Southport, CT - October 18, 2001. -- Div2000.com/The States leading Diversity owned businesses were recently announced at the National Diversity awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The Diversity100 represents the Top 100 Diversity (Women and Minority) owned businesses in a state. As a member of the distinguished Diversity100, these companies are sought after by large institutional buying organizations to provide goods and services on a local and national basis.
Included in this year's list is Ascolta, headquarted in Irvine, California. The companies on the Div100 list represent businesses in Technology, Manufacturing, Food Service and Professional services. With over 9 million Diversity owned business in the United States; these businesses have distinguished themselves as leaders in their industries and communities. Diversity owned businesses contribute over $1.4 trillion in sales to the U.S. economy.
The Div100 annual list is produced by Div2000.com the nations leading Diversity b2b Internet portal. Launched in 1999, Div2000.com contains a database of Women and Minority owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, Government agencies and Colleges and Universities. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its site content and design.
