Centro Named One of Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

CHICAGO - June 30, 2009 - Centro, the Chicago-based leader in local online media planning and buying, has been recognized by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) as one of “Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.”  Centro, along with other Chicago companies, will be recognized at a symposium and awards luncheon in August.

The selection of the 2009 winning companies is a result of an independent research firm that evaluates each company’s entry in the following categories: communication, community initiatives, compensation and benefits, diversity and multiculturalism, employee education and development, employee engagement and commitment, recognition and retention, small business, recruitment and selection, and work-life balance.

“We’re flattered to be recognized as one of Chicago’s ‘101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For’,” said Shawn Riegsecker, Centro founder and president.  “It’s a distinguished award in Chicago, and I’m happy to see Centro perform well in these categories. Although we’re not perfect, we strive to make Centro a great place to work and grow.  We credit our success and the work environment we’ve created to the quality of our employees, and I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

“We are honored to recognize the efforts of this year’s 101 ‘Best and Brightest’ companies. These companies have created impressive organizational value and business results through their policies and best practices in human resource management. This award has become a powerful recruitment tool in the drive to attract and retain exceptional employees,” said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president.

NABR will be honoring winning companies, as well as presenting 11 elite awards, at the annual event on Monday, August 10, 2009 at the Chicago Oak Brook Marriott.

About Centro

Centro enhances the success of advertising agencies by helping them develop and execute comprehensive local digital solutions.  Using their proprietary technology platform, Centro streamlines the complex process of buying and selling online advertising among hundreds of national and regional agencies and thousands of local online publishers. With eleven offices across the US, the Chicago-based firm services more than 450 advertisers through their respective agencies and has more than 8,500 digital media companies indexed in Transis, its automated media buying and execution software.  For more information, please visit http://www.centro.net.

About NABR

The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) advocates and represents small and medium-sized businesses throughout the US. NABR specializes in providing businesses the benefits, programs, services, and assistance required to operate as efficiently and successfully as possible. Best practice solutions are available to members in the areas of human resources, healthcare, legal, transaction, compliance, marketing, and office services. For more information about NABR and its offerings, please visit http://www.nationalbiz.org or call 1-866-321-1822.

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