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Barsa News
| July 2005 - Barsa Achieves 37th Largest Women-Owned Business in San Diego |
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Jo Barsa and Barsa Technology Solutions, Inc. / Barsa & Associates, CPA’s was recognized as the 37th largest women owned business in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal. The top executives of these firms were honored at the Women’s Entrepreneurial Awards – a reception on July 13th at the Town and Country Hotel & Convention Center. For the first-ever event of its kind here in San Diego, the San Business Journal received tremendous response and was host to the top 50 companies at the reception.
The firms were ranked according to 2004 gross revenue, the total combined 2004 gross revenue of all 50 companies totals in excess of $662 million. Individually, the companies range in size from four to 3,200 staffers and hail from all parts of the region – from North County to South Bay and from the shores of La Jolla to the foothills of East County. Altogether, the top 50 San Diego Woman-Owned firms employ more than 7,600 people in San Diego and Nationwide. These top companies represent San Diego’s diverse economy – the list honors high-tech firms, healthcare organizations, developers, staffing agencies, marketing firms, catering companies, a dance fitness program and spas. |
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| January 2005 |
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Barsa Recognized as a “Technology Pacesetter”
Barsa Technology Solutions, Inc is recognized as a technology pacesetter in a special supplement to Accounting Today & Accounting Technology magazines. The publication entitled “Pacesetters, Business Software Trailblazers,” recognizes businesses based on their performance, including industry awards, leadership, industry reputation, sales per employee and growth.
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| November 2004 |
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Barsa Nominated for Workplace Excellence
The San Diego Society for Human Resource Management has nominated Barsa as one of the best companies to work for in San Diego. The Workplace Excellence event was created as an opportunity to educate and enlighten San Diego business leaders on the value and contribution that exceptional HR practices can make to the success and profitability of and organization. The event was held November 3, 2004 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. |
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| October 2004 |
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Barsa Honored Twice by the San Diego Business Community
Jo Barsa, President and CEO of Barsa & Associates, CPAs and Barsa Technology Solutions, Inc., has been nominated and named a San Diego Business Journal 11th Annual Women Who Mean Business finalist. Jo was honored with this nomination again this year because of the contributions she has made to the accounting profession, her active roll in the community as well as her dedication and inspirational leadership of the entire Barsa team.
The second honor bestowed upon Barsa came from the San Diego Business Journal recognizing Barsa as 67th of San Diego’s Top 100 fastest growing privately held companies for 2004, at an event held September 29th at the Westgate Hotel. Armon Mills, President and Publisher of the San Diego Business Journal states, “The companies named grew anywhere from 8 percent to a remarkable 3,667 percent from 2001 to 2003, no small task, as they often fought against a dwindling economy.” |
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| August 2004 |
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| Jo Barsa, president and CEO of the Barsa companies, was named to the Membership Committee for the ITA. The committee’s role is to develop, recommend and implement matters with respect to growing & retaining ITA members and their adherence to membership expectations. The Board is responsible for approval of plans & budgets, acceptance/expulsion of members, and establishing guidelines, criteria and policy for members. The ITA is a not-for-profit membership based association of leading firms engaged in the development, delivery and/or support of technology solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. |
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| April 2004 |
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| Jo Barsa, president and CEO of the Barsa companies, was named to the Consulting Practice Financial Benchmarking Committee for the ITA. The ITA is a not-for-profit membership based association of leading firms engaged in the development, delivery and/or support of technology solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Information increases in value when it is shared! |
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| April 2004 |
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| Barsa was recently named to Accounting Technology's VAR 100 list. Inclusion to this list was based on revenue generated through sales and support services, reputation as demonstrated by awards from vendors and other designations. |
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| April 2004 |
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| Bill O'Brien, Director of Business Development for BARSA, was recently honored as an International Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals. This prestigious honor signifies that Bill has reached a level of recognizable success in his respective field. Bill's name will be included in the 2004-2005 Edition of the International Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals and will be registered with the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. |
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| March 2004 |
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| Barsa was recently named a finalist for the inFUSION 04 Company of the Year award. This award recognizes local firms that have achieved software, Internet and electronics excellence. inFUSION is the annual premier executive Academy Awards Style gala serving leaders, legends, innovators, companies in America's most technologically innovative city-San Diego! |
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| February 2004 |
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| Eric Vickers, Consulting Manager for Barsa Technology Solutions, Inc., was recently honored as a National Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professional. This prestigious honor signifies that Eric has reached a level of recognizable success in his respective field. Eric's name will be included in the 2004-2005 Edition of the National Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals and will be registered with the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. |
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| January 2004 |
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| Barsa was recently named as a finalist for the 5th Annual Best Companies to Work for in San Diego award. This award recognizes local firms that have worked hard to create environments where employees love to go to work everyday. Barsa was acknowledged as an organization of innovative thinkers that work outside the box, dedicated to developing positive, productive, committed working environments for our employees. |
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| November 2003 |
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| For the third year in a row Barsa Technology Solutions, Inc. was recognized as a Best Software President’s Circle Winner and as the 2003 recipient of the Platinum for Windows Partner of the Year Award. Barsa would like to acknowledge the efforts of Sylvia Ellison, Account Manager for Platinum for Windows. |
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| August 2003 |
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| Jo Barsa, president, CEO & founder of Barsa is nominated for the San Diego Business Journal 10th Annual Women Who Mean Business award. Jo was nominated again this year because of the differences she has made in the accounting profession, her contributions to the community and her inspiration to other team members at Barsa. |
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| June 2003 |
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| Barsa was presented with the Circle of Excellence and Partner of the Year awards for 2002 for Platinum for Windows and MAS 90 and MAS 200 (Chairman Level) at the annual Best Software, Inc. VAR conference. Jo Barsa accepted the awards and commented, It is always an honor being recognized for your efforts, especially in front of your peers. |
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| March 2003 |
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| Barsa was nominated for the upcoming San Diego Chamber of Commerce 2003 Small Business Award as an Emerging Business of the Year candidate. Barsa was recognized for the ability to remain competitive in our market and the contributions to the community. |
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| January 2003 |
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| Consulting Manager Eric Vickers completes his MAS 500 Developer certification. Barsa now joins the elite group of MAS 500 developers to receive the utilities necessary to customize MAS 500 to suite the exact needs of our customers. |
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| January 2003 |
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| Barsa’s Bill O’Brien was featured on the January 23rd show of CRM Talk Radio, a weekly web broadcast that features industry leading organizations that deploy CRM tools, develop technologies and create objective sources for sales professionals and management to realize CRM success. Bill provided his expertise during the live broadcast on Interdepartmental Collaboration and Communication and its impact on a company’s productivity. |
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| December 2002 |
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| BatchMasterPFW becomes the newest manufacturing application Barsa now offers its clients. Designed specifically to automate batch process manufacturing environments, BatchMasterPFW is the only solution that combines fully integrated process manufacturing, production planning and financial management capabilities. For more information, please visit our products page. |
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| November 2002 |
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| Barsa relocates corporate headquarters to a 9,000 sq. ft. office space in order to accommodate growth. The acquisition of Blue Bear Software’s MAS 90 and MAS 200 division and recent hiring within Barsa & Associates, CPAs and Barsa Technology Solutions, Inc. necessitated the move to larger offices. |
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| September 2002 |
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| Barsa adds MAS 90 and MAS 200 expertise through its acquisition of Blue Bear Software’s MAS 90 and MAS 200 division. Blue Bear Software is a nationally recognized Authorized Reseller and Master Developer for MAS 90, MAS 200 and MAS 200 SQL. The acquisition makes Barsa one of the largest channel partners for Best Software, Inc. |
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| August 2002 |
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| Jo Barsa, president, CEO & founder of Barsa is nominated for the San Diego Business Journal 9th Annual Women Who Mean Business award. Jo was nominated based on the differences she has made in the accounting profession, her contributions to the community and her inspiration to others at Barsa. |
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| April 2002 |
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Jo Barsa, president, CEO and founder of Barsa, participates in a San Diego Regional Technology Alliance panel to discuss, Tough talk for a tough economy: Entrepreneurs warn of startup pitfalls. Seminar attendees got startup advice from various perspectives: a venture capitalist, a lawyer, a certified public accountant, a headhunter, a chief executive and a chief financial officer. As the CPA, Jo suggests entrepreneurs consider their infrastructure options. Companies can function with an in-house team, independent contractors, Out-source entire functions, Out-Source specific functions or a combination thereof. Noting cost and accessibility of the work force are considerations, You need to evaluate, at whatever stage you're in.
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