August 12, 2009 -
Inc. Magazine Unveils Exclusive List of
America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
The Inc. 5000
The Ohio Technology Group, Inc Ranks No. 4989 on the 2009 Inc. 5000
with Three-Year Sales Growth of 1,138.2%
NEW YORK, August 12, 2009 -- Inc. magazine today ranked The Ohio Technology Group, Inc NO. 4989 on its third 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-minded entrepreneurs. Consumer electronics maker Vizio, Internet giant GoDaddy, rental car service Zipcar, and beverage maker Honest Tea are among the prominent brands featured on this year's list.
“Savvy trend spotters and those who invest in private companies know that the Inc. 5000 is the best place to find out about young companies that are achieving success through a wide variety of unprecedented business models, as well as older private companies that are still expanding at an impressive rate,” said Inc. 5000 project manager Jim Melloan. “That’s why our list is so eagerly anticipated every year.”
The Ohio Technology Group provides Information Technology (I.T.) support for small and mid-sized business (SMB’s) in the Ohio Valley region. Over the past few years The Ohio Technology Group has helped diagnose, repair, and install Servers, Desktops, Firewalls, and Full Networks for businesses from 2 to 100 employees. In this economy it’s important to be proactive concerning maintenance of business resources and that’s exactly what The Ohio Technology Group provides for small business owners: proactive computer and network support at a reasonable price with guaranteed results. Some of the businesses being serviced by The Ohio Technology Group include: Spencer & Associates, Lagos & Lagos, Community Care Healthcare Clinic, Hollandia Botanical Gardens, Ankrom & Co. Photography, The Fountain on Main Cafe, Clark County Heritage Center, Bushnell Investments, Inc., and many more small business in the Miami Valley. The Ohio Technology Group is located in Downtown Springfield in the Credit Life Building on the ground floor. Open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm, the Ohio Technology Group’s downtown offices provide a training facility, a helpdesk center, and the administrative offices for the company. For additional information or to schedule an on-site consultation, please call 937-398-0286 or visit their website at www.TheOhioGroup.com
Jeremiah Ilges, President and founder of The Ohio Technology Group, will attend the Inc. Magazine awards ceremony September 23-25 in Washington, DC to receive the award on behalf of his company.
The 2009 Inc. 5000, unveiled today on Inc.com, serves as a unique report card on the U.S. economy. Despite the ongoing recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list actually increased to $214 billion, up $29 billion from last year, with a median three-year growth rate of 126 percent. The Inc. 5000 are responsible for creating more than 1 million jobs since their founding, making the list perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies can have on the economy. 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 on Inc.com.
This year’s list also offers a preview of which industries are poised for growth in coming years. With an average growth rate of 667 percent, Insurance ranked as the top industry overall. Government Services was the top industry gainer with 252 companies on this year’s list, up from 135 last year. Health is the top industry by both total revenue ($22.7 billion) and total employment (156,223 jobs).
