Making the list once is a feat. Making the list three times is sustainability. Despite the economic downturn over the last two plus years, we acquired a company [Avascend Hospitality Healthcare], sustained an organic growth rate of over 20% annually, and created over 1,000 jobs in 2009. This is all possible through great talent and a committed team, only the very best. Being named on the list three times establishes Towne Park as America's valet parking and parking management experts and positions us for future growth and opportunities.
Towne Park, America's valet parking and parking management experts, announced today that it was named to the 2010 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Towne Park was named on the inaugural Inc. 5000 list in 2007 ranking #3857 and appeared on the list again in 2009 at #3856. This year, Towne Park is ranked #2147. For more details about Towne Park's Inc. 5000 listing, go to http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/towne-park.
The Inc. 500|5000 lists the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the nation. The Inc. 500|5000 ranks companies according to the percentage growth of their annual revenue over a three-year period. The Inc. 5000 posted an aggregate revenue of $321.6 billion in 2009, up more than 50 percent from the previous year. In total, the companies on the Inc. 5000 have created 1.4 million jobs. For more than 30 years, Inc.'s list has served as evidence of the significant accomplishments of the enterprises represented. And, more than ever, this year's list is a testament to the creativity, resilience, and tenacity of America's top entrepreneurs. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found on http://www.inc.com/5000.
Towne Park is pleased to announce another District Manager promotion. As we continue to grow coast-to-coast, so do the opportunities to rise among the ranks of management. Sebastian Ortega has been appointed as the new District Manager of Towne Park's Chicago area operations.
About Sebastian
Sebastian joined Towne Park in October 2004 as a Guest Service Associate at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. His next assignment was Assistant Account Manager at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, a Loews Hotel, where he later became the Account Manager. In May 2007, Sebastian was asked to move to South Florida to operate one of Towne Park’s most challenging accounts, the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. He was there for three years establishing a strong track record of service and financial excellence with the hotel management team. He’s also developed five Account Managers and four Assistant Account Managers for the South Florida team.
Bogeys and Birds 2010 will take place on Thursday, September 2nd at Queenstown Harbor Golf Links in Queenstown, MD. The tournament is now officially sold out! To learn more the tournament and its sponsors, go to www.checkfoundation.dojiggy.com and go to www.thecheckfoundation.org for more information about The Check Foundation.
Part of the proceeds will benefit the Valentine Memorial Scholarship Fund, a scholarship program for eligible Towne Park associates. The Valentine Memorial Scholarship was created by The Check Foundation and Towne Park to honor the memory of Robert James Valentine, a Towne Park colleague and friend. Annually, The Check Foundation will award one student – a Towne Park associate or immediate family member - a $10,000 college tuition scholarship. Based on eligibility, The Check Foundation will continue to provide financial support during the recipient’s two- or four-year undergraduate program. During their college tenure, a student could receive up to $40,000 in tuition assistance from the Valentine Memorial Scholarship Fund. By 2012, The Check Foundation and Towne Park hope to be supporting four students.
Another Towne Park partner and vendor will be supporting Bogeys and Birds 2010, PNC Bank. PNC Bank is the Mug and Mallet sponsor, official sponsor of the crab feast following the golf tournament. Bogeys and Birds 2010 is a golf tournament fundraiser benefitting The Check Foundation and the many charities, organizations, and individuals it supports. The Check Foundation was formed in 2004 by Jerry B. South and others to serve the communities in which Towne Park associates work and live.
Bogeys and Birds 2010 will take place on Thursday, September 2nd at Queenstown Harbor Golf Links in Queenstown, MD. Go to www.checkfoundation.dojiggy.com to register or for more information about Bogeys and Birds 2010. There are sponsorship opportunities still available but foursomes are almost sold out. To learn more about The Check Foundation, go to www.thecheckfoundation.org.
Along with Insurance Services Group, a Towne Park partner and vendor, Towne Park will be one of the presenting sponsors of Bogeys and Birds 2010, a golf tournament fundraiser benefiting The Check Foundation and the many charities, organizations, and individuals it supports. The Check Foundation was formed in 2004 by Jerry B. South and others to serve the communities in which Towne Park associates work and live.
Towne Park's presenting sponsorship was made possible by Towne Park associates around the country. Annually, Towne Park and the foundation drum up the competitive spirit of Towne Park associates with a Tips for Charity District Challenge. The spirit of the competition is to raise money doing what Towne Park does best, serving our guests and patients. Account managers in various districts team up to work a shift at a hotel or hospital and then donate the gratuities they earn to the foundation. It is a lot of fun and builds our culture. Our Vice Presidents of Operations and District Managers pledged to raise over $45,000 collectively. To date, they broken $30,000 and are well on their way to meeting, even exceeding, their pledges. Check back soon for an update on the Tips for Charity District Challenge.
