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Awards & News - CAL Business Solutions, Inc.

Awards  

  • Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club Winner – 2010, 2007, 2006, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1998
  • Microsoft Northeast Area Dynamics Partner of the Year Award 2010
  • Accounting Today Top 100 Pacesetter 2009
  • Microsoft Distinction in Marketing Award 2009
  • Hartford Business Journal Fastest Growing Private Company 2008
  • Accounting Technology Magazine Top 100 Pacesetter 2008
  • Microsoft East Region Competency Award 2007
  • Microsoft Excellence in Small Business Vertical – Professional Services 2007

Microsoft President's Club

News

7/8/2010- CAL Wins Microsoft Dynamics Northeast Area Partner of the Year Award
Cal Business Solutions has won 2010 Microsoft Dynamics Northeast Area  Partner of the Year Award! This achievement is said to reflect our business’ commitment to deliver outstanding products and services to small and midmarket customers. Read Press Release

8/9/2010- CAL selected for Accounting Today Magizine’s Top 100 VAR  Report

7/8/2010- CAL Business Solutions Inc. is named to the 2010 President’s Club for Microsoft Dynamics
We are proud to announce that for the 7th time CAL has earned Microsoft Dynamics Presidents Club status. This designation was given to only 359 companies worldwide – representing the top 5% of Dynamics partners.  CAL was the only New England GP partner to earn this recognition.   According to Microsoft, “President’s Club for Microsoft Dynamics honors high-performing Microsoft Dynamics partners whose commitment to customers is reflected in their business success and growth.” Read Press Release

7/7/2010- CAL makes Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Level
CAL is recognized for the highest level of technological excellence, marketplace impact and satisfaction of customers through Microsoft products and services. 

7/1/10 – CAL receives Honorable Mention for 2010 Microsoft Distinction in Marketing Award
Due to our use of social media marketing CAL Business Solutions was given an honorable mention award for the 2010 Microsoft Distinction in Marketing.  The judging panel commented that they were impressed with CAL’s “innovation, creativity with the Dynamics GP pricing tool, collaboration with others, and the notable results that you and all of your ERP Software Blog partners have seen.”Read Press Release

6/31/2010-CAL’s Chris St.Germain recieves Installation & Configuration Certificate
CAL congratulates one of their own, Chris St.Germain, on receiving Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist: MS Dynamics GP 10.0 Installation & Configuration Certification.

4/15/2010 – ORLive Client Success Story Published
CAL Business Solutions released a client success story to showcase how Connecticut based Professional Services company, ORLive, uses Microsoft Dynamics GP + Olympic Project Cost Track to increase the profitability of each project. Read Full Press Release 

3/15/2010 – CAL Launches New Website
The goal of the new CAL website is to give business accounting/ERP software buyers not just the standard company overview and marketing descriptions, but solid tangible information that will help them to make informed decisions. In addition to the expected Microsoft Dynamics GP business accounting software overview and highlights the site goes in depth to show module descriptions, system specs, deployment options and comparisons to competing accounting software/ERP products.
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 12/11/2009 – Accounting Today Magazine Recognizes Connecticut Based CAL Business Solutions Inc. as Top 100 Pacesetter for 2009.
CAL Business Solutions Inc., a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software in Connecticut, was chosen as one of the select 100 Pacesetters for 2009 by Accounting Today magazine. Spots on the list are awarded for innovation, vendor awards, leadership and contributions to the field, and general reputation, regardless of revenue.  CAL is proud to be the only Connecticut VAR to make this list of national experts.  

11/7/2009 – CAL Welcomes Nancy Bergen As New Client Relationship Manager
The CAL team is pleased to announce the addition of a new team member, Nancy Bergen. Nancy joins our team as our new Client Relationship Manager, a role that will strengthen the great relationships the CAL team has with our clients. Feel free to speak with Nancy to let her know how CAL can serve you better and make the most of your investment.  

10/2/2009 – CAL hosts “Connecticut Dynamics GP User Convergence”
More than 100 clients, ISV partners and Microsoft colleagues joined the CAL team for a full day of Microsoft Dynamics GP educational sessions and networking held at the Waterbury, CT Marriott.
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9/30/2009 – CAL Welcomes Amy Mackiewicz as New Operations Assistant  

6/1/2009“30 Questions Every CFO Must Ask About The Cost of Accounting Software”
CAL Business Solutions announces the release of a new white paper aimed at educating accounting software buyers on ways to save money and avoid hidden costs when buying new ERP/accounting software. Companies will find sixteen buying tips and thirty cost-saving questions to ask a valued added reseller (VAR) in the free white paper.
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12/11/2008 – Accounting Technology Magazine Recognizes Connecticut Based CAL Business Solutions Inc. as Top 100 Pacesetter for 2008.
CAL Business Solutions Inc., a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software in Connecticut, was chosen as one of the select 100 Pacesetters for 2008 by Accounting Technology magazine. The performance-oriented recognition is based on selection criteria that include awards, leadership, industry reputation, and company growth.
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10/20/2008 – CAL Invests in Microsoft Source Code Authorization Program to Reduce Development Costs for Microsoft Dynamics GP Customers
CAL Business Solutions, a Connecticut-based Microsoft Gold Certified partner with expertise in accounting software solutions, today announced a significant investment in the Microsoft Source Code Authorization Program to become Source Code Authorized for Microsoft Dynamics GP financial management software. Of the approximately 2500 Microsoft Dynamics GP partners worldwide, only 3% are enrolled in the Source Code Program for Microsoft Dynamics GP.
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9/2008 – CAL hosts “Connecticut Dynamics GP User Convergence”
More than 100 clients, ISV partners and Microsoft colleagues joined the CAL team for a full day of Microsoft Dynamics GP educational sessions and networking held at the CPA Center in Rocky Hill, CT.  See Photos 

6/4/2008 – CAL Wins Excellence in Small Business Vertical-Professional Services Award from Microsoft
At an awards reception in NYC it was announced that CAL was chosen as a winner because “their Microsoft Business Solutions competency has given them the skills to develop an integrated, industry-leading staffing system. They have implemented Microsoft Dynamics GP along with their StaffLinx GP solution at staffing companies across the USA and have gained customer loyalty and respect for their industry knowledge and high quality service. They believe that they have gained added credibility by their Microsoft partnership and the ability to market the solution on Microsoft Solution Finder.”
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6/1/2008 – CAL Business Solutions Ranked as Fastest Growing Private Company
Our company was ranked 12th on the top 20 list of Hartford Region’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. CAL grew 43% from 2006 to 2007.  

12/11/2007 – CAL hosts “Microsoft Dynamics GP-Year End Closing Tips & Tricks Event”
More than 35 customers joined CAL for a day of training and tips & tricks from some of our top consultants. Many found the sessions informative whether they had never closed the books before, or they just needed to brush up on some details. 

8/15/2007 – CAL hosts “Connecticut Great Plains User Convergence”
The CAL team welcomed clients and Microsoft colleagues for a day of educational sessions and fun at the CAL office.  See Photos 

8/1/2007 – CAL Business Solutions Inc. Earns Presidents Club for Sixth Time
CAL recently received recognition from Microsoft for outstanding customer commitment and sales achievement and was named to the Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club. This recognition honors the top 5% of Microsoft Dynamics reselling partners worldwide whose commitment to customers is reflected in their business performance and high level of sales achievement and customer satisfaction. CAL is proud to have earned membership in this club six times since 1997.
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7/11/2007 – CAL Business Solutions Wins East Region Competency Award at WWPC
CAL proudly announced it has won the Competency Award for Microsoft Dynamics GP at the 2007 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Program Awards. CAL was chosen out of an international field of 1800 nominees of top Microsoft Partners as delivering market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology. The awards were distributed at a ceremony on July 11 in Denver, CO at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference.
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3/14/2007 -  George Mackiewicz chosen to meet with Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer
A select group of approximately 50 partners from across the United States were invited to attend a private meeting with Steve Ballmer in San Diego, CA. George was privileged to hear the Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corp. share his vision and enthusiasm for the Dynamics business and address partner questions. A common question was about the future of the Dynamics line of products. Read the full letter for the answer.
PDFMicrosoft Dynamics Roadmap Letter from Steve Ballmer“  

3/11/2007 – CAL Team Members and Clients attend Convergence 2007
George Mackiewicz, Craig Robillard and 7 of our Microsoft Dynamics GP Connecticut clients attended Convergence 2007, the largest Microsoft customer event of the year, in sunny San Diego, CA.  

1/1/2007 – CAL  Business Solutions Inc. celebrates 25 years in business.
Since the early DOS days in 1982 we have evolved and changed with technology and are proud to be a Microsoft partner with over 175 customers and 16 team members. We look forward to the next 25 years.  

9/1/2006 – CAL announced as Microsoft Business Solutions Presidents Club 2006 Winner
For the fifth time in company history CAL has been honored among the top 5% of partner worldwide for outstanding sales achievement and customer satisfaction.
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8/30/2006 – CAL hosts Customer Appreciation Day
Clients and colleagues mingled with the CAL team at a Hawaiian luau themed event at the CAL office.  See Photos 

5/31/2006 – Microsoft Selects CAL
George Mackiewicz, president of CAL Business Solutions Inc. was one of only 12 partners selected to attend a special roundtable session with Microsoft Vice President, Jeffrey Young. Top Microsoft partners from across New England were invited to the roundtable to discuss the current state of business and offer suggestions for improvement for both partners and customers.  

3/1/2006 – CAL featured as Microsoft Small Business Partner of the Month 

1/1/2006 – CAL Acquires IntelliBridge LLC
A merged staff and complimentary skill sets are only two of the many benefits our customers can expect in 2006. 
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1/1/2006 – Computer Associates Becomes CAL Business Solutions Inc.
After years of contemplation, Computer Associates Ltd. (CAL) has changed its name to CAL Business Solutions Inc. A new name for a fresh start. A name that more accurately represents our services, our commitment, and our professional affiliations.