EmPowerHR Named Preferred Human Resources Services Provider for Illinois Technology Association (ITA) Members

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL--(Marketwire - April 8, 2009) - EmPowerHR, a local leader in human resources management services, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Illinois Technology Association (ITA) as the preferred Human Resources Services provider for ITA's Affinity Program. The program, available only to ITA members, provides special offers and discounted pricing on key operational expenses from companies who are committed to the technology community through support and involvement that go above and beyond.

Available to ITA members are EmPowerHR's full portfolio of services including: Human Resources Management assessment, benefits procurement, HR consulting, and PEO services. The partnership reinforces EmPowerHR's involvement in and commitment to the technology community as well as the ITA's confidence in its services.

"The ITA is proud to name EmPowerHR as our preferred Human Resources Service provider," said Fred Hoch, President of the ITA. "We are most impressed with their commitment to the association, expertise, affordability, and high level of client service. We are confident that EmPowerHR can offer our members superior services at great, association member pricing."

EmPowerHR President and CEO Robert Cerone commented, "We are thrilled to be partnering with an organization as significant and well-respected as the ITA. We hope to be a sound and reliable resource for the HR needs of its membership for many years to come."

About EmPowerHR

Founded in 1995, Arlington Heights, IL based EmPowerHR specializes in providing human resource management services to small and mid-sized businesses primarily in the Technology, Professional and Service sectors. The company customizes HR solutions for its clients, while providing scalable healthcare and administrative programs through its longstanding professional partnerships with companies like Humana, American Funds, Delta Dental, Unum Provident, General Casualty, RSM McGladrey and Fifth Third Bank. For more information about EmPowerHR, visit www.empowerhr.com or contact 888-818-0707.

About the Illinois Technology Association

The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) represents the interests of a diverse membership of more than 550 companies in Illinois that create, deploy and utilize information technology as a core part of their organization. By connecting members with industry peers and participants, providing the latest strategic information, market research and critical market insight and by promoting key thought leaders to raise visibility and gain a greater market awareness and presence, ITA is focused on building and developing the Illinois technology community through collaboration. Additional information is available at www.illinoistech.org.

Contact Information: Contact: Margaret Plett 312-924-1044 mplett@illinoistech.org