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- December 14, 2005
Eliassen Group Ranked in 22nd in Top 100 Woman-led Businesses in Massachusetts: Study Finds That Woman-Run Businesses in Massachusetts Outpace the Nation in Growth - November 1, 2005
National Technology Staffing Firm Eliassen Group Acquires VMS Financial Services: Deal Expands Eliassen Group’s Presence in New York; Enhances Client Services - June 22, 2005
Eliassen Group Honored in Boston Business Journal’s 3rd Annual “Best Places to Work in Massachusetts”: National Technology Staffing Firm Places 7th out of 20 in Category - April 25, 2005
Eliassen Group CEO Mona Eliassen Appointed to WBENC’s National Women’s Enterprise Leadership Forum - March 14, 2005
Eliassen Group Founder, CEO Mona Eliassen Appointed Co-Chair for the NACCB Annual Conference - January 4, 2005
Eliassen Group Earns Spot In Nation’s Top 500 Women-Owned Businesses
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December 14, 2005
ELIASSEN GROUP RANKED 22ND IN TOP 100 WOMAN-LED BUSINESSES IN MASSACHUSETTS: Study Finds That Woman-Run Businesses in Massachusetts Outpace the Nation in Growth
Boston, MA - (December 14, 2005) –
Eliassen Group, a leading national specialty technology staffing firm (www.eliassen.com), has been selected 22nd in the top 100 woman-led businesses in Massachusetts, as part of a major research study released by Babson College and The Commonwealth Institute. The Top Woman-Led Businesses in Massachusetts: Lessons from 2000 to 2004 study finds that 54 percent of woman-led businesses in Massachusetts have achieved annual growth greater than five percent from 2003 to 2004, outpacing the national rate. An additional 18 percent of the companies grew between one and five percent during that timeframe.
The study underscores the significant contribution that woman-led businesses across all industries are making to the Massachusetts economy – the 215 companies participating in the research this year generated more than $7.8 billion in 2004, and employed 24,510 people. Additionally, 43 companies that have participated over a five-year period have realized productivity gains of 15.9 percent over that timeframe.
The 2004 Top Woman-Led Businesses in Massachusetts research study was co-developed by The Center for Women’s Leadership at Babson College and The Commonwealth Institute. This study, conducted for the fourth time and covers a five-year timeframe, identifies the top 100 woman-led businesses in the state and includes data from 215 woman-led firms.
The woman-led businesses in the study cover virtually every sector of the Massachusetts economy. The top industries are professional services, high-tech, healthcare and construction. From 2000 to 2004, healthcare (which includes healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and medical products) has emerged as a key sector and professional services has grown in significance.
About Eliassen Group, Inc.
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, has offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, and Groton, CT. It offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions. The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
About Babson College
The Center for Women’s Leadership at Babson College is the first center dedicated to women in business and entrepreneurship at a leading school of management. Babson College in Wellesley, Mass. was founded in 1919, and is recognized internationally as the leader in entrepreneurial management education. For more on Babson visit: www.babson.edu.
About The Commonwealth Institute
The Commonwealth Institute is a dynamic, non-profit organization founded in 1997 to help women entrepreneurs, CEOs and senior corporate executives build successful businesses. The goal of The Commonwealth Institute is to reach women leaders during the critical stages of their businesses and to provide them with the tools and resources they need for growth. Further information on The Commonwealth Institute can be found at: www.commonwealthinstitute.org.
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November 1, 2005
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STAFFING FIRM ELIASSEN GROUP ACQUIRES VMS FINANCIAL SERVICES: Deal Expands Eliassen Group’s Presence in New York; Enhances Client Services
Boston, MA - (November 1, 2005) –
Eliassen Group Inc., a leading national specialty technology staffing firm (www.eliassen.com) based in Wakefield, has acquired VMS Financial Services, a specialist in systems analysis, technical training and implementation services, from Boston-based Novations Group, Inc. As part of the transaction, Eliassen will retain all 40 employees and 15 consultants of VMS, bringing the Company’s combined total staff to over 500, with projected revenues for 2006 totaling $70 million.
The acquisition bolsters Eliassen’s presence in the New York City area – enhancing services to both existing clients and new ones brought on through the transaction. Eliassen Group will maintain VMS’ offices in Valhalla, NY, as a base of operations in metro-New York. “The VMS Financial Services transaction supports Eliassen Group’s long term growth strategy to expand our presence and strengthen the depth and breadth of services we can provide our clients both nationally and in the New York City metropolitan area,” states Eliassen Group founder and CEO, Mona Eliassen.
The transaction, brokered by Mirus Capital Advisors of Burlington, Mass., brings together Eliassen Group’s expertise in IT staffing with VMS’ systems analysis, implementation and technical training capabilities. “Adding VMS Financial Services talent to the Eliassen Group team provides clients with a seamless, full service approach to finding, building and implementing the very best IT software solutions,” states Tom Nunn, Eliassen Group Chief Operating Officer. “Our primary goal is to offer unparalleled service and help clients secure top-notch talent. The acquisition helps us achieve that goal – providing clients with the very best of both companies. We’re thrilled.”
“This is a ‘match made in heaven’ on many levels – the services offered by VMS Financial Services compliment Eliassen Group perfectly and our business model matches extremely well with theirs. Plus, both organizations operate with a philosophy that’s focused on finding and retaining the best and brightest people,” states Flory Netsch Hiatrides, an executive advisor of VMS Financial Services and the original founder of the company in 1986 as the Executive Education Institute (EEI). “It also brings us back to our roots as a woman-owned business. I anticipate a seamless transition for our employees, consultants and clients alike.” Hiatrides is being retained by Eliassen Group as part of the transaction.
About Eliassen Group, Inc.
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, has offices in Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN and Groton, CT. It offers a broad range of technology staffing services, including IT and software staffing (both contract and permanent) and project solutions. The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
About VMS Financial Services
VMS Financial Services provides services including support system and workflow assessment, analyzing IT/online systems functionality and training infrastructures, and providing management coaching and goal setting. Based in Valhalla, NY, with multiple project teams operating in New York City, the group specializes in providing business solutions for the complex requirements of the world’s leading financial institutions.
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June 22, 2005
ELIASSEN GROUP HONORED IN BOSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL'S 3RD ANNUAL "BEST PLACES TO WORK IN MASSACHUSETTS": National Technology Staffing Firm Places 7th out of 20 in Category
Boston, MA - (June 22, 2005) –
For the third straight year Eliassen Group, Inc., a leading national technology staffing firm (www.eliassen.com), has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Massachusetts, in the Boston Business Journal’s third annual regional awards program. The award recognizes Eliassen Group’s achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working conditions and company culture.
Wakefield-based Eliassen Group ranked #7 out 20 firms chosen in its size category from more than 240 companies that qualified for consideration. It is the only technology staffing firm to win the award in each of the past three years.
“We’re very proud of our employees both in Boston and nationwide, and honored to be a winner of this award for the third straight year,” stated Eliassen Group COO Tom Nunn. “As a leader in the technology staffing industry, we pride ourselves in having a team with a very high level of industry experience, integrity and knowledge, as well as a long tenure at Eliassen Group. Creating the best workplace environment is critical to maintaining our high standards.”
Companies were evaluated on the results of more than 18,000 employee-satisfaction surveys. Employees answered questionnaires that addressed factors such as: their pride in the company, company encouragement, support and recognition of achievement, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors. The results were analyzed and scored by assigning points to each question.
“Accommodating employees’ personal needs pays back dividends of loyalty and productivity,” noted BBJ publisher Mike Olivieri. “The companies on our list recognize their commitment to employees is especially important as the economy strengthens and competition for talent continues to grow.”
“The Best Places to work are all winners because they acknowledged that the care of their employees is instrumental in maintaining the quality and reputation for services and products,” he continued.
“For the third year in a row, our results validate how the creation of the right corporate culture can create powerful business advantages,” said George Donnelly, Boston Business Journal editor. “Employees are proud to work for companies that are about more than just business.”
This year’s winners will be profiled in a special supplement of the Boston Business Journal issued on June 24.
About Eliassen Group, Inc.
Eliassen Group offers a broad range of technology staffing services, including temporary staff augmentation and permanent staffing, as well as project teams and technology assessments. The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
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April 25, 2005
ELIASSEN GROUP CEO MONA ELIASSEN APPOINTED TO WBENC'S NATIONAL WOMEN'S ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP FORUM
Boston, MA - (April 25, 2005) – Eliassen Group Inc., a leading national technology staffing firm (www.eliassen.com), announces that founder and CEO Mona Eliassen has been appointed to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s (WBENC) Women’s Enterprise Leadership Forum. WBENC is the leading third party certifier of women’s business enterprises.
The Forum’s mission is to promote, translate and advocate the needs, issues and benefits of women's business enterprises and to facilitate corporate and supplier business opportunities for members of WBENC. Its’ members include 75 top women business owners from across the country. As a member of the Forum, Ms. Eliassen and her constituents provide practical information and policy recommendations to WBENC’s Leadership Council, Board of Directors and Board Committees. She is also a member of the Forum’s Business Development Task Force.
“Members of the Women’s Enterprise Forum serve a vital role – they provide insight into the needs and challenges of the women business owners served by WBENC,” states Blanca E. Robinson, Senior Director, Field Operations for WBENC. “They are a critical link of communication, representing their regional constituents’ interests, goals and objectives to WBENC corporate members, Leadership Council and staff,” states Blanca Robinson.
Ms. Eliassen was appointed to the Forum on behalf of WBENC’s New England partner organization, the Center for Women and Enterprise (CWE). “When we were deciding who should represent CWE, Mona Eliassen immediately came to mind as the ideal person,” states Alison Corwin, CWE’s Program Manager, Women's Business Certification Program. “She leads by example, is highly successful and deeply involved with CWE. Her story of building Eliassen Group– from the ground up – into a leader in the technology staffing industry provides inspiration to other women entrepreneurs.”
“It’s an honor to serve on the Women’s Enterprise Leadership Forum. I’m impressed by the Forum’s mandate and look forward to supporting the goals and objectives of the CWE at the national level,” she stated. “The Forum is an excellent example of why WBENC has become the definitive organization representing women-owned businesses in Corporate America.”
About Eliassen Group, Inc.
Eliassen Group offers a broad range of technology staffing services, including temporary staff augmentation and permanent staffing, as well as project teams and technology assessments. The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development. Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
About WBENC
The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC, pronounced wee-bank), created in 1997, is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for women's business enterprises in America's major business markets. In partnership with women's business organizations throughout the United States, WBENC provides access to a national standard of certification, with the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College an Executive Management Program for women business owners, hosts Women in Business: Sharing the Vision (the nation's largest conference and business fair for certified WBEs and corporate supplier diversity and procurement executives), and provides information certified women's businesses to purchasing managers through an Internet database - WBENClink. For more information about the national conference, visit the web site at www.wbenc.org .
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March 14, 2005
ELIASSEN GROUP FOUNDER, CEO MONA ELIASSEN APPOINTED CO-CHAIR FOR THE NACCB ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Boston, MA - (March 14, 2005) – Eliassen Group Inc., a leading national technology staffing firm (www.eliassen.com), announces that founder and CEO Mona Eliassen has been appointed Co-Chair for the National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses (NACCB) 2005 Conference. The annual conference will be held November 2 – 5 in Los Angeles, CA.
As co-chair, Ms. Eliassen will work with the NACCB’s senior staff to provide guidance and program development for many aspects of the conference including: overall conference theme, content for educational programs, speakers for keynote presentations and educational programming, evaluating the 2004 conference and identifying areas for improvement.
“NACCB is truly fortunate to have Mona Eliassen serve as Co-chair of the 2005 NACCB Conference. As a leader in the industry and association for many years, Mona brings a wealth of experience and dynamism to the conference planning process,” stated Mark Roberts, CEO of NACCB. “Drawing upon her experience as a successful business owner, Mona has made a major contribution to ensuring the conference addresses both current best practices and future trends within the IT Services industry.”
The NACCB Annual Conference is the only educational, networking, and leadership event exclusively for the IT Services Industry. For over 17 years this premier conference and trade show has attracted prominent business owners and top senior executives. The NACCB conference provides a platform where IT service firms connect to address issues and solutions most affecting business today.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to help plan this year’s conference. The NACCB Annual Conference is one of the most important events of the year in the IT services industry,” stated Eliassen Group founder and CEO Mona Eliassen. “Eliassen Group is a technology staffing firm – so people are our most important asset. The NACCB provides an invaluable service, offering the training and educational programming that helps make our staff and consultants the very best in the business.”
About Eliassen Group, Inc.
Eliassen Group offers a broad range of technology staffing services, including temporary staff augmentation and permanent staffing, as well as project teams and technology assessments. The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development. Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
About NACCB
NACCB is the only national trade association exclusively representing IT services firms. NACCB has over 300 member companies and 22 chapters. Association members include both IT staffing firms — which supply on-site consultants to support an IT project — and solutions firms — which take on projects and deliver a complete solution to any technical problem. NACCB was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
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January 4, 2005
ELIASSEN GROUP EARNS SPOT IN NATION'S TOP 500 WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES: National Technology Staffing Leader Debuts at #66 on DiversityBusiness.com Annual Listing
Boston, MA - (January 4, 2005) – Eliassen Group Inc., a leading national technology staffing firm (www.eliassen.com), has earned a spot on the DiversityBusiness.com Div500 5th annual listing of top Diversity companies. A leading national B2B portal for workplace diversity, DiversityBusiness.com placed Eliassen Group #66 on the list of top 500 Women-Owned businesses in the United States.
Ranging in revenue size from $12 million to over $1 billion, the companies listed on the Div500 represent many of the Nation’s top earners and challenge the long-held notion that a diversity-owned business is small or insignificant. Diversity-owned businesses contribute over $1.4 trillion in sales to the U.S. economy.
“Being recognized as one of the top women-owned business throughout the nation is an honor for Eliassen Group,” stated company founder and CEO Mona Eliassen. “It exemplifies our commitment to excellence in serving not only diversity-minded organizations, but all of our clients, with our special approach to temporary and permanent IT and software staffing.”
“The Div500 companies are the heroes of Women-Owned business in America,” said Kenton Clarke, CEO of Computer Consulting Associates International, the company that built DiversityBusiness.com. “While Fortune magazine lists the best companies for minorities to work for, we list the top businesses owned by minorities. These are the people that have conquered the hurdles and made the sacrifices, building and strengthening their communities, providing jobs and helping to keep the fabric of the U.S. economy together.”
The Div500 is a classification that represents the top 500 diversity-owned (women, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Native Indian and other minority groups) businesses in the U.S., in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, food service and professional services. Large organizational buyers throughout the country that do business with multicultural and women-owned businesses use the list. The Div500 is produced annually by DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's leading multicultural B2B Internet portal that links large organizational buyers to multicultural product and service suppliers.
About Eliassen Group, Inc.
Eliassen Group (www.eliassen.com) offers a broad range of technology staffing services, including temporary staff augmentation and permanent staffing, as well as project teams and technology assessments. The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
For the complete list of winning companies, visit: www.diversitybusiness.com.