SWC Technology Partners Named One of "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For"

Oak Brook, IL | August 10, 2009 – SWC Technology Partners, a leading provider of IT solutions to small and medium-sized organizations, has been named one of "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," an honor that recognizes organizations with outstanding programs, services and solutions for employees that have adapted well to various new factors in the marketplace.

SWC and other winners will be recognized by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) at the annual "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" awards luncheon on August 10, 2009 at the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook.

The selection of the 2009 winners is the result of an independent research firm that evaluates each company's entry in the following categories: communication, community intiatives, compensation and benefits, diversity and multiculturalism, employee education and development, employee engagement and commitment, recognition and retention, recruitment and selection and work-life balance.

"We are honored to recognize the efforts of this year's 101 'Best and Brightest' companies. These companies have created impressive organizational value and business results through their policies and best practices in human resource management. This award has become a powerful recruitment tool in the drive to attract and retain exceptional employees," said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president.

"Being named one of the 'Best and Brightest' reinforces the fact that our work environment is one that engenders growth, innovation and success," said Bob Knott, President of SWC Technology Partners. "SWC has achieved consistent growth despite the economic climate, adding 20 employees over the past 18 months and bringing in a steady stream of new clients, an accomplishment I attribute to our technical expertise and our outstanding team of professionals.

"There are many highly respected organizations alongside SWC on the 'Best and Brightest' list this year: CME Group, Golin Harris, Ernst & Young LLP, Digitas and Argonne National Laboratory, to name just a few," Knott added. "We are in good company and honored to have earned this distinction."

Judy Hsu from ABC-7 Chicago News and Pat Cassidy from WLS 890 AM News Radio will emcee the awards ceremony August 10. A series of workshops covering leading human resources topics takes place prior to the ceremony. More information is available at www.101bestandbrightest.com.

About SWC Technology Partners
SWC Technology Partners (www.swc.com) is the leading provider of innovative IT solutions to small and medium-size businesses. For nearly 30 years, SWC has excelled at providing strategic guidance and delivering solutions tailored to the needs of growing organizations. SWC’s areas of expertise include best-in-class Managed Services, Performance Management, Business Applications, Messaging & Collaboration and Network Infrastructure & Security solutions. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, SWC is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, a Symantec Gold Certified Partner and a Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Partner.

About the National Association of Business Resources
The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) advocates and represents small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States. NABR specializes in providing businesses the benefits, programs, services, and assistance required to operate as efficiently and successfully as possible. Best practice solutions are available to members in the areas of human resources, healthcare, legal, transaction compliance, marketing, and office services. For more information about NABR and its offerings, please visit  www.nationalbiz.org or call 1-866-321-1822. Nominations are now open for 2010. Nominate your company online at www.101bestandbrightest.com.


CHICAGO’S 101 BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR 2009 WINNERS  

Ahern Fire Protection Alterian, Inc.
American Academy of Dermatology
American Academy of Pediatrics
Ampac Flexibles
Argonne National Laboratory
Assurance Agency Ltd.
Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
ATI Physical Therapy
BDO Seidman, LLP
Bel Brands USA
Care Communications
Celergo LLC
Centers for New Horizons
Centro
Chicago Trading Company
Clarity Consulting
Cleversafe
CME Group
Crowe Horwath LLP
Digitas
Donlen Corporation
Draftfcb
DSM Desotech
Echo Global Logistics
Emergency Nurses Association
Emkay Incorporated
Ernst & Young LLP
Euro RSCG Chicago
Flexco
FONA International Inc.
Geneca
Getty Images
Golin Harris
Greeley and Hansen
Harley Ellis Devereaux
Harrah's Joliet
Hephzibah Children's Association
Hitachi Consulting
IfbyPhone
Impact Networking, L.L.C.
Incredible Technologies
Infogix, Inc.
Instant Technology
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
KPMG
Leaders Bank
LeasePlan USA, Inc.
Libsys, Inc.

M. A. Mortenson Company
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.
Millennium Electronics, Inc.
Morningstar, Inc.
Mutual Trust Financial Group
Naperville Public Library
National Futures Association
Now Foods
Office Concepts
OtterBase, Inc.
Paylocity
PEAK 6 Investments, LP
Physicians Interactive
Plexus
PLS Financial Services Inc.
Primera Engineers, Ltd
Rabjohns Financial Group
Remedy
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Rush-Copley Medical Center
Service Express, Inc.
Shared Technologies Inc.
Sikich LLP
Skender Construction Company
Slalom Consulting
Sonoma Partners LLC
State Bank of Countryside
Stout Risius Ross, Inc.
SurePayroll
SWC Technology Partners
Tasty Catering
Technology Services Group
The Comprehensive Group
The James Hotel
The Marketing Store
ThoughtWorks, Inc.
Thresholds Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centers
Total Attorneys
Turner Construction Company
Two Degrees
Urban Innovations
Vapor Bus International
Verizon Wireless
VW Credit, Inc.
West Monroe Partners
Wine Sergi & Co, LLC
WMS

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