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www.nelsonstaffing.com - Nelson Family of Companies Edward Roberts, 707-939-4351 eroberts@nelsonhr.com or Rocket Science Barbara Llarena, 415-464-8110 ext. 217 barbara@rocketscience.com Nelson Staffing, a staffing and recruiting solutions company focused on providing talent to Northern California-based businesses, today announced that it was named San Rafael's business of the year -- in the large business category
-- by the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce.
Nelson Staffing was chosen from a select group of San Rafael companies nominated by Chamber of Commerce members. The awards committee, made up of Chamber board members and volunteers looked at the contributions, community service, economic development and public service Nelson Staffing has made to the San Rafael community.
"We were extremely impressed with the level of community involvement and the support Nelson Staffing has made to San Rafael," said Tallia Hart, President and CEO of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce.
"Nelson Staffing was founded in San Rafael nearly 40 years ago and we have been dedicated to developing and improving the San Rafael community ever since," said Gary D. Nelson, CEO and Chairman of the Nelson Family of Companies, parent company of Nelson Staffing. "We are honored to receive such an award as it acknowledges the hard work and expertise of our most valuable asset, our employees."
The Chamber's 24th annual award was given Friday, April 4th at the State of the City Dinner and Awards Night, recognizing San Rafael-based companies and citizens.
About Nelson Staffing
Nelson Staffing is a staffing firm focused on attracting and providing talent to a wide variety of clients in Northern California. The company partners with clients to source, screen and acquire talent in positions ranging from administrative to executive levels and in industries ranging from wine to games software to healthcare.
About the Nelson Family of Companies
The Nelson Family of Companies was founded in 1970 by Chairman and CEO Gary D. Nelson, and is headquartered in Sonoma, CA. According to Staffing Industry Analysts, the company has grown into the 64th largest staffing company in the United States and is the largest independent human capital solutions company in Northern California. This solid growth recently culminated in record revenues of $377 million in 2006. The Nelson Family of Companies has been ranked as one of the "Best Places to Work" in the Greater Bay Area for the second year in a row according to an employee survey done by the publishers of the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal. For more information, visit www.nelsonhr.com.
The businesses within the Nelson Family of Companies include:
-- Nelson and Associates: Provides full-time and executive search placement, as well as consultant and temporary professionals in the financial area.
-- Nelson Technology: Provides full-time and contract recruiting in all technology areas including programming, project management, product management, testing, quality assurance, and technology architecture.
-- Nelson Staffing: Provides consultant, executive, full-time and temporary talent in a broad range of career areas including winery operations, game software testing, legal, office administration, hospitality, customer service, marketing, non-profit, human resources, business development, and sales.
-- NelsonJobs: Northern California's premier job board.
-- WorkforceLogic: Is an innovative workforce management company that provides software and services focused on risk mitigation, talent acquisition management, and contingent workforce planning.
-- HRhome: Is an online resource for HR professionals created by HR professionals
24th Annual Award Given by the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
