Business Performance, Contribution to Community Above & Beyond Wheaton, IL: May 16, 2002 -- The Ink Well, a commercial printing and mailing company, announced today, that it was awarded the "Business of the Year Award – Service Category" by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented on May 10, 2002 at the monthly chamber luncheon. This prestigious honor is presented annually to an outstanding business that contributes above and beyond to the community, demonstrates superior business performance and unique approaches to business. The Ink Well was selected for it’s contribution to the various non-profit organizations including the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, School Districts 200 and 204, the Community Career Center in Naperville, The DuPage County Workforce Investment Board, youth sports in Naperville and other community service. The Ink Well was also cited for its ongoing commitment to employees and its continuous effort to give back to the community in addition to significant business growth over the past 7 years. According to president and owner, Al Lautenslager, "We are pleased to win this award, which helps substantiate our place in the community. It also helps us celebrate our 7 years in business this year. We are honored and touched at such an award and proud of our employees and our contributions." As Nicki Anderson of Reality Fitness, a previous award winner stated during her presentation of the award, "The Ink Well has become an exemplary employer and has distinguished itself by becoming a premier marketing company as well as a printing and mailing company." The Ink Well is a perennial award winning printing company having received recognition for printing excellence, community spirit, business growth and management. The Ink Well was named as one of the top ten commercial printers in DuPage County and is a past finalist for the Naperville Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. This is in addition to a 1998 nomination by Ernst and Young as Entrepreneur of the Year. Founded in 1995, The Ink Well, Wheaton, is a full service commercial printing and mailing company located in Wheaton, IL, specializing in newsletters, brochures, marketing and promotional material, and all other business printing. They can be reached through their website at http://www.1-800-inkwell.com or email: [email protected].