BMI Becomes Member of Microsoft’s Inner
Circle for Two Years in a Row

New York, NY, July 9, 2003  --  For the second year in a row, Microsoft Corporation has selected Business Management International, Inc. (BMI) to become a part of its 2003 Microsoft Inner Circle, the most prestigious partner recognition within Microsoft Business Solutions.

The Microsoft Inner Circle recognizes the upper echelon of its Value Added Resellers and Solution Developers. Inner Circle membership is reserved for a very limited few of the top Microsoft Business Solutions partners.  It recognizes the exemplary accomplishments during the past sales year and the commitment to the Microsoft mission of enabling people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential.  In recognition of their exceptional sales and customer addition efforts, the Microsoft Inner Circle members are rewarded with an opportunity to attend executive retreats, increased interaction with Microsoft executives, and industry recognition for their hard work and dedication to the Microsoft mission.  Members of the Inner Circle make up the top one percent of all of all Microsoft Business Solution Partners in the US and Canada. 

“The entire Microsoft Business Solutions team congratulates you and your organization on an outstanding FY2003.  While this has been a year of challenges and change, your team’s dedication and perseverance to your customers has placed you among the top reselling partner organizations for Microsoft Business Solutions,”  said Doug Burgum, President of Microsoft Business Solutions.

“It is with great honor that we accept the invitation into the Microsoft Inner Circle,” said Larry Schiff, President of Business Management International.  “The BMI team has worked very hard this year and is deeply appreciative of Microsoft’s recognition of their efforts and dedication.”
“Microsoft Business Solutions is thrilled to honor Business Management International’s excellent performance in delivering our solutions to the market,” said Don Nelson, general manager of managed partners, Microsoft.  “Inner Circle membership is the highest form of recognition for Microsoft partners reselling Business Solutions applications.  We value our relationship with Business Management International, and we are delighted to reward their accomplishments.”

BMI will be attending the 2003 Inner Circle Business Retreat.  This year´s retreat will be held August 10th through the 13th at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

About BMI
Business Management International, Inc. (BMI) is an industry-recognized provider of premium technology and business software solutions, as well as high-quality professional consulting services with a reputation for responsiveness, innovation and dedication to delivering total management solutions. With 12 offices throughout the U.S. and abroad, our objective is to continue to grow by expanding our product line and professional services in the mid-market and the tier one market by continuing to provide superior horizontal solutions with Microsoft Navision’s Axapta and Attain products while pursuing selected vertical markets with our internally-developed industry-specific solutions.