Uniguest Named a 2009 Nashville Area Chamber Future 50 Winner
Award identifies and recognizes 50 fastest-growing, privately held companies in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TN, August 5, 2009 - Uniguest has been named a 2009 Nashville Area Chamber Future 50 company. The Future 50 is an annual recognition program celebrating the 50 fastest-growing, privately owned companies headquartered in Middle Tennessee.
The Future 50 are identified through a nomination form, which includes questions about a company's past and projected sales and employment growth. To be eligible, companies must be privately owned, headquartered in Middle Tennessee, have 10 or more employees or annual revenue of at least $500,000, and anticipate revenue and employment growth of 10 percent or more per year for the next three years. The nominations are collected by Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and tabulated by KraftCPAs, the official accounting firm of the Future 50 Awards.
"We are pleased to see the diverse array of industry sectors represented in this year's lineup of winners" said Charles Sueing, president of The Sueing Agency, Nationwide Insurance & Financial Services and chairman of the Chamber's small business council. "It shows the resilience of Nashville's business community, despite the challenges of a less-than-perfect economy."
Uniguest, has seen an increase in revenue of 52 percent during the past fiscal year, and anticipates a growth of 150 percent over the next three years.
"We are excited to be named by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce as one 50 fastest-growing companies for the second year in a row," said Shawn Thomas, co-founder and CEO of Uniguest. "Uniguest's dedication to client needs and innovative use of technology are among the contributing factors resulting in Uniguest's growth and success. Everyone at Uniguest has worked together to help achieve a place on this acclaimed list."
Uniguest will receive recognition as a Future 50 company in a special section to be published by The Tennessean and at a reception and awards dinner to be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.
The Future 50 Awards are presented by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, and are sponsored by Bank of America, The Tennessean Media Group, KraftCPAs, Abita, and Frost Brown Todd.
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is Middle Tennessee's largest business federation. Together with its affiliates, the Nashville Chamber works to strengthen the region's business climate and enhance Nashville's position as a desirable place to live, work and visit. For more information, visit the Chamber's Web site at www.nashvillechamber.com.
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