Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
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We received this from a company that sends an email stating you won an
award in this case Best of Duluth the company calls itself on it's
website US Local Business Association also known as US Commerce
Association as of 2009.
I researched their website it was created in 2007, it did not have legitimate contact information such as being located in Washington DC. It looked fraudulent to me. The website does not have a phone number to contact them and they will not give a phone number if you continue to read below you will see why! I believe if they have in writing you want the plaque then you can't send it back.
UPDATE: We just received our 2009 Best of Duluth award and they have now changed the website address. They are actually using 2 different websites to promote their scam one is a .org making it look like they are a non-profit. We have received one every year! 2010, 2011 and will probably get one for 2012.
Here they are:
www.uscaaward.com (I added this 2012)
www.us-ca.net
www.us-ca.org
See the email I sent them and never received a response:
A copy of the U.S. Local Business Association also known as
US Commerce Association as of 2009 email:
I am pleased to announce that Computer Construction Co. has been selected for the 2008 Best of Duluth Award in the Internet Service category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) also known as
US Commerce Association as of 2009.
In recognition of your achievement, a 2008 Best of Duluth Award plaque has been designed for display at your place of business. You may arrange to have your award sent directly to Computer Construction Co. by following the simple steps on the 2008 Best of Duluth Award order form. Simply copy and paste this link into your browser to access the order form: https://www.uslba.net/A8TJC74U
The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Also, a copy of the press release publicizing the selection of Computer Construction Co. is posted on the USLBA website. USLBA hereby grants Computer Construction Co. a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display this press release in any media formats and through any media channels.
In order to provide you with the best possible service, you have been assigned an award code that can be used on our website for quick access to your award information and press release. If you have any questions or comments, please include this code with your correspondence.
Your award code is: 8TJC74U
Sincerely,
Ashley Carter
Selection Committee Chair
U.S. Local Business Association
also known as
Ashley Carter
Selection Committee Chair
US Commerce Association
Once you get to their web site they want you to buy a fake plaque. I did not go through the purchase so I do not know if it was safe.
Here is a copy of their Press Release
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Computer Construction Co. Receives 2008 Best of Duluth Award
U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
WASHINGTON D.C., July 17, 2008 -- Computer Construction Co. has been selected for the 2008 Best of Duluth Award in the Internet Services category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) or US Commerce Association (USCA).
The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA or USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA or USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA or USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) or US Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) or US Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA or USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) or US Commerce Association (USCA)
CONTACT:
U.S. Local Business Association
Email: PublicRelations@USLBA.net
URL: http://www.USLBA.net
U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) or
US Commerce Association (USCA)
The Email they did not respond to:
Hello,
Can you please give me some type of proof that you are related to Duluth and proof that you are a legit company with rights to offer any awards?
I would like to know when you started this business and why is your website created only in the year of 2007.
If I do a search on your website for a company, it takes me to another website instead of yours, I click on some of your website links and they do not work.
Thank you,
Durenda Wood
Here is their response to my first email
Durenda -
First, I would like to congratulate you on your selection as a 2008 Best of Duluth Award Winner.
I would be happy to respond to any questions you have in writing. In order to remain neutral and maintain the integrity of our selection process, I am required by association by-laws to document any conversations with businesses that are under consideration for recognition or have been selected as winners.
As an Award recipient, there is no requirement to join the USLBA. We simply ask each award recipient to pay for the cost of their plaque. The revenue generated by the USLBA through the Award Program helps to pay for operational support, marketing and partnership programs for local businesses across America.
There are various plaques sizes and shipping options. Simply click on the link below and follow the instructions for pricing and to receive your award:
Best of Duluth 2008 - Internet Services
Sincerely,
Ashley Carter
Selection Committee Chair
U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) or US Commerce Association (USCA) as of 2009
My First Email:
On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 9:14 AM,
Durenda Wood wrote:
I would like to speak to someone by phone. You can call me at 678.218.0400
Durenda Wood
To whom is reading this:
Please be advised that I am not a lawyer however I do have an opinion. Please take what you want from here and leave the rest. I have no real proof of my opinion, but remember my job is to sell websites on the Internet.
Sincerely,
Durenda Wood
PS, Please checkout the rest of my website you might find you need our services.
Here is a real award! We received small business of the month award from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce in January 2012.
I researched their website it was created in 2007, it did not have legitimate contact information such as being located in Washington DC. It looked fraudulent to me. The website does not have a phone number to contact them and they will not give a phone number if you continue to read below you will see why! I believe if they have in writing you want the plaque then you can't send it back.
UPDATE: We just received our 2009 Best of Duluth award and they have now changed the website address. They are actually using 2 different websites to promote their scam one is a .org making it look like they are a non-profit. We have received one every year! 2010, 2011 and will probably get one for 2012.
Here they are:
www.uscaaward.com (I added this 2012)
www.us-ca.net
www.us-ca.org
See the email I sent them and never received a response:
A copy of the U.S. Local Business Association also known as
US Commerce Association as of 2009 email:
I am pleased to announce that Computer Construction Co. has been selected for the 2008 Best of Duluth Award in the Internet Service category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) also known as
US Commerce Association as of 2009.
In recognition of your achievement, a 2008 Best of Duluth Award plaque has been designed for display at your place of business. You may arrange to have your award sent directly to Computer Construction Co. by following the simple steps on the 2008 Best of Duluth Award order form. Simply copy and paste this link into your browser to access the order form: https://www.uslba.net/A8TJC74U
The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Also, a copy of the press release publicizing the selection of Computer Construction Co. is posted on the USLBA website. USLBA hereby grants Computer Construction Co. a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display this press release in any media formats and through any media channels.
In order to provide you with the best possible service, you have been assigned an award code that can be used on our website for quick access to your award information and press release. If you have any questions or comments, please include this code with your correspondence.
Your award code is: 8TJC74U
Sincerely,
Ashley Carter
Selection Committee Chair
U.S. Local Business Association
also known as
Ashley Carter
Selection Committee Chair
US Commerce Association
Once you get to their web site they want you to buy a fake plaque. I did not go through the purchase so I do not know if it was safe.
Here is a copy of their Press Release
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Computer Construction Co. Receives 2008 Best of Duluth Award
U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
WASHINGTON D.C., July 17, 2008 -- Computer Construction Co. has been selected for the 2008 Best of Duluth Award in the Internet Services category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) or US Commerce Association (USCA).
The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA or USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA or USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA or USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) or US Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) or US Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA or USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) or US Commerce Association (USCA)
CONTACT:
U.S. Local Business Association
Email: PublicRelations@USLBA.net
URL: http://www.USLBA.net
U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) or
US Commerce Association (USCA)
The Email they did not respond to:
Hello,
Can you please give me some type of proof that you are related to Duluth and proof that you are a legit company with rights to offer any awards?
I would like to know when you started this business and why is your website created only in the year of 2007.
If I do a search on your website for a company, it takes me to another website instead of yours, I click on some of your website links and they do not work.
Thank you,
Durenda Wood
Here is their response to my first email
Durenda -
First, I would like to congratulate you on your selection as a 2008 Best of Duluth Award Winner.
I would be happy to respond to any questions you have in writing. In order to remain neutral and maintain the integrity of our selection process, I am required by association by-laws to document any conversations with businesses that are under consideration for recognition or have been selected as winners.
As an Award recipient, there is no requirement to join the USLBA. We simply ask each award recipient to pay for the cost of their plaque. The revenue generated by the USLBA through the Award Program helps to pay for operational support, marketing and partnership programs for local businesses across America.
There are various plaques sizes and shipping options. Simply click on the link below and follow the instructions for pricing and to receive your award:
Best of Duluth 2008 - Internet Services
Sincerely,
Ashley Carter
Selection Committee Chair
U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) or US Commerce Association (USCA) as of 2009
My First Email:
On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 9:14 AM,
Durenda Wood wrote:
I would like to speak to someone by phone. You can call me at 678.218.0400
Durenda Wood
To whom is reading this:
Please be advised that I am not a lawyer however I do have an opinion. Please take what you want from here and leave the rest. I have no real proof of my opinion, but remember my job is to sell websites on the Internet.
Sincerely,
Durenda Wood
PS, Please checkout the rest of my website you might find you need our services.
Here is a real award! We received small business of the month award from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce in January 2012.
U.S.
Local Business Associationalso known as USCA Commerce Association as of 2009
Computer Construction Company Receives 2008 Best of Duluth Award This is Fake!
Here is what the Better Business Bureau has to say about them!
