Electronic Knowledge Interchange Awarded Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business of the Year

Chicago, IL (August 27, 2010) — The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce (ILBCC) last night awarded Electronic Knowledge Interchange (EKI), a leading management and IT consulting firm, Outstanding Business of the Year during its 5th Annual Gala in Chicago.

The Outstanding Business of the Year award is given to organizations that demonstrate outstanding leadership, business growth and development, and exemplify a high-level of business excellence and professionalism.

EKI, founded by Robert Blackwell Jr., earned Business of the Year for its outstanding work in information technology and also for its philanthropic endeavors. “When selecting this year’s award winners, it was obvious that EKI was a natural fit,” said Larry Ivory, president and CEO, ILBCC. “I have known Robert for years and continue to be inspired by his entrepreneurial vision and dedication to business and to the community.”

“On behalf of both of my businesses, EKI and Killerspin, I am extremely honored to receive this award. In both companies, we stress the importance of leadership, teamwork and giving back to the community. To receive such an honor from ILBCC motivates us even more as we move forward with our future initiatives,” said EKI and Killerspin CEO Blackwell.

EKI joined fellow Outstanding Business of the Year award winner PASS Program at the McCormick Place Convention Center for the award ceremony. Approximately 300 guests attended, including high-profile national and local business executives and government officials. Governor Pat Quinn spoke during the Gala.

About Electronic Knowledge Interchange
Electronic Knowledge Interchange (EKI) is an accomplished management and IT consulting firm that delivers award-winning program management, collaboration, compliance and systems integration solutions. Driving innovation for many of the world’s largest, most sophisticated businesses and government institutions, EKI is known for the incomparable experience and knowledge of its consulting teams who respond to business challenges with logical, enduring systems and tools that make businesses more intelligent and efficient. To learn more, visit www.eki-consulting.com.

About Killerspin
Killerspin is America’s leading Table Tennis manufacturer and the world's largest provider of table tennis media. Killerspin events are seen in 160 countries around the world. To learn more, visit www.killerspin.com.

About ILBCC

The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce (ILBCC) is the leading agency for economic development of Illinois black business. ILBCC is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and black enterprises across the state. Its vision is to help Illinois black businesses develop sustainable, high-growth enterprises and build their capacity to allow them to effectively compete in state, federal, local and commercial contracts. To learn more, visit www.ilbcc.org.

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