EDSI Honored With Three Prestigious Awards

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Educational Data Systems, Inc. (EDSI), a workforce development and training company headquartered in Dearborn, MI, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing, private companies in America. The company has also been named one of "Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" by the Michigan Business and Professional Association. EDSI also received the CEM Business Association "Business of the Year 2010" award from the City of Detroit Office of Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization.

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For the second year in a row, EDSI has been named to the Inc. 5000 list, which represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. EDSI was ranked at 2101, moving up on the list from 2009. The company will be honored for this achievement at the Annual Inc. 500|5000 Conference and Awards Ceremony being held Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, 2010 in Washington D.C.

The company has also been designated one of "Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For."  This award recognizes companies who acknowledge that employees are their greatest asset and work with conviction to create organizational value and business results through their people. These honorees are innovative when it comes to demonstrating commitment to their employees and represent the leading edge in human resources practices. EDSI was selected from several hundred companies vying for this honor.

Additionally EDSI, was awarded the CEM Business Association "Business of the Year 2010" award. The award was presented at the City of Detroit Office of Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization third Annual Breakfast Fundraiser.  During the event, the President of the Detroit City Council, Charles Pugh, personally thanked EDSI for what the company is doing in the community.

"It is a privilege for our company to be recognized for our success, our growth, the community and our staff. Since our founding we have worked hard to provide an environment where ethics guide decisions and all employees work together for our accomplishments. I am truly honored that EDSI has been selected for these awards," said EDSI CEO Kevin Schnieders.

Founded in 1979, EDSI (www.EDSIsolutions.com) has grown to a network that employs 430 people in seven states and Washington D.C.  EDSI's professionals support a broad range of industries including:  manufacturing, automotive, public transit, utilities, aerospace, logistics, transportation, building and construction, retail, food service, and training.  

SOURCE Educational Data Systems, Inc.