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Convio Ranks Among the Best Places to Work in Austin According to the Austin American-Statesman and Austin Business Journal

^{Published on 2010-11-18 04:10:42 - Market Wire}
 

AUSTIN, TX--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNVO) is recognized as one of the best places to work in Austin, according to recent surveys published in the [ Austin Business Journal ] and the [ Austin American-Statesman ]. Convio reached the No. 1 spot on the Austin Business Journal list and was among the 75 top workplaces in Austin according to the Austin American-Statesman. [ Convio ] has received top workplace honors twice from the Austin Business Journal and once from the Austin American-Statesman.

"Our people have created a culture and company that we are very proud of. We look forward to adding more talented people to our team in the years ahead."

aWea™re proud to be recognized as one of the best places to work in Austin, and, we believe, in the nation,a said Gene Austin, CEO of Convio. aWea™ve worked very hard to build a [ corporate culture ] based on five key values that all our employees support: client focus, trust, collaboration, innovation, learning and community. We certainly work very hard for our clients and take our jobs very seriously, but we understand the value of having fun and giving back to our employees and the community.a

In addition to traditional benefits and a collaborative, innovative workplace, one perk that is valued greatly by employees is the ability to give back to the community. Convio employees are given three paid volunteer days to work at the nonprofit of their choice. Convio also organizes volunteer fairs and has a community involvement committee. Last year, Convioa™s more than 350 employees volunteered close to 10,000 hours and donated more than $63,000 through company related programs.

aConvio is an excellent example of a company that has enabled Austin to earn the reputation as a leading technology hub in the US and internationally,a said Mike Rollins, President and Chief Executive Officer, [ Austin Chamber of Commerce ]. aConsistently recognized as one of the best places to live and work in the country, Austin is not only one of the most innovative cities in the US, but also a community focused on giving back. Convio has created a culture that supports the local Austin community through the industry leading work they do with nonprofits and we are proud they call Austin home.a

aWe believe our people make a difference not just in their roles at Convio, but in their engagement with the community,a added Austin. aOur people have created a culture and company that we are very proud of. We look forward to adding more talented people to our team in the years ahead.a

[ About Convio ]

With headquarters in Austin and offices in Washington DC and Berkeley, CA, Convio is a leading provider of on-demand [ ]constituent engagement solutions that enable nonprofit organizations to more effectively raise funds, advocate for change and cultivate relationships with donors, activists, volunteers, alumni and other constituents. For more information, please visit [ www.convio.com ].