San Ramon, CA - Dale Halterman, Chairman of the Board of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce, announced at the April 25, 2006 City Council meeting that vCom Solutions won the 2006 Contra Costa Council Small Business Award as the fastest growing private company in the Bay Area. Founded in 2001, vCom Solutions experienced a 2,818% growth in revenue from 2002 to 2004, and grew from 8 to 29 employees. vCom now has 35 employees and manages telecom for over 500 customers at 1500 locations.

"This award is a great honor and achievement in its own right," said Gary Storm, Chief Executive Officer of vCom Solutions. "To have done it in a city like San Ramon, with companies like AT&T, Chevron, Toyota, Comcast, 24 Hour Fitness and FedEx; and amongst hundreds of businesses in Bishop Ranch alone, is a GREAT achievement indeed."

"This great accomplishment could not have been achieved without the support of our customers who have put their trust into vCom over the years; and the hard work and commitment of our employees to our customers, their team members, and the company. Our thanks go out to them for helping us win this great award. " said Sameer Hilal, vCom Solution's Chief Operating Officer.

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