STONE Resource Group Named to Inc. 5000 2015 List of Fastest-Growing Private U.S. Companies
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) August 19, 2015 -- Inc. magazine ranked STONE Resource Group No. 2664 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 Under Armour, Zappos, FitBit, Go Pro, Patagonia, Clif Bar, Smashburger, Planet Fitness, and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 5000.
President Keith Ordan states, “We are honored to be included on this prestigious list and even more proud to be included for the 2nd year in a row in only our 2nd year of eligibility. STONE will continue to strive for greatness daily. We are so grateful to have such amazing clients that support us, and a STONE family of employees that have such a passion for our industry, our company, and our community. We look forward to celebrating record setting growth as we continue our pursuit of technology staffing excellence.”
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 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 http://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."
STONE Resource Group, founded April 5, 2010, is an Atlanta based, Minority firm Specializing in IT Staffing and Consulting. STONE is a quality driven organization delivering Contract, Contract to Hire, Direct Hire and Project Services in the Applications, Infrastructure and Telecommunications space.
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The 2015 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2011 to 2014. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2011. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent--not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies--as of December 31, 2014. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2011 is $100,000; the minimum for 2014 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/5000.
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The Inc. 500|5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates their remarkable achievements. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.
Kelley Gardner, STONE Resource Group, http://stoneresource.net, +1 (678) 646-5488, [email protected]
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