NOVEMBER 16, 2009 PITTSBURGH PA - For the second time in four years, The Sextant Group has been recognized by The Pittsburgh Business Times as one of Western Pennsylvania’s “Best Places to Work”. The acknowledgement was announced last month at an awards ceremony attended by more than 500 CEO’s, HR Directors and other executives from local companies.

The Sextant Group employees participated in the survey without the knowledge of President Mark Valenti. “Considering the remarkable growth the firm has undergone, virtually doubling the number of employees in the last 23 months, plus adding a new office in metro New York this past summer, I am totally surprised and delighted,” says Valenti. “Not only is it an honor to be distinguished from over 33,000 firms in the region, but it’s all the sweeter because of the judges – our company’s own employees.”

“We developed this program to highlight the world-class workplaces that are being developed in the Pittsburgh region,” said Alan Robertson, publisher, Pittsburgh Business Times. “Best Places to Work provides employers with many benefits besides bragging rights. If you win this award, it’s great for employee attraction and retention as well.”

The Sextant Group is the award-winning technology consulting firm specializing in the design and specification of architectural and environmental acoustics, audiovisual systems, IT, telecommunications, security, and architectural lighting. Clients include education, medical, corporate, government, institutional, performing arts, broadcast, and sports & recreation, on over 1000 projects for more than 500 owners in 42 states and 11 countries.