Simon Public Relations Group, Inc. becomes a member of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Supplier Network

Simon Public Relations Group, Inc. announced today that it has completed the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce's (GPCC) Supplier Network series. Joe Mahoney, executive vice president, GPCC, presented President Lisa Simon with a certificate of completion, which indicates that Simon Public Relations Group, Inc. has enhanced its qualifications to compete for major contracts.

Simon Public Relations Group, Inc. along with other Supplier Network participants were coached by the purchasing agents of large regional companies and organizations on key techniques and skills to qualify as vendors for larger firms and government agencies. The Supplier Network curriculum was developed by procurement officers and addressed the challenges small businesses, like Simon Public Relations Group, Inc. face in expanding their business opportunities. By completing the series, Simon Public Relations Group, Inc. is signaling to the region's larger companies that it is seeking to bid for contractual services and has the talent and skills necessary to be a successful vendor.

"Small businesses are the very engine of our regional economy," said Mark Schweiker, President & CEO, GPCC. "Strengthening our small business community benefits the Philadelphia region as a whole. We are proud that companies like Simon Public Relations Group, Inc. have completed the Supplier Network series and earned their certificate, thereby enhancing their potential to bid successfully for increased business. We are confident the Supplier Network series will result in new opportunities for small businesses to grow and expand in our area."

The Supplier Network covers topics such as financing and planning for growth, business assessment and development, and managing growth. Now, Simon Public Relations Group, Inc. will be assisted by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce in promoting its qualifications to the business community through the Chamber's Supplier Network Web site. In addition, Simon Public Relations Group, Inc. has access to procurement resources as continuing support for building their business by representatives from the Small Business Administration, SCORE counselors, Philadelphia's Mayor's Business Action Team and the Small Business Development Center.

The companies and agencies which supported the Supplier Network include: ACE INA; Aqua America, Inc.; AstraZeneca; Brandywine Realty Trust; Citizens Bank; Comcast Cable Communications, Inc.; Cozen O'Connor; GE Water Technologies; Independence Blue Cross; Johnson & Johnson; Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems & Solutions; Mayor's Business Action Team (MBAT); Mitchell and Titus LLP; PECO, An Exelon Company; Philadelphia Housing Authority; Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.; Sunoco, Inc.; Tasty Baking Company; Temple University Health System; The Day & Zimmermann Group, Inc.; The School District of Philadelphia; Unisys Corporation; UPS; Weston Solutions; Widener University and Yoh Company, Inc.

Simon Public Relations Group, Inc., a Center City public relations and marketing communications consulting firm, was founded in 1990 by Lisa Simon. The award-winning agency offers a range of capabilities including media relations, special events, spokesperson campaigns, employee communications, and crisis management counseling. Simon Public Relations Group is located at 200 South Broad Street in Philadelphia. For information, call 215-545-4715, x22 or visit www.simonpr.com.