Marietta, GA – April 13, 2016 – DiversityBusiness.com, the nation’s leading multicultural social media site, has recently acknowledged InfoMart on multiple state and national “Top Businesses” lists for 2016 including:
– Top 500 Diversity-Owned Businesses in the U.S.
– Top 500 Women-Owned Businesses in the U.S.
– Top 100 Diversity-Owned Businesses in Georgia
– Top 50 Women-Owned Businesses in Georgia
– Top 100 Privately-held Businesses in Georgia
– Top 50 Privately-held Businesses in Georgia
These exclusive rankings are a reflection of InfoMart’s overall vision, leadership, and economic accomplishments in moving our economy forward. The award, known as the Div500, represents the most unique class of companies who have earned the distinction of fostering a culture of sustainable growth among the communities they serve.
2016 marks DiversityBusiness.com’s 16th annual listing of state and national top businesses. Over 1.5 million businesses participated in this year’s program. The “Top Businesses” are determined by a selection committee that evaluates the eligibility for all submissions in each award category. The selection committee bases their decision on a set of criteria which includes: reviewing each entrant’s business profile, website and gross annual sales submitted. The businesses selected on these lists have become highly coveted among corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions who desire to increase opportunities with privately-held businesses.
“We are very proud to continue to support men and women who have become the core of our nation’s innovation, productivity and growth”, says Kenton Clarke, President & CEO of DiversityBusiness.com. He goes on to add, “I am very optimistic about our future especially as this distinct group of entrepreneurs continue to produce immeasurable results and serve as a prime example for current and generations to come.”
The winning companies will be honored during a special ceremony at DiversityBusiness.com’s “16th Annual National Entrepreneurship Summit” at the Time Warner Center in New York, New York on April 26, 2016.
“As a WBENC-Certified woman-owned business, we consider it our duty to promote business diversity and are honored that the renowned DiversityBusiness.com has included InfoMart on its Div500 listings for the third continuous year,” said Founder and CEO of InfoMart, Tammy Cohen. “At InfoMart, we value the varied perspectives of our diverse team and operate an inclusive, respectful working environment.”
The List
This List is a classification that represents the top privately-held businesses in the U.S., in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, food service and professional services. The List offers a comprehensive look at the strongest segment in the United States economy- America’s privately-held businesses. Large organizational buyers who do business with multicultural, small and women-owned businesses all use the list. The List has garnered over 20 million annual views since inception.
“We believe in building relationships and support networks with other diversity-owned companies nationwide, and DiversityBusiness.com’s annual lists open the doors of opportunity for diverse businesses like mine to do so. We all deserve the opportunity to succeed, and that value continues to escalate under Mr. Clarke’s leadership” said Ms. Cohen. “We hope other companies will make inclusive organizational practices a top priority this year.”
For the complete list of winning companies, please visit: www.diversitybusiness.com
About InfoMart
InfoMart is an industry leader in background screening services, providing businesses the information they need to make well-informed hiring decisions. With more than 26 years in business, InfoMart is a pioneer in developing innovative technology and screening services, from criminal history searches to verifications of employment. Accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), a designation earned by only 10% of the industry, InfoMart has also been recognized on Security Magazine’s Security 500 and Workforce Magazine’s Hot List. The company prides itself on its dedication to our customers, innovation, and accurate reporting. For more information about InfoMart, please visit www.backgroundscreening.com or call (770) 984-2727.
About DiversityBusiness.com
Launched in 1999, DiversityBusiness.com is the largest organization of privately owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities. DiversityBusiness.com provides research and data collection services for diversity including the “Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities”, “Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America”, and others. Its research has been recognized and published by Forbes Magazine, Business Week and thousands of other print and internet publications. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its content and design. Its e-magazine reaches over 3,000,000 readers, an e-newsletter that reaches 2.4 million, and website visitors of 1.2 million a month. It is a leading provider of diversity management tools. DiversityBusiness.com’s produced by Computer Consulting Associates International Inc. (CCAii.com) of Southport, CT. Founded in 1980.
For additional information, please contact:
Courtney Gifford
InfoMart
(770) 984-2727 ext. 1283