THE 23rd ANNUAL PROFIT 200 RANKING: 25 ALBERTA COMPANIES AMONG CANADA'S FASTEST-GROWING
The stars of PROFIT Magazine’s 23rd annual PROFIT 200 ranking prove that
opportunities are everywhere in today’s economy. For the full ranking,
visit www.profit200.ca.
TORONTO, June 1, 2011 /CNW/ – With the Canadian economy apparently mired
in a prolonged period of subpar growth, one couldn’t blame business
owners for being pessimistic about current opportunities for expansion.
But the firms honoured in the PROFIT 200 ranking of Canada’s
Fastest-Growing Companies are proof that more than a little optimism is
in order.
Released today, the PROFIT 200 is the definitive annual ranking of
Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth. Despite
a sluggish economy, the businesses profiled in the pages of PROFIT’s
Summer 2011 issue have generated five-year revenue growth averaging an
extraordinary 1,464%.
This year, 25 PROFIT 200 firms are based in Alberta. Among these
entrepreneurs are software companies, a liquor retailer, an industrial
safety products distributor and a custom homebuilder.
“The PROFIT 200 demonstrate that innovative small and medium-sized
businesses operate all across the country,” says Ian Portsmouth,
editor-in-chief of PROFIT Magazine. “No matter where they are from,
they all have valuable lessons to share on how to drive growth in
today’s challenging economy.”
PROFIT 200: The Top 5 from Alberta
| Company | Industry | Headquarters | Growth 2005-10 (%) |
| 1. Pacesetter Directional Drilling Ltd. (# 12 overall) | Drilling services for oil and gas companies | Calgary | 3,020 |
| 2. Yardstick Software Inc. (#17) | Software for online exams and training | Edmonton | 2,501 |
| 3. GEOtrac Systems Inc. (#38) | Software to manage fleets and safeguard workers | Calgary | 1,294 |
| 4. Fast Track Group (#40) | Real estate investment dealer | St. Albert | 1,282 |
| 5. Superior Safety Codes Inc. (#45) | Construction-permit issuance and inspections | Edmonton | 1,178 |
For the full ranking and breakdown of the PROFIT 200, visit www.profit200.ca.
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