"As someone who has diagnosed and fixed problems all of my life, I can recognize when someone is very good!!! Your understanding and step by step fix was outstanding."

Actual Customer Quote

NEWS & AWARDS
Caleris is continually recognized in the media for providing quality service and impacting local communities with our "Outsource to Iowa - not India" campaign. Find out more about our press & awards, or come out and meet us at one of our many tradeshow visits.

AWARDS

			2006 Best Kept Secret
			Greater Des Moines Partnership - Celebrate Business Awards
			The Partnership recognized Caleris as a local business that demonstrates best practices while maintaining a level of anonymity.
			2006 Community Impact
			Technology Association of Iowa Prometheus Awards
			This award recognizes a company that makes a positive impact in the communities in which it serves. This includes donating profits to and participating in charitable programs, utilizing local suppliers, and instituting positive employment practices.
			2005 IT Economic Impact
			IDED (Iowa Dept of Economic Development) /Technology Association of Iowa
			The Economic Impact Award recognizes an IT company with proven, measurable impact of the economy from their services or products. The company must demonstrate economic activity as a direct and indirect result of its operations.
			2002 daVinci Award for Economic Impact
			IDED / Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack
			This award acknowledges innovation and highlights the driving force of technology in today's economy. The Economic Impact Award recognizes an IT company making a difference in Iowa communities.

PRESS

			Leaders Look For Ways To Help Newton Recover
			Des Moines Register	9/25/07
			Open the article. (Website) Newton workers find new life at Caleris.
			Caleris Nomination for Prometheus Awards
			Technology Association of Iowa	2/6/07
			Open the article. (Website) Caleris a finalist for Technology Company of the Year.
			Caleris to hire in Newton
			Des Moines Register	2/3/07
			Open the article. (PDF) Caleris plans to create 100 new jobs in Newton by the end of the year.
			New Business Process Center Opens in Newton
			Press Release	2/2/07
			Open the article. (PDF) The Newton Development Corporation announces that Caleris will open a center in the former Maytag building with plans to hire up to 300 workers
			IOWA'S INNOVATORS
			Des Moines Register	10/29/06
			Open the article. (PDF) The Des Moines Register spotlighted Iowa businesses who have demonstrated best practices for handling the possibility of a worker shortage in Iowa's future.
			Caleris Expands to Illinois
			Press Release	9/26/06
			PDF Version | Webpage version This news release announces the opening of a sales office in the Chicago area.
			Outsourcing to Iowa
			WHO TV Des Moines	9/13/06
			Open the article. (Webpage) This article recaps an on-air report highlighting how Caleris has created new jobs and made a difference in Iowa communities when so many call center jobs are being outsourced overseas.
			5 Towns Unite to Bring in Jobs
			Des Moines Register	7/6/06
			Open the article. (Webpage) This article discusses efforts by several Iowa companies and initiatives to stimulate job growth within the state.
			CEO Named to Institute for Tomorrow's Workforce Board
			Summer 2006
			Open website. Sheldon S. Ohringer named to ITW's Board of Directors. The foundation addresses the preparation of all Iowa learners for the 21st century.
			The Top 50 Vendors 2005
			Service Provider Weekly	10/17/05
			Visit spweekly.com This publication serves as a tool to help ISPs and other service providers obtain timely information about their markets and products. The weekly print & online magazine accepts nominations for its annual list of the top 50 vendors who are leaders in their industry and winners in customers' minds. Caleris was selected for this list in 2005.
			Advancing Technology: Competitors of the Industry
			Technology Assocation of Iowa	10/05
			Open the article. (63 KB / .PDF) The Technology Assocation of Iowa highlights thriving businesses that are based within Iowa. This publication focuses on Iowa technology companies creating competitive advantages for firms across the state, nation, and globe.
			Caleris Offers Afforable Support With Small Town Flavor
			ISP-Planet.com	6/05
			Open the article. (Webpage) This article highlights Caleris' ISP services and gives an indepth background of the company.
			Telecom Exec Shares Experiences
			University of Iowa - Venturing Newsletter	Summer 2005
			Open the article. (Page 4 - Webpage PDF) Caleris CEO, Sheldon S. Ohringer, discusses entrepreneurship and how it relates to his success.
			Connecting to Iowa's Future
			Des Moines Register	3/27/05
			Open the article. (PDF) This article highlights Caleris' commitment to invest in Iowa for all its support centers.
			Caleris To Open Call Center Northwest of Des Moines
			Des Moines Business Record	3/05
			Open the article. (Webpage) The company announces plans to open center in Jefferson. The article highlights the company's rapid growth.
			Call Center Dials Up Success In Iowa
			Des Moines Register	11/14/04
			Open the article. (PDF) Caleris operates successful call center in small town Iowa.

CONFERENCES & EXPOSITIONS

			Expo	Location	Date
			none currently planned