July 28, 2011 Contact: Debbie Sjodahl Tel: (843) 979-9957 Fax: (843) 979-9956 Dsjodahl@mercomcorp.com

Mercom Corporation awarded Outstanding Small Business of the Year by the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Mercom Corporation announced today that it has been named the Outstanding Small Business of the Year for 2011 by the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce.

Mercom Corporation provides the products and services required for information technology and audio/visual systems, including voice, video, data, and security applications for the commercial and public sector industries. Mercom specializes in design, implementation planning, network integration, and on-site project management.

“It is amazing that this organization has existed for 94 years and we are thrilled to be part of that continued legacy of success. Nothing quite measures achievement like being honored by a council of your peers; we couldn’t be prouder” said Stella Mercado, Mercom Corporation President/CEO.

Established in 2000, Mercom Corporation is headquartered in Pawleys Island, SC and is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a), small disadvantaged and historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) company. In addition, Mercom has a federal office in Falls Church, VA and satellite offices in Virginia Beach, VA and Charleston, SC. More information about Mercom Corporation can be found at: www.mercomcorp.com.