Proforma 3rd Degree Marketing Earns Spot on the 2016 Inc. 5000 List

AKRON, Ohio - Aug. 26, 2016 - PRLog -- Proforma 3^rd Degree Marketing is proud to announce it has been named to the 2016 Inc. 5000 list of the top 5,000 fastest growing private businesses in the United States. With a growth rate of 207% between 2012 and 2015, the company was ranked #1794.

"It is an honor to be recognized as one of the fastest growing private businesses in America," said Steve Flaughers, Owner of Proforma 3^rd Degree Marketing. "I don't think I would be able to reach this milestone without the dedication, time and energy from my entire team. I share this accomplishment with all of them."

Proforma 3^rd Degree Marketing was founded in 2002 and has grown to more than $2 million in annual sales and eight employees. For over 10 years, the company has established itself as a leader in the branding and promotional marketing industry, providing clients with promotional products that help them boost their return on investment and leave lasting impressions with their customers.

This year, Flaughers became a member of Proforma's highly-esteemed Multi-Million Dollar Club, a level of recognition exclusive to Proforma Owners with sales ranging from $2 million to more than $30 million. In 2015, he successfully acquired two additional businesses and hired three new sales representatives. As a result, his sales increased by $1.2 million in just one year. Flaughers is a national award winner in Counselor Magazine's list of 'HOT 25 Movers and Shakers of the Industry.' He has been featured in several major industry publications, including Advantages magazine, Wearables magazine and Counselor magazine. Flaughers is also the founder of "Beecher's Kids," a charity that provides food, winter apparel and writing instruments for elementary and middle school children in need with 100% of the proceeds going directly towards the cause.

The Inc. 5000 is an extension of Inc. magazine's well-known Inc. 500 rankings, which for more than 25 years has been the essential guide to the most successful entrepreneurial companies in America. Companies are ranked by revenue growth over a three-year period.

Proforma 3^rd Degree Marketing is a total marketing solutions provider located in Akron, OH, offering clients the latest in branded marketing, promotional products, apparel, print, direct mail, POP signage, trade show booths, custom packaging, website creation, mobile apps, video, social media and interactive digital publications. Whether these solutions are one-off projects or all integrated into an ongoing marketing campaign, Proforma 3^rd Degree Marketing can help clients tell their story and manage their brand. For more information about Proforma 3^rd Degree Marketing, please visit http://3rddegree.proforma.com/.

About Proforma
With over 35 years of experience and $500 million in sales, Proforma remains clearly focused on providing solutions to businesses worldwide for their graphic communications needs. A leading provider of promotional products, printing services, business documents, and eCommerce solutions, Proforma has received numerous awards and is recognized as one of the top five largest companies in our industry. Proforma serves approximately 60,000 clients through more than 750 member offices across the globe, backed by more than 160 Team Members in the Proforma Worldwide Support Center located in Cleveland, Ohio. www.Proforma.com.