[Press Release] Mission Essential Personnel is The ASBCs 2011 Principal Corporate Sponsor

Mission Essential Personnel Sponsors Growth

of Small Government Contractors

Columbia, MD, May 10, 2011 – The American Small Business Coalition (The ASBC) today announced its 2011 Principal Sponsor is Mission Essential Personnel, LLC (MEP), a Founding Member of The ASBC and the US government’s leading provider of translators, interpreters and cultural advisors. In addition to MEP's financial support, company personnel are contributing expertise to The ASBC’s industry education and market intelligence programs as part of its ongoing technical and advisory support to small and emerging companies in the government contracting arena.

"It's been remarkable to watch MEP's growth and success since they first joined our community," says Guy Timberlake, Co-Founder and Chief Visionary of The ASBC. "To literally be in the room while a company is experiencing triple-digit growth for its first four years was amazing but not surprising given the drive of MEP owners, Chad Monnin, Scott Humphrys, Chris Miller, and Greg Miller. MEP’s commitment to our community speaks to the character of the organization and helps The ASBC fulfill our mission of supporting organizations engaged in the acquisition, delivery and implementation of goods, services and solutions to US government agencies and their contractors."

MEP has enjoyed an association with The ASBC since Guy and Margaret Timberlake launched the organization in early 2004. In 2009, MEP received The ASBC Founders Award, and since 2009 has been the Golden Bells Presenting Sponsor of the Holiday Charity Bash™, The ASBC’s annual fundraiser and premiere networking event that supports Wounded Warriors and the families of service members disabled or killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

MEP's relationship with The ASBC has played an important role in its growth from a small business with a handful of employees to a recognized industry leader providing global support to government agencies.

"We at MEP have been fortunate to have achieved so much in such a short period of time," said Chris Taylor, CEO of MEP. "An invaluable part of that success has been our ongoing relationship with The American Small Business Coalition. Guy, Maggie, and their team truly have the best interests of small businesses at heart, so we're delighted our support helps 'pay it forward' to the next generation of entrepreneurs. It's an honor to be a founding member of an organization doing so much to support Government and Industry, and to be their 2011 Principal Sponsor."

About The ASBC:

Founded in 2004, The American Small Business Coalition provides timely, trusted assistance to Government and Industry organizations engaged in the acquisition, delivery and implementation of goods, services and solutions to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors. Visit them on the web at www.theasbc.org.

About MEP:

MEP is a global professional services company that provides human-capital solutions and program support to government and corporate clients. Currently, MEP is the US government’s leading provider of translators, interpreters and cultural advisors, with more than 8,200 personnel in 13 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.

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