Grassi & Co. recently received three prestigious recognitions from an influential accounting industry trade publication, INSIDE Public Accounting: * The firm was ranked as one of the top ten fastest-growing firms in the country * The firm is a member of the 2009 Best of the Best Firms, recognizing Grassi as one of America's 25 Best-Managed Accounting Firms - and more specifically, the firm was recognized as one of the top five best-managed accounting firms in the Northeast region of the country * The firm was recognized as an "All Star" in long-range planning This is the fourth consecutive year that Grassi & Co. has been recognized as a "Best of the Best Firm," one of only six firms to achieve this level of consistency. Additionally, the firm's employees voted and enabled the firm to be recognized by Accounting Today as one of the 2009 Best Accounting Firms to Work For. These are amazing achievements considering there are more than 3,000 accounting firms nationally, including some very strong competition in their local and regional markets. They are incredibly proud and honored and would like to thank their employees, clients and friends for helping us to achieve these successes. They value your support, hard work and friendship.