Clarkston Consulting Selected as the Technology Services Company of the Year by North Carolina's Council for Entrepreneurial Development.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2003 Clarkston Consulting, a nationally recognized management and technology consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a , was selected as the Technology Services Company of the Year by North Carolina's Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED (Capacitance Electronic Disc) An earlier videodisc technology from RCA that was released in 1981 and abandoned five years later. Like phonograph records, the analog disc contained grooves that a stylus rode over. ). This award recognizes the best innovation-based products or technologies in the greater Research Triangle Park Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. (RTP (1) (Rapid Transport Protocol) The protocol used in IBM's High Performance Routing (HPR) system. (2) (Realtime Transport Protocol) An IP protocol that supports real time transmission of voice and video. ). According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. CED, an important benchmark for defining entrepreneurial success is the ability to solve a problem through the use of a tangible product or technology. "As a proven leader in management and technology consulting, Clarkston Consulting was very deserving of CED's 2003 Technology Services Company of the Year Award," said Monica Doss, CED's president. "Clarkston Consulting's success in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients is a model for entrepreneurs and high-growth companies to follow." Clarkston's excellence has been recognized through numerous industry, vendor, and client awards. Clarkston has a client satisfaction rating of 98.2% as determined by The Conference Board, which is heralded as one of the highest ratings in the industry. Over 70% of Clarkston's growth in its client base is attributed to repeat relationships and customer referrals. "We are proud to be recognized by the region's premier entrepreneurial organization," said Tom Finegan, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and co-founder of Clarkston Consulting. "Through our focus and relentless pursuit of delivering brilliant client service, we've been able to build lasting relationships with the world's leading companies. This award is the result of the hard work and dedication of all of our professionals." In addition to supporting high-growth companies, CED also recognizes contributions to the community. Clarkston actively supports and participates in local and national community outreach programs, including the Durham Rescue Mission, North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. Food Bank, Special Olympics Special Olympics International sports program for people with intellectual disability. It provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type summer and winter sports for participants. , American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. , and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. About CED CED, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1984 to encourage the creation and growth of high-impact companies in the greater RTP area. With more than 4000 active members representing 1100 companies, CED is the largest entrepreneurial support organization in the U.S. For more information about CED's 2003 Entrepreneurial Excellence Award winners, visit www.cednc.org/awards. About Clarkston Consulting Clarkston Consulting's business value acceleration approach bridges the gap between strategy and technology to build a sustainable business advantage for Fortune 1000 companies. Clarkston Consulting creates and implements successful business and technology solutions that support the international needs of its clients within the life sciences, consumer products, and manufacturing industries. To learn more about Clarkston, visit www.clarkstonconsulting.com. |
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