Comerica Bank Collin 60 Awards Program gives recognition and attention to the 60 fastest growing companies. These are the companies that are bringing new products to the market for better lives, more productivity and a stronger economy.
The local economy is affected in a positive way through employment and cash flow to the area.
Benefits to participants
The companies in the program benefit in many ways. First, they have the opportunity to meet other successful company executives and have the opportunity to interact and learn from each other.
Second, honorees bring attention to their company. Such attention can lead to new customers and better suppliers.
Third, winning the award can bring marketing benefits. Nothing stimulates victories like another victory. It may just be the one last element a prospect needs to become your customer.
Last, and probably most important, this is a way to recognize the contribution your employees bring to the success of the company. Success comes from teamwork and this award is tangible proof of the teamwork and leadership that exists in your company.
Applying for the selection process is easy and costs you nothing. Use this form or access the website for the application, information and a list of the previous winners.
What do winning CEOs
say about the program?
#1 2007
Maverick Residential Mortgage
“This honor is the result of a lot of hard work and dedication from our employees, who make it their business to go above and beyond thecall of duty for every single customer and industry partner that we serve and work with.”
Bob Johnson, chairman and CEO
#6 2007
Eltek Valere
“We at Eltek Valere are honored to win this award. Receiving it is a very nice congratulation to our employees’ hard work and dedication. They are the backbone of our company and we look forward to continued growth and to being number one in the DC power systems company going forward.”
Andy Marsh, CEO
#9 2007
Acute Kids Urgent Care
The publicity from our top ten finish in the Comerica Bank Collin 60 increased patient volumes and introduced us to new business contacts in the area. Thanks to Comerica Bank Collin 60 for sponsoring this award."
Dr. Gary Gerlacher, CEO
Answers to your questions
The Comerica Bank Collin 60 Awards Program is in its fourth year. Once you apply, you are scheduled for a site visit. The visit will be at your office, takes about one hour with two or three members of the selection committee plus your CEO and CFO.
Site Visit
During the site visit, your financial information is verified. At no time do you give up your financials. The financial information on the application form is sent directly to Grant Thornton LLP which takes full responsibility for the confidentiality of the information.
Winners are determined by the percentage of growth over the past three years as compared to the base year of 2004. This is determined by the computer, totally objective.
Reception
There is a reception for all the winners inApril (date to be determined) so that you can meet all the other successful people in the area. There is no cost to attend the reception. While you will know that you are a part of the winning group, you will not know your rank until the Awards Luncheon June 2, 2008.
Awards Luncheon
The Awards Luncheon, June 2, 2008is a joyous occasion with many companies using this event to foster teamwork, build morale and employee loyalty.
The events involved are:
- Site visit, Jan.31 thru Mar. 31
- Winner reception, April TBA
- Awards Luncheon, June 2, 2008
Here are the criteria:
- Private company, Corp, LLP, LLC, proprietorship or partnership
- In Collin County or in a city partly in the county including zip codes 75240, 75248, 75252, 75287, 75001, 75006
- 2004 top line sales between $250,000 and $20 million
- Three year growth pattern
- CEO and CFO sign off on all financial information
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