TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Appia Communications, a leading provider of managed IT and telecommunications services to small and midsize companies and organizations, has been named to Inc.’s list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies for the second straight year.
“For more than 27 years, the Inc. 5000 has served as a benchmark for the most innovative, dynamic and successful companies in the nation,” said John Koten, CEO and editor in chief of Inc., in a letter to Appia President Victor von Schlegell. “As (a two-time) honoree, Appia Communications is now a member of the most influential business club in America.”
The list measures revenue growth from 2004 through 2007. Appia’s revenues nearly tripled. Appia earned a ranking of 2248 overall and 71 in the Telecommunications Top 100. Appia is one of only 62 companies on the Inc. 5000 not based in a metropolitan area.
“Our management and staff are very proud to be recognized in this way,” said Appia’s von Schlegell. “It’s not easy to repeat this kind of success, so it’s a testament to the dedication shown by everyone at Appia.”
To qualify, companies must be based in the U.S., privately held, and independent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information about Appia Communications, please visit www.appiaservices.com or call 877-277-4297.
About Appia Communications
Appia Communications is a leading provider of managed IT and telecommunications services. Its mission is to enable small and midsize companies and organizations to realize the benefits of Internet Protocol (IP) technology. Appia’s managed solutions help customers reduce costs, enhance employee productivity, improve customer care, and compete more effectively against much larger enterprises.
Headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, Appia has operations in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Boston, and other markets in North America and Europe. For more information, please visit www.appiaservices.com or call 877-277-4297. Appia is a Cisco Powered Network and holds advanced Cisco communications certifications.
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