HMS TECHNOLOGIES, INC President/CEO wins West Virginia Small Business Person of the Year

04/23/2008

Harry M. Siegel, President/CEO of HMS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. seated center front row is named the 2008 West Virginia Small Business Person of the Year during National Small Business Week held in Washington, D.C.

Martinsburg, WV - HMS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (HMS) announced today that congratulations are in order for Harry M. Siegel, President/CEO of the company for his win as the 2008 West Virginia Small Business Person of the Year.

The U. S. Small Business Administration recognized Siegel for his hard work, innovative ideas and dedication to the community in a ceremony held today at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC, as part of the annual Small Business Week 2008.

“I’m both pleased and honored to receive such an esteemed award”, said Harry M. Siegel, President and CEO of the company. “While I’m dedicated to ensuring that the company performs at the highest level possible delivering above and beyond our clients and customers expectation; the strength of it all is not in one man, but is in a Team of good professional employees, people and clients willing to work to get each job done, and done well,” Siegel said.

National Small Business Week is part of a presidential proclamation that started in 1963.  It is a time set aside when small business owners are recognized for their personal contributions and successes to our Nation.  Small businesses represent more than 99 percent of all employers and provide new jobs generating a majority of American innovations.