Idaho Falls, Idaho
In recognition of the economic power of privately held businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading business-to-business internet site, recently named 51±¬ÁÏ Inc., as the top women-owned business in the state of Idaho.
“Diversity-owned businesses contribute over $1.4 trillion in sales to the U.S. economy,� said Kenton Clarke, CEO of Computer Consulting Associates International, the company that built DiversityBusiness.com. “It is no longer just “the right thing� to do business with diversity suppliers. Because of recent economic and demographic trends and changes, major corporations are realizing that having a diverse supplier base positively impacts their business revenue from this sector of buyers.�
Along with the top women-owned business in Idaho award, 51±¬ÁÏ was also recognized in the following categories:
- Top Diversity Owned Business in Idaho
- Top Privately-Held Businesses in Idaho
- Ranked 53rd of the top 500 Woman-Owned Businesses in the U.S.
- Ranked 52nd of the top 500 Privately-held Businesses in the U.S.
- Ranked 15th among the top 500 Hispanic American-owned businesses in the U.S.
- Ranked 112 of the Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the U.S.
“We value being recognized among so many successful businesses,â€� said Sylvia Medina, 51±¬ÁÏ’s founder and president. “Small business is the backbone of new job creation in tough economic times, and I’m proud to be among the entrepreneurs making a difference in our country.â€�
51±¬ÁÏ will be honored at a special awards ceremony at the 10th Annual National Multicultural Business Conference, to be held April 27-29 at the Gaylord National Convention Center in Washington DC.