High Rock Named by Baltimore SmartCEO as TOP 50 Growing Firms in Baltimore Region

What makes a Future 50 and Emerging Growth winner? The key word is growth. Baltimore SmartCEO magazine, in partnership with the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel and Hartman Business Technology, announces the publication’s sixth annual Future 50 winners, debuting in the January 2010 issue.

The Future 50 program recognizes the 50 fastest-growing companies in the Greater Baltimore area based on employee and revenue growth. This year’s Future 50 winners collectively employ 5,500 people and generate over $2.5 billion in revenue.

In addition to recognizing Future 50 winners, SmartCEO honors five companies in the Emerging Growth category. Emerging Growth honors young companies that are growing rapidly in Greater Baltimore based on their employee and revenue growth.

Winners will be recognized at the Baltimore SmartCEO Future 50 event, scheduled for Jan. 7, 2010, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. Serving as keynote speaker for this year’s running-themed event is Kevin Plank, CEO of Under Armour. He will share his words of wisdom about the tremendous success he has experienced growing his international performance apparel company.

Technology, health, financial institutions, real estate, insurance, biotech and many other industries are represented on this year’s list. Among the Future 50 winners are companies who have won for the sixth year in a row, and some for the first time.

“Each Future 50 and Emerging Growth winner has effectively translated their passion and innovation into tremendous growth and success,” says Craig Burris, Publisher at SmartCEO magazine. “We are honored to recognize the 55 fastest-growing companies in Greater Baltimore.”

For a complete list of winners, see below or visit www.smartceo.com for a list of company names and Web sites. Nominations for Future 50 closed mid-October and are expected to open mid-August for 2011 nominations.

Baltimore SmartCEO magazine is a regional “growing company” publication aimed at providing resources each month to help educate, motivate and inspire Baltimore’s decision-makers. The publication’s readers range from younger, dynamic companies, to established multi-generational, family-owned firms.

Title sponsor, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, is located at the water's edge in the Baltimore’s premier neighborhood of Harbor East. Having spent over $30 million in renovations in 2008, the hotel is positioned to remain as Baltimore’s best convention property. The hotel is only steps away from the city’s finest dining, shopping, and all that the Historic Inner Harbor has to offer. It’s also the only hotel where you can hail a water taxi to whisk you to the many waterfront attractions and neighborhoods. Explore the city on foot, or sit back, relax, and enjoy the breathtaking views that abound at this city landmark. Guest rooms feature many high tech and luxurious amenities that compliment the contemporary elegance of their design. The sophisticated and flexible banquet facilities and services are second to none, ensuring your next meeting or special event will be full of fond and lasting memories. Staying here, you won’t want to miss a thing. And at this impressive hotel, you won't have to.

Presenting sponsor, Hartman Business Technology, is a vendor-neutral business and technology consultancy focused on helping executive management teams identify opportunities for growth through strategic technology deployment and utilization.