Birch Communications Presenting Sponsor for Macon Chamber 2009 Golf Classic

This is the fifth year Birch has sponsored Macon’s premier golf & business event.

Atlanta, GA – July 30, 2009 - Birch Communications, Inc. will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2009 Golf Classic hosted by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. Birch has been the Presenting Sponsor for this annual golf tournament for the past four years, three of which under its former name of Access Integrated Networks. The 2009 Golf Classic will be held on Monday, September 27 at the Canongate at Healy Point Country Club.

“We are extremely proud of our long association with the Greater Macon Chamber. The Chamber has been essential in building a vibrant business community in greater Macon. They continue to do a fantastic job of attracting businesses to our fine city,” says Vincent M. Oddo, President & CEO of Birch Communications. “We strongly encourage all businesses to join the Macon Chamber and participate in the tournament and other Chamber events that benefit the business community.”

Birch has more than 175 employees working in Macon and is the service provider of choice for many local businesses, religious and government institutions. In addition to the Golf Classic, Birch Communications sponsors many other local Macon community events including charitable 5K races and local arts sponsorships.

Proceeds from the 2009 Golf Classic support the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and the growing Macon area business community. Birch has been a proud member of the Macon area business community for the past 13 years, and looks forward to its continuing contribution to future growth.

About Birch Communications
Headquartered in Atlanta GA, Birch Communications is one of the largest competitive telecommunications carriers covering 32-states across the nation. Birch is the first in its class to deploy a private IP-Network utilizing soft switch technology to deliver innovative, high quality, affordable voice and broadband communications services to small and medium business customers. Please visit www.birch.com for more information.

Contact:
Greg Corwin, Marketing Director
greg.corwin@birch.com
816.300.1686