Vertical IT Solutions Named Small Business of the Year Semi Finalist

Tampa, FL, June 13, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Vertical IT Solutions, a leading provider of outsourced information technology services and consulting expertise for small and medium sized businesses, has been selected as a semi finalist for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year Award.

"We’re very excited to be among the firms chosen as a semi finalist for this prestigious award,” stated Andrew Cohen, chief executive officer of Vertical IT Solutions. “Our team has worked very hard delivering extraordinary value to our customers and our community over the past five years. Everyone at Vertical IT Solutions is honored to be recognized for doing what we love.”

Vertical IT Solutions is among 10 semi finalists named in the 21 - 50 employee category for Small Business of the Year. The program, now in its 29th year, recognizes Hillsborough County's superior business leaders and small businesses ranging in size from 5 – 250 employees. The winners in each category will be announced at an awards gala to be held on Friday, September 19, 2008 in Tampa, FL.

About Vertical IT Solutions
Vertical IT Solutions is one of West Central Florida’s leading providers of outsourced information and voice technology services for small and medium sized businesses. Founded in 2002, Vertical IT Solutions serves multiple industry sectors including banking, financial services, real estate, staffing, construction, and non-profit organizations. For more information, please visit www.verticalit.com.

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Contact:
Kendra Diamond
Vertical IT Solutions
(813) 259-1300
kendrad@verticalit.net