12th Annual "Top Businesses in America" Program Announced

Southport, CT, October 22, 2011 --(PR.com)-- DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's leading business internet portal will be conducting its 12th annual "Top Businesses in America" survey. The research allows entrepreneurs to be identified and honored for their business achievements on a national and regional basis.

This year's survey will determine the Top 500 businesses in the United Sates and the Top 100 businesses in each State in the following categories: Privately-Held Businesses, Women Owned Businesses, Small Businesses, Veteran and Diversity Owned.

To be a member of this elite group is indeed an honor. DiversityBusiness research has been recognized and published by the world's most preeminent publications including Forbes Magazine, Business Week and thousands of media outlets throughout the world. Honorees will be recognized at the 12th Annual Business Conference held at the Foxwods Resort and Casino on April 25-27, 2012.

The national data collection effort is a massive undertaking. In order to participate, businesses must register.

All privately-owned businesses are encouraged to register. Previous recipients have become a highly respected source for Corporations, Government Agencies and Educational institutions who desire to increase opportunities with privately held businesses.

DiversityBusiness is the nation's largest and most comprehensive online resources for privately owned businesses and large procurement organizations. It is a membership-based exchange platform that facilitates contacts and communication, streamlines business processes and provides vital business news and information. "Entrepreneurs are now a fundamental element of the business landscape in America," said Kenton Clarke, CEO of DiversityBusiness.com. "Our job is to provide full administrative and organizational support to our members at every stage of their business cycles. With DiversityBusiness behind them, companies can devote all energies to expanding their markets: publicizing their organization, negotiating contracts, and providing or receiving goods and services," said Clarke. They are dedicated to continually working toward a prosperous, nationwide business community. Their mission is to provide a powerful nationwide platform for the expansion of privately-owned business opportunities.

Press Contact: Quantise Rodgers | Director of Communications | DiversityBusiness.com | (203) 255-8966 | 200 Pequot Avenue | Southport, CT 06890 |

About DiversityBusiness.com
Launched in 1999, DiversityBusiness is the largest association of privately owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities. DiversityBusiness provides research and data collection services for diversity including the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities", "Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America", and others. Its research has been recognized and published by Forbes Magazine, Business Week and thousands of other print and internet publications. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its content and design. DiversityBusiness reaches more diverse suppliers and communicates more information to them on a more frequent basis then all other organizations combined. We also communicate with mainstream businesses, government agencies and educational institutions with information related to diversity. Our magazine reaches over 300,000 readers, a monthly e-newsletter that reaches 2.4 million, and website visitors of 1.2 million a month. It is a leading provider of Supplier Diversity management tools and has the most widely distributed Diversity magazine in the United States. DiversityBusiness.com is produced by Computer Consulting Associates International Inc. (CCAii.com) of Southport, CT. Founded in 1980.

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