BuzzBee Named One of Seattle Business Magazine's 2011 100 Best Companies To Work For

Seattle, WA - June 17, 2011

BuzzBee, a strategic marketing and consulting leader in Seattle, is pleased to announce being named one of Seattle Business Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For. 2011 was highly competitive as nearly 400 Washington companies from all over the state entered the competition. Last night, BuzzBee was presented this coveted award by Brock Huard, former UW and Seattle Seahawks quarterback, during the celebratory event at the Westin Seattle.

BuzzBee helps guide companies in their efforts to take innovative technology products and services to market in a strategic and creative manner. "As a long-standing client of BuzzBee, I've come to rely on great results delivered by a partner with a culture of collaboration and passion for its people," said Wendy White, Vice President, Marketing, Tier 3, Inc.

In 2011 alone, BuzzBee has been recognized for its superior performance with two awards and achieved stellar growth during a challenging economic time. Solid teamwork helped BuzzBee earn record bottom line growth, and add five new clients in the first two quarters including EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) and Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD). In addition to that, BuzzBee team has welcomed six new teammates. BuzzBee has also enjoyed an increased focus on volunteerism and community involvement this year by volunteering with the Pioneer Square Alliance and donated 280 winter coats to St. Joseph's Baby Corner.

"We took advantage of the economic challenges to reset our foundation and our employees have worked hard to make BuzzBee a top notch work place with staying power," said BuzzBee CEO Michele Bourdon Keeffe. "Over the past two years, the team's hard work has resulted in client appreciation and a stellar workplace environment propelling our employees to strive for even more."

About BuzzBee
Established in 1998 by CEO Michele Keeffe, BuzzBee is a strategic marketing and consulting firm located in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square. Specializing in planning, research and competitive strategy, and marketing and sales tools, BuzzBee was founded on the belief that one firm could provide the strategic council of a consulting firm while also providing execution tactics that come from creative, technology, and PR firms. It is comprised of a growing team of talented, dedicated, professional consultants, marketers, and storytellers - all with a passion for making an impact on client business and the community. For more information about BuzzBee, please visit www.buzzbee.biz and check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/buzzbeecompany, Twitter at www.twitter.com/buzzbeecompany, and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/buzzbee-company.

About Seattle Business Magazine:
Seattle Business is a monthly magazine that is read by more than 100,000 business executives across the state. Annual events tied to its editorial coverage include Leaders in Health Care, Washington Manufacturing Awards, Best Companies to Work For, Green Washington Awards, Top Innovators and Family Business Awards. Seattle Business is owned by Minneapolis-based Tiger Oak Publications, which also publishes Seattle magazine, Seattle Bride magazine as well as more than 20 other leading regional magazines. Visit Seattle Business online at seattlebusinessmag.com.

Media Contact:
Lindsay Schaller
lindsays@buzzbee.biz
206-438-6960