Curchin Honored as Business of the Year by Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce

RED BANK, New Jersey (May 19, 2011) � The Curchin Group, LLC, a mid-sized, full-service accounting firm based in Red Bank, New Jersey, announced today that the firm was honored Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce's ("NMCC") Crystal Beacon Award Dinner. The Firm was bestowed with the 2011 Joseph Azzolina Business of the Year Award in recognition as a business whose practices reflect positively on the NMCC and its values. The NMCC was created to help local business owners network and promote their businesses to the Middletown Township area.

The firm was chosen because of its outreach to the local community, including the firm's annual Curchin Open, an indoor mini golf tournament for charity. In 2010, the Curchin Open raised $12,000, which was shared by 180 Turning Lives Around and the Monmouth County Historical Society. Through the Curchin Open, the Firm has contributed over $63,000 to local charities in the last five years. Curchin employees are involved in community fundraising efforts throughout the year. This past fall, the "Curchin Cares" team participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, raising $3,800 for the American Cancer Society program. Firm members also serve on local boards and non-profits, including the Red Bank Rotary, Center Players Theatre Company, Howell Chamber of Commerce, Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, and the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation.

Said presenter, Leo Ardine, President/CEO, United Teletech Financial Federal Credit Union "The Curchin Group joins a select group of individuals and organizations that have given to make a difference in our chamber and our community." Added The Curchin Group's managing partner, Bob Fouratt, CPA, who accepted the award on the Firm's behalf, "For Curchin to be recognized as the Chamber's 'Business of the Year' is a great honor. Our staff enjoys participating in many community events, particularly the Curchin Open. We are glad it continues to be successful in helping local organizations, thanks to the generosity of our friends, clients and staff."

Celebrating over 55 years in Monmouth County, New Jersey, The Curchin Group, LLC is a certified public accounting firm that helps small to mid-sized businesses and individuals reach their financial goals through providing a broad range of Assurance; Tax; Financial Planning; Business Advisory; and Litigation & Valuation Services. The firm is dedicated to giving solid accounting and financial advice, sustaining long-term relationships with its clients and employees and giving back to the surrounding community.