LinkAmerica Tops HispanicBusiness’ Fastest-Growing Company List

Telecommunications Company Poised to Continue its Growth While Minimizing its Impact on the Environment

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dallas-based telecommunications company, LinkAmerica, is making further progress into the converged IT and telecommunications industries. LinkAmerica was recently named No. 1 in the 2012 HispanicBusiness Fastest-Growing 100 ranking for its impressive five-year growth; the company rose from the No. 2 spot in 2011. In addition, LinkAmerica recently earned the ISO 14001 certification, reinforcing its environmental management system to minimize the negative effects its operations might have on the environment.

“Business has been a roller coaster ride these past few years but we’ve found our niche and that’s what’s propelled us to the top”

As LinkAmerica strives to reach new heights, they do so by winning their clients’ business everyday powering sustainable solutions through innovation, collaboration and value co-creation. Five-year growth for LinkAmerica was the driving force behind its HispanicBusiness Fastest-Growing Company award. LinkAmerica’s revenue grew from $4.1 million in 2006 to $213.91 million in 2011, a growth of 5,117 percent. Out of two million businesses in the nation LinkAmerica ranks No. 1 on the list. While maintaining their current growth can be demanding, LinkAmerica's leadership is ready to take on that challenge.

“Business has been a roller coaster ride these past few years but we’ve found our niche and that’s what’s propelled us to the top,” said CEO Andres Ruzo. “Winning the HispanicBusiness Fastest-Growing Company award is an affirmation for our team that our strategy and execution is on target and serves as encouragement to continue to earn our clients’ business. We believe that instilling passion and innovation in everything we do day in and day out leads us to incredible results.”

LinkAmerica believes that making money is a byproduct of doing things right and obtained the ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification this summer. In the future, LinkAmerica has set its sights on the ISO 26000:2010 Social Responsibility standard. ISO 26000:2010 provides guidance on businesses acting in an ethical and transparent way that contributes to the health and welfare of society.

LinkAmerica grew from an entrepreneurial business to an international, professionally managed, service-driven company. LinkAmerica found their niche by providing critical communication solutions for both government and non-government sectors, warehouse management as well as cloud and nearshore managed services. All of the offered services are considered the future of the ever converging IT and telecommunications industry.

About LinkAmerica

LinkAmerica was established as a Minority Business Enterprise in 1994, and has since adapted its business many times to meet the ever-changing needs of its clients. Today, LinkAmerica is a service-driven organization that provides critical communication solutions, warehouse management as well as cloud and nearshore managed services. By providing quality equipment and a full suite of services, LinkAmerica collaborates with strategic partners to provide a one-stop shop for its clients. Certifications include ISO 9001, TL9000 as well as, Dallas/FT Worth Minority Supplier Development Council (DFWSBDC), North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) and Texas Historically Underutilized Business (TX-HUB). For more information visit www.linkam.com or call [phone].