Background Screening Firm Breaks Top Five of Northeast Ohio’s 100 Fastest Growing Organizations

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Contact:
Nick Fishman
Executive Vice President
Background Information Services, Inc.
(847) 564-5410
nickf@employeescreen.com

Background Information Services, Inc. Ranked No. 4
Background Screening Firm Breaks Top Five of Northeast Ohio’s 100 Fastest Growing Organizations

Cleveland – Background Information Services, Inc., a Cleveland, Ohio-based background screening organization, was

recently named a 2005 Weatherhead 100 Award Winner as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio.

At the Weatherhead 100 Awards Dinner on December 6, 2005, Cleveland Indians radio voice Tom Hamilton announced the
actual rankings of the 100 companies receiving this prestigious award. BIS was proud to be honored as the 4th
fastest growing company in Northeast Ohio.

BIS president and chief operating officer, Jason B. Morris, said “We are truly honored and humbled by this
prestigious award. This recognition validates the vision that founded BIS: comprehensive legal compliance and
outstanding customer service can both be achieved in delivering accurate, timely, and reliable information at a competitive price.”

This vision has resulted in 1,885 percent revenue growth (4th) and 1,350 percent employment growth (3rd) since
1999.

The Weatherhead 100 has been the event that showcases the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio since 1987.

Recognized organizations must demonstrate consistent growth over the previous five years. The Weatherhead 100 list - objectively determined annually and highly regarded throughout the region - is a testament to hard work,
commitment, innovation, and the dream to succeed.

“This honor not only belongs to BIS, but to our valued clients who have entrusted us to serve them since our inception," said Nick Fishman, executive vice president. "Every BIS employee shares the credit for and takes pride
in the Weatherhead 100 Award, and we will continue striving to set new standards in delivering value to our
clients.”

Background Information Services Inc. is one of the country’s leading companies in providing pre-employment
screening and background checks to businesses throughout the world. The company assists businesses and
organizations in reaching recruitment, retention, safety and financial goals. For additional information, visit http://www.employeescreen.com or call 800-235-3954.

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