Avionté Ranks among the Fastest Growing Private U.S. Companies for 2012

Ranks No. 1074 on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 Fastest Growing Companies

with Three-Year Sales Growth of 294%

Inc. Magazine ranked Avionté number 1,074 on its’ annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing, privately held companies. The list represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs.  Avionté also ranked No. 16 for all industries in the Minneapolis market and No. 26, nationally, in the human resources industry.

In qualifying for the prestigious list, Avionté demonstrated 294% growth between 2008 and 2011.  As a nationwide provider of technology solutions for staffing and recruiting firms, Avionté continues to experience rapid growth and expansion, with 77 percent year-over-year growth so far in 2012.

“It’s an honor to achieve this during such a challenging economic environment. We were never really focused on growth and awards, but focused on putting clients in the center of everything we did. So, we kept our heads down and put our energy into building great software for great companies.  In making that our mission, the great companies kept coming and the growth just happened,” said Avionté CEO, John Long.

In addition to the Inc.500|5000, Avionté was also named Top Workplaces in Minnesota for 2012.  This award is based on surveys in which employees rank their workplaces based on leadership, benefits and the company’s strategic direction.

Methodology

The 2012 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2008 to 2011. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2008. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2011. The minimum revenue required for 2008 is $100,000; the minimum for 2011 is $2 million.

About Avionté

Avionté Staffing Software provides staffing technology solutions to the human resources industry.  Founded in 2005, Avionté quickly became a leader in its space by offering innovative front-and back-office software solutions with a strong focus on service and client relationships.  Avionté currently employs 88 individuals and supports over 5,000 software users.   For more information, please visit www.avionte.com.