Tyson's Corner, VA, Aug. 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine today recognized Resolvit, LLC on its sixth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. This is the second time Resolvit has earned the honor. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy--America's independent entrepreneurs. Unified Payments tops this year's list. Resolvit joins Yelp, yogurt maker Chobani, Giftcards.com, KIND and famed hat maker Tilly's, among other prominent brands featured on this year's list.
"Resolvit joins the elite list of enterprises that have appeared on the list multiple times, many of which have grown to become national icons," said Mark Scofield, the firm's founder and managing partner. "Our success is truly worth celebrating, and this makes a powerful statement about our clients who have trusted us and stayed with us through some very difficult economic times."
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2012 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 97 percent. The companies on this year's list report having created over 400,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $299 billion.
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. Editor Eric Schurenberg.
Methodology
The 2012 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2008 to 2011. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2008. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent--not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies--as of December 31, 2011. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2008 is $100,000; the minimum for 2011 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at www.inc.com/500.
About Inc.
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 6,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
About the Inc. 500|5000 Conference
Each year, Inc. and Inc.com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today's entrepreneurial superstars--the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony brings together members of the Inc. community, both a new class of Inc. 500|5000 honorees and the list's alumni, for three days of powerful networking, inspired learning, and momentous celebration. Please join us October 3-5, 2011, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information about the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony and to register, visit www.inc500conference.com or call 866-901-3205.
About Resolvit, LLC
Resolvit, LLC, is a transnational IT and business solutions partner to world-class companies and government agencies. Combining incomparable expertise and comprehensive capabilities across the telecommunications, education, manufacturing and distribution, financial services health care and biotechnology, and government industries and their business functions, Resolvit delivers strategic insight and actionable solutions to help its clients streamline operations, reduce costs and generate revenue. Learn more about our services, solutions and locations at www.resolvit.com.
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