Bellevue, Wash. (May 17, 2007) – Bellevue-based financial services firm Guidant Financial Group has been recognized by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and the Eastside Business Awards Committee as the 2007 Eastside Small Business of the Year. Guidant received the award at the Eastside Business Awards Luncheon, May 15, at the Meydenbauer Convention Center.
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.
Guidant was founded in 2003 to provide investors with safe and innovative ways to invest their retirement monies through self-directed IRA’s and business funding options using an individual’s retirement plan. Since that time, Guidant has increased its staff size from a single employee to 70, has opened four branch offices, and continues to double its revenue each year. Due to its performance and reputation, the company has positioned itself as the industry leader in facilitating investments and business funding solutions through individual retirement accounts.
"All of us at Guidant are thrilled to be recognized by the Bellevue Chamber and the Eastside Business Awards Committee for our community commitment and business accomplishments," says David Nilssen, president and CEO of Guidant Financial Group. "The Eastside business community is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and many successes, and we are fortunate to benefit from the inspiration of such an outstanding community. For Guidant to be chosen out of this pool of talent is truly an honor."
About Eastside Business Awards
The Eastside Business Awards (EBA) is a program of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce developed to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and business success of the Eastside. The Eastside Business Awards honor the outstanding businesses of our region that uphold a strong commitment to community and innovation.
Guidant Financial Group provides investors with safe and innovative options to invest for their retirement futures. Guidant is the premier provider of self-directed IRAs and business funding solutions through an individual’s IRAs and 401(k)s. Guidant's services allow investors the freedom to make alternative investments in real estate, franchises, businesses, tax liens and more. For more information on self-directed IRAs or small business financing please visit www.guidantfinancial.com.
