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Full Spectrum Solutions CEO Michael Nevins Named a Semi-Finalist for the 2011 Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year® Award for the Michigan and Northwest Ohio Region
Michael Nevins recognized for his success as an innovator and business leader

JACKSON, MI – June 8, 2011 – Full Spectrum Solutions, a manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions for residential and commercial applications, is pleased to announce that Michael Nevins, President/CEO, is a semi-finalist for the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® Award for the Michigan and Northwest Ohio region.

Regional award winners will be revealed tomorrow night at a gala event held at the MGM Grand Detroit where Governor Rick Snyder is scheduled to give a speech.

Awards are given to entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.1

Having competed against 72 other nominees, Mr. Nevins was selected as a semifinalist by a panel of judges that consisted of regional business, academic, and community leaders.

"I feel honored to have made it this far," Mr. Nevins stated. "My wife and I started this company in 1997 based off of a personal need and we feel very fortunate that it has continued to grow even in a down economy."

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® awards program celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 140 cities and over 50 countries throughout the world. Regional award winners will be eligible for consideration in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® national program that will be held in Palm Springs, California later this year.1

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About Full Spectrum Solutions
Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Jackson, Michigan. The company was originated on the principle that people who spent the majority of their day indoors needed healthy, full spectrum light in order to lead a productive and happy life. Full Spectrum Solutions has quickly become a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. By working with renowned research partners and testing facilities, including the California Lighting Technology Center at UC Davis and the Enhanced Spectrum Lab at the University of Michigan, Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc. offers more than 200 lighting solutions marketed today under the names BlueMax™, UltraLux® and EverLast®.

For more information, visit www.fullspectrumsolutions.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For press inquiries, contact Kyle Leighton by phone at 517-783-3800 ext. 231 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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