ATLANTA, June 1, 2009 – For the second consecutive year, HLB Gross Collins, P.C., a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm, has been named one of the Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year by The Cobb Chamber of Commerce.

Businesses were nominated earlier this year, and after a review by an independent panel of judges, HLB Gross Collins, P.C. was selected as one of the Top 25 companies. Candidates were evaluated based on criteria including staying power, growth in number of employees, increase in sales or unit volume, current and past financial standing, innovative products and services, response to adversity, evidence of contributions to aid community projects and overall management philosophy.

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. helps businesses and individuals increase and preserve their financial net worth. Serving clients both locally and around the globe, the firm offers tax services, auditing and assurance services, business consulting services, valuation services, personal financial planning and international services such as transfer pricing, export tax incentives, income tax treaties and tax planning.

“Being named as one of the Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year is an honor and a goal we strive to attain each year. Such recognition is an indication that we, as a firm, are consistently meeting and exceeding our commitment to excellence within the business community,” said Principal Richard B. Taylor, CPA. “In today’s business world it is imperative to evolve and develop new ways to better serve clients.

Our firm’s evolution has included expanding services to meet the changing needs of our clients including the addition of a Business Regeneration Team and expansion of our Insolvency and Restructuring Group. Additionally, our firm relocated early in 2009.  After over 33 years in one location, we moved our office to the Vinings/Galleria area. This move allowed us to further enhance our technology for increased efficiency in client relations. We put a great deal of thought into the design and layout to maximize productivity within the office environment. We believe that our continued commitment to growth and development, and the steps we take to achieve this, are a catalyst for earning the valuable distinction as one of the Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year.”