(add)ventures named to the 2009 Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine’s list of America’s fastest-growing companies

Providence, R.I. (September 17, 2009) – (add)ventures, a multidisciplinary communications firm headquartered in Providence, has been named one of America’s fastest-growing private companies by Inc. magazine. This is the company’s fifth appearance on the annual list.

Inc. 5000 companies are ranked according to percentage of revenue growth over the last three years. In that time period, (add)ventures successfully re-branded to better reflect the company’s combined strategic and creative offerings. The company also moved into new and expanded headquarters in Providence and opened its Latin America Gateway office in Miami, Florida.

“We are thrilled to once again be included on this prestigious list of America’s fastest-growing private companies,” said Steve Rosa, (add)ventures president and CEO. “It’s a testament to our strong culture and values, the hard work of our talented staff and the trust that our incredible client partners place in us. We are grateful for that faith and support that helps us continue to grow in such a challenging economy.”

Despite the economic downturn, the Inc. 5000 companies generated $214 billion in revenue, up nearly $30 billion from last year. In all, they have created more than one million jobs since their founding, a good example of the impact that these fast-growing companies are having on the economy.

The complete Inc. 5000 list, including company profiles, can be found on Inc.com.

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About (add)ventures:
(add)ventures, a multidisciplinary brand communications firm and Minority Business Enterprise headquartered in Providence, R.I., combines strategic intelligence and creative genius to inform, inspire, recruit and retain brand stakeholders. The agency works with Fortune 500 companies, industry and innovation leaders, leading universities, major non-profits, and governments to create unique, multidisciplinary brand communications. The (add) in (add)ventures represents the aligned dynamic disciplines of brand stakeholder communications – marketing, branding, public relations, advertising, and corporate, cause and employee communications – all services that (add)ventures integrates to build brands and brand loyalty