Hastings, MN (March 13, 2006) - Anderson Performance Improvement Company, the leader in behavior-based incentive and recognition programs, was named a 2006 “Small Jewel” by Consulting Magazine. Being selected to the "Small Jewels" list was based on a number of criteria, including client impact, firm culture, innovation within consulting, doing great things, and characterized as "on the move."

"Once again our 'Small Jewels' expose the breadth and depth of consulting offerings today," says Jack Sweeney, editor-in-chief of Consulting Magazine . "These seven firms are not only innovative in terms of their client offerings, but they have also established consulting cultures that foster dynamic work environments for their people."

Louise Anderson, CEO and President of Anderson Performance Improvement, comments, “I am honored to be selected as a 2006 'Small Jewel.' Our people are the drivers of our successful processes and technology and with their involvement we get our clients the results.”

Anderson Performance is profiled as a "Small Jewel" in the March/April 2006 issue of Consulting Magazine.

About Anderson Performance Improvement Company:
Founded in 1994, Anderson Performance Improvement Company (APIC) is dedicated to changing the way companies look at employee performance. As a full-service performance improvement company, APIC creates and implements behavior-based incentive and recognition programs to Fortune 500 companies, and delivers motivational solutions from start to finish including analysis, program design, communications, measurement, reinforcement, reporting, rewards, and administration. These programs are designed to produce lasting performance improvement and ultimately improve a company's bottom line.

About Consulting Magazine:
Consulting Magazine is the flagship publication of the consulting profession. The magazine features the latest information on consulting careers, thought leadership, and corporate strategies. Consulting is published by Kennedy Information, the authority in the consulting space since 1970. Consulting Magazine also organizes Kennedy Information's annual Consulting Summit--the largest annual gathering of consulting leadership in North America.

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