Spectrum Chosen as a Finalist For Small Business of the Year

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 28, 2009  – Spectrum Inc. a national telecommunications expense management (TEM) company learned today that it has been selected as one of five finalists for the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber's Small Business of the Year award.

The Awards will be presented at the annual Small Business Excellence Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at the Millennium Hotel in downtown Cincinnati starting at 11:30a.m. The keynote speaker is Greg Battle, CEO of Coolant Control and the 2008 Small Business of the Year Awards winner.

"This recognition is dedicated to our great team of professionals at Spectrum,” said Troy McCracken, CEO of Spectrum. “We have come along way from the four employees we had in 2000, and our leadership team appreciates the commitment from each and every member of the Spectrum team ."

About Spectrum, Inc.

One of the country's foremost telecommunications management companies, Spectrum, Inc., helps its clients manage the entire telecommunications lifecycle. Based in Cincinnati, Spectrum's offerings include its TrueVue® TEM solution, expert carrier-independent consulting, network design, management and optimization, contract negotiation, and proven customer support. For further information, please  visit www.3spectrum.com.