Cincinnati, OH, January 15, 2009 – PowerNet Global Communications, an integrated communications provider, was ranked second on the Largest Tri-State Telecommunications Equipment and Service Providers list in the Cincinnati Business Courier's 2009 Book of Lists.

According to the Business Courier's website, the Cincinnati Book of Lists “provides you with the listings of hundreds of the hottest area companies in their fields, by ranking.”

PowerNet Global ranked number two, right behind Cincinnati Bell.

“We are very pleased that our business continues to climb so high on this list. It's a testament to the hard-working and innovative individuals at PowerNet Global. Their dedication to businesses and consumers across the country earned this great achievement,” states Bernie Stevens, President and CEO of PowerNet Global.

The Cincinnati Business Courier, a division of American City Business Journals, publishes the Book of Lists annually and each list in the book is compiled and verified by local business journal researchers.