WINDSOR, CO, Aug. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine ranked Alexa’s Angels for the second year in a row on its fifth 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 entrepreneurs. Online retailer ideeli tops this year’s list. Alexa’s Angels joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, Dunkin Donuts and Metrokane, makers of the Rabbit corkscrew, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list.
Alexa’s Angels creates thoughtfully designed jewelry meant to inspire heartfelt emotions and nurture a sense of well being in women of all ages. Since its debut in 1995, the company’s brand message of "wearable, giftable and meaningful" has allowed them to achieve presence in the highly competitive independent retail channel by developing original and innovative product.
The company's success is attributed to the unique messaging behind their brand, which creates opportunities to engage consumers and retailers alike in a product where value lies in the meaning and not a price tag. The initial product line of inspiring Prayer Box Bracelets and Angel Pins has paved the way for the launch of new product lines including posi+ivi+y®, Emma Rose™, and Gratitudes™.
"While ultimately there is nothing more important than knowing that the products we create are good for people, the recognition on the Inc. list is very exciting and we are honored to be included for the second year running, " said Beth Lang, CEO and founder of Alexa's Angels, Inc.
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.
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 at www.inc.com/5000.
"Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is," says Inc. magazine Editor Jane Berentson.
For more information visit www.alexas-angels.com.