APT RECOGNIZED AS A TOP CONNECTICUT-BASED DIVERSITY BUSINESS

Applied Psychological Techniques, Inc. is named one of Connecticut's Top 50 Diversity-Owned Companies by DiversityBusiness.com

DiversityBusiness.com has named Applied Psychological Techniques, Inc. one of the top 50 diversity-owned businesses in Connecticut.

DiversityBusiness.com's Div50 Award annually honors each state's top 50 diversity-owned (women, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Native Indian and other minority groups) businesses in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, food service and professional services.

"It is a little-known fact that diversity-owned businesses contribute over $1.4 trillion in sales to the U.S. economy each year," said Dr. Kathleen Lundquist, President of APT. "We are extremely proud to be listed among Connecticut's diversity-owned elite."

Ranging in revenue size from $1.7 million to over $184 million, this year's award recipients will be honored at a special awards ceremony at DiversityBusiness.com's 4th Annual Multicultural Business Conference, taking place March 17 - 19, 2004 at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. For the complete list of winning companies, please visit:
http://www.div2000.com/Resources/DivLists/2003/

About APT
APT is a full-service human resource consulting firm headquartered in Darien, CT, with regional offices in the Atlanta, Seattle and San Jose metropolitan areas. 1995, APT's staff of organizational psychologists, human resource professionals, and IT specialists have devised sophisticated strategies and practical solutions to help Fortune 100 organizations select, develop
and retain their top talent. These include consultative services and We-based systems in the areas of assessment, selection, performance management, 360-degree feedback, organizational surveys, HR process audits and employment litigation support.
APT is certified as a woman-owned business with the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). More information about APT can be found at www.appliedpsych.com.

About DiversityBusiness.com
Launched in 1999, with over 20,000 members DiversityBusiness.com is the largest organization of diversity-owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and colleges and universities. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its content and design. More information about DiversityBusiness.com can be found at www.diversitybusiness.com.
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