May 4, 2005
Kineticom Named as Finalist in 2005 American Business Award

Technical Talent Firm Recognized for Redefining the Staffing Agency Model in the Talent Age

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 4, 2005 Kineticom, Inc., a leading technical talent firm, announced today that the company was named a Finalist in the third annual American Business Awards. More than 1,200 nominations from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories. The winners will be announced on June 6 in New York City. Kineticom has redefined the staffing agency model by taking a bold approach to guide both companies and top freelance contractors as they each embrace the global shift toward a flexible workforce.

Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" by the New York Post (Sept. 22, 2002), The American Business Awards are the first national, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in the workplace.

A finalist in the Best Agency, Brokerage or Satellite Office or Facility category of the American Business Awards, Kineticom has turned heads as a result of its year over year 500-percent revenue growth driven by daily victories in the war for talent and the company's ability to establish lasting, intimate customer relationships through progressive partnerships. Led by a savvy and passionate management team, Kineticom has quickly developed a leadership position in building effective flexible workforces for companies in the information and communication technology industries

"The Stevie Awards have raised the profile of commendable companies and the individuals who are embracing the shift in the employment paradigm head on. The need for flexibility in the modern workforce model calls for bold changes on both sides of the employee/employer equation," said Simon Billsberry, chief executive officer of Kineticom, Inc." Tomorrow's workforce is being shaped by people who are confident in their talents and willing to take risks to do meaningful work and yield incredible results. Kineticom is flattered to have been selected by the panel of independent judges for our work in redefining the way companies and technical freelancers navigate and thrive working with and within the flexible workforce."

"The Stevie Award has quickly become the most coveted business honor in America," said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of The Stevie Awards. "We began the Stevies in 2002 with the mission to generate recognition of deserving companies and individuals among the business community, the pressand the general public. Being selected as a Finalist is an important achievement, because it means that independent judges have agreed that the Finalist is worthy of national recognition. We congratulate all of the Finalists on their achievement and wish them well in the competition."

Nicknamed the SteviesTM for the Greek word "crowned", winners will be announced during presentations on Monday, June 6, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The ceremonies will be videocast on the Internet and broadcast on radio. Donald J. Trump will receive the first Lifetime Achievement Stevie Award that evening.

Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs will select Stevie winners from among the Finalists. Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging from February through April.

Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists are available at www.stevieawards.com/aba.

About The Stevie Awards

Hailed as "the business world s own Oscars" by the New York Post (Sept. 22, 2002), Stevie Awards are conferred in three programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, and The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.