August
25, 1998
NEWS
RELEASE
Atlantic.Net
Recognized as a Top 100 Private Florida Company
GAINESVILLE
Internet Connect Company (Atlantic.Net), one of Floridas most
popular Internet service providers, is pleased to announce that
it has been recognized as one of the Florida 100, a compilation
of high-growth privately held companies in the state of Florida.
The
list is compiled by the University of Florida's Center for Entrepreneurship
and Innovation (CEI), and Accounting Research and Professional Education
(CARPE), in the College of Business Administration. The annual project
identifies the 100 fastest-growing private companies in Florida.
Recipients must meet four strict requirements to be eligible: be
an independent, privately held corporation or proprietorship, but
not a subsidiary or division; show a three-year sales history with
an increase in fiscal 1997; have sales of more than $100,000 but
less than $25 million in fiscal 1995; and be headquartered in the
state of Florida. For more information on the Florida 100, please
visit http://www.cba.ufl.edu/florida100 on the University of Florida
Web site.
President
Manoj "Marty" Puranik attributes Atlantic.Nets success
to proven technological innovation, dedicated employees and a commitment
to customer satisfaction.
"Were
very proud of this designation," Puranik said, "It affirms
our belief that it is possible to succeed in this industry while
offering premium levels of service at a reasonable cost to our customers."
Atlantic.Net
representatives will attend a business conference and awards banquet
to be held in December to honor the recipients.
About
Atlantic.Net: Internet Connect Co.
Gainesville, FL-based Atlantic.Net is a leader in the highly competitive
Internet access industry committed to providing the highest possible
level of service at a reasonable cost to all of its customers. Atlantic.Net
operates in 26 cities throughout Florida, including Tampa, Jacksonville,
Orlando and Pensacola. In addition to over 10,000 dial-up subscribers,
Atlantic.Net offers a variety of high-speed dedicated access solutions
and Web hosting services for businesses. To learn more about Atlantic.Nets
complete line of services, call 1-800-422-2936 or visit the corporate
Web site at http://www.atlantic.net.
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