SAN DIEGO, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- bizSanDiego, a brand comprised of emerging tools and resources designed to foster meaningful conversations among members of the local business community, honored 10 emerging San Diego companies at the Fast Growth Awards dinner May 2nd. Companies honored were evaluated based on revenue growth, employee growth and traction in its respective market.
"In selecting companies for the Fast Growth Awards, our focus was not solely on revenue growth as it is only one factor in a business' success. Employee growth and industry standing are equally important and should be recognized," said Jon Hindman, editor of bizSanDiego. "As a result, we awarded some of the strongest, most inspiring companies in San Diego, and look forward to watching them prosper year by year."
The awards dinner, held at The Prado at Balboa Park, honored the following companies for their excellence:
1. ESET -- Essential Security against Evolving Threats, a global provider of security software for enterprises and consumers. 2. Independent Financial Group -- a securities and investment firm offering personalized services to individuals and institutional investors. 3. Digitaria -- a Web development and strategy company. 4. Network Insight -- an IP network systems integrator and managed services provider. 5. Five Point Capital -- equipment leasing specialists that provide quick capital with lease financing for construction and business equipment. 6. Rady School of Management at UC San Diego -- a leading professional school that educates global leaders for innovation-driven organizations. 7. Advecor -- a company which blends three pre-existing businesses and marketing disciplines to specialize in print design, direct mail marketing and online technologies. 8. 3 Blind Mice -- a new fast-growing company that offers innovative window treatments. 9. Althea Technologies -- a pharmaceuticals company focused on reducing the time, risk, and overall cost of our partner's drug development efforts. 10. Quality Built -- the nation's largest provider of quality-assurance services in construction.
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