[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 57 (Thursday, April 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E467]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               REED GROUP

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2016

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Reed Group for receiving a Business Recognition Award from the 
Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation.
   The Business Recognition Award is given to companies that show 
growth in primary employment, sales and/or capital investment in the 
last year. Providing extended leave management services for public and 
private organizations, the company helps organizations reduce the cost, 
compliance risk and complexity of employee absence. Its products and 
services address FMLA, ADA, state and other leave laws, worker's 
compensation and short- term and long-term disability programs.
   Currently, Reed Group employs 530 people nationwide including 442 
people at its headquarters in Westminster. The ever-changing business 
environment means more employers are actively managing employee absence 
as a way to improve operations and drive better results. Because of 
this, Reed Group is planning to add an additional 150 employees over 
the next 3-5 years. During 2015, the company hired 77 employees, which 
included nurses, IT specialists and customer service representatives. 
In 2016, due to a major acquisition, the company will add another 200 
employees making it the second largest extended-leave management 
services provider in the nation.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Reed Group for this well-
deserved recognition by Jefferson County EDC. Thank you for your 
contributions to the Jefferson County economy and community.

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