The U.S. Small Business Administration has honored Integral Systems at its 2009 National Small Business Week as the Region III Prime Contractor of the Year. The Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Award recognizes small businesses that have provided government and industry with outstanding goods and services as prime or sub contractors. Region III includes Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
We are honored to receive this distinction from the Small Business Administration, said Integral Systems CEO John Higginbotham. As one of the more than 27 million small businesses in the
U.S., Integral Systems strives to provide excellent services to our core customers, including the government. We are pleased to be recognized among our peers for our ongoing success.
Small business owners, corporate leaders, government officials and volunteers from across the country were in Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Small Business Administration National Small
Business Week two-day conference, which honored five major award events for their achievements as America'ss top entrepreneurs. The contracting awards recognize these businesses and
organizations for their commitment to providing contracting and subcontracting opportunities to small, women-owned and small disadvantaged businesses.
Integral Systems develops integrated technology solutions for satellite interfaced systems for government and commercial customers. The company has served the U.S. Air Force, NASA,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and satellite operators around the globe for more than 25 years. Integral Systems has completed more than 200 satellite missions for
communications, science, meteorological and other applications.
For more information on National Small Business Week, go to www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com.
About National Small Business Week:
National Small Business Week recognizes outstanding small businesses for their personal successes and contributions to the economy. Every year since 1963, the President proclaims a
celebration of the nation'ss more than 27.2 million small businesses, which represent more than 99 percent of all employers and 60 to 80 percent of net new jobs. For more information on
National Small Business Week, go to www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com.
About Integral Systems:
Integral Systems, Inc. applies more than 25 years experience to provide integrated technology solutions for SATCOM-interfaced networks. Customers have relied on the Integral Systems
family of companies (Integral Systems Europe, Lumistar, Inc., Newpoint Technologies, Inc., RT Logic, and SAT Corporation) to deliver on time and on budget for more than 250 satellite
missions. Our dedication to customer service has solidified long-term relationships with the U.S. Air Force, NASA, NOAA, and nearly every satellite operator in the world. Integral Systems
is listed in Forbes's Top 200 Small Companies in America for 2008. For more information, visit www.integ.com.