The Software Company Also Earned the Honor in 2004

SAN DIEGO, Analytical Graphics, Inc. The competition recognizes companies that use smart people
management strategies to develop a strong trust between employees and
managers.org/hrmagazine). L., a leader in the
multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced that it has been
selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in Chicago by
the National Association for Business Resources (NABR).wheels.

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"Her expertise and strong track
record of implementing best practices among organizations will be tremendous
assets to the company.

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"Being able to win this award two years in a row shows that we are
continually improving," says Paul Graziani, AGI president and CEO."
"For some time, large organizations have been recognized for their
successful business strategies. Wheels has 550 employees and
manages more than 240,000 vehicles. For more information about NABR and its offerings, please
visit, http: //www.

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The second annual top 50 Best Small +
Medium Companies to Work for in America list was announced today before more
than 12,000 human resource professionals at the SHRM 57th Annual Conference +
Exposition . today
announced the appointment of Deborah Young as vice president of Human
Resources for Polk North America. Polk collects and interprets global data, and provides
extensive automotive business expertise to help customers understand their
market position, identify trends, build brand loyalty , conquest new business
and gain a competitive advantage.
Wheels, Inc.

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"The organizations on this year's list
have demonstrated that smaller companies can compete with large organizations
in terms of how to effectively incorporate strategies that make the most
effective use of the workforce . In
addition, AGI was named to Philadelphia Magazine's Best Places to Work list in
2001 and the top 25 Best Places to Work in America by Mademoiselle magazine in
2000. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. DES PLAINES, Ill.com.

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2005 winning
organizations are listed on the GPTW Web site at
http://www. L . For more information, please visit
http://www.com), which pioneered the concept of auto
leasing in 1939, provides a full range of specialized services to help
corporations manage their vehicle fleets.

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"This honor
allows AGI to hire and retain the best and most creative employees, maintain
our unique environment, and leverage our unbelievable teamwork-all to best
support our software users.

About AGI
AGI provides software to more than 30,000 national security and space
professionals for integrated analyses of land, sea, air, and space assets.

About R.
R. Polk helps automotive manufacturers and
dealers, automotive aftermarket companies, media companies , finance and
insurance companies, advertising agencies, consulting organizations,
government agencies and market research firms make good business decisions. Best-practice solutions are available to members in the areas of
human resources, healthcare, legal, transaction, compliance, marketing and
office services.

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Wheels Inc. Honored as One of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Chicago by the National Association for Business Resources

NABR specializes in providing businesses the benefits, programs,
service, and assistance required to operate as efficiently and successfully as
possible.

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Key
applications include battlespace management, geospatial intelligence
initiatives , space systems, and national defense programs. Internationally, AGI is recognized as one of
the top 100 companies in the military training industry (Military Training
Technology) and one of the top 50 space companies in the world (Space News). is the premier provider of automotive information and
marketing solutions. This award program was created
to recognize innovative human resource best practices and tools for constant
improvement demonstrated by the top companies in the area.org or call 1-866-321-1822.

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The organization produces other "Best Companies to Work for" lists , including
Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work for"(C), which recognizes employers with
1,000 or more employees.

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The GPTW ranked and selected the companies based on employees' responses
to a standardized survey, supplemental materials submitted by the companies,
and information gathered from external sources.
Since its founding in 1989, AGI has enjoyed strong growth and has been
named to numerous prestigious lists, including the Inc.
Young has also held human resources leadership positions with The Thomson
Corporation , Kraft FoodService/Philip Morris and USG Corporation, where she
designed and implemented innovative employee involvement programs. Polk + Co. L. Our culture is one of collaboration,
which encourages sharing of knowledge, creative thinking, and resources.

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AGI Named the 2005 Best Small Company to Work for in America

Founded in 1948, SHRM currently has more than 500
affiliated chapters and members in more than 100 countries.535.

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(AGI) has
been named the 2005 "Best Small Company to Work for in America" for the second
straight year by the Great Place to Work(R) (GPTW) Institute and the Society
for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
(Logo: http://www.greatplacetowork ."
Prior to joining Polk, Young served as director of Organizational
Development and Diversity and director of Human Resources for Spartan Stores,
Inc. In these roles, she was responsible for developing Spartan's first-ever
Diversity Council and a strategic diversity plan.

About Wheels, Inc.

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About GPTW
GPTW is a research and management consultancy headquartered in San
Francisco with affiliate offices in 25 other countries throughout the world.com.
"Deborah brings extraordinary experience to this position," said Joe
Walker, president, Polk Global Automotive .

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About SHRM
SHRM is the world's largest association devoted to human resource
management.

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6012. A
privately held global firm, Polk is based in Southfield, Mich.com .

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Prior to this award, AGI placed #1 in the 2004 "Best Small Company to Work
for in America " contest, and in the top three in the 50 Best Places to Work in
Pennsylvania 2002 and 2003 competitions , both sponsored by the GPTW. with operations
in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan , the Netherlands, Spain,
the United Kingdom and the United States.
Wheels' recognition as an ideal work environment by the NABR panel of
judges was based on information highlighting the company 's culture, policies
and human resource practices.
"Wheels is firmly committed to providing a dynamic and engaging workplace
environment that recognizes each individual's uniqueness and supports
personal, educational and career growth.

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, R. We
provide a highly ethical business environment that instills pride in working
for a company recognized as a leader in our industry. This award validates
everything we are committed to from a human resource perspective," said Joan
Richards, vice president of human resources.
The winners of the 2005 "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to
Work For" award are selected based on the following criteria: Diversity and
Multi-Culturalism, Work-Life Balance, Communication, Compensation and
Benefits, Employee Education and Development, Recruitment and Selection,
Employee Engagement and Commitment, Recognition and Retention and Community
Initiatives .

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newscom. We are grateful to the GPTW and SHRM for sharing
our workplace philosophy with so many others . Representing more than 185,000 individual members, the Society's
mission is both to serve human resource management professionals and to
advance the profession.
Young holds a bachelor's degree in management and human resources from
DePaul University and is a member of several professional organizations
including the Society for Human Resource Management and the Human Resources
Association of Greater Detroit.

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The small company category, in
which AGI placed first, is for firms with 50 to 250 employees. For more
information, contact SHRM media affairs at 1.

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Named the 2004
and 2005 #1 Small Company to Work for in America (Great Place to Work(R)
Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management), AGI has also been
recognized as one of the "best places to work" in Philadelphia (Philadelphia
Magazine), the Delaware Valley (Delaware Valley Child Care Council),
Pennsylvania (Great Place to Work(R) Institute), and the United States
(Mademoiselle magazine top 25).

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For additional information about AGI or its commercially available
software technologies, including its free flagship product STK and AGI Viewer
freeware, e-mail http://www.

Polk Appoints Deborah Young Vice President Human Resources

Polk + Co. In this role, Young will oversee the design
and implementation of company strategies in the areas of benefits and
compensation administration, employee relations , government compliance,
organizational development, performance management and recruitment/staffing . The NABR recognized
Wheels and other companies at "Chicago's 101 Best + Brightest Companies to
Work For" 2005 symposium and awards luncheon on Friday, June 10th at the
Chicago Marriott Oak Brook in Oak Brook, Ill.
The "Chicago 101 Best + Brightest Companies to Work For" competition is
sponsored by The Chicago Sun Times, the Management Association of Illinois,
Illinois Institute of Technology Center for Research and Service,
DaimlerChrysler and Corporate Express. For additional
information , please contact info@wheels.

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com and will be featured in the July issue of
SHRM's HR Magazine (http: //www. However, small and medium companies make up
the majority of the American economy and should also be recognized for their
unique human capital strategies and organizational success," said SHRM
president and CEO, Susan R.

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500, Technology Fast
50, Technology Fast 500, Philly 100, and Softletter Top 100. (http://www. Its holding company, Frank Consolidated
Enterprises, currently ranks as one of the largest private companies in the
United States, with nearly $2 billion in annual sales.

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Based in Exton, PA, AGI produces analysis software used by more than
30,000 national security and space professionals worldwide.703., Wheels, Inc.

About NABR
The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) is a newly formed
organization specifically dedicated to the representation , enrichment and
advocacy of smaller businesses and entrepreneurships throughout the United
States .nationalbiz.

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