FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PURPLE SQUIRREL NAMES LLOYD STAFFING'S IT DIVISION AS ONE OF THE
FASTEST GROWING IT SERVICES FIRMS IN U.S.

Melville, NY (January 3, 2003) For the second consecutive year, The Talent Economy Magazine, a trade publication which covers the IT services industry, has named Lloyd Staffing's IT division as one of the fastest growing IT services firms in the U.S. as part of the Purple Squirrel 100 (PS100). The ranking is determined based on percentage increase in net sales from the years 1999-2001.

Providing IT consultants and technology staffing solutions to companies nationwide, Lloyd ranked at number 48 on the PS100 list, moving up from position 67 on the 2002 listing. "Although this has been a tumultuous year for much of the technology industry, our division was fortunate to grow in a difficult economy," said Brian Green, Executive Director, Lloyd IT. "Our listing on the PS100 is a reflection of our commitment to excellence in the industry and would not have been possible without a loyal client base," he added.

The PS100 was compiled through an extensive application and evaluation process, and audited by an independent accounting firm. The PS100 rankings will be printed in The Talent Economy's January issue.

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