CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA,, Aug. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thomas L. Cardella & Associates has been ranked #285 on Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest growing private companies in the United States for 2011. For nearly 30 years, Inc. Magazine has ranked the top 500 private companies in the nation, according to percentage growth over a period of four years. To be eligible for ranking, companies must be privately held, for profit and U.S.-based.
"Our growth over the past four years is due to the amazing things our employees do for our clients’ customers each and every day," said Tom Cardella, Founder and President of Thomas L. Cardella & Associates. "We are absolutely thrilled to have made this prestigious Inc. 500 listing in our first year of eligibility. To be ranked the 285th fastest growing on this list is a huge tribute to the hard work and dedication of everyone in the company."
The complete ranking will be published on Inc.com in August and the September issue of Inc. Magazine will profile the top 500 in print. Honored companies will be officially recognized at the awards ceremony, held during the annual conference in September.
About Thomas L. Cardella & Associates
Thomas L. Cardella & Associates is a 100% employee-owned contact center, offering a unique combination of experience, and expertise in the ability to manage a variety of inbound, outbound, email and web chat programs in both the sales and service environment. Founded in April of 2007, the company has received recognitions for quality and excellence every year since its doors opened and most recently was named a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Central Midwest Award. In just over four years, the company has grown to four locations in the state of Iowa: Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Keokuk, and Marshalltown, and one location in El Paso, Texas, with more than 900 employees. For more information about Thomas L. Cardella & Associates, please visit www.tlcassociates.com.
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