Released on: March 12, 2008, 6:33 am

Press Release Author: Appia Communications

Industry: Telecommunications

Press Release Summary: "Our management and staff are very proud to be recognized,"
said Victor von Schlegell, Appia's president, "Our recognition in the community
follows from the superior service Appia provides to customers."

Press Release Body: Appia Communications, Inc., a leading provider of managed IT and
telecommunications services to small and mid-sized companies and organizations, has
been nominated for the Business of the Year Award.

The award will be given by the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce. The winner
will be announced in May, 2008.

"Our management and staff are very proud to be recognized," said Victor von
Schlegell, Appia's president, "Our recognition in the community follows from the
superior service Appia provides to customers."

About Appia Communications

Appia Communications is a leading provider of managed IT and telecommunications
services. Our mission is to enable small and mid-sized companies and organizations
to realize the benefits of Internet Protocol (IP) technology. Our managed solutions
help our customers to reduce costs, enhance employee productivity, improve customer
care, and allow them to compete more effectively against much larger enterprises.

Headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, Appia has operations in New York, Chicago,
Los Angeles, Detroit, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Boston, and other markets in North
America and Europe. For more information, please visit www.appiaservices.com, or
call 877-277-4297.

Web Site: http://www.appiaservices.com

Contact Details: Media Contact:

Keli Minick
Marketing Communications Manager
1030 Hastings St., Suite 100
Traverse City, MI 49686
231.929.0970 (v)
kminick@appiaservices.com | www.appiaservices.com