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Awards and Recognition

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August 2009 - Inc. 5000 for Second Straight Year
Due to its significant growth, Guidant ranked number 945 on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This was Guidant's second appearance on the list, after making number 384 in 2008. Guidant also ranked number 41 in the Financial Services category, and number 26 in the Top Businesses in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area category. According to Inc. magazine, which sponsors the annual Inc. 5000, the rankings are determined by the percentage of revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, independent, for-profit businesses that – as of December 31, 2008 – had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2005 and $2 million in 2008.
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July 2009 -- "40 Under 40" Business Leadership Award by Puget Sound Business Journal
Guidant Financial Group’s CEO and cofounder Jeremy Ames was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 under 40” awards program. Ames was chosen as one of 40 honorees for his demonstration of dynamic leadership and social responsibility.
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May 2009 – Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
For the 2nd straight year Guidant Financial Group Co-Founder David Nilssen is a finalist for the 2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in the Pacific Northwest. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Nilssen was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges.
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March 2009 - Guidant recognized by the U.S. Local Business Association
For the second consecutive year, Guidant Financial Group has been selected for the 2009 Best of Bellevue Award in the Financial Advisory Services category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).
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August 2008 - Inc. 500 Award
Due to its significant growth, Guidant ranked number 384 on the prestigious Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. In addition to ranking number 384 overall, Guidant ranked number 23 in the Top 100 Financial Services Companies category, and number 11 in the Top 50 Businesses in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area category. According to Inc. magazine, which sponsors the annual Inc. 500, the rankings are determined by the percentage of revenue growth from 2004 through 2007. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, independent, for-profit businesses that – as of December 31, 2007 – had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2004 and $2 million in 2007.
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July 2008 - 2008 Best of Bellevue Award
Guidant Financial Group was selected for the 2008 Best of Bellevue Award in the Financial Advisory Services category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
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May 2008 – Best Companies to Work For, by Washington CEO Magazine
Guidant Financial Group was named one of “Washington’s Best 100 Companies to Work For” by Washington CEO Magazine. Guidant was selected from among more than 400 companies nominated for consideration. The overall rankings will appear in the magazine’s July ‘08 issue in four categories: large, medium, small and non-profit/government.
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May 2008 – Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
Guidant Financial Group CEO David Nilssen is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2008 Award in the Pacific Northwest. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Nilssen was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges.
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February 2008 – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business
For the second time in two years, Guidant Financial Group received a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. The award was given in recognition of the company’s dedication to excellence in several categories.
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November 2007 – 6th Fastest-Growing Company (Private Small Business) in Washington State
Guidant is named sixth fastest-growing privately owned small business in Washington by Puget Sound Business Journal. Winners of the Fastest Growing Company Awards were chosen based on their level of growth over the last three years, namely the percentage of revenue growth.
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September 2007 – “40 Under 40” Business Leadership Award by Puget Sound Business Journal
Guidant Financial Group’s CEO and cofounder David Nilssen was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 under 40” awards program. Nilssen was chosen as one of 40 honorees for his demonstration of dynamic leadership and social responsibility.
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June 2007 – Best Companies to Work For, by Washington CEO Magazine
Guidant Financial Group was been named one of the “Best Companies to Work For” by Washington CEO Magazine and is listed among the top-15 small businesses in the publication.
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May 2007 – Eastside Small Business of the Year, by Bellevue, WA, Chamber of Commerce
Guidant Financial Group was recognized by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and the Eastside Business Awards Committee as the 2007 Eastside Small Business of the Year. The awards committee selected Guidant based on its demonstrated superior performance over a three-year period. Guidant’s revenue growth, rapid staffing rate, commitment to community and its proven history of recognizing and seizing market opportunities were all taken into consideration.
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April 2007 – Northwest Regional Small Business of the Year, by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Guidant was named one of the seven regional finalists for Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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April 2007 – National Young Entrepreneurs of the Year (to Guidant’s cofounders), by Small Business Administration (SBA)
Guidant Financial Group’s David Nilssen, CEO, and Jeremy Ames, former president, were selected as the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) National Young Entrepreneurs of the Year for 2007. Nilssen and Ames are already co-recipients of Washington state and regional SBA awards. They were honored for their entrepreneurial excellence based on the following criteria: their development and utilization of innovative and creative business methods; tremendous growth measured in sales profits and staffing size; their dedication to the community in which they live; and their entrepreneurial potential for long-term business success.
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April 2007 – Washington State Entrepreneurs of the Year (to Guidant’s cofounders), by the Small Business Administration (SBA)
David Nilssen, Guidant cofounder and CEO, and Jeremy Ames, cofounder and former president, were selected as recipients of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) entrepreneurial award. Nominees were evaluated by a panel based on their record of employment and sales growth, utilization of innovative business methods, response to adversity, community involvement and demonstration of entrepreneurial potential necessary for long-term business success and economic growth.
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March 2007 -- Blue Ribbon Small Business, by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Guidant Financial Group received The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award as part of the U.S. Chamber’s Small Business of the Year selection process. It is awarded to companies that show excellence in business history and commitment to customers, employees, and the community.
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