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ROCHESTER, N.Y.<\/strong> \u2013 Cheryl Nelan, owner and president of CMIT Solutions of Monroe, won the \u201cCommunity Service\u201d award at the company\u2019s 23rd annual convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey.<\/p>\n CMIT Solutions is one of the nation\u2019s leading information technology companies, utilizing a franchise model to work with businesses of all sizes across multiple industries. Its annual convention brings together home office leadership and owners from across the nation for four days of training, information-sharing, and recognition of excellence.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Annual Convention is something we all look forward to,\u201d said Jeff Connally, former CMIT Solutions CEO who is joining the Board of Directors for the brand. \u201cThe opportunity to bring everyone together for a few days and take a deep dive into the business and the industry remains to be immensely valuable. Since we are adding several new franchisees into the system each year, the convention serves as a wonderful time to have some of the newer owners and owners who have been a part of the franchise for 20-plus years share ideas and best practices. The time in Atlantic City was a true reminder of how fortunate we all are to be surrounded by such a talented, smart, and innovative group.\u201d<\/p>\n Themed \u201cCMIT Elevate<\/em>,\u201d the whole CMIT system\u2014corporate leadership, franchisees, technicians and supplier partners\u2014 came together to strategize, grow, and develop. The four days included extensive sales and marketing training, educational seminars, and opportunities to share best practices. The convention also provided opportunities to celebrate several key accomplishments for supplier partners, franchisees, and the brand as a whole.<\/p>\n Throughout the convention, CMIT Solutions bestowed honors upon top-performing office owners and their team members in attendance for sales, customer retention, and superior operations over the past 12 months. The CMIT Solutions home office completed comprehensive assessments prior to deciding which office would win the prestigious \u201cCommunity Service\u201d award. It is presented to those who are leaders in their community, serve others in a humble way and set an example for others to follow.<\/p>\n Nelan achieved the recognition for the work she has done in supporting the not-for-profit community in Rochester NY. This includes serving as a trustee and board member of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House and serving on the Board of the local Webster Chamber of Commerce for the past 5 years. As a Rochester Rotarian, she volunteers her time and donates to focused charities, including the Sunshine Campus serving special needs campers and Roberto Clemente Elementary School. Her business provides IT services to a number of local not-for-profits and gives back through sponsorship of many of their fundraising events as well. Community service has never been an \u201cadd-on\u201d for Nelan, it is an integral part of her profession and business model.<\/p>\n \u201cMy company has been built upon a foundation of teamwork, sacrifice, service and success,\u201d said Nelan. “Giving back to the community that has continuously shown support for me and my team is important to us. It\u2019s rewarding to know our efforts have been able to make an impact and we look forward to finding more ways we can dedicate our time and resources to help those in need.\u201d<\/p>\n CMIT Solutions is widely recognized as the frontrunner among IT support providers for the small and mid-market business community in the United States. Offering a broad spectrum of proactive computer maintenance, monitoring, and virtual technology packages, along with quick response services when unexpected crises occur, CMIT Solutions has carved out its niche as an industry innovator specializing in working with the small and mid-market business community.<\/p>\n