All Star Directories Ranked 7th Fastest Growing Technology Company in Washington State

Tue Nov 3, 2009 2:58pm EST
 
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SEATTLE--(Business Wire)--
All Star Directories, one of the Internet`s fastest growing publishers of online
and career school directories, today announced that it has been named to
Technology Fast 500, Deloitte LLP`s ranking of 500 of the fastest growing
technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology
companies in North America. The company was one of only 20 Washington State
companies to be included on the list, and ranked number seven within this group.


Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the five
year period from 2004 through 2008. All Star Directories grew 714% percent
during this period. 

All Star Directories` CEO, Douglas Brown, credits "a healthy post-secondary
education market, great employee recruiting and retention, and an unwavering
commitment to sustainable business practices" for the company`s 714% revenue
growth over the past five years. 

"Technology Fast 500 recognizes innovative companies that have broken down
barriers to success and defied the odds with their remarkable five-year revenue
growth," said Phil Asmundson, Vice Chairman and U.S. Technology, Media and
Telecommunications leader, Deloitte LLP. "We congratulate All Star Directories
on this accomplishment." 

"With its impressive five-year growth, All Star Directories has earned its
position among the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life
sciences and clean technology companies in North America," said Mark Jensen,
Managing Partner, Technology and Venture Capital Services, Deloitte & Touche
LLP. "Deloitte is proud to honor All Star Directories for its achievement." 

Overall, Technology Fast 500 award winners for 2009 had growth rates ranging
from 212 to 146,050 percent over five years, with an average growth rate of
2,486 percent. 

Technology Fast 500 Selection and Qualifying Criteria

Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media,
telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North
America. This ranking is compiled from nominations submitted directly to the
Technology Fast 500 website, and public company database research conducted by
Deloitte. Technology Fast 500 award winners for 2009 are selected based on
percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the five year period from 2004
through 2008. 

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own
proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to
a significant portion of the company's operating revenues. Using other
companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not satisfy
this requirement. Consulting companies, professional service firms, etc. are not
eligible unless they have proprietary technology that contributes to a
significant portion of their operating revenues. Technology Fast 500 award
eligibility requirements also include base-year operating revenues of at least
$50,000 USD or CD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million
USD or CD. These revenues must have more than doubled between 2004 and 2008.
Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of five years, and be
headquartered within North America. 

About Deloitte

As used in this document, "Deloitte" means Deloitte LLP and Deloitte Services
LP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a
detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its
subsidiaries. 

About All Star Directories

All Star Directories, Inc. is one of the Internet's fastest growing publishers
of online and career school directories, matching millions of highly qualified
prospective students with the schools that best meet their education needs. Inc.
Magazine ranked All Star among the fastest growing companies in the country, and
the Puget Sound Business Journal has recognized the company as one of Washington
State`s fastest growing companies for six consecutive years. From leading
research institutions to fast-growing online and for-profit schools, nearly
5,000 featured schools trust All Star Directories as the authority in online
student recruitment. The All Star network of sites focuses on a wide range of
fields, including All Allied Health Schools, All Art Schools, All Business
Schools, All Education Schools, All Psychology Schools, All Criminal Justice
Schools, All Computer Schools and All Nursing Schools. Please visit
www.allstardirectories.com or call 1-888-404-8043 for more information.

All Star Directories
Dana Pake, 1-888-404-8043 ext. 7509
Corporate Communications Manager
danap@allstardirectories.com



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