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VPI Client- The Campus Special
Congratulations to VPI Client, The Campus Special featured in Inc. Magazine. The company was founded in 2005 by Chau Nguyen and Joe Jacobs. Chau and Joe are two great entreprenurs that we are fortunate to support as they grow their business.
IFS group – Insurance & Financial Services
www.IFSTN.com After completing all of their Visual Identity Packages, doing a branding study, and defining key market differentiators, we have completed the IFS website. This website is really three in one, as it has a PMG Benefits Consulting website within it, as well as an RHP Certified Public Accountants website. Of all that we learned through working with this team, the biggest lesson was that they REALLY know what they’re talking about. This company has so many clients willing to vouch for their expertise. We strongly suggest all business owners, small to large, to talk with them. Every client seems so emphatic about how their costs were greatly reduced and employee benefits were increased. Thanks so much to all of you at IFS, PMG Benefits Consulting, RHP CPA’s, and Visionary Horizons Wealth Management!
VPI CEO David Hinkle appointed to Fairview Technology Board
David Hinkle, CEO of VPI Business Advisors, has been appointed to the Advisory Board for The Fairview Technology Center. "Being appointed to Fairview's Advisory Board affords me the opportunity to contribute to Entrepreneurs pursuing their passion in launching a new business", stated Hinkle. To learn more about Fairview, please visit http://www.knoxdevelopment.org/BusinessIncubator.aspx.
Great news from VPI Client, Campus Special- Congratulations!
The Campus Special Named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America
8/24/10 – The Campus Special has been named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America. After 5 consecutive years of double digit growth, The Campus Special makes its debut on the list at #1390.
“We are honored to be included on the prestigious list as one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America," says Chau Nguyen, Co-Founder of The Campus Special. “As a start-up, our original goal was to save college students money. We worked hard to provide students with a targeted coupon book with discounts on every day needs. When the recession hit, we saw it as an opportunity to leverage the economy and help our advertisers adapt their marketing strategy, while helping students survive tough times. Today The Campus Special publishes at 100 college campuses and is one of the most recognizable publications within the 18-24 year old demographic. I’d like to thank all of our employees, clients, and students for their continued support. We are committed to serving as a bridge between college students and local businesses.”
“Our goal in 2011 is to break into the Inc. 500 list and we have a few projects underway to get us there. This fall, The Campus Special launched an online Food Court which allows students to order food online from restaurants in their college towns. We’ve created a marketplace where local restaurant owners can market to students via the web and students can order from the convenience of their computer or mobile device. 2,000 restaurants have already signed up for the service and students have already started ordering as Fall semester kicks off.”
The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2006 through 2009. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2006, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they have to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent — not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies — as of December 31, 2009. Notable alumni include Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Jamba Juice, Timberland, Visa, Clif Bar, Patagonia, Oracle, and scores of other powerhouses.
The Campus Special is the nation's largest distributor of coupons on college campuses and a virtual Food Court where students can order food online. We work with 100 college campuses reaching 4 million students in 38 states and servicing over 7,000 clients. Our award winning internship program has helped over 1,500 college students gain hands on experience in marketing/sales. Visit us on the web at www.CampusSpecial.com
The Campus Special Contact: Chau Nguyen, Co-Founder 800-365-8520 x 858 Chau@CampusSpecial.com