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Annese & Associates, Inc. Receives 2009 Best of Herkimer Award
Herkimer, N.Y., December 9, 2009—Annese & Associates, Inc. has been selected for the 2009 Best of Herkimer Award in the Computers and Peripheral Equipment category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Annese is headquartered in Herkimer, NY, where it was founded in 1970 by Frank J. Annese as a sales organization—Frank and his brother Dominick were the only two employees. Since then the company has experienced significant growth and expansion, doubling in size between 2007 and 2009 from 40 employees to 81, adding new offices and new territories, and growing their reach of solutions and services into new markets. The company has evolved from what once was a pure sales organization into a turnkey sales and service provider and full systems integrator with its own internal offerings and branded services. Annese has moved into the forefront as a trusted advisor in the market it serves and in 2009 was ranked the 2nd Best Company to Work For in New York State.

Ray Apy, current President and CEO of the company, comments on the historic significance of receiving this recognition: “I am honored to be part of the team of individuals that enabled this smalltown USA (Herkimer, NY!) based company to grow to such heights and to build upon the foundation provided by the hard work and business intelect of Frank J. Annese,” he says. “The USCA recognition was hard earned and is heartfelt.”

Currently, Annese has nine offices located across the state and with a three-to-five year Strategic Plan for Growth actively in place, the company is positioned for ongoing business success and scalability.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing, and advertising. The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce, and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

About Annese & Associates, Inc.
Today’s communications networks are the foundation for connecting your people and their ideas to one another. At Annese, our mission is to provide an excellent customer experience as we meet our clients’ evolving business objectives through comprehensive, industry-leading technology solutions delivered by a caring and talented team. It is our vision to consistently increase the capability, capacity, and consistency of our people, processes, and systems—See the difference with Annese.
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