CEO Uses Unique Technique to Build Thriving Company; Creative Cuisine Keeps Employees Coming Back for More At Computer Resolutions Inc.

Business Editors, High-Tech Writers

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2002

It's been said that the way to someone's heart is through their stomach.

Carl Palmieri believes it's also the way to build a company. As the CEO of Computer Resolutions Inc. (CRI), a leading computer reseller in Bridgeport, CT, Palmieri thinks that one way to retain his employees and show his appreciation is by appealing to their appetites.

On a daily basis, Palmieri adds a personal touch to his leadership by preparing lunch for the 25 employees at CRI's headquarters in Bridgeport. Fostering a family approach in CRI's corporate culture is a key to the company's success according to Palmieri. "When I began this company in 1987, I knew I wanted it to be different from the large, formal manufacturing organizations I had worked for in the past. I've tried to create a corporate environment that fosters a team approach and recognizes each individual's importance."

In addition to his own staff, Palmieri often invites clients and vendors to take part in the CRI dining experience as a way of developing relationships. According to one of CRI's vendors, Suzanne F. Mark, "The culinary acumen of Carl Palmieri is not easily equaled by other CEO's in his industry or for that matter, in any other. The care that he shows his employees by the benevolent act of cooking for them every day is unusual to say the least."

And it looks like Palmieri's technique might be working. The company has consistently experienced high employee retention and an average revenue growth of 20% annually for the past five years. According to employee, Leo Como, who's been with CRI since 1991, "I appreciate the family approach that Carl has created here and I thoroughly enjoy his home-cooking which is superior to what most restaurants offer." CRI was a recent winner of the Connecticut Inner City 10 award and received honorable mention award in the INC. Magazine/ICIC Inner City 100 for fast-growing inner city companies.

For more information on Palmieri's management techniques or his latest culinary inventions, he can be reached at 800/848-7185.

About Computer Resolutions Inc.

Computer Resolutions Inc. (CRI) is a privately owned supplier of business-to-business information processing products and services. With an emphasis on service and reliability, CRI provides companies with technology solutions coupled with the experience and dedication to successfully deploy and support them. CRI is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Provider/Authorized Education Reseller and an authorized reseller of IBM, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, Unisys, NCR, Cisco, Craden, Citrix, Check Point Software Technologies, Leibert, AddMaster, Epson and Dell products. CRI's clients include General Electric, Nasdaq, Armed Forces Bank, Meriden Public Schools and The Savings Bank of Manchester. CRI headquarters, located in Bridgeport, CT can be reached at 800/848-7185 or visit our Web site at www.cri1.com.