August 21, 2008 - Washington, DC >>

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B&E today announced it was named one of the 5000 fastest growing private companies in America by Inc.com. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.

"The Inc. 5000 gives an unrivalled portrait of young, underreported companies across all industries doing fascinating things with cutting-edge business models, as well as older companies that are still showing impressive growth." --- Brian Karlisch, CEO

The 2008 Inc. 5,000 list measures revenue growth from 2004 through 2007.  To qualify, companies had to be U.S.-based and privately held, independent - not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies - as of December 31, 2007, and have had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2004, and $2 million in 2007.

For more information on the 2008 Inc. 5000 Awardees check out the Inc. 5000 website.