TROY, Mich. – August 11, 2008 – Grid4 Communications, telecommunications service provider based in Troy, Mich., has been named a recipient of an award congratulating companies involved in Oakland County’s Emerging Sectors reaching the $1 Billion mark in investment.
Grid4 Communications was presented the award on May 22, 2008 for demonstrating growth and generating an optimistic outlook for the future Michigan economy. Grid4 has emerged as a major player in the telecommunications industry, and being based locally in Michigan warranted positive recognition from Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson.
Grid4 Communications is a rapidly growing Michigan business geared towards provisioning next-generation telecommunication products. Since the foundation of Emerging Sectors in 2004, Grid4 has increased its number of employees by more than 250 percent, and made significant advancements in the technological field.
“It is encouraging to hear additional positive feedback about the great things we are accomplishing at Grid4,” said Douglas Black, Vice President of Grid4 Communications. “Receiving this award is a fantastic reminder that we are engaged in activities that are beneficial for both telecommunications and the economy of Michigan.”
Emerging Sectors has become a successful program, including achievements such as the creation of over 12,000 jobs, through the participation of more than 70 companies. It is a program geared towards upturning the Michigan economy and creating high-tech Michigan jobs.
“This award exemplifies Grid4’s commitment to Oakland County, and the businesses who have chosen to converge their voice and data solutions with Grid4,” said Mike Hopkins, Senior Vice President at Grid4 Communications, “Our involvement helped increase productivity and enabled Oakland County to reach it’s goal of $1 billion in investment.”
Grid4 Communications is a privately held, facilities-based Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) headquartered in Troy, Michigan. Grid4 delivers Advanced IP Communications Services. Among Grid4 Products is a comprehensive portfolio of IP Voice (VoIP), Hi-Speed Dedicated Internet Access (Broadband), Private Data Networking Services (IP Virtual Private Networks – MPLS-VPN) Unified Communications, Security and Managed Solutions for Business.
For More Information Contact:
David Cipparone
dcipparone@grid4.com
248-244-8100
