Volume XII
December 2006

Background Screening Firm Breaks Top Five of NE Ohio’s 100 Fastest Growing Organizations For Second Consecutive Year

Cleveland- December 6, 2006 - Cleveland, Ohio based employeescreenIQ was recently named a Weatherhead 100 Award Winner for the second consecutive year as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio. At the Weatherhead 100 Awards Dinner on December 5, 2006, Cleveland Indians radio voice Tom Hamilton announced the rankings of the 100 companies receiving this prestigious award. BIS was proud to be honored as the 4th fastest growing company in NE Ohio!!

employeescreenIQ president and COO Jason B. Morris said "We are honored to have achieved this recognition for the second consecutive year. We believe our core values of unparalleled service, continual innovation, and steadfast ethical responsibility to both our clients and employees will allow continued future growth." The growth Morris refers to include a 1,474% revenue growth and 443% employment growth since 2000.

The Weatherhead 100 has been the event that showcases the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio since 1987. Recognized organizations must demonstrate consistent growth over the previous five years. The Weatherhead 100 list--objectively determined annually and highly regarded throughout the region--is a testament to hard work, commitment, innovation, and the dream to succeed. Nick Fishman, Executive Vice President added "This honor is shared with our valued client/partners and our dedicated employeescreenIQ associates. It is their dedication and support that have propelled our rapid growth and will sustain such growth into the foreseeable future."

employeescreenIQ is one of the country’s leading companies in providing pre-employment screening and background checks to businesses throughout the world. The company assists businesses and organizations in reaching recruitment, retention, safety and financial goals. For additional information, visit www.employeescreen.com or call 800-235-3954.