Guidant’s rapid growth and national success combined with its unique services, company philosophy and significant contributions to the retirement-account industry have earned it top honors from numerous professional groups.
- August 2008 - Inc. 500 Award, Guidant ranked number 384 on the prestigious Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
- July 2008 - 2008 Best of Bellevue Award by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).
- May 2008 – Best Companies to Work For, by Washington CEO Magazine
- May 2008 – Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Guidant Financial Group CEO David Nilssen
- February 2008 – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business For the second time in two years
- November 2007 – 6th Fastest-Growing Company (Private Small Business) in Washington State
- September 2007 – “40 Under 40” business leadership award (to Guidant’s CEO), by Puget Sound Business Journal
- June 2007 -- Best Companies to Work For, by Washington CEO magazine
- May 2007 – Eastside Small Business of the Year, by Bellevue, WA, Chamber of Commerce
- April 2007 -- Northwest Regional Small Business of the Year, by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- April 2007 – National Young Entrepreneurs of the Year (to Guidant’s founders), by Small Business Administration (SBA)
- April 2007 – Washington State Entrepreneurs of the Year (to Guidant’s founders), by the Small Business Administration (SBA)
- March 2007 -- Blue Ribbon Small Business, by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Return to the Media Kit
