Beacon Solutions Joins High Impact Portfolio - Wednesday March 12, 3:39 pm ET

Greater Louisville's Top Fast-Growth Companies Honored On March 12

LOUISVILLE, Ky., CINCINNATI and COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Beacon Enterprise Solutions Group, Inc. (OTC BB:BEAC.OB - News) announced that the Company was recognized today as a newly selected High Impact Portfolio company in Louisville, Kentucky.

The High Impact Program, a public/private partnership between Louisville, Kentucky Metro Government and Greater Louisville, Inc. - The Metro Chamber of Commerce (GLI), introduced the newest companies selected to the High Impact Portfolio during a recognition breakfast on March 12 at the Brown & Williamson Club, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium in Louisville. Beacon was one of eighteen companies recognized.

``The innovation and accomplishments of these companies not only make for an impressive Portfolio, but demonstrate the significant contributions these fast-growth businesses are making to our regional economy,'' said Joe Reagan, GLI President and CEO. ``By being headquartered here, we all benefit from their success in many ways. Most notably, High Impact companies create high-quality, well-paying jobs that continue to attract and keep talented workers here in the Greater Louisville region.''

Initiated by Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson in 2003, the High Impact Program identifies and serves fast-growth companies headquartered in the Metro Louisville region. Companies meeting specific criteria are named to the High Impact Portfolio. Collectively, High Impact Portfolio companies represent $2.3 billion in annual revenues; have a 36 percent average growth rate; have created nearly 3,000 new jobs in the Louisville, Kentucky region; and have invested $438 million over the last four years.

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