ARIZONA- EventPro Strategies (EPS), a leader in experiential marketing staffing and execution, was named one of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. in Inc. Magazine’s prestigious 2009 Inc. 5000 ranking.

This marks the second year in a row that EPS has been named as an Inc. 5000 Honoree.

EventPro Strategies is recognized for successfully doing what has never been done before in the event staffing industry, holding the title for instituting many of the industry’s “firsts”.  Most recently, EPS has been respected for bringing new innovation, technology, measurement, and real-time reporting to the world of experiential marketing, staffing, and execution.

EPS has had significant growth since its inception in Asheville, North Carolina in 1999.  Over the last 10 years, EPS has expanded to 30 full-time employees, is now headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, and still has the office in Asheville, NC as well as two other US remote locations.  EPS is also incorporated in Canada and focused on activating its global expansion.

EventPro Strategies’ model imitates a boutique style firm focused on a high level of customer service and relationship building, EPS partners with 130+ agencies and brands each year, including many of the biggest in the world, and works with tens of thousands of talent per year in the field.

The Inc. 5000 ranks privately held companies according to their average year-over-year sales growth during the last five years. Widely recognized as a prescient indicator of companies and industries that are on a track for sustained success, EPS is proud to be honored with this recognition for two consecutive years.

To be eligible for Inc. 5000, companies have to be independent and privately held through their fiscal year 2008, established in or before 2005, had at least $200,000 in net sales in the base year of 2005, and $2 million in net sales for 2008. In addition, 2008 sales for the companies had to exceed their 2007 sales. Inc. verifies all information using tax forms and audited financial statements from certified public accountants and by conducting interviews with company officials.

About EventPro Strategies

EventPro Strategies is the premiere, full-service event staffing and execution agency, acting as an extension of their clients in the field.  EPS delivers strategy, expertise, innovation, measurement, unsurpassed value, and an elite level of service and Talent for experiential marketing programs throughout the US & Canada.