Ninety-four percent, 118 percent, 177 percent, 559 percent. Those are the growth rates of the four companies at the top of each of our revenue categories in this year’s Fastest-Growing & Innovative Companies program.
And while the four companies – Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, Alliance Security, MojoTech and Westerly Community Credit Union, respectively – are in very different industries, they all have one thing in common: a focus on their customers.
Whether helping individuals and families access the health care they need (at an affordable price), making sure that homeowners are not only secure in their homes but have the latest tools to control their expenses, provide Web services that help clients stand out in the overwhelming noise of the Internet, or provide for the banking needs of a small piece of the Rhode Island community, these four enterprises understand that tending to each individual customer’s needs is the only way to make the entire company succeed. Read their stories in this special section to see how they go about it.
One of the treats in this yearly program is the view that we – and then you, the reader – get into some of the most interesting companies in the region. The leaders of these enterprises recognize that innovation is the only real defensible advantage, and they spend their days (and often nights as well) thinking about where their markets are, but more importantly, where they are going. Take the time to read the mini-profiles of the 10 winners this year and see if you aren’t convinced that despite all the problems, the region’s economy has a bright future.
As is always the case, sponsors provide support and guidance as we endeavor to showcase the best companies and individuals in the region. Presenting sponsor for the program this year is CBIZ Tofias. Partner sponsors are Cox Business, Fish Advertising, Gencorp Insurance Group, Innovex, UnitedHealthcare of New England and The Business Development Co.
Mark S. Murphy
Editor
