Hoffman offices open.I wanted to thank you for the recognition you have given Hoffman Video Systems by selecting us as the Valley's Most Improved Company in your Best Companies in the Valley Special Report on June 23. We are honored to have been selected. Our employees, clients and suppliers deserve the credit--hard work and loyalty were the key ingredients in our recipe for success. The article ("Glendale Firm Learns Lesson From Trip Into Bankruptcy," June 23) was also greatly appreciated. But we need to correct one item that appears in the text to clear up any potential confusion with our customers. The article states that "the three ancillary offices were immediately closed," which is not correct and we fear may mislead mis·lead tr.v. mis·led , mis·lead·ing, mis·leads 1. To lead in the wrong direction. 2. To lead into error of thought or action, especially by intentionally deceiving. See Synonyms at deceive. some customers. I apologize a·pol·o·gize intr.v. a·pol·o·gized, a·pol·o·giz·ing, a·pol·o·giz·es 1. To make excuse for or regretful acknowledgment of a fault or offense. 2. To make a formal defense or justification in speech or writing. if we were somehow unclear about how we consolidated our business, but we only ceased operations in our Northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern facility. In fact, both our Denver and Atlanta offices are full-service facilities where we handle sales, design, engineering and service. We have been experiencing tremendous growth in each of these markets in recent months, necessitating the hiring of new staff in both locations. Further, Hoffman maintains sales offices in Orange County, the Inland Valley California's Inland Valley is a region that inlcudes parts of San Bernadino, and Riverside counties. As the name implies, the Inland Valley is situated on the inland side of the Santa Ana Mountains in southern California. There are few geographic boundaries to define the area. , the Central Coast and Toronto, Canada, giving us a significant national presence. A clarification of this last point in an upcoming edition would be greatly appreciated as many of our customers may find the statement in your article confusing. Or even worse, it could hinder the prospect of our doing business with companies with a presence in either of those markets. Thank you again for recognizing our company. We are very proud to be an honoree hon·or·ee n. The recipient of an honor. Noun 1. honoree - a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments recipient, receiver - a person who receives something . Rob Shepherd Rob Shepherd is a football correspondent for the London-based The News Of The World newspaper. His recent assignments include covering the 2006 World Cup in Germany. President and COO Hoffman Video Systems |
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