VIRTUAL, INC. BOLSTERS ROSTER OF “GREEN” CLIENTS WITH SMART GRID INTEROPERABILITY PANEL

WAKEFIELD, Mass. – July 1, 2013 – Virtual, Inc. (http://www.virtualmgmt.com), a technology-focused association management company, has recently signed a new client in its green energy, clean environment and sustainability practice: Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP). This organization joins other Virtual clients such as AMERIPEN, GreenTouch, the LSP Association and the New England Clean Energy Council, confirming Virtual as a leader in this sector.

SGIP is a member-funded nonprofit organization whose domestic and international members represent the full spectrum of the Smart Grid industry. Through SGIP, members have a voice in accelerating standards harmonization and advancing the interoperability that will enable the modernization of power grids worldwide.

“The quest for green energy and renewable resources is one of the fastest-growing sectors of our economy and vital for our future. We are pleased that this forward-thinking group has engaged Virtual to support its valuable efforts on behalf of the public good, and we look forward to helping SGIP work toward its mission to improve energy delivery and use,” said Andy Freed, Virtual’s President.

About Virtual, Inc.
Founded in 1999, Virtual, Inc. is a full-service association management company that combines advanced technology, best practices and innovation to provide its clients with world-class business operations, freeing organization leaders to focus on their missions and programs. In November 2012, Virtual was named to The Boston Globe’s “Top Places to Work” list, in the small employer category. The firm has twice in recent years been named to Inc. Magazine’s list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Virtual is accredited by the AMC Institute, the global trade group that represents the association management industry. For more information about Virtual, Inc., visit www.virtualmgmt.com,