HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Aug. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine today ranked WomenCertified Inc. NO. 1088 on its 34th annual Inc. 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. Companies such as Yelp, Pandora, Timberland, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, LinkedIn, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 5000.
“Being recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies for the Inc. 5000 reflects the outstanding value that our company and the Women’s Choice Award is providing to both healthcare and consumer brands,” said Delia Passi, CEO and founder, WomenCertified Inc. home of the Women’s Choice Award. “Today truly reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff, solidifying us as a trusted referral source for women and their families,” added Passi.
The 2015 Inc. 5000, unveiled online at Inc.com and with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc. (available on newsstands August 18 to September 22) is the most competitive crop in the list’s history. The average company on the list achieved a mind-boggling three-year growth of 490%. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue is $205 billion, generating 647,000 jobs over the past three years. 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/inc5000.
"The story of this year’s Inc. 5000 is the story of great leadership. In an incredibly competitive business landscape, it takes something extraordinary to take your company to the top,” says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. “You have to remember that the average company on the Inc. 5000 grew nearly six-fold since 2012. Business owners don’t achieve that kind of success by accident."
WomenCertified Inc. operates as a marketing research and services firm and is the home of the Women's Choice Award, which identifies brands and businesses that women recommend in order to serve as a competitive differentiator for businesses and a trusted referral source for women. The Women’s Choice Award sets the standard for helping women make smart choices through education, empowerment, and validation. Awards are determined by evidence-based research and identify the brands, products, and services most recommended and trusted by women. Visit www.WomensChoiceAward.com to learn more.
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