2008 Honorees

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2008 Top Ten Fastest Growing Companies

1. The Artisans Group with 98.18% growth
   
2. Sound Options with 61.39% growth
   
3. Fast Transact with 59.91% growth
   
4. John Korsmo Construction with 47.27% growth
   
5. Farrelli's Wood Fired Pizza with 40.98% growth
   
6. SiteCrafting with 40.69% growth
   
7. LaborWorks with 31.32% growth
   
8. Print NW with 27.77% growth
   
9. BCRA with 22.55% growth
   
10. Sound Glass Sales Inc with 22.50% growth
    

The Longevity Award is presented to the company that has demonstrated the largest growth over a 10-year period.

• BCRA was honored with the Longevity Award for the second year running with more than 6,300% growth over the measured 10-year period.
  

ABOUT THE PROGRAM - Fastest Growing Companies are defined by a combined growth in revenue and wage expense from fiscal years 2005 through 2007. Results are collected, calculated and verified confidentially by Moss Adams, the 12th largest accounting and consulting firm in the United States.

2008 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Organization must:

• Be headquartered in the South Sound (Pierce, South King, Thurston, Mason or Lewis Counties)
• Have revenues over $500,000 in fiscal years ending 2005, 2006 and 2007
• Have been established prior to 2004
• Be a for-profit business
• Have application completed and signed by CEO and CFO

PUBLICATION - A special publication is produced to honor the Fastest Growing Companies with articles profiling the top companies.

The 2008 Fastest Growing Companies publication is distributed at the recognition event and in the December 8, 2008 issue of the Business Examiner. Additional copies will be available by contacting circulation..


EVENT - Finalists, supporters and sponsors are invited to attend an awards event and reception December 2, 2008. The 2008 Fastest Growing Companies will be announced from among the top ten finalists.

Book of Lists top list makers are invited to attend this event.

• Date: December 2,2008
• Time: 5:30 p.m. (PST)
• Location: Tacoma Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St. Tacoma, WA

SPONSORSHIP - This event would not be possible without the dedication and financial support of our valued sponsors. Opportunities are available for all of our 2008-2009 events. Please contact Emily Cook, events manager for details.

Venture Bank Presenting Sponsor has 19 financial centers in Lewis, Thurston, Pierce, and King Counties. Venture Bank has approximately $1 billion in assets. Services include business banking, personal banking, online banking, business and personal loans, mortgage loans, and investment wealth management services. Venture Bank offers a whole new way of banking that is purely Northwest, with an attitude that is as Independent as You.

Supporting Sponsors

• Moss Adams LLPis the 11th largest accounting and consulting firm in the US, and the largest headquartered in the West. Founded in 1913, Moss Adams has a staff of over 1,900 includes more than 240 partners. Moss Adams provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to public, private, and nonprofit enterprises in many different industries.
• El Gaucho team of captains and servers preside as Chef Tristan Holst orchestrates the exhibition kitchen. 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef Prime steaks, ribs, pork, poultry and the freshest seafood are all prepared to perfection over an open bed of glowing coals.
• Sea Grill - Chef Matt Brandsey has created a menu featuring fresh seafood preparations with a hint of nostalgia. Fresh daily selections of fish and 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef® steaks, are prepared on an open-pit charcoal grill in the exhibition kitchen.
• J Robbins Florist - Jennifer Robbins has been designing inspired flowers for weddings and events for over a decade.
• Her fresh, fun outlook, boundless creativity and can-do attitude puts her clients at ease and provides the assurance that their special day will exceed all expectations

Contributing

• The Melting Pot - Fondue is a fun and interactive dining experience - and for more than three decades, It is the country's premier fondue restaurant franchise. Fondue truly becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into something different. Discover the ingredients for a unique dining experience including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and signature fondue dinners.
• Rainier Connect - Local Independent Telephone Company (ILEC) since 1910, Cable company since 1996, Internet provider since 1997, Competitive Local Telephone Company (CLEC) since 1999, Long Distance provider since 1999, Telephone & Data provider in Centralia since 2000, Commercial Telephone & Data provider in Tacoma area since 2004

Event Partners

• AA Party Rentals - is a premier party rental company of the Pacific Northwest for an intimate dinner party for two, business function, or a charity event. AA Party Rentals provides the highest quality merchandise, experienced, knowledgeable, and service oriented staff.
• Hardcastle Entertainment, Inc The core of our company is providing quality disc jockey services. Entertain your guests! 20 - 20,000 people, whatever your event, we take care of you. Benefit Auctions, Company Parties, Seminars, and even School Dances. Our specialty is audio, visual, and disc jockey services. Talk to us about your wishes, needs, your budget, and we'll help you plan the most effective event for your budget.