Monsoon Commerce Named a Top Workplace by The Oregonian

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Sep 21, 2012, 06:03 ET

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monsoon Commerce, Inc., a leading provider of e-commerce business solutions for mid-sized merchants, announced today that the company has been named an Oregon and SW Washington Top Workplace. The Top Workplace award recognizes companies with superior organizational health as compared to their peers. Inclusion is based exclusively on employee opinion as measured by rankings in several areas, including workplace culture, quality of management, innovation, efficiency, community, benefits, training, and education opportunities. Of the 939 companies in Oregon and SW Washington invited to participate, Monsoon Commerce was ranked among the Top 40 small companies.

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"We are thrilled to be named a Top Workplace," said Mary Biden, director of human resources for Monsoon Commerce. "From the beginning, we've focused on our employees and creating a fantastic work environment. This award acknowledges our unique company culture and our talented team of smart, forward-thinking employees – our most valued asset. We feel honored to be included with such a great group of employers."

The award comes at a time of significant growth and momentum for Monsoon Commerce. In addition to record performance in the first quarter of the year, the company secured an additional $8 million in funding to aggressively pursue strategic growth initiatives, including accelerating the development of a next-generation product suite.

Beyond investments in product development, Monsoon Commerce is committed to investing in its people, culture, and community. The company's comprehensive benefits package includes full medical, generous paid time off—including Summer Fridays—plus profit-sharing, and employee stock options. Through the Volunteer program, employees receive paid leave for volunteer commitments and participate in various company-organized programs, including projects with long-time partner Impact NW. A dog-friendly office allows employees to bring their canine companions to work.

"At Monsoon, we are encouraged to openly share ideas and have a voice," said Courtney Campbell, quality assurance engineer. "My colleagues are among the brightest, most collaborative individuals with whom I've worked – we challenge each other in a productive way. And we have fun! It's a great place to be every day."

About Monsoon Commerce
Monsoon Commerce is an e-commerce solutions company powering the online success of mid-sized merchants and multi-channel retailers. Our integrated solutions allow you to easily manage inventory, orders, and fulfillment; sell more products in more places; and intelligently price products across channels. Our more than 20,000 customers, including 2,500 online merchants and multi-channel retailers, commonly experience a level of success that is both impactful and enduring—at times, even transformational. We call it the Monsoon Effect. Learn more at monsooncommerce.com.

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