Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Pittsburgh, PA – August 29, 2013 – Inc. magazine ranked Summa number 2381 on its seventh annual Inc. 500|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. Summa was recognized for its three-year sales growth of 152%.
“Summa is honored to make the Inc 5000 list for the third year in a row,” said Audrey Dunning, Summa CEO. “The recognition speaks to our revenue growth and expansion in every aspect of the company, including our nearly-doubled employee base, extending our geographic footprint to the Mid-Atlantic, new business partnerships, and enhanced services and offerings with our Enterprise Mobile Solutions.”
Inc. 500|5000 companies as a whole posted an impressive median growth rate of 142% in a stagnant economic environment. The companies on this year’s list report the creation of over 520,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $241 billion.
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/5000.
"Not all the companies in the Inc. 500 | 5000 are in glamorous industries, but in their fields they are as famous as household name companies simply by virtue of being great at what they do. They are the hidden champions of job growth and innovation, the real muscle of the American economy,” says Inc. Editor Eric Schurenberg.
In 2013, Summa gained increased recognition in Pittsburgh and the Mid-Atlantic, as exemplified by their numerous awards. The company won the prestigious IBM Beacon Award for "Outstanding Business Agility" and is a finalist for the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Tech 50 award for “Interactive and Application Developer of the Year”. Summa is also recognized as one of the Post Gazette’s “Top Workplaces in Western PA” and the “Best Places to Work in Western PA” by the Pittsburgh Business Times.
About Inc.
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 6,000,000 today. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.
About Summa
Summa is a passionate team that transforms businesses by making software work. Summa continues its nearly two decade quest to lead with innovation, optimize business processes and drive customer engagement for companies that embrace the strategic value of technology. For more information, visit http://www.summa-tech.com
