MetroStar Systems Inc Ranks No. 562 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 481.4%
August 13, 2009
Reston, VA – August 13, 2009 – Inc. magazine today ranked MetroStar Systems, a leader in full-service IT and strategies for new media and social networks, NO. 562 on its third annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. MetroStar was also ranked No. 70 in IT Services and No. 52 in the Washington/Arlington/Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV market. 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."
"Our tremendous growth, as well as this recognition, would not be possible without the hard work and dedicated contributions of every MetroStar employee and contractor," said Ali Reza Manouchehri, Chief Executive Officer of MetroStar Systems. "Our position has significantly increased since last year, and with our continued innovation and dedication, we can only expect to increase annually as MetroStar grows and expands its business lines."
According to Inc., "MetroStar Systems provides full-service IT and support that streamlines and integrates its clients' business, providing automation, metrics and analytic forecasting, customized IT development and training, and strategies for utilizing new media and social networks, as well as meshing disparate data and enabling geographically dispersed personnel to work together effectively."
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.
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