HLB Gross Collins, P.C. Named One of Top 25 Small Businesses of 2008

Atlanta, June 04, 2008 - HLB Gross Collins, P.C., a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm, has been named one of the Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year by The Cobb Chamber of Commerce and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Businesses were nominated earlier this year, and after a review by an independent panel of judges, HLB Gross Collins was selected as one of the Top 25 companies. Candidates were evaluated based on criteria including staying power, growth in number of employees, increase in sales or unit volume, current and past financial standing, innovative products and services, response to adversity, evidence of contributions to aid community projects and overall management philosophy.

HLB Gross Collins helps businesses and individuals increase and preserve their financial net worth. Serving clients both locally and around the globe, the firm offers tax services, auditing and assurance services, business consulting services, valuation services, personal financial planning and international services such as transfer pricing, export tax incentives, income tax treaties and tax planning.

"We are honored to have been named one of the Top 25 Small Businesses of the year," said Partner Elizabeth A. Salvati, CPA, CFP, PFS. "We have experienced four consecutive years of double-digit growth, which we have achieved by concentrating on providing excellent service to our clients.

"For nearly 40 years, businesses and individuals have grown and prospered with expert guidance from our uniquely qualified team of accounting professionals,” she said. “More than half our team has worked at HLB Gross Collins for their entire professional careers. They have the opportunity to form lifelong friendships and become part of a caring work family where emphasis is placed on individual growth and development."

HLB Gross Collins recently admitted five new partners and promoted two team members to supervisor.

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