Firm Recognized as One of Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Washington
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2009--K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN) announced today it has been named to the Washington
SmartCEO magazine/BDO Seidman LLP 2009 Future 50, which
recognizes the 50 fastest growing companies in the Greater Washington
area based on employee and revenue growth over a three year period.
"We're honored to be recognized as a successful and growing company,"
said Ron Packard, Founder and CEO of K12 Inc. "We are excited about our
future and continuing our mission to educate children, empower teachers,
and serve public schools."
Winners of SmartCEO's 4th Annual Future 50 will be
recognized at a soccer themed black-tie dinner event on January 29, 2009
at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda in Bethesda, MD. The keynote speaker for
the event is Kevin Payne, President and Chief Executive Officer of DC
United. The 50 Greater Washington companies who receive the award are
also profiled in the January issue of SmartCEO Magazine.
"Each Future 50 winner has effectively translated their passion and
innovation into tremendous growth and success," said Jaime Park, Group
Associate Publisher at SmartCEO Magazine. "We are honored to
recognize K12 Inc. as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Greater
Washington."
Washington SmartCEO magazine is a regional "growing company"
publication. SmartCEO believes that a "growing company" is
really determined by the spirit, drive and dynamics of a company's
owners and managers, rather than by the size of its building, the number
of its employees, or its sales volume. Each month, a variety of
businesses in the greater Washington and greater Baltimore areas turn to
the pages of SmartCEO for features, case-study advice and trend
analysis, all with a uniquely local flavor. SmartCEO is read by
more than 34,000 business owners in Baltimore and Washington.
"K12 Inc. has overcome formidable challenges and obstacles on the path
to success, and we are excited to once again have the opportunity to
celebrate the achievements of all our Future 50 winners," adds Tony
Cord, Managing Director, Strategic Development at BDO Seidman LLP, title
sponsor for the 2009 Future 50 Program. "Today's fast growing Future 50
companies represent tomorrow's leaders that will provide the foundation
for the Greater Washington business community for years to come."
For a complete list of winners, visit www.smartceo.com.
Nominations for Future 50/Emerging Growth closed mid-October and are
expected to open mid-August for 2010 nominations.
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN) is a leading provider of proprietary,
technology-based curriculum and online education programs to students in
grades K-12. K12 provides its curriculum and academic
services to online schools, traditional classrooms, blended school
programs, and directly to families. Over 50,000 students in 21 states
are enrolled in online public schools that use the K12
program. The company also operates the K12 International Academy, an
accredited, diploma-granting online private school serving students
worldwide.
K12's mission is to provide any child the curriculum and
tools to maximize success in life, regardless of geographic, financial,
or demographic circumstances. More information can be found at www.K12.com.
CONTACT: K12 Inc.
Jeff Kwitowski
Vice President, Public Relations
703-483-7281
jkwitowski@k12.com
Source: K12 Inc.