For information:

Jim Van Orden, 972-231-2575 (jvanorden@vocomm.net)

Grace Van Orden, 972-231-2575 (gvanorden@vocomm.net)

Van Orden Communications, Inc. Certified
as a Women’s Business Enterprise

Dallas, TEXAS (March 4, 2002) – Van Orden Communications, Inc. (VOCOMM), a Richardson-based full-service public relations company, today announced that it has been certified a Women’s Business Enterprise by The Women’s Business Enterprise Council. The company, previously known as Van Orden Associates, was recently incorporated and is personally directed by its two principals, Grace and Jim Van Orden.

About Van Orden Communications, Inc.

Based in Richardson, Texas, Van Orden Communications, Inc. (VOCOMM) is a full-service public relations company made up of senior owners and associates. With more than 65 years of combined experience in public relations, its two principals, Grace and Jim Van Orden, personally direct VOCOMM’s client activities. In addition, VOCOMM’s “A” Team of senior communicators includes a variety of men and women carefully selected to fill specific client needs. The A Team’s combined communications background represents nearly 200 years of practical, hands-on experience in all areas of public relations. Visit our web site at http://vocomm.net, or call us at (972) 231-2575 for more information.

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