Dell , National Federation of Independent Business Announce Nation’s Top 10 Technology Users in Small Business

Dell , National Federation of Independent Business Announce Nation’s Top 10 Technology Users in Small Business

The top 10 finalists in the third annual Dell/NFIB Small-Business Excellence Award range from the maker of theatrical draperies to an international logistics provider, the two organizations announced today. The finalists, selected by members of the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship at The University of Texas at Austin, also span from California to Florida to Illinois. But what each has in common is an innovative use of information technology that provides a competitive advantage in delivering value to their customers.

“Our 10 small-business finalists have a remarkable understanding of the importance of technology to their company’s productivity and customer service,” said Frank Muehleman, vice president of Dell’s home and small-business organization. “Small business is a key growth area for the country and we are pleased to be recognizing these small businesses as examples to entrepreneurs nationwide.”

The award winner will be announced June 19 at the 2006 NFIB National Small-Business Summit in Washington, D.C. The winning small business will be rewarded with $30,000 in Dell products and services, a lifetime NFIB membership and a full day with Dell executives, including Chairman Michael Dell, to share best practices at the company’s headquarters in Round Rock, Texas. Nine finalists will receive a Dell LatitudeTM notebook and a one-year membership to NFIB.

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