BuyerZone Named to Deloitte & Touche's "Technology Fast 50" for New England
WATERTOWN, Mass., (September 3, 2002) - BuyerZone, today announced that it has been named to Deloitte & Touche's "Technology Fast 50" program for New England. The New England Technology Fast 50 program, co-presented by Deloitte & Touche and Hale and Dorr, recognizes the fastest growing technology companies headquartered in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Rankings are based on revenue growth over a five- year period. Winners are selected as a result of public and private company research and nominations. BuyerZone was selected from among hundreds of public and private companies.
"In an era where technology companies come and go, making the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 50 is a testament to a company's vision and strength," said Stephen J. DiPietro, co-chair of the 2002 New England Technology Fast 50 and a partner in Deloitte & Touche's Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice. "The New England Fast 50 winners have shown exceptional growth over a five-year period and we're excited to honor their accomplishments."
"We are honored to be recognized by Deloitte & Touche and Hale and Dorr for our strong performance over the years," stated BuyerZone's President Sam Zales. "Our growth has made it clear that our request for quote and lead generation tools are providing businesses with the critical resources they need to save time, money and grow their businesses. We hope to continue our record of success by listening to our customers and developing products and services that exceed their needs."
To qualify for the Fast 50, companies must have had operating revenues of at least $50,000 in 1997 and $1,000,000 in 2001, must be public or private companies headquartered in the following New England states: MA, ME, NH, RI or VT, and be "technology companies" defined as companies that own proprietary technology which contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devotes a high percentage of effort to research and development of technology. For more information on the Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 or Fast 500 programs, visit http://www.fast500.com.
About BuyerZone
BuyerZone is the leading online marketplace, combining the premier internet-based Request for Quote service with original award-winning purchasing guides and research to serve the needs of small business owners. The site delivers a guided buying experience that empowers customers to easily evaluate and quickly make the right purchases for all their business needs. BuyerZone has a vast network of over 10,000 national and local suppliers covering more than 100 types of critical business purchases ranging from 401(k) plans to telephone systems. Since 1997, BuyerZone has provided customers with access to the broadest range of businesses across the widest range of price points.
BuyerZone is a privately-held venture backed company whose investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, One Liberty Ventures, BancBoston Ventures, and Women's Growth Capital Fund. BuyerZone is accessible for free at http://www.buyerzone.com and through leading small business portals on the Internet.
The New England Technology Fast 50 program is presented by Deloitte & Touche and Hale and Dorr, in association with the sponsor, Mazonson Inc. In addition, Mass High Tech and Trinity Communications are associated with the program.
About Deloitte & Touche
Deloitte & Touche, one of the nation's leading professional services firms, provides assurance and advisory, tax, and management consulting services through nearly 30,000 people in more than 100 U.S. cities. The firm is dedicated to helping our clients and our people excel. Known as an employer of choice for innovative human resources programs, Deloitte & Touche has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For in America" by Fortune magazine for five consecutive years. Deloitte & Touche refers to Deloitte & Touche LLP and its related entities. Deloitte & Touche is the U.S. national practice of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is a Swiss Verein, and each of its national practices is a separate and independent legal entity. For more information, please visit Deloitte & Touche's Web site at http://www.deloitte.com/us.
About Hale and Dorr LLP
Hale and Dorr, a leading technology law firm, is nationally and internationally recognized for its experience in venture capital, initial public offerings, intellectual property and securities and intellectual property litigation. We represent clients in numerous sectors including telecommunications, software, electronics, life sciences and medical devices. The firm's full-service practice also includes tax, commercial, labor and employment, real estate, environmental, government and regulatory affairs and private client services, and a strong commitment to public service dating from our founding more than eighty years ago. Hale and Dorr has nearly 500 lawyers with offices in Boston, New York, Princeton, Reston, Waltham and Washington and joint venture offices in London, Munich and Oxford. For more information please visit our website at http://www.haledorr.com/.
About Mazonson, LLC
Founded in 1935, Mazonson, LLC delivers comprehensive, innovative insurance solutions for individuals and businesses including Directors' and Officers' Liability, Global Business Protection and Employee Benefits. Mazonson's unique team concept in servicing clients combines business acumen, domain experience and a comprehensive knowledge of insurance products.
About Mass High Tech
Mass High Tech, the Journal of New England Technology, is a weekly newspaper that covers the companies, individuals and issues involved in the commercialization of technology in the six state region.
About Trinity Communications
Headquartered in Boston, Trinity Communications is an independent, employee-owned company that provides integrated marketing communications services to clients in the financial services, life sciences, technology, professional services, and nonprofit sectors. Capabilities include collateral systems, advertising, corporate identity, brand strategy, interactive, public relations, community affairs, and sales promotion. For more information, please visit Trinity Communication's web site at http://www.trinitynet.com.
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