GeoLearning Named to Inc. 500/5000 List of Fastest-Growing Businesses for 7th Consecutive Year

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- GeoLearning, provider of the leading Software as a Service (SaaS) Learning Management System (LMS) and comprehensive Managed Learning Services, announced today that it has been named to Inc. magazine's list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. GeoLearning was ranked #3,354 on the 2010 Inc. 5000 list, up 1,072 spots from their 2009 ranking, with a 55% revenue growth from 2006-2009. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's independent-minded entrepreneurs.

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Complete information on this year's Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The list features a profile for each company, almost all of them written as a result of Inc. interviews with management. In addition, the list is searchable according to numerous criteria, including industry, city, state, region and year founded.

"The leaders of the companies on this year's Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression," said Bob LaPointe, Inc. president. "The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs."

The Inc. 5000 is an extension of Inc. magazine's annual Inc. 500 list and catches many businesses that are too big to grow at the pace required to make the Inc. 500, as well as a host of smaller firms. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy. GeoLearning is a three-time Inc. 500 winner (2004 through 2006) and a four-time Inc. 5000 winner (2007-2010).

"It is always an honor to be recognized by Inc. and we feel privileged to be on their list for a seventh consecutive year," said Frank Russell, president and CEO of GeoLearning. "The continued strength of our growth and financial performance is made possible by committed employees and world-class customers. Our rise in the rankings can be attributed to our dedication to continued innovation with our extended enterprise solution – allowing our customers the opportunity to grow their organizations from the outside in during rapidly changing market conditions."

GeoLearning's award-winning, Web-based learning platforms and services have helped many enterprise and mid-market employers manage all forms of organizational learning—including traditional classroom instruction, online training and self-directed study—and external initiatives to drive demonstrated business value. In addition, GeoLearning has established one of the broadest partnership networks in the industry. With over 50 complementary, best-of-breed vendors, GeoLearning provides customers with a reliable, end-to-end learning and performance management solution.

Inc. 5000 Methodology

The 2009 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2006 through 2009. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based and privately held, for profit, independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2009, and have had at least $80,000 in revenue in 2006, and $2 million in 2009.

About GeoLearning

Talent and knowledge exist everywhere within a company.  GeoLearning is constantly rewriting the rules to help organizations assess, deliver and measure that experience through on-demand technology platforms and services.   More than 700 corporations, government agencies and non-profit organizations utilize GeoLearning for internal training, talent management and external initiatives to increase the speed by which business information is shared to drive revenue.  Delivered Software as a Service (SaaS), GeoMaestro™ can be deployed rapidly, enabling clients to more efficiently manage knowledge across the enterprise.  GeoLearning customers benefit from the ability to launch programming quickly to end users, enabling them to outsmart, outmaneuver and outperform the competition.  Additional information is available at www.geolearning.com.

About Inc.com

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,647, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com.

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