CELEBRATING 7 SUCCESSFUL YEARS IN BUSINESS

Thursday, April 01st, 2010

Raleigh, NC – April is a special month for Oak Grove Technologies as we celebrate seven successful years in business! Founded in 2003 by President and CEO, Mark Gross, Oak Grove has grown rapidly and now has close to 200 employees performing services in the fields of training, information technology, strategic communications, and analytical / intelligence analysis.

Dedication and hard work paid off for Mark and Oak Grove over the last seven years, and as a result, the company is a proud recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. In 2007, Oak Grove was the first SDVOSB to receive the prestigious U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Nunn-Perry Award for Mentor-Protégé Excellence. Oak Grove and its mentor, Science Applications International Corporation were among eight companies recognized for their outstanding contributions to the warfighter and our nation’s defense. Oak Grove also received the Department of Defense SDVOSB Achievement Award in 2007.

Oak Grove experienced tremendous success in 2008 and 2009. Mark was recognized as the 2008 Southeast Region and North Carolina Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year. This prestigious award was presented by the United State Small Business Administration to those who have fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of small business, including advocating the cause of small business in the legislative process, and volunteering time and services to small business interests and groups. Mark was selected above his peers for his advocacy and expertise on Veterans business issues. In May 2008, the Raleigh News and Observer published a story on Mark, “Vet Pushes Opportunity”, focusing on the successes of Oak Grove, and Mark’s personal success as a veteran entrepreneur. As 2008 neared its end, the North Carolina Technology Association named Oak Grove Mid-sized Company of the Year. Additionally, in recognition of the economic power of privately held businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nation’s leading business-to-business internet site, named Oak Grove No. 27 on the list of Top 100 Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses in the United States, and No. 90 on the Top 500 List of Veteran-Owned Businesses in the United States.

In late January of 2009, Oak Grove opened its third office and is now fully operating out of Sierra Vista, Arizona. After numerous contract wins throughout 2009, the Alexandria, Virginia office location was relocated to a larger facility to better accommodate Oak Grove’s continually expanding team. In August 2009, Oak Grove was named to the 28th Annual Inc. 5000 | 500 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for the second year in a row. Oak Grove ranked on Inc.’s list of Top 100 Government Service Companies both years as well. To close 2009, Oak Grove was named to the Triangle Business Journal Fast 50 list. The Fast 50 recognizes an elite collection of achievers.

Oak Grove continues to work diligently on new and existing contracts, and is exploring many new opportunities for 2010 and 2011.

About Oak Grove

Throughout the Armed Forces, across federal government agencies, in Law Enforcement, healthcare and beyond our expert staff is delivering results-oriented solutions that are changing the way people live and work for the better.

Our full suite of instructional services includes tactical field training and web-based and mobile learning solutions to prepare teams to successfully execute any mission. We specialize in language, regional expertise, and culture services, and develop truly immersive cultural environments and training programs. We deliver expert intelligence services to support the warfighter, and empower people and their message through strategic communications and information technology services.

Oak Grove mentors owners of veteran small businesses and sponsors special events that honor and aid our veteran community. Additionally, over 75% of our employees have served in the military. Our Service Continues…

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