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Local Business Gains National Recognition

Local Diversity Business Named among Ohio’s Top 100

Cuyahoga falls, Ohio, January 4, 2007: In recognition of the economic power of multicultural businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading multicultural internet site,recently named AG PrintPromo Solutions as one of the “Top 100 diversity-owned businesses in the state of Ohio (Div100)”. Div100 members are sought after by major corporations wishing to increase spending with diversity owned companies.

Anup Gupta, President of AG PrintPromo Solutions, Cuyahoga Falls, comments,
"Large corporations have finally realized the economic impact of diverse businesses on one hand, and the personalized service and the envious work ethic that lot of small business owners bring to the table, on the other. It is a win-win situation for both parties. Small business success is the backbone of any flourishing economy".

The Impact of Diversity Business

Affected by recent economic and demographic trends and changes, Fortune 1000 corporations throughout the country have recognized that buying products and services from diversity owned companies positively impacts their business. Diversity-owned businesses contribute over $1.4 trillion in sales to the U.S. economy.

“Diversity businesses and consumers are a growing force in the U.S. economy, and a force to be reckoned with,” said Kenton Clarke, CEO of Computer Consulting Associates International, the company that built DiversityBusiness.com. This is a whole business segment that can carry its own, that provides jobs, products and services, and generates wealth for their communities. These are the new leaders in American business.”

AG PrintPromo Solutions is a full service marketing firm that specializes in providing solutions in commercial printing, labels, promotional materials,corporateapparel,awardprograms, safety programs, incentives, corporate identity and design services. They offer a very advanced on-line order management system for clients who like online store, and manage inventory in real time. They are a certified Minority and Woman owned Business Enterprise by State of Ohio, State of Pennsylvania, and Northern Ohio Minority Business Council (NOMBC).

When asked, what makes AG different, Gupta explains with a serious look, “There are a lot of companies that can sell you “stuff”. What makes us different is, we take time to get to know our clients, understand their needs, before offering solutions. We strive to deliver better value – unique and creative ideas, cost savings and ease of doing business with AG.”

For a company that started in a small room with just one phone and a desk in 1996, has moved twice to accommodate the growth with five phone lines and a growing staff. Company sales have been growing steadily every year. Most of this growth has been through referrals and word of mouth. A lot of clients have been with the company since they stared business. It is this relationship building that is seen mostly in small businesses. Mr. Gupta has over fifteen years of industry experience and holds a Masters’ degree in Marketing.

He credits his wife, Mrs. Anju Gupta, for lot of the success as well, who works with him and handles all the accounting and financial functions of the company. The year 2006 is very special to the Gupta family because it marks their completion of ten years in business.

The Div100

The Div100 is a classification that represents the top 100 diversity-owned (Women, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Native Indian and other minority groups) businesses in Ohio, 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 Div100 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.

The winning companies will be honored at a special awards ceremony at DiversityBusiness.com’s “7thh Annual Multicultural Business Conference”, taking place April 11 - 13, 2007 at the Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Anup Gupta, expresses his excitement on being honored with this award, “I am very pleased to be included in this elite group of diverse business owners. It is gratifying to be patted on the back by a third party for the relentless hard work that goes in building a successful small business. I plan to be in Vegas to receive this prestigious award.”

When asked for advice for startup businesses, Gupta says, “Hard work and honesty, that’s what I have always believed in. Any body can start a business, but making it a success takes lot of persistence, sleepless nights, dedication along with other human qualities. You don’t need to be expert in everything. Surround your self with smart people, and don’t forget your roots.”

For the complete list of winning companies, please visit: www.diversitybusiness.com

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