Dots Named Recipient of NorthCoast 99 Award

GLENWILLOW, Ohio, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Dots, the national women's specialty apparel retailer, was named one of Northeast Ohio's top workplaces for 2010.  The Employer's Resource Council will present Dots with the coveted NorthCoast 99 award on September 14, 2010.

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NorthCoast 99 is an annual recognition program that honors 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio.  The program examines fundamental workplace policies and practices in the areas of staffing and workforce planning; development and training; compensation and rewards; organizational culture; and organizational innovation, success, and performance.  Conducted by ERC, NorthCoast 99 has annually recognized great workplaces in Northeast Ohio since 1999.  The ERC is the largest organization in Northeast Ohio dedicated to HR and workplace programs, practices, training and consulting.  

Dots takes great pride in its selection of associates, training programs, fun and friendly culture, creative atmosphere.  "This is an honor to be recognized among Northeast Ohio's finest employers.  The NorthCoast 99 is considered to be the most coveted award for the region, and we could not be more excited to be named among the top 99 workplaces," said Rick Bunka, Dots President.  

"Our associates are our most valuable asset and we are constantly developing unique programs to attract, retain and motivate our talented team.  We are a fast-paced, high energy, fashion organization and we have our accomplished associates to thank for helping us achieve this outstanding award.  While we continue to be identified as great place to shop, it's no surprise to hear that we are a great place to work as well!"  

Dots finds itself sharing the spotlight with a variety of companies and organizations of all sizes and cultures.  The fast fashion retailer is standing fashionably tall alongside the Cleveland Clinic, Diebold, Incorporated, Cleveland State University among many others and is proud to call Northeast Ohio home for the last 20 years.  

About Dots

Dots is a fashion apparel store that offers fashion trends at exceptional prices, while providing the latest runway trends interpreted for everyday.  Dots' growth and success was founded on a passion for retail that stems from a belief that it doesn't cost a lot to look great! Today, the company is a vibrant, growing retailer with more than 400 stores within a 26 state radius.  Visit Dots online at www.dots.com.

SOURCE Dots, LLC