Tampa, Fla., Aug. 29, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlueGrace Logistics (www.mybluegrace.com), nationally recognized freight shipping company and award-winning B2B Franchise reported hyper-growth in Q3 2014. The company received several awards for outstanding achievement and growth in Q2 and plans to set new standards for both their corporate and franchise networks. This month, Inc. Magazine recognized BlueGrace as one of America's Fastest Growing Companies for the second time.
In Q2 2014 BlueGrace President and CEO, Bobby Harris, was awarded Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Emerging Category. The award was the first of several accolades received during the time period reflecting the upward growth momentum of BlueGrace. Other awards received in both Q2 and Q3 of 2014 include 10 Fastest Growing Companies in Tampa Bay and Top Work Places by Florida Trend Magazine.
"With the growth we're experiencing, it's important to consistently evolve so that we meet the needs of employees, franchisees and customers," says Bobby Harris.
BlueGrace's 4th Annual Franchise Conference, Double Up '14, is noted as one of the most influential franchise conferences in the company's history. BlueGrace premiered information on the release of their new freight shipping technology (BlueShip® 3.0) and launched new franchising development goals. Additionally, BlueGrace released their new franchise-specific management training and dedicated recruitment program to support the growth of each franchisees sales network. The network will create more jobs nationwide, with the support of their corporate headquarters.
"Luckily, our success has given us opportunities to recruit the best employees and build the strongest, most cutting-edge technology. We want to give our franchisees the same tools and programs we've utilized at the Corporate level and these programs give them even more support, more resources and leverage to grow their business exponentially," says Harris.
The growth-rate continues to increase for BlueGrace and it's preparing for a new generation of positioning and branding as they head into 2015.
For more information about BlueGrace Logistics or its franchise opportunity, visit www.mybluegrace.com or www.bluegracefranchise.com.
About BlueGrace Logistics
Founded in 2009, BlueGrace Logistics offers complete, customized
transportation management solutions to customers across the United
States. Based in Tampa, Fla. with corporate offices in Baltimore,
Salt Lake City and Chicago, the franchise is known as a
"hyper-growth" company with more than 7,000% percent growth since
inception. BlueGrace launched its franchise program in early 2011
as part of its strategic growth plan and currently has 51
franchisees in 52 locations across the United States. The company
offers freight services such as Less Than Truckload (LTL),
Truckload Services (TL), International and Domestic Air Freight,
Ocean Freight, Supply Chain Management, State-of-the-Art
Technology; Service Desk Support, and Auditing Services.
For more information, visit www.mybluegrace.com.
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