Verndale Named to Inc. 500|5000 List for the Fifth Consecutive Year

August 24, 2011; 02:22 AM

Boston -- Inc. Magazine named Verndale for the fifth consecutive year to its annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy-America's independent entrepreneurs. Verndale was placed on the list at position #2549, with an extraordinary three-year growth rate of 92 percent.

"We are proud to be recognized on the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 for the fifth time," said Joe Zarrett, President of Verndale. "This award demonstrates Verndale's ability to generate robust revenue while managing a growing business and developing successful business strategies. I'm extremely proud to be a part of this talented and committed team."

"In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains at an impressive 94 percent," said Inc. President Bob LaPointe. "The companies on this year's list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year."

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 www.inc.com/5000.

About Verndale

Since 1998, Verndale has helped hundreds of emerging and midsize businesses maximize the value and reach of their web assets with a comprehensive offering of Interactive Strategy, Web Design & Development, Search Engine Marketing, CMS & System Integration, Web Hosting and Website Support Services. Verndale is a Microsoft Certified Development Partner and maintains active partner relationships with many of the leading Content Management, Portal, Commerce, Search, and E-Mail Marketing platforms. Verndale has earned numerous honors for technical and creative excellence, and has been repeatedly recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US. For more information, visit www.verndale.com.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com.

About the Inc. 500|5000 Conference

Each year, Inc. and Inc.com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today's entrepreneurial superstars-the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony brings together members of the Inc. community, both a new class of Inc. 500|5000 honorees and the list's alumni, for three days of powerful networking, inspired learning, and momentous celebration. Please join us September 22-24, 2011, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, located minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. For more information about the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony and to register, visit www.inc500conference.com or call 866-901-3205.