PARC Founder Receives Federal SBA Honor

From the village of Romeoville:

"On Thursday, June 14, 2012 the U.S. Small Business Administration honored five outstanding individuals for their contributions to the Small Businesses Community of Illinois. These small business owners and champions are recognized for their accomplishments as well as their support of other entrepreneurs.

"'The would like to congratulate . for being named the Small Business Exporter of the Year. We are honored to have businesses such as this in our community,' said Mayor John Noak.

"Kathy Xuan is the founder and principal of PARC (USA) Corporation. With over ten years of purchasing both post-industrial and post-consumer materials, PARC has earned an extraordinary reputation as a premier plastics recycler. Noted for its diverse customer network, tutelage in recycling methods, leadership in both market research and strategic planning, Kathy has guided her company to new heights in the industry.

"Using these types of business strategies, PARC has enhanced its reputation as a problem solver providing waste management solutions designed to conserve our precious resources and save energy. As a result, by the first half of 2011, PARC increased its export volume to $17.5 million which included $15 million of exports to China, $1.5 million to Latin America, and $1 million to Canada."