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The Select Group Named Among TBJ’s Fast 50 for 2011 RALEIGH, N.C. – Nov. 15, 2011 – The Select Group, a full-service recruiting firm specializing in the placement of technology, engineering and executive-level positions, has been named No. 25 in Triangle BusinessJournal’s Fast 50 companies for 2011. The recognition places The Select Group among the fastest-growing private companies in the Triangle. Fast 50 winners were selected and ranked based on a formula that counts revenue growth and profitability from 2008 to 2010. Numbers were analyzed by PricewaterhouseCoopers to determine this year’s honorees. The Select Group, which has 45 full-time employeesin the Triangle, has experienced significant growth over the past 12 months. This includes opening new sales offices across the country in cities like San Diego and Washington, D.C.,and engaging in businesson an international level. The company added 25 employeesover the past year and plans to hire at least 25 more at various branches in 2012. “Our strategy is to continually target large markets across the country where we have an existing customer base,” says Sheldon Wolitski, The Select Group’s founder and CEO.“Our focus is to continue making an impact in our current market while translating this successto other markets we serve.” “This year’s Fast 50 winners show tremendous strength in the face of turbulent markets,” says Bryan Hamilton, Triangle BusinessJournal’s publisher. “They are injecting cash into our economy and are on the forefront of creating jobs in our communities.” This year’s winners will be featured in Triangle BusinessJournal’s Nov. 18 print edition and were honored during a ceremony Nov. 15 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center in Durham. About The Select Group The Select Group is an award-winning, full-service recruiting partner with a fresh and personal approach. Specializing in the placement of technology and engineering professionals, the company aims to connect great companies with quality talent. Founded in 1999, The Select Group is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., with sales offices throughout North America. It continues to be recognized for its innovative approach and rapid growth, earning CareerBuilder’s “Best of Staffing” recognition for outstanding client feedback and Staffing Industry Analyst’s 2011 Fastest Growing Staffing Firms. Additional accoladesinclude placement on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 500, as well as local awards such as Entrepreneur of the Year, Fast 50, Top Company to Watch, HR & Staffing Impact Leader, Best Overall Company, and Best Placesto Work. To learn more about The Select Group, call (919) 459-1049 or visit www.theselectgroup.com.