Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine today ranked ProfitPoint No. 1013 on its third annual Inc. 500/5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -- America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Consumer electronics maker Vizio, Internet giant GoDaddy, rental car service Zipcar, and beverage maker Honest Tea are among the prominent brands featured on this year's list.
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"Savvy trend spotters and those who invest in private companies know that the Inc. 5000 is the best place to find out about young companies that are achieving success through a wide variety of unprecedented business models, as well as older private companies that are still expanding at an impressive rate," said Inc. 5000 project manager Jim Melloan. "That's why our list is so eagerly anticipated every year."
Commenting on the announcement, ProfitPoint CEO, Vaden Landers said, "This significant achievement is directly attributable to the commitment our team has demonstrated to providing superior stored value products and services to our more than 25,000 merchant partners all across this country." He added, "Making the list last for two straight years is a great honor -- it is nice to have our success recognized once again by Inc. Magazine, one of the most trusted resources available to entrepreneurs and businesses of any size. I am pleased to be able to share this award with the nearly 60 members of the ProfitPoint family who have worked so hard to get us to this point."
The 2009 Inc. 5000, unveiled today on Inc.com, serves as a unique report card on the U.S. economy. Despite the ongoing recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list actually increased to $214 billion, up $29 billion from last year, with a median three-year growth rate of 126 percent. The Inc. 5000 are responsible for creating more than 1 million jobs since their founding, making the list perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies can have on the economy. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found on Inc.com.
This year's list also offers a preview of which industries are poised for growth in coming years. With an average growth rate of 667 percent, Insurance ranked as the top industry overall. Government Services was the top industry gainer with 252 companies on this year's list, up from 135 last year. Health is the top industry by both total revenue ($22.7 billion) and total employment (156,223 jobs).
About ProfitPoint, Inc.
ProfitPoint, Inc. is a leading provider of gift and loyalty card services to the small to medium sized merchant community. In 2008 Inc. Magazine ranked ProfitPoint No. 59 on its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America with three-year sales growth of 2,642.0%. Having its corporate headquarters near Philadelphia, PA, and customer care center in Franklin, TN, ProfitPoint supports its gift and loyalty cards with point-of-purchase accessories, real-time electronic transaction processing and customizable reports for each merchant. ProfitPoint specializes in the design and production of custom gift and loyalty cards, software capability and merchant education to meet each individual client's needs. Now serving more than 25,000 merchant locations nationwide, ProfitPoint produces in excess of fifteen million cards per year and does more than ten million stored value transactions on its proprietary gift and loyalty card platform.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.
