Leadership for Fastest Growing Private Companies is Nurtured within Local Entrepreneurial GroupCHARLOTTE, NC – December 13, 2011 – EO Charlotte, a chapter of the globally recognized Entrepreneurs’ Organization, was well represented at the Charlotte Business Journal’s Fast 50 luncheon event hosted at the Westin Hotel honoring the Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Charlotte region. The Fast 50 list is created from nominations submitted to the Business Journal each year on behalf of hundreds of companies across the Charlotte metro area. Each company’s position is determined by its growth percentage maintained over a three-year period, illustrating their abilities to move forward in spite of adversity.
EO Charlotte is represented in this year’s Fast 50 by:
AvidXchange, Inc. – Michael Praeger – ranked #41
Jackrabbit Technologies – Mark Mahoney – ranked #17
Park Inc. – Brian Haupricht – ranked #29
Vital Media – Wil Putt – ranked #6
Waypoint Solutions Group – Dan Wilson – ranked #37
“We’re thrilled to see the companies of several of our members included in the Fast 50 list. Our mission is to educate and inspire leaders to do great things both professionally and personally, so claiming 10% of this list is something our chapter can be proud of,” comments Charlotte EO chapter President, John Bly. “These are the types of indicators that validate our value to members.”
EO Charlotte strives to be a continuous source of value to its members through business-centric education, leadership training experiences and interactive mindshare across business sectors.
At right: EO Charlotte members Brian Haupricht of Park Inc. (left) and Mark Mahoney of Jackrabbit Technologies (right) celebrate their companies’ honors at the Fast 50 awards luncheon.
About EO Charlotte & EO Global
EO Charlotte is part of a global community of more than 7,500 entrepreneurs worldwide, all of whom run companies that exceed $1 Million in revenue. EO Charlotte serves members who have a passionate desire to grow their businesses, to learn from their peers, and to share their experiences with others. www.eocharlotte.com
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a dynamic global network of more than 8,000 business owners in 40 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, the year 2012 marks EO’s 25th anniversary. With its transformative experiences and unparalleled peer network, EO transforms the lives of the entrepreneurs who transform the world. EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. Membership in one of EO’s 120 chapters is by invitation only; the average member is 41 years old with annual revenues of US$17.3 million. For more information on EO, visit www.eonetwork.org or call +1.703.519.6700.
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