NEWS RELEASE
March 19, 2009

GTS COMMUNICATIONS WINS THIRD CONSECUTIVE NEO SUCCESS AWARD

Strongsville, Ohio - GTS Communications, a specialist in business phones, fiber cabling, computer services, and security systems, has won its third consecutive NEO Success Award.

Since 1994, Inside Business magazine's NEO Success Awards have recognized Northeast Ohio's top public, private, and emerging companies based on revenue and employment growth over a three-year period.

GTS was honored in the private companies category with other winners at an awards luncheon on March 19 at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

GTS partners Kelli, Jerry, and Victoria Stallard (left to right) accepted the award for their company, which has been in business 13 years.

Inside Business publisher Lute Harmon Sr. says standouts like GTS represent the breadth and depth of business in the region, and that their vision and leadership will continue to help bolster Northeast Ohio's prosperity and growth.

Other sales and management awards for GTS include four Weatherhead 100 honors, Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, and SBA's Small Business Person of the Year.

"Being recognized is an honor, especially in this economy. Our focus is to be a top-performer for our clients. When we win in that category, success usually follows for everyone," says Victoria Stallard, GTS co-owner and vice president.

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