"Being ranked among the Inc. 500/5000 companies is an honor, and being ranked for six straight years is an accomplishment we're very proud of. It's a clear validation of the value Appia brings to its customers," said Victor von Schlegell, Appia's president. "Our continued growth has been a direct result of the talent and expertise of our employees and the confidence our customers place in us."
The Inc. 500/5000 is an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at one of the most important segments of the economy: America's independent entrepreneurs. The 2012 Inc. 500/5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2008 to 2011. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2008. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent (not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies) as of December 31, 2011.
Appia Communications is a leading provider of managed network, communication and collaboration services, with a focus on small and midsize companies and organizations in the U.S. and Europe. Our mission is to enable our customers to benefit from Internet Protocol (IP) technology for far less than the cost of an in-house implementation.
Submitted by: Victor von Schlegell, 231-929-0970, vvs@appiaservices.com