CHICAGO, – The United States Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency has named Computer Resource Solutions, Inc. The 2008 Regional Information Technology Firm of the Year.

The MBDA is the only federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses in America. Their mission is to enhance the growth and expansion of minority business enterprises and functions as an entrepreneurial organization, serving entrepreneurs. Carrying on their 25-year tradition, the MBDA annually reviews local and regional minority businesses and awards this honor. Award recipients are recognized for their significant business achievements and contributions to the community.

Michael Gaines, Founder / President / CEO said Computer Resource Solutions is thrilled to be awarded this honor and to be recognized as a leader for our achievements in the Information Technology Consulting and Strategic Staffing service sector.  Our ability to service Fortune 500 firms since our inception and our ability to maintain a long-term relationship with these firms truly exemplify our service capabilities. We are excited to be publicly recognized for these accomplishments.

Computer Resource Solutions has been in the Information Technology and Strategic Staffing business for over 14 years. CRS has a long-standing reputation with many Fortune 500 companies for its ability to deliver quality services to support the broad base of information technology needs of its customers across the nation. CRS ability to be flexible and responsive to their clients needs has allowed them to add CRS Professional as an additional line of service offerings as a separate division providing accounting / finance, administrative, and many other specialized services.

CRS is also committed to enhancing the education of youth within the technology spectrum and has partnered with a variety of community organizations to assure that their goals have been met. In addition to being involved in such organizations, CRS has been a proud sponsor of BDPA Chicago for their various initiatives for over 10 years. CRS employees are also active members of BDPA Chicago's Corporate Advisory Council. Michael Gaines sits on the Board of Director's of the Chicago Minority Business Development Council and is also a member of the Minority Business Input Committee of CMBDC.

On August 15, 2008 at the 26th Annual Chicago Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, Computer Resource Solutions, Inc. was honored for its achievements.

For more information on Computer Resource Solutions, Inc., please visit www.crscorp.com and for more information on United States Department of Commerce, MBDA and MED week please visit www.medweek.gov.