MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (Feb. 25, 2013)– For the third consecutive year, Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. (DBA ISHPI) has been selected as a “Top Business” recipient by DiversityBusiness.  ISHPI ranks number one in the state of South Carolina in the Native American Owned Business and the Disabled Veteran Owned Business categories in 2013.  ISHPI was also selected as a United States Top 100 Native American Owned Businesses and Top 100 Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses.  The 13th annual business survey strives to recognize companies that have effectively differentiated themselves at both the national and state levels. The resulting data determines the top businesses and the most successful entrepreneurs across the United States, which are the very cornerstone of economic growth stimulation in America.   Over 1,300,000 businesses in the United States were eligible for participation in the selection process.

”I am proud of the men and women of ISHPI that continue to meet and exceed our client’s missions and needs.  Our substantial growth and success is evidence of that,” said Noah T. Leask, ISHPI’s Co-Founder, Chairman, CEO & President.  “Without their hard work and devotion to our clients we would not be able to sustain the level of excellence that made us a three time Top Business and now the top in South Carolina.  All awards are about the employees and we are always proud of our Team.”

Launched in 1999, DiversityBusiness is the largest organization of diversity owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, colleges and universities. DiversityBusiness provides research and data collection services for diversity including the “Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America” and others.