The National Association for Business Resources Announces Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

WARREN, Mich., June 29, 2011/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Chicago companies want to hire the best employees, train them well and retain their talent. And these Chicago firms want to be recognized for their efforts. The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has announced "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For." Winners will be honored at a symposium and awards luncheon on Mon., Aug. 1, 2011 at the Chicago Oak Brook Marriott.

The selection of the 2011 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. (See following list for all 101 winners.)

"This year's winners epitomize what it means to be committed to employees. Our winners excelled at employee relations, used innovation to motivate employees, implemented creative compensation programs and more. They serve as a standard for other companies to work toward," said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president. "We are proud to honor this year's 101 winners."

The day's events will include registration and a networking continental breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by a series of interactive educational sessions that include: "Best and Brightest Employee Onboarding Strategies,"  "Implementing & Tracking a Strategic Recognition Rewards Program," "What are you doing with Employee Survey Results: Are you effectively using the Data?" and "Talent Development and Succession Planning: How It Can Be Done." All 101 winners will be honored during the awards luncheon and 11 elite winners will be revealed.

The awards luncheon and announcement of the 11 elite winners will begin at 11:45 a.m. Judy Hsu from ABC 7 Chicago News and Pat Cassidy from WLS News Radio will emcee the awards ceremony.

Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For is sponsored by FONA International, Harrah's Joliet, IIT's Center for Research and Service, The Management Association of Illinois, Verizon Wireless, Assurance, ABC 7 Chicago, North Shore Pro-Active Health, WLS-AM 890, The Fruit Guys and Companion Life.

Admission for the awards luncheon and symposium for individuals is $220 for NABR members and $245 for non-members. Tables are available at $2,200 for members and $2,450 for non-members. If you are interested in attending the conference, contact the National Association for Business Resources at 866-321-1822 or visit www.101bestandbrightest.com.

The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) advocates and represents small and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States. 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 call 1-866-321-1822.  

Nominate your company online at www.101bestandbrightest.com.

CHICAGO'S 101 BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR 2011 WINNERS

Of the hundreds of nominations received, the companies listed below met the criteria as a "Best and Brightest Company to Work For"

Adage Technologies  

Alterian, Inc.  

American Academy of Dermatology

American Academy of Pediatrics

Ampac Flexibles

Assurance Agency Ltd.

BDO USA, LLP

Bel Brands USA

BGT Partners

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

bswift

Burwood Group, Inc.

Care Communications

Celergo LLC

Chicago Trading Company

Clarity Consulting  

CleverSafe

Comcast

Conway MacKenzie, Inc. 

Cosi, Inc.

Coupon Cabin

Digitas

Domino Amjet

Donlen Corporation

Draftfcb  

Emergency Nurses Association

Emkay Incorporated

Ernst & Young LLP

Flexco

FONA International Inc.

GCG Financial, Inc.  

Getty Images

Ghafari Associates LLC

Greeley and Hansen

Harley Ellis Devereaux

Harrah's Joliet

Hephzibah Children's Association

IfbyPhone

Impact Networking, L.L.C.

Infinium Capital Management, Inc.

Infogix, Inc.  

Inktel Direct Corp.  

Instant Technology

IPMG Employee Owners

kCura Corp.

KeyLimeTie

KPMG, LLC

Lawson Products

LeasePlan USA, Inc.

Luna Chicago, LLC

McGladrey

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts, Inc.

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

Millennium Electronics, Inc.

Model Metrics Inc.  

Mortenson Company

Mutual Trust Financial Group  

National Futures Association

Nitel

NOW Foods

Office Concepts

OMRON Electronics, LLC

OtterBase, Inc.

Paylocity  

Physicians Interactive

Plexus

PLS Financial Services Inc.

PointBridge

Premier Wealth Group

Premium Surge Promotions

Protiviti Inc.

Rabjohns Financial Group

Radio Flyer

Rasmussen, Inc.

Red Frog Events

Remedy

Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor, Ltd.

Service Express, Inc. (SEI)

Shared Technologies Inc.

Shure

Sikich LLP

Skender Construction Company

Slalom Consulting

Sonoma Partners LLC

Spot Trading LLC

Starcom MediaVest Group

Stout Risius Ross, Inc.

SWC Technology Partners

The Comprehensive Group

The James Hotel

The Marketing Store

ThoughtWorks, Inc.

Thresholds Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centers

Total Quality Logistics

Tris3ct LLC

Turner Construction Company

Vapor Bus International

Verizon Wireless

VW Credit, Inc.

Wide Open West

WMS Industries

SOURCE National Association for Business Resources