[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 91 (Thursday, June 24, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S7649]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO ORION COMPUTER SOURCING GROUP

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
honor the Orion Computer Sourcing Group for being named one of 
Entrepreneur Magazine's ``Hot 100'' fastest growing businesses in the 
country. Orion was the highest ranking of the three New Hampshire 
business included on this prestigious list and one of only seven New 
England businesses recognized by the magazine.
  This Portsmouth based company, which purchases excess computer 
hardware from manufacturers and sells it to clients like Hewlett-
Packard, Compaq, and Packard Bell, is definitely on the move. Orion's 
president, Grant Guilbeault, started the company in his basement in 
October of 1997 with just $30,000. It has grown to a work force of 14, 
and continues to expand as business increases. Orion has more than 
doubled last year's revenue, and similar growth is expected for next 
year.
  Orion Computer Sourcing is not content with resting on its laurels. 
Grant Guilbeault and the entire Orion team have set their goals for the 
future and are currently in the process of making plans to grow the 
company into a $100-million dollar business in the next few years. If 
their efforts of the past 18 months are any indication, I have no doubt 
they will reach their goals.
  Part of Orion's tremendous success has been their ability to come 
together as a team and have a good time. One of the centerpieces of the 
office is a pool table where all the employees can gather to enjoy 
themselves, escape the pressures of building a business, and get to 
know each other. It has obviously been a very successful formula for 
everyone at Orion.
  Once again, I wish to congratulate the employees of Orion on their 
achievement. I am proud to serve you in the United States 
Senate.

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