US Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon for CETRA 03-01-10
CETRA Language Solutions has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winner by the US Chamber of Commerce for the second year in a row. The U.S. Chamber is the world’s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region. The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, is designed to recognize businesses that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas, including business strategy, employee development, community involvement, and customer service. See our Press Release.
CETRA's President Interviewed by Fox Business News 10-30-09
In his role as the outgoing President of the American Translators Association, CETRA's President & CEO, Dr. Jiri Stejskal, discussed the state of the translation industry in the Fox Business News studio in New York City. See the interview, which was broadcast nationwide, by clicking on the image below.
CETRA Team Raises $10,000 10-7-09
CETRA Language Solutions participated in the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride for the second time, with its team of eight joining a throng of 7,000 cyclists riding through South Jersey on October 3-4, who collectively raised $5 million dollars for the fight against multiple sclerosis. Each cyclist must collect at least $300 in pledges to participate in the tour, with many raising hundreds or thousands of dollars more. This year the CETRA Team again exceeded its fundraising goal and raised nearly $10,000.
CETRA Ranked as One of Philadelphia 100 Fastest Growing Companies 10-1-09
CETRA has been recognized by Philadelphia 100® as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Philadelphia region for the second time in a row. The Philadelphia 100® is an annual program conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia Business Journal and Wharton Small Business Development Center. This year’s award ceremony was held on October 1, 2009 at the Annenberg Center on the Campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in West Philadelphia. See www.Philadelphia100.com for more information.
CETRA was ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the second time in a row 8-18-09
Inc. Magazine ranked CETRA Language Solutions as No. 1,586 on its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country, and as No. 49 in the in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD region. This is the second year in a row that CETRA has appeared on this prestigious list, which is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy. See CETRA profile on the Inc. site and an Inc. article featuring CETRA.SBA Awards CETRA's President 5-07-09
The Small Business Administration's Philadelphia District Office has announced that Jiri Stejskal, President & CEO of CETRA, is the winner of its 2009 "Eastern Pennsylvania Business Person of the Year" award. In honor of this achievement, the District Director of the SBA's Philadelphia District Office, David Dickson, visited CETRA on April 29, 2009 to personally congratulate Jiri and the CETRA team. He was joined by Wendy Klinghoffer of the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, who nominated Jiri for the award. David will present the award to Jiri at the annual "Celebration of Small Business" event hosted by the Advocates for Small Business at Citizens Bank Park on May 14, 2009. View press release.
David Dickson, SBA; Wendy Klinghoffer, EMCCC; Jiri & Molly StejskalUS Chamber of Commerce Recognizes CETRA 4-06-09
CETRA is one of 56 businesses in the nation to receive the 2009 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. The award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, pays tribute to businesses showcasing exemplary business practices in the areas of staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business and financial planning. View press release.
Interview with CETRA President 11-26-08
CETRA President, Dr. Jiri Stejskal, was interviewed by the KHON2 Channel during his recent trip to Hawaii where he participated in the panel organized by the Association for Machine Translation in the Americas (AMTA). Click on the picture below to view the interview.
Seminar on Interpretation in Legal Settings 11-24-08
CETRA Language Solutions and the Montgomery Bar Association will be presenting a CLE course on “Language Interpretation in Legal Settings and the Challenges it Presents” on December 19, 2008, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, at the CLE Room of Montgomery Bar Association, 100 W. Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401-0268. The CLE Course will provide participants with keen insight into the legal and practical aspects involved, as well as strategies and tools when using an interpreter in an interview, direct/cross examination or deposition. For more information: 610-279-9660 or visit www.mbacle.org.
CETRA Partners with Red Cross 10-08-08
One of the biggest challenges facing many Limited English communities in the Philadelphia area is access to programs and services at all levels. A lack of communication for these communities can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency situation. In response, CETRA Language Solutions has joined the American Red Cross "Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters" (VOAD) program and organized Disaster Preparedness Training For Interpreters. Southeastern Pennsylvania's VOAD is a part of a national collaboration of diverse organizations and citizens trained to meet community needs in the wake of a large-scale disaster. VOAD coordinates planning efforts and, during a disaster, matches community needs with services provided by member VOAD agencies. This cooperative effort has proven to be the most effective way for a wide variety of volunteers and organizations to work together in a crisis.CETRA Raised $5,275 to Fight Multiple Sclerosis 9-28-08
The CETRA team joined 7,000 bikers who rode 75 miles from Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the leading provider of programs for people with MS and their families. CETRA is grateful to its clients, vendors, families and friends who contributed to this fundraising effort and helped CETRA to exceed its goal of $5,000.
From the left: Fee Sepahi, Allison Wright, Dawn Hodson, Malcolm and Jeff Weiser, Jiri StejskalCETRA Ranks among America’s 5,000 and Philadelphia's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies 9-05-08
Inc. Magazine ranked CETRA Language Solutions as No. 1,302 on its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country, and as No. 33 in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD region. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region can be found at www.inc5000.com.CETRA is also one of the Philadelphia 100 winners for 2008. The Philadelphia 100 was created in 1988 to recognize the contribution that fast growing, privately held companies in the Philadelphia area provide to our economy. The awards ceremony will take place on October 22, which is also when the company’s ranking will be revealed.
Seminar on Interpretation in Legal Settings 8-19-08
CETRA Language Solutions and the Montgomery Bar Association will be presenting a CLE course on “Language Interpretation in Legal Settings and the Challenges it Presents” on September 9, 2008, from 12:00 pm to 2:45 pm, at the CLE Room of Montgomery Bar Association, 100 W. Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401-0268. The CLE Course will provide participants with keen insight into the legal and practical aspects involved, as well as strategies and tools when using an interpreter in an interview, direct/cross examination or deposition. For more information: 610-279-9660 or visit www.mbacle.org.News from China 8-7-08
During the XVIII World Congress of FIT (Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs or International Federation of Translators) held on August 2-7, 2008 in Shanghai, CETRA’s President, Dr. Jiri Stejskal, was elected as FIT Vice President for the 2008-2011 period, and was entrusted with organizing the XIX FIT World Congress which will take place in San Francisco in 2011. The pictures below show the Executive Vice President of the Translation Association of China, Mr. Guo Xiaoyong, handing the congress flag to Dr. Stejskal, and the newly elected FIT Council.
CETRA President in the News 7-19-08
Jiri Stejskal, CETRA's President, was interviewed by local NBC affiliate in Denver, Colorado, during the conference of the Translation Company Division of the American Translators Association. Click on the picture below to view the interview.
CETRA Renewed PA Contract 5-23-08
On May 23, CETRA renewed the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) statewide translation contract (4600008710) for a period of one year. This adds strength to our growing local reputation as a premier language services provider.Sign Language Interpretation - CETRA Bridges Communication with the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
5-8-08
In response to increased demand from clients, CETRA is pleased to announce the addition of Sign Language Interpretation to its worldwide translation and interpretation services. Accordingly, CETRA has joined the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). RID, the leading organization in the U.S. representing sign language interpreters, has established a national standard of quality and promotes the continued growth and development of the profession of interpretation and transliteration of American Sign Language and English. See our press release.Taking Language Skills to Work 4-30-08
CETRA's president, Jiri Stejskal, was interviewed by The Language Educator, a monthly publication of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The article discusses translating and interpretating as viable careers for students of foreign languages. View in pdf format.CETRA Grew 42% in 2007 1-1-08
Thanks to growing demand for CETRA's existing translation services and the introduction of interpretation services, CETRA’s revenues in 2007 grew by 42% compared to 2006. CETRA has had a total growth of 577% over the past five years, maintaining an average annual growth rate of 53%.CETRA's President Takes Over as President of the American Translators Association 11-2-07
The American Translators Association (ATA), the nation’s largest professional organization for translators and interpreters, announced that Jiri Stejskal has taken over as president for a two-year term. Founded in 1959, the American Translators Association’s primary goals include fostering and supporting the professional development of translators and interpreters and promoting the translation and interpreting professions. ATA, based in Alexandria, Virginia, currently has 10,400 members worldwide. For more information on ATA, please visit www.atanet.org. View the ATA press release.CETRA Featured in Philadelphia Business Journal 10-12-07
"Some companies highlight their earnings, their big contract wins, their new products. CETRA, Inc.'s shining moment? The hanging death of a dictator." View the article.CETRA Launches Interpretation Division 9-12-07
In response to growing demand from clients, CETRA has begun to offer consecutive, simultaneous and escort interpretation. By drawing from its vast resources of highly proficient linguists from around the world, CETRA can now provide on-site and remote interpretation in virtually any language. While the services will be of immediate benefit to its core client base, which consists of global marketing research and government agencies, CETRA has also experienced a sharp increase in the demand for interpreters within the legal, technical, HR, and health industries. See our press release.MRA Certification 9-12-07
Beth Podrovitz, CETRA’s Director of Operations, was awarded the Professional Researcher Certification (PRC) by the Marketing Research Association. The Certification reflects her expertise in the field of marketing research. She also holds a Certificate in the Principles of Marketing Research from the University of Georgia Division.Staff Additions and Promotions 9-1-07
Beth Wilkie joined CETRA in August to lead the Translation Division. On September 1, Angela Wende-Minch was promoted to the position of Marketing Manager, Allison Wright and Sarah Grey to the position of Project Manager, and Selase Adzima to the position of Assistant Project Manager.New Faces at CETRA 6-1-07
CETRA welcomed four new employees this spring. Dan Ruppel, an American student at McGill University in Montreal who took his first summer job with CETRA last year, returned this summer to perfect his French, improve his Arabic, and work on a large government job he helped to launch in 2006. Anukware Selase Adzima, a native of Ghana, is a graduate of the Master’s Translation Program at the University of Wisconsin who brings to CETRA his knowledge of Spanish, French, Ewe, and Akan, and who will work on his project management skills as an intern. Angela Wende-Minch, a native of Germany, brings her experience in marketing and human resources in addition to German language skills. Tony Guerra, a native of Cuba, contributes Spanish language skills as well as his extensive experience in the translation and interpretation industry, and will spearhead CETRA’s brand new Interpretation Division.CETRA at the Translation Summit 3-15-07
The Translation Summit, held on March 12, 2007 in Salt Lake City, brought together three sectors of the translation world: government, academia, and private industry. CETRA's Director of Sales, Fee Sepahi, and CETRA's President, Jiri Stejskal, attended the Summit. Jiri was interviewed by the local NBC affiliate in his capacity as the President-Elect of the American Translators Association. Click here to watch the TV coverage of the Summit.CETRA celebrates 10 years! 3-12-07
CETRA became a Pennsylvania corporation on March 12, 1997, under the name of Central European Translations, Inc. In January 2001, CETRA became one of the first language services providers to be awarded a contract by the General Services Administration to serve U.S. government agencies under a Federal Supply Schedule. In 2002, the company changed its name to CETRA, Inc. after it expanded its services beyond the languages of Central and Eastern Europe to all world languages. Following the name change, CETRA has experienced rapid growth and has quickly become a preferred language services provider in the marketing research industry and in the government sector.MRA certification 2-7-07
Dr. Jiri Stejskal (CETRA's President) and Angèle Surault (Project Manager for marketing research accounts) were awarded the Professional Researcher Certification (PRC) by the Marketing Research Association.A record year for CETRA 1-1-07
Thanks to rapid expansion in the government and marketing research arenas, CETRA’s revenues in 2006 grew by 82% compared to 2005. CETRA’s average growth rate for the past five years has been 68%, with a total growth of 576% over the five-year period.New people, new space 9-30-06
Fueled by rapid growth in both private and government sectors, CETRA has expanded its office space and added new staff. To accommodate new hires (see Employee Profiles), CETRA leased two adjacent offices, nearly quadrupling its space.CETRA awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement by the Social Security Administration 2-2-06
CETRA was selected to provide translation services to the Office of Central Operations of the Social Security Administration for SSA entitlement programs submissions. The contract, which covers more than 60 languages, was awarded under CETRA's GSA Federal Supply Schedule.GSA Schedule extended another 5 years for CETRA 1-9-06
CETRA was awarded the first of three five-year extension options for its contract with the U.S. General Services Administration. CETRA was among the first few translation companies to get on the GSA Schedule in January 2001. The initial contract, set to expire in January 2006, was extended through January 2011. The GSA Schedule qualifies CETRA to provide translation services to all U.S. Federal Agencies. In the past year, federal government contracts accounted for about one half of the company's sales.CETRA maintains growth rate of over 50% 1-1-06
CETRA's expansion in both government and commercial sectors fueled healthy growth of 51% in 2005. This rate is in keeping with the company's average annual growth of 52% over the past five years, corresponding to a total growth of 688% between 2001 and 2005.Jiri Stejskal serves as President-Elect of the ATA 11-11-05
CETRA's president, Dr. Stejskal, was elected as President-Elect of the American Translators Association (ATA) at the Association's annual conference held in Seattle on November 9-13, 2005. He will serve as President-Elect from 2005 to 2007 and as the Association's President from 2007 to 2009. ATA, founded in 1959, is the largest professional association of translators and interpreters in the U.S. with over 9,500 members in more than 60 countries. ATA's primary goals include fostering and supporting the professional development of translators and interpreters and promoting the translation and interpreting professions.CETRA awarded a contract by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 9-26-05
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of General Services, awarded a three-year contract to CETRA for translation services. The contract will cover the Commonwealth's requirements for translation services for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP persons). The purpose of this contract is to provide LEP persons with access to services and benefits provided by the Commonwealth, and applies to all Pennsylvania agencies.Hurricane Katrina relief donation 9-12-05
CETRA pledged to match donations for Hurricane Katrina relief made by its translators up to a maximum corporate gift of $2,500. 36 translators from six countries donated the total amount of $4,190. CETRA contributed the pledged amount to the American Red Cross and thus raised the total contribution to $6,690.CETRA signed a contract with FMSO 9-02-05
The Foreign Military Studies Office (FMSO) selected CETRA to translate materials that other organizations, primarily the Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS), do not translate. The primary objective of this contract is to translate Russian, Chinese, Arabic, French, Spanish and Portuguese language materials into English. The FMSO mission is to assess regional military and security issues to advise leaders on issues of policy and planning critical to the Army, Joint, and interagency communities. FMSO manages research databases of foreign and English-language materials in order to support its research and analysis mission. Once translated, the material will be used by FMSO analysts in the preparation of required studies, and later place in the open-source archives. The open-source digitized database into which the translations will be placed is called the World Basic Information Library (WBIL). The contract was awarded under CETRA's GSA Federal Supply Schedule.CETRA works with the US Embassy in Baghdad 5-25-05
The US Department of Justice awarded Blanket Purchase Agreement to CETRA to translate documents for its Regime Crimes Liaison Office (RCLO). RCLO is an entity under the Chief of Mission for the United States Embassy in Iraq, which is in need of translation services for various medical and legal documents. The contract was awarded under CETRA's GSA Federal Supply Schedule.GSA Awards "Outstanding" Mark to CETRA 1-27-05
A representative of the General Services Administration (GSA) came to CETRA's office to perform an audit of the services provided by CETRA to the US government. Take a look at the GSA Report Card!CETRA Wins New Government Contract 9-15-04
The US Army has selected CETRA, together with several other vendors, to translate selected units of Command and General Staff Officer Course Coursework from English to Spanish language. The Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) plans to start using the translated material for Instructor Train-up beginning on 1 March 2006 and for instructor use in teaching the course in June 2006.
CETRA is a holder of GSA Federal Supply Schedule and works with the US government on regular basis.
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