2007 Honorees

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2007 Fastest Growing Companies

Business Examiner's Top 10
2007 Fastest Growing Companies:

1. Northwest Commercial Bank
2. Fast Transact, Inc.
3. Sound Options, Inc.
4. Farrelli's
5. BCRA - Longevity Award Recipient
6. LaborWorks, Inc.
7. Rusty George Creative
8. Print NW
9. Absher Construction
10. Huff Landscaping

The 2007 program was sponsored by Venture Bank, Moss Adams, Union Bank of California, Rainier Connect, Tacoma Art Museum and The Melting Pot.



ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The 2007 Fastest Growing Companies are defined by a combined growth in revenue and wage expense from fiscal years 2004 through 2006.  Results were collected, calculated and verified confidentially by Moss Adams, the 12th largest accounting and consulting firm in the United States.

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



APPLICATION

Request for an application to be mailed to you or a business partner.  Companies must meet eligibility requirements to be considered.

Applications are due for the 2008 Fastest Growing Companies honor by Friday, October 10, 2008.



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; articles profiling the top companies are included.

The 2007 Fastest Growing Companies publication will be distributed at the recognition event and in the December 10th issue of the Business Examiner.   Additional copies are available by calling (253) 404-0891.

Click below to view the 2007 special supplement.
Pages 1-3
Pages 4-9
Pages 10-19
Pages 20-28



EVENT

Finalists, supporters and sponsors were invited to attend a private awards event and reception December 5, 2007 at the Tacoma Art Museum.  The 2007 Fastest Growing Companies have been announced from among the top ten finalists.
Click here to view a selection of photos from the event.



SPONSORSHIP
 
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2008 event.  Please contact Emily Cook, events manager for details.


MORE INFORMATION

Please e-mail events@BusinessExaminer.com.