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Williamson wins Business First Diversity Award

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Congratulations to Archie Williamson on recently being honored with Columbus Business First’s Diversity in Business Award as an Individual, after DSI was honored as an Outstanding Diverse Business in 2016. This award recognizes Williamson’s commitments and achievements to diversity in business and the workplace, as well as all of the efforts he has made to advance issues of diversity and inclusion within the Central Ohio region at large.

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DSI CEO Recognized as C-Suite Honoree

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AWilliamson005The DSI team is pleased to congratulate CEO Archie Williamson on his recent recognition by Columbus Business First as a 2016 Central Ohio C-Suite Honoree. Said Williamson, “I am honored to be recognized among such a talented pool of executive leaders in the community, and I am grateful to Columbus Business First for their recognition.”

The Awards Ceremony will take place this Thursday, September 8, 2016 where Williamson will be formally recognized.

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DSI Wins Outstanding Diverse Organization

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DSI is honored to have been selected as a 2016 Columbus Business First Outstanding Diverse Organization. We are proud to be recognized with such a talented pool of leaders and organizations in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workforce and the greater Central Ohio Community. Please join us on August 17th as we celebrate this award.DIB_attendance_full

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Williamson Participates in Workforce Roundtable

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AWilliamson004Diversified Systems’ CEO, Archie Williamson, recently participated in a roundtable hosted by Columbus Business First to talk about innovation in workforce development. As Chairman of the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio, Inc., Williamson is deeply familiar with the challenges in aligning education, workforce, and economic development to improve the region. Check out his thoughts on how Central Ohio can continue to grow and thrive.

 

 

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Williamson named 2015 Executive of the Year

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE: Williamson Named 2015 BizTech Executive of the Year

COLUMBUS, Ohio – December 21, 2015

Diversified Systems, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Archie D. Williamson, Jr., was named as the 2015 Executive of the Year by Columbus Business First BizTech, as published in the December 18, 2015 issue of Columbus Business First. This award recognizes one executive within the community for demonstrated leadership in the areas of technology and innovation in their organization, industry, and the Central Ohio community.

“I am humbled by this recognition, and I know that it is only possible thanks to the incredible Diversified Systems team—a dedicated group of professionals who work hard every day to drive innovation and provide the best possible service to our clients,” explained Williamson. “It’s an exciting time of growth and opportunity for DSI, and it’s a privilege to lead this organization.”

DSI was founded by Williamson to fill a niche for small companies requiring technological support to improve and streamline business operations. The company provides management and information systems consulting services for Fortune 1000 businesses as well as numerous federal and state government agencies.

Previous awards for DSI include Top Minority-Owned Businesses in Central Ohio, Top Technology Consulting Firms in Central Ohio, Top Minority-owned businesses in Central Ohio, and Top Minority-Owned Businesses U.S. among others.

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The Blueprint for Growing a New or Start-Up Business

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The following is an excerpt from Connections magazine.

Archie Williamson, founder and president of Diversified Systems, Inc. shares the following strategies for growing a sustainable business.

 

Join Industry Groups and trade organizations.

Look for industry groups and organizations that are specific to you. These groups can connect you with other entrepreneurs. This is a great way to gain insight, learn best practices and network. “SCOMSDC serves as a valuable organization for minority businesses,” shared Williamson. “Network with people who do what you’re trying to do on a bigger level; this is where business leads come from.”

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