Uniguest Named to INC. 500/5000 List of the Fastest Growing
Uniguest received a final ranking of 500x based on growth of 782% for the three-year period 2005-200
NASHVILLE, TN, September 3, 2009 - UniguestTM, a Nashville-based provider of print and technology solutions to the hospitality, healthcare, and real estate industries is proud to announce their inclusion, in the Inc. 500/5000 with a ranking of 500x placing it as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America.
The Inc. 500/5000 is an annual list of the top 5000 private companies in the United States. The rankings are based on the percentage of increase in revenue over the previous three years for private companies that have been active for a minimum of 4 years. Using the Inc. 500/5000 methodology, Uniguest's growth rate of 782% would have earned Uniguest a ranking of 303, however, the filings by Uniguest were filed late thus earning the designation 500x.
"We are honored to be part of this elite group," said Shawn Thomas, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Uniguest. "As an entrepreneur, it is certainly something to celebrate. And achieving this type of growth isn't possible without the efforts of many. I'm grateful to our customers and to our dedicated team, who have worked together to help us achieve a place on this acclaimed list."
Uniguest's growth has stemmed from the ability to create national vendor agreements with some of the hotel industry's largest and popular chains like Marriott International, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Choice Hotels International and more.
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