committed to applying the best mind-power and products to
helping our clients stay ahead of rapid changes in next generation
network growth and development
About DiversityBusiness.com
Launched in 1999, with over 20,000 members DiversityBusiness.com
is the largest organization of diversity-owned businesses throughout
the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 500
companies, government agencies and colleges and universities. The
site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards
for its content and design. DiversityBusiness.com is produced by
Computer Consulting Associates International Inc. (CCAii.com) of
Southport, CT. In 2001, the Small Business Administration (SBA)
presented its annual award for the Nation's Top Diversity-owned
Business to CCA for its development of DiversityBusiness.com and
its commitment to business development for diversity business owners
in Connecticut and throughout the United States.
About CCAii
Award-winning consulting firm Computer Consulting Associates International,
Inc. (CCAii) provides professional IT services to Fortune 500 and
500 companies as well as start-up enterprises. Founded in 1980 by
CEO Kenton Clarke, CCAii is the largest African-American owned computer
consulting firm in New England. Throughout its 25 years, CCAii has
garnered many awards by entities such as the Small Business Administration,
the National Minority Supplier Development Council and Black Enterprise
Magazine. The company is headquartered in Southport, Connecticut.
For additional information, please contact:
Elizabeth Longo
EMW, Inc.
11320 Random Hills Road
Suite 120
Fairfax, VA 22030
Tel: 703-273-5801
Fax: 703-273-7398
elongo@emw.com |
