ATLANTA – (September 25, 2006) Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Best Places to Work” survey puts DeKalb Office Environments in the top 1% of all mid-size Atlanta Businesses.

The 54 year-old company accepted their award at Atlanta Business Chronicle’s fourth annual “Best Places to Work” event on September 15th honoring small, medium and large metro Atlanta businesses and organizations that offer excellence in employment.

“We are honored to be among the top 1% of places to work in Atlanta, “said Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Tammy Roberts. The award is a true testament to our employees’ passion to establish a great customer experience for internal and external customers.”

Selected from more than 300 nominees 50 companies were chosen based on the results of more than 180,000 employee surveys conducted for Atlanta Business Chronicle by Quantum Market Research of Wichita, Kansas. Respondents were asked to answer 38 questions covering 10 categories including workplace culture, employee benefit programs, and overall satisfaction with their work environment. Finalists were then asked to complete an additional questionnaire highlighting specific benefits and perks of the company.

DeKalb Office Environments

Founded in 1952, DeKalb (DOE) is considered Atlanta’s top developer of award-winning office environments. In 1984, John Rasper, President and CEO, purchased the dealership. Under his leadership, DeKalb Office Environments has grown into a 100+ associate, $40+ million office furniture dealer. They are the #1 Steelcase dealer in the Southeast, and are also the sole recipient of the Steelcase Exemplary Performance Award in the Southeast.

Atlanta Business Chronicle

Founded in 1978, Atlanta Business Chronicle is one of the nation’s top business newspapers. The Chronicle is owned by Charlotte, N.C.-based American City Business Journals, which publishes 41 weekly business journals in major U.S. markets.