December 16, 2010
For Immediate Release

Media Contacts:

Todd E. McDaniel, President and CEO, The Research Valley Partnership
(979) 260-1755 or tmcdaniel@researchvalley.org

Penncro Associates to create 550 new jobs in The Research Valley
Company will occupy facility vacated by West Corporation

RESEARCH VALLEY – Officials announced today the decision by Penncro Associates, Inc. (Penncro) to locate to the Research Valley. Penncro will create 550 new jobs in support of one of the world’s leading financial institutions to provide customer support in the mortgage services division.

Recruiting Events Begin December 28-29, 2010
Hiring initiatives are currently underway for the management, training, and support staff positions, including recruiting events that will be held on December 28th and 29th beginning at 8:00AM at the Brazos Valley Council of Governments offices on 29th Street in Bryan, Texas.

Company Background
Penncro Associates is a nationally recognized name in the Accounts Receivables Management, and Customer Relationship Management industries. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Southampton, Pennsylvania, Penncro provides solutions in sectors ranging from financial services to the automotive industry. For more information, please visit www.penncro.com.

“The Research Valley Partnership is pleased with Penncro’s decision to locate significant operations to the Research Valley and we wish them good luck.” Todd E. McDaniel, President and CEO of The Research Valley Partnership, said.