Z57 Starcom 2003 Award Winner

SAN DIEGO - 24 March 2003 The San Diego-based web solutions firm, Z57, was recently recognized as a Starcom 2003 Award Winner. Rancho Santa Fe Technologies and the San Diego Business Journal sponsored the program honoring San Diego's top 75 Stars of Commerce companies. The 5th Annual Starcom Awards dinner was held on March 6th at the Sheraton with over 650 in attendance.

"Starcom celebrates that unbreakable spirit, our mission, not just to carry on, but to innovate, change and succeed. As many ponder what the next year will bring, the Stars of Commerce we honor are busy shaping the future, rebuilding and rejuvenating our community," states Ted Owens, President and Publisher of the San Diego Business Journal. Each of the companies recognized-from Marriott, KMPG, Qualcomm, San Diego Union Tribune to Z57, and more, impact the economic landscape of the San Diego community. "It's a tremendous achievement to be recognized as one of San Diego's leading businesses-helping to create a thriving business climate for our fellow businesses, our local citizens, our employees and all of their families and friends," comments Steve Weber, Founder and CEO of Z57.

In just four years Z57 has grown from a privately funded $2000 start-up to a multi-million dollar nationally recognized provider of Internet-based design, marketing and software solutions. The firm has two locations: 8445 Camino Santa Fe in San Diego and 2443 Impala Drive in Carlsbad. With more than 100 employees and over 7000 clients nationwide, Z57 has quickly evolved into a major player in the Internet solutions arena. The San Diego Business Journal ranked Z57 number one in their top twenty-five web development and design firms list in the San Diego market. The ranking was released in the January 1, 2003 issue. The firm is a member of the Better Business Bureau Online. For more information visit www.z57.com or call (800) 899-8148.