ITCTransmission, Novi, MI, subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp. and owner and operator of the electricity transmission system in Southeast Michigan, has been recognized by the Michigan Business & Professional Association as one of "Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For". The company will be officially recognized along with the other 100 recipients at an awards ceremony on October 12, 2006.

"ITCTransmission is committed to fostering an environment that attracts and retains the best talent possible," said Joseph L. Welch, president and CEO of ITCTransmission. "We focus on offering challenging, competitive career opportunities to attract talent that is well above the industry average and reflects the diversity of the population. The Best & Brightest award, which recognizes our dedication to our employees and focus upon building a culture in which they thrive, is one of the best we could ever receive."

ITCTransmission was selected from among over 1,000 applicants for the Best & Brightest award, which rewards above average programs, services and solutions for employees, among other innovations. The benefits and compensation program offered by ITCTransmission is highly competitive, and the culture set by senior management is an "open-door policy" where team members are encouraged to make suggestions and propose innovations to change things for the better.