August 24th, 2011
Louisville, KY (August 23, 2011) — Inc. magazine today ranked LSS Life Safety Services NO. 2956 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing privately owned companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. LSS Life Safety Services joins top-notch companies such as Spirit Airlines, Survey Gizmo and Dunkin Donuts among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list. This is the third consecutive year that LSS Life Safety Services has made the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 list.
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.
The 2011 Inc. 500 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2007 to 2010. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2010. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services, please contact Lori Wood, lwood@lifesafetyservices.com or visit www.LifeSafetyServices.com.
About LSS Life Safety Services:
LSS Life Safety Services specializes in the inspection and repair of fire and smoke dampers, fire doors, firestopping and commissioning services in commercial facilities. Considered a leader in the Fire Safety Industry, LSS Life Safety Services’ has made a commitment to commercial Facilities to provide specialized passive fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code®
August 18th, 2011
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 18, 2011) –LSS Life Safety Services (LSS), an industry leader in fire and smoke damper inspections, fire door inspections, and firestopping services, has been named a finalist in Business First’s new “Partners in Philanthropy Awards” program. The program recognizes Louisville-area businesses that support local charities with substantial donations and creative partnerships.
LSS has been a corporate sponsor for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night” walk for the past three years and also serves on the Executive Committee to help plan the local fundraising events. Apart from the time spent attending kick-off events and recruiting other local business to get involved with the organization, LSS also forms a company-wide walk team to raise money for “Light the Night”.
“It’s fantastic to work with people like Jen Pitts with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society who have the passion needed to drive and support the fundraising efforts, especially in such a tough economy.”, said Craig Rutledge, owner of LSS Life Safety Services. “To hear the stories of those suffering from blood cancers and to learn how the money we raise aides in the research needed to cure these diseases is really inspiring to me. It is really refreshing to hear the stories of hope and recovery within our community and the LSS team is proud to be a part of that.”
LSS’ faculty and staff enjoy the involvement of a community‐based charity as well. “I feel extremely privileged to work for a business that cares enough to give back to our community”, said Lisa Campbell, Office Manager and “Light the Night Walk” team‐member. “It is truly heartwarming to me that even a small business can care.”
Business First will recognize the winners of the “Partners in Philanthropy” awards program in a special publication on August 26th. Awards will be given in three categories – small, medium and large businesses. The honorees for the awards, such as LSS Life Safety Services, were determined based on how much cash companies have contributed to non-profit organizations throughout the year.
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services, contact Lori Wood at 888.675.4519 or visit their website: www.LifeSafetyServices.com
About LSS Life Safety Services:
LSS Life Safety Services specializes in the inspection and repair of fire and smoke dampers, fire doors, firestopping and commissioning services in commercial facilities. Considered a leader in the Fire Safety Industry, LSS Life Safety Services’ has made a commitment to commercial Facilities to provide specialized passive fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code®