ENTERPRISECORP Announces 2009 Hot Dozen Companies
Local businesses recognized for fast-growth, achievement and entrepreneurial spirit
LOUISVILLE, KY (November 12, 2009) – ENTERPRISECORP, the division of Greater Louisville Inc. that specializes in developing the region’s fast-growth entrepreneurial sector, has announced the 2009 Hot Dozen list of the region’s hottest companies. The Hot Dozen is an annual celebration of 12 locally-owned companies who have benefited from Louisville’s entrepreneurial atmosphere and continue to thrive in our region.
The Hot Dozen exemplify ENTERPRISECORP’s mission to support a culture of entrepreneurship in the region and increase the number of fast-growth companies headquartered in the area. ENTERPRISECORP is currently serving a portfolio of over 70 clients with high potential for growth. The companies selected represent innovation and entrepreneurship present in Louisville’s business community which is critical to growing the city’s economy.
“The companies selected for the Hot Dozen contribute to our city’s job and wealth creation and with that comes the need to support their talent attraction efforts,” said Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson. “Attracting high quality talent, whether from within our community, from the region or nationally requires our continued focus on world class amenities,” he said.
Congratulations to the 2009 Hot Dozen companies:
- Achieve CCA
- HelloMetro
- IMC Licensing
- NaugaNeedles
- PGxl Laboratories
- Planet Telecom
- Stonestreet One
- SureGene
- The Corporate Playbook
- The Learning House
- TubeMaster
- US WorldMeds
The Hot Dozen companies will be honored this evening at a special reception at 21c Museum Hotel. The event, sponsored by Old National Bank and Mountjoy Chilton Medley. provides an opportunity for the Hot Dozen companies to celebrate this honor and network with the entrepreneurial community.
“Chilton & Medley has been a long time sponsor of the Hot Dozen event”, said Andrew Ackermann, Chilton & Medley’s Entrepreneurial Service Team Chair. “We enjoy helping companies like the ones featured with the challenges and obstacles they face as growing businesses. As Mountjoy Chilton Medley, the commitment to entrepreneurial, fast growth companies continues.”
“Old National Bank realizes the importance of fostering the growth of entrepreneurial companies in our community. That is why we are pleased to once again be a sponsor of the Hot Dozen event,” said Tommy Elliott, Senior Vice President of Old National Bank.
About ENTERPRISECORP:
ENTERPRISECORP is the division of Greater Louisville Inc. that specializes in developing the region’s fast-growth entrepreneurial sector. ENTERPRISECORP has helped 60 clients secure over $65 Million in financing, and 6 of our clients have experienced $150 Million of liquidity.
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Carmen Hickerson
Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications
Greater Louisville Inc. – The Metro Chamber of Commerce
614 West Main Street, Suite 6000 Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502.625.0204 Fax: 502.625.0010
chickerson@GreaterLouisville.com
http://www.GreaterLouisville.com
