Hague Receives 2007 Business Excellence Award

MANCHESTER, NH –– (October 11, 2007) ConEst Software Systems, a leading provider of estimating, design build, project management and billing software for the electrical, low voltage and structured cabling industries, announced today that George Hague, President and CEO of ConEst, was honored for his determination, industriousness, innovation and achievements at the fifth annual New Hampshire Business Review Business Excellence Awards.

Over 220 people attended the event held October 10, 2007 at The Event Center at C.R. Sparks in Bedford, NH to celebrate the Business Excellence Awards, which are given to owners and operators of businesses or organizations with 100 employees or fewer. The winners were chosen by a panel of judges who reviewed some 60 nominations. George Hague received the award for Excellence in Construction at the ceremony.

“All nominees represent amazing success stories,” said Sharron McCarthy, publisher of McLean Communications, parent company of the Business Review. “There is just so much talent in New Hampshire. It continues to impress me and even helps me learn what is possible.”

“It was honored to receive the award,” said George Hague. “I appreciate that I was nominated and value the recognition this award brings to me and my company, ConEst Software Systems. I look forward to the future and announcing additional service enhancements and innovations designed to take our business customers to the next level."

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About ConEst Software Systems:
ConEst Software Systems is a privately held corporation headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire serving customers worldwide since 1989. ConEst is the leading provider of a fully integrated suite of construction software solutions for estimating, design build, project management and billing software to the electrical, data cabling and low voltage contractor markets. ConEst products incorporate technology and user-friendly, timesaving features that enable their customers to manage the entire construction process from design and bid through project management and final billing to meet the demands of today’s specialty construction industry. www.conest.com # # #