OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — General Employment Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE Amex: JOB) today announced that on August 31, 2011, it entered into an asset purchase agreement with Ashley Ellis, LLC and Brad Imhoff for the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Ashley Ellis, including properties, rights, powers and privileges of Ashley Ellis. Ashley Ellis is an Information Technology Recruiting and Staffing firm with offices located in Naperville, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas.

Salvatore J. Zizza, General Employment’s Chief Executive Officer stated, “We are very pleased to announce that we entered into this definitive acquisition agreement with Ashley Ellis. Ashley Ellis will be a complementary addition to our core business and will also strengthen our operation with the addition of two talented Ashley Ellis executives who will join our General Employment staff – Brad Imhoff, former CEO of Ashley Ellis, will serve as the Chief Operating Officer of General Employment and President of the Company’s Professional Staffing Division and Katy Gallagher, former COO of Ashley Ellis, will serve as the Vice President of Operations. Brad and Katy are sure to bring innovative ideas and new perspectives to our organization and they will play an important role in our organic growth. I am very excited about our future and the prospect of our continued growth both organically and through future acquisitions.”

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IT Staffing Company recognized for business achievement, growth, and community involvement

Ashley Ellis LLC, an IT staffing/recruiting firm, was recently awarded the 2011 Annual Award for Business Excellence in the Small Company category via The Daily Herald Business Ledger. Awarded just days after the company opened its newest branch, this award is further assurance that even as Ashley Ellis continues to grow, employers and job seekers alike will always be receiving the highest quality service.

The aim of The Daily Herald Business Ledger is to recognize the diverse range of companies that have contributed to the metropolitan area. The cornerstones of this award are business achievement, growth, and community involvement, and these are qualities the leaders at Ashley Ellis have succeeded in accomplishing.

With distinctions such as the Moving America Forward Award and BBB Accreditation behind their backs, as well as the opening of 4 successful offices in 2 years, and the recent creation of their “Technology for Tweens” corporate responsibility program, Ashley Ellis is honored to accept this prestigious award.

The company was recognized at an awards reception in March, where keynote speaker Maureen Beal, CEO of National Van Lines, expressed her thoughts that a company “should never be so large as to lose sight of the personal connections [it] has.” This is something Ashley Ellis strives for in daily business.

Teresa Olsen, Branch Manager at the Naperville, IL, branch accepted the award on behalf of Ashley Ellis, saying, “Excellence is something we strive for in all we do, fulfilling people’s professional career goals and helping companies be more successful…Being a part of Ashley Ellis is highly rewarding, and this award is further proof that we’re providing value and doing good.”

Ashley Ellis and all other award winners will be featured in the April 25 issue of The Daily Herald Business Ledger.

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Ashley Ellis, an IT staffing and recruiting firm, is excited to announce the opening of its newest branch in Houston, TX, on March 14, 2011. With the company’s personalized services and commitment to corporate responsibility, this next step in their expansion plan benefits local job seekers, employers, and even schoolchildren.

Ashley Ellis has maintained a successful track record in the IT staffing and recruiting industry, despite the recent economic downturn. They are confident that this additional office will bring something different to the thriving IT market that currently exists in Houston. The office, located at 2603 Augusta Drive, Suite 850, Houston, TX, will accommodate highly trained IT Search Professionals to provide one-on-one service with each job seeker and employer.

The company is also delighted to extend their recently created program, “Technology for Tweens,” to the Houston metropolitan area. Dedicated to giving back to the communities that support them, Ashley Ellis has created this program to donate new computers to local schools for every IT professional they place at a full time, permanent job. “Opening a branch in Houston has given us another great opportunity to enrich the lives of local schoolchildren, and that’s incredibly rewarding,” commented Katy Gallagher, COO.

Heading the new team in Houston, IT Search Manager Randy Lohmeier has recently relocated from the Naperville, IL branch. Lohmeier has proved himself to be a highly capable recruiter and strong, ambitious leader. “The past several months have been a whirlwind at Ashley Ellis, and I’m eager to buckle down and spread our success to Houston,” he remarks.

2011 will be a unique year in the IT staffing and recruiting industry. Hiring is picking up at a rapid pace, but many staffing firms did not make it through the economic recession of 2009 and early 2010. With fewer resources at hand, many organizations will find the search for top IT professionals difficult, and it is the goal of Ashley Ellis to fulfill these hiring challenges.

Company’s success has inspired corporate citizenship

Ashley Ellis, an IT staffing/recruiting firm, is proud to announce the creation of their “Technology for Tweens” program. The socially conscious program will contribute to children in local metropolitan areas by providing their classrooms with the technology they need to engage and succeed in the 21^st century. (more…)

Company growth and success leads to TV interview of CEO and COO on “Moving America Forward,” hosted by William Shatner.

[Naperville, IL, December 3, 2010] Ashley Ellis LLC, a leading IT staffing/recruiting firm, is excited to announce the appearance of its CEO and COO on the National Television show “Moving America Forward,” hosted by William Shatner. This feature follows the recent presentation of the prestigious Moving America Forward Award, awarded to the company and its leaders, Brad Imhoff and Katy Gallagher, for its significant contribution in creating and filling jobs for innumerable people across the country.

At a time when many staffing firms struggled, Ashley Ellis navigated its way through the harsh recession and its after effects with confidence and action, finding and filling jobs not only for IT professionals, but also within its own offices. Throughout 2010, Ashley Ellis opened a new branch in Atlanta, GA, and an office in downtown Chicago, IL. Offices in Houston and Dallas, TX, are due to open in early 2011, with more offices on the way.

“It’s an honor to be regarded as an entrepreneur who has succeeded in making a difference in the country,” states Brad Imhoff, CEO. “We kept our heads above water, adapted to the economy, and plowed forward, and I’m proud that we at Ashley Ellis can be recognized as a contributing factor to moving America forward.”

The televised interview of Imhoff and Gallagher of Ashley Ellis was hosted and conducted by distinguished actors William Shatner, of “Star Trek,” “Boston Legal,” and other successful productions, and Doug Llewelyn, of “The People’s Court,” in addition to well-known news anchor Bella Shaw. It will be aired over the American Life Television network and other media. The Moving America Forward Award was presented to Imhoff and Gallagher by retired Rear Admiral Kevin Delaney.

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High standards of business are maintained throughout expansion efforts

Ashley Ellis LLC, an IT staffing/recruiting firm, announced today their recent Better Business Bureau Accreditation, after meeting all BBB standards. As Ashley Ellis continues to rapidly expand, BBB Accreditation is assurance that the company is maintaining its high quality service and continuing to inspire customer confidence throughout all changes.

To be Accredited by the BBB, Ashley Ellis has committed to uphold a number of standards, including integrity, honesty, truthfulness, transparency, responsiveness, and privacy. These are standards Ashley Ellis will continue to adhere to in its future expansion, including offices in Houston and Dallas, TX, due to open in the first quarter of 2011.

“We’ve gone above and beyond to make sure all of our candidates and clients receive outstanding service and unsurpassed commitment to their needs and goals,” comments Brad Imhoff, CEO at Ashley Ellis.

As the dynamic of IT employment changes with the recovering economy, employers are faced with a difficult search for qualified IT professionals. They can now turn to Ashley Ellis for that search with total peace of mind due to the BBB Accreditation.

Company growth to be strengthened by exceptional addition to corporate staff

Ashley Ellis LLC, an IT staffing/recruiting firm, announced today that Mike Norman has been appointed to Vice President of Administration. As Ashley Ellis continues to expand and bring a greater depth of services to job seekers and employers within the thriving IT industry, Norman will facilitate this rapid growth, overseeing and building the company’s infrastructure. (more…)

New Chicago location to better serve city based clients and job seekers

Ashley Ellis, an IT staffing/recruiting firm, announced today the opening of their satellite office located in downtown Chicago, Illinois. This expansion benefits local job seekers and employers, providing more convenient access to Ashley Ellis staffing and recruiting services, as the company continues to grow. (more…)

Naperville, IL, July 20, 2010 – Ashley Ellis, LLC, a leading IT recruiting/staffing firm based in Naperville, IL, is delighted to announce the opening of its newest office in Atlanta, GA, on July 12, 2010. This completes the next step in their expansion plan, which includes both organic growth and acquisition within the industry. (more…)