PowerNet Global & CEO Receive Dual Honors

"PowerNet Global's commitment to giving back has gone above and beyond what's expected to be a good corporate citizen, and it's been the employees at PNG who have taken it upon themselves to drive the organization's efforts," stated Dustin S. Klein, publisher and executive editor, Smart Business. "Consequently, we're leased that Smart Business is able to recognize the firm with a 2011 Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service because the breadth and scope of PNG's community giving programs should serve as an illustration for others to follow."

The 2011 Pillar Award for Community Service program

"We are especially pleased to honor Bernie Stevens with our inaugural Kent Clapp CEO Leadership Award as part of the 2011 Pillar Award for Community Service program," stated Dustin S. Klein, publisher and executive editor, Smart Business. "His leadership, dedication, and spirit of philanthropy are to be commended, and it's no wonder the employees at PowerNet Global have furthered his philosophy to the point where community service is woven into the very fabric of the company."

Founded in 1992, integrated communications provider PowerNet Global works with many of the country's top communications agents and affinity groups to offer a wide range of integrated voice, data, SIP, and managed solutions to commercial and residential clients nationwide. Leveraging its reputation in the industry with strong carrier partnerships, PowerNet Global offers tremendous opportunities for carriers, resellers, agents, and affinity groups. Headquartered in Cincinnati, the company has achieved consistent growth by developing and marketing an expanding array of competitive products and maintaining a clear focus on delivering unrivaled service to its partners and clients.

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