PROVIDENCE – Providence Business News has announced the winners of its newest event, Fastest-Growing & Innovative Companies. The top five fastest-growing companies in three size categories have been announced, as have the most innovative companies in each of nine industry categories.
Finalists for the fastest-growing companies were chosen based on revenue growth over the past three years. Final rankings will be revealed at the awards dinner.
Innovation winners in nine industry categories – education, energy & the environment, financial services, health care, hospitality, manufacturing & construction, nonprofits, professional services and technology – were selected for having a new product or process that has had an impact on the marketplace and enterprise.
The 2012 Innovation Winners (listed alphabetically by category):
- Education: Providence After School Alliance Inc.
- Energy & the Environment: Petro-Cycle Solutions LLC
- Financial Services: RBS Citizens Financial Group
- Health Care: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Coastal Medical of Rhode Island
- Hospitality: Russell Morin Fine Catering
- Manufacturing & Construction: Taco Inc.
- Nonprofits: Social Venture Partners Rhode Island
- Professional Services: Gilbane Building Co.
- Technology: Sea Corp.
The 2012 Fastest-Growing Companies (listed alphabetically, based on fiscal year 2011 revenue):
$250,000 – $5 million:
- City Personnel
- Drupal Connect
- Gurnet Consulting
- Peregrine Property Management
- Stone Tower Properties
$5 million – $25 million:
- Alex and Ani LLC
- Bridge Technical Solutions
- Narragansett Brewing Co.
- Preventure Corporate Wellness
- Site Specific LLC
$25 million and above:
- American Partners Inc.
- Atrion Networking Corp.
- Carousel Industries of North America Inc.
- Narragansett Bay Insurance Co.
- New England Construction
The event celebrating the inaugural Fastest-Growing & Innovative Companies class will take place on Thursday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport.
Make plans to join the fun now by visiting the PBN Events page. Tickets are $105.
Presenting sponsor for the 2012 Fastest-Growing & Innovative Companies program is CBIZ Tofias. Partner sponsors are Bryant University, Corvias Group, Edwards Wildman, Gencorp, Innovex and Taco Inc. Media sponsor is AM790.
