Fastest Growing Companies

Presented by KeyBank

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Nominate for the 2009 Fastest Growing Companies!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM - Fastest Growing Companies are defined by a combined growth in revenue and wage expense from fiscal years 2006 through 2008. Results are collected, calculated and verified confidentially by Moss Adams, the 12th largest accounting and consulting firm in the United States.

2009 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 2006, 2007 and 2008
• Have been established prior to 2005
• Be a for-profit business
• Have application completed and signed by CEO and CFO

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


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 7, 2009 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, 2009. The 2009 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, 2009
  
• Time: 5:30 p.m. (PST)
• Location: TBA

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.

Presenting Sponsor: KeyBank  For small business owners, time and resources are often in short supply. We offer business accounts and services that help you save time, maximize the earning power of your company's funds, and easily manage your payroll and tax payments. At Key, you have a choice of innovative options suited for the way you do business.

Supporting Sponsors

• Moss Adams LLP is 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.

Contributing

• 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.
• 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