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Posted on 27 May 2010
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Computerized Facility Integration (CFI) President Robert Verdun Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2010 Award Finalist

Southfield, Michigan- May 27, 2010 – CFI (www.gocfi.com) today announced that President Robert Verdun is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year^® 2010 Award. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Robert Verdun was selected from over 200 individuals by a panel of independent judges. Notable past recipients include Richard Dauch of American Axel & Manufacturing, Dan Gilbert of Rock Financial and Ned Homfeld of Spirit Airlines.

“Bob is a tremendous leader who seamlessly blends social needs with the entrepreneurial demands of the fast paced IT market”- Kurt Siebenaller, Principal UHY LLP, a leading professional services firm

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur of the Year program. Award winners in several national categories will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 13, 2010. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

“Being selected as an Entrepreneur of the Year finalist is a huge honor. For an entrepreneur it is the equivalent of winning an Oscar”- Robert Verdun, President of CFI.

About CFI…

Since 1990, CFI has been providing consulting and information technology services to a host of public and private clients. They service real estate, design and construction and maintenance and facility management departments as trusted advisors and business partners. CFI has been established as a premiere consulting and systems integration firm focusing on facility management and corporate real estate with over one billion square feet of client facilities solutions deployed. CFI works to integrate technology, processes and best practices for each of its clients so that they can focus on their core competencies and grow as a result of their partnership. For more information visit www.gocfi.com.

About Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards Program

Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year®, in its 24^th year, is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award recognizes business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries. The award encourages entrepreneurial activity and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.