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Ninth House, Inc. Ranked Among Fastest Growing Companies In North America on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500
Leadership Development Company Attributes Stellar Revenue Growth to Markets’ Increased Focus on Developing, Engaging and Retaining Key Employees
San Francisco, Calif. – October 19, 2006 — Ninth House, Inc., the leadership and management development company, today announced that it ranked Number 438 on Deloitte’s 2006 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years, from 2001–2005. Ninth House grew 266 percent during this period.
“We are excited to be named one of the fastest growing companies in North America by Deloitte and Touche,” said Jeff Snipes, CEO and co-founder of Ninth House, Inc. “This recognition further demonstrates our dedication in providing high-quality, scaleable, and effective leadership development solutions for customers who recognize the need to engage and retain employees given today’s war for talent.”
Recognized by the Software & Information Industry Association with the “Best Corporate Learning” CODiE Award and “Best of Solution Providers” by hrGOV this past year, the Ninth House Leadership Development Solution Suite integrates content from leading business experts with interactive simulations and engaging self-paced learning to address today’s relevant business challenges.
“Sophisticated technology is becoming the norm and is in almost everything in the 21st century,” said Tony Kern, deputy managing principal of Deloitte’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry practice. “Ninth House has developed technology solutions that deliver in today’s highly competitive world, and we applaud their efforts, ingenuity and teamwork in becoming one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America.”
Fast 500 Selection and Qualifying Criteria
The Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. It is compiled from Deloitte’s 16 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2001 to 2005.
Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify. Base-year operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, and current-year operating revenues must be at least $5 million USD or CD. Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America.
About Deloitte
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About Ninth House
Ninth House is an innovator in using technology to create engaging learning experiences. By taking a holistic approach to learning, Ninth House customizes people development solutions that get results. Ninth House has proven expertise in initiatives designed to develop managers and leaders, foster innovation, spawn culture change, and value diversity. Through their innovative learning strategies and compelling, media-rich content, Ninth House tailored solutions change behavior on a large scale. Organizations that need to quickly align a large Workforce with their strategic goals can realize tangible business value from working with Ninth House. Partnering with them is the fastest, most effective way to change how people learn and behave. Ninth House customers include over 200 global and government organizations such as Amazon.com, British Telecom, Hyperion, SSM Health Care, US Navy, and US Department of Justice. Ninth House is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. For more information, please visit the Ninth House website at: www.ninthhouse.com, or call: 415-277-8200. Ninth House® is a registered trademark of Ninth House, Inc. For Sales and Marketing Information: Ninth House, Inc. 465 California Street, Suite 1400 San Francisco, CA 94133 (415) 277-8200 Contact: press@ninthhouse.com
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