You could be one of this year's What is it? The Fast 50 awards are presented to 50 local high-tech businesses that experienced the greatest percentage of revenue growth in 2010. Top executives of the Fast 50 are honored at the official awards luncheon on November 29, 2011. Winners are also announced in the Fast 50 focus section of the Houston Business Journal on December 2, 2011. Presenting Sponsor: Co Sponsors: Enterprise Champion Awards The distinguished Enterprise Champion awards recognize the top industry leaders from among the 50 winning companies. This leadership award is presented to business leaders whose exceptional companies demonstrate growth, industry leadership and above-average company culture. Submission for this award is optional. To qualify: 2009 & 2010 net revenue must exceed $200,000. At least 51% of the consolidated revenue must involve the original manufacture, design or development of technology products or services and must be a for profit business. Your business must be headquartered in the Houston ten county region including: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery Waller, Austin, and San Jacinto. All nominations are subject to review by the Fast 50 committee. Please return form by July 29, 2011 Visit Online: http://consult.pkftexas.com/fasttech50 E-Mail to: Fast50@pkftexas.com Fax to: PKF Texas Fast 50 Committee 832-325-6428 Mail to: PKF Texas Fast 50 Committee 5847 San Felipe, Suite 2400 Houston, TX 77057 Call: 713-860-1428 Ranking of the top 50 companies is based on percentage growth of revenue over the period of 2009-2010. Please direct event questions to Lee Ann Semmel at 713-395-9613 or lasemmel@bizjournals.com. To advertise in the Fast 50 focus section, please contact Cheryl Wentz at 713-688-8811 or e-mail cwentz@bizjournals.com Hosted by:
2010 WINNERS 4 Guys Interactive, Inc. Access Sciences Corporation Additech, Inc. AirGenerate Alert Logic AMSYS Innovative Solutions, LLC Anadarko Industries, LLC B Resource BBS nologies Bluware, Inc. Centre nologies ChaiONE CHR Solutions, Inc. (formerly Global 1 Source Group) Chrysalis MSP, L.L.C. CONTENTACTIVE, LLC Datacert, Inc. DI Central DYONYX, L.P. ecardio Diagnostics, LLC Encore Power Development LLC EpiladyUSA, Inc. First Genesis, Inc. Genesis Business Communications Systems GlobaLogix, Inc. GrowthForce, LLC HighRadius Hollinden professional services marketing HOSTGATOR.COM LLC HPI, LLC I.T. Works itrobotics, Inc. Merrick Systems MicroSeismic, Inc. MyGait LLC PrimeSys, LP Psychological Software Solutions, Inc. Quorum Business Solutions, Inc. SalesNexus Schipul - The Web Marketing Company SMBology, Inc. Soteica Ideas & nology, L.LC. Synthecon, Inc. nology Support Incorporated Trans International The Aldridge Company The Planet Triad Resources, Inc. Voice Runner, Inc. Wise Men Consultants Xenco Laboratories 2
Survey completed by (contact person & title) Company name *Date founded (*Must Complete) Month Date Year Address Phone Cell Phone Fax (PLEASE PRINT/TYPE LEGIBLY) E-mail (Contact Person) E-mail (CEO, Principal) Company Internet Web Site (URL) Number of employees: 2009 2010 Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Our company is: A privately held company A publicly held company A foreign company with U.S. headquarters in the Houston ten-county region. Description of product or service (30-35 words) 3
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Industries. Specify which of the following areas best defines your business. Software Life Sciences Internet Electronics/Hardware Communications Environmental nology Energy nology Other Each application must contain one of the following: (1) Audited, reviewed or compiled financial statements (2) Tax returns for 2009 and 2010 Plus the nomination must contain each of the following: (3) Letter with mission statement and purpose of company (4) Completed (5) Please include a contact name with title and phone number Other than revenue, this information is reviewed and kept strictly confidential by PKF Texas. It is used only to compute the rate of revenue growth from 2009 to 2010, which determines the Fast 50. This information is not returned. (Note: Revenue growth subject to verification) Print recognition in the Houston Business Journal is given to companies with the largest revenue growth over a two-year period (2009-2010). 2009 revenue $ 2010 revenue $ If your company is selected as one of the Fast 50 only the following information is published in the Houston Business Journal: Rank, Name of Company, Revenue Growth Percentage, 2009 Revenue, 2010 Revenue, Number of Employees, Product/Service, Principal(s), and Year Founded. (Ranked by Sales Growth Percentage) Rank 1 Company Name Address Telephone Web Site DeepFlex Inc. 3350 Rogerdale, Suite 200, Houston 77042 713-334-1500 www.deepflex.com Revenue (Sales) Growth Percentage 2007 Revenue 2008 Revenue Number of Employees SAMPLE 3896.35% $582,396 $23,274,571 79 Description of Product or Service composite flexible pipe used in the global subsea oil and gas production environment Top Local Executive and Title Year Founded Michael Kearney president and CEO 2004 Deadline for completing and postmarking this application is July 29, 2011. By completing this application, your company has an opportunity to be recognized as one of the 2011 Fast 50. Your firm is invited to an awards luncheon on November 29, 2011. A letter is sent prior to the luncheon announcing your company as one of the Fast 50. Rankings are not announced until the awards ceremony. The ranking of the Fast 50 is published as a list in the Houston Business Journal in the Fast 50 Focus section. The issue date of the Focus section is Friday, December 2, 2011. The Focus section is distributed at the awards ceremony. Please have a representative at this ceremony. The undersigned hereby represents that he/she has full corporate power and authority to complete this application. Interoffice: Accepted by: Date: Time: Company Name: By: Name: Title: Date Signed: 5
questionnaire Fast 50 Enterprise Champion Questionnaire Submission for this award is optional. Houston Business Journal s editorial staff reviews responses to the following questions to determine nominees. Fast 50 sponsors then interview the executives to determine Enterprise Champion Award recipients. The Houston Business Journal notifi es you if your business is chosen to participate and will call to schedule your interview. Interviews can last approximately 45 minutes and take place several weeks prior to the Fast 50 Awards ceremony. 1. Has the number of your employees increased or decreased in the last 12 months? 2. What do you like about the Houston business community and how do you use this to position your company in this market? 3. Has your culture, relationships and/or your involvement with any professional or entrepreneurial organization/s contributed to your personal or business success? Please explain how you have incorporated those experiences into your business and what has been the outcome. 4. In 50 words or less Describe the innovations your company brings to your industry or to the city s business/information technology sector. 5. In 50 words or less Describe the biggest obstacle and/or challenge faced by your company in the past year and how you overcame it. 6. In 50 words or less - Describe signifi cant milestones or events that have led you to where you are today or positioned your company for future success. 6 questionnaire
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