EmPowerHR Named Preferred Human Resources Services Provider for Illinois Technology Association (ITA) Members

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, Apr 08 (MARKET WIRE) --
EmPowerHR, a local leader in human resources management services, is
pleased to announce a new partnership with the Illinois Technology
Association (ITA) as the preferred Human Resources Services provider for
ITA's Affinity Program. The program, available only to ITA members,
provides special offers and discounted pricing on key operational
expenses from companies who are committed to the technology community
through support and involvement that go above and beyond.

Available to ITA members are EmPowerHR's full portfolio of services
including: Human Resources Management assessment, benefits procurement, HR
consulting, and PEO services. The partnership reinforces EmPowerHR's
involvement in and commitment to the technology community as well as the
ITA's confidence in its services.

"The ITA is proud to name EmPowerHR as our preferred Human Resources
Service provider," said Fred Hoch, President of the ITA. "We are most
impressed with their commitment to the association, expertise,
affordability, and high level of client service. We are confident that
EmPowerHR can offer our members superior services at great, association
member pricing."

EmPowerHR President and CEO Robert Cerone commented, "We are thrilled to
be partnering with an organization as significant and well-respected as
the ITA. We hope to be a sound and reliable resource for the HR needs of
its membership for many years to come."

About EmPowerHR

Founded in 1995, Arlington Heights, IL based EmPowerHR specializes in
providing human resource management services to small and mid-sized
businesses primarily in the Technology, Professional and Service sectors.
The company customizes HR solutions for its clients, while providing
scalable healthcare and administrative programs through its longstanding
professional partnerships with companies like Humana, American Funds,
Delta Dental, Unum Provident, General Casualty, RSM McGladrey and Fifth
Third Bank. For more information about EmPowerHR, visit www.empowerhr.com
or contact 888-818-0707.

About the Illinois Technology Association

The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) represents the interests of a
diverse membership of more than 550 companies in Illinois that create,
deploy and utilize information technology as a core part of their
organization. By connecting members with industry peers and participants,
providing the latest strategic information, market research and critical
market insight and by promoting key thought leaders to raise visibility
and gain a greater market awareness and presence, ITA is focused on
building and developing the Illinois technology community through
collaboration. Additional information is available at
www.illinoistech.org.

Contact:
Margaret Plett
312-924-1044
mplett@illinoistech.org

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