"The Washington metropolitan area again leads the nation in business growth, and a U.S. Labor Department study in 2007 noted that Fairfax County is the private-sector jobs leader in the region. We believe our companies are the best of the best," said Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA). "These companies are part of a dynamic economy and business community that bolsters the quality of life for everyone who lives here."

Visit www.FairfaxCountyEDA.org for the list of Fairfax County companies on the 2008 Inc. list.

Business growth helps Fairfax County fund programs, such as the nation's top-rated school system and public safety, library, park and human services, which contribute to the quality of life of its residents. Fairfax County offers businesses a state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure, access to domestic and international markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, and a well-educated workforce.

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (www.FairfaxCountyEDA.org) promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center. The FCEDA's Capital Attraction Program links technology entrepreneurs with potential investors. Another program supports the growth of minority and woman-owned businesses. The FCEDA maintains worldwide marketing offices in San Francisco, Bangalore, Frankfurt, London, Seoul and Tel Aviv.

SOURCE: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA)

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) 
Alan Fogg, 703-790-0600 
Mobile: 571-213-5065 
afogg@fceda.org

An impressive 233.7% growth from 2004 to 2007 placed EID as the 64th fastest growing, privately owned retailer in the country. EID, which focuses on providing an industry-leading selection of creative mounting solutions for LCD and plasma televisions as well as computer monitors, has diversified its product base to include a broad array of functional, cost-effective and ergonomic office equipment including filing and storage solutions, computer furniture, boards and easels and, most recently, office chairs and seating. General Manager Web Beeman says, "We've managed to adapt our business practices to keep up with our increasing success without altering the company's core values. I firmly believe it's that flexibility that allows us this award-winning growth."

The company also focuses on cutting edge search engine optimization as well as a streamlined customer experience and knowledgeable sales people who not only answer incoming callers' questions, but who proactively chat with site visitors to be sure no question or concern goes unaddressed. Ecommerce Manager Chad Goldsmith says, "Our continued recognition as a leader in the industry reflects our ongoing focus on providing the best service and products to our customers. We manage our growth carefully to ensure that our customers are always our number one priority and that we never fail to provide them with an outstanding experience. We look forward to many years of inclusion in the Inc. 5000."

About its 5,000 list, Inc Magazine says, "The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -- America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy." Project Manager Jim Melloan adds, "Our second annual Inc. 5000 continues the most ambitious project in business journalism. The Inc. 5000 gives an unrivalled portrait of young, underreported companies across all industries doing fascinating things with cutting-edge business models, as well as older companies that are still showing impressive growth."

The 5,000 companies that made the list reported aggregate revenue of $185 billion and median three-year growth of 147 percent. Most important, the 2008 Inc. 5000 companies were engines of job growth, having created more than 826,033 jobs since those companies were founded. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region can be found at http://www.inc5000.com.

About Inc.com

Inc.com, the daily resource for entrepreneurs, delivers how-to guides, advice, tools, breaking news, and rich multi-media to help business owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses. Inc.com offers dynamic marketing solutions to help advertisers effectively reach Inc.com's audience of business leaders. Visit http://www.inc.com.

About Ergo In Demand

Founded in 2000 by Peter Scholom, Ergo In Demand is a worldwide leader and innovator in unique and ergonomic office furniture and computer and television mounting solutions. Located in Central Point, Oregon, Ergo In Demand serves a broad range of customers including Fortune 500 companies, small and medium businesses, government and educational institutions, financial services companies, manufacturers, media, health services and home office users. Ergo In Demand prides itself on staffing knowledgeable product experts to assist businesses and consumers with their purchasing needs including custom solutions. For more information, visit http://www.ergoindemand.com.

SOURCE Ergo In Demand

http://www.ergoindemand.com

The 5000 companies that made the list reported aggregate revenue of $185 billion and median three-year growth of 147 percent. Complete results of the Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc5000.com.

Methodology

The 2008 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2004 through 2007. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based and privately held, for-profit, independent as of December 31, 2007, and have had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2004, and $2 million in 2007.

About Inc.com:

Inc.com, the resource for entrepreneurs, delivers how-to guides, advice, tools, and breaking news to help business owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses. Visit http://www.inc.com.

About 7 Studios:

Founded in 1999, 7 Studios is an independent developer of games for all major console and handheld platforms. 7 Studios creates original franchise projects as well as compelling games based on major intellectual properties. 7 Studios' headquarters is in Los Angeles, with offices in Taipei, Taiwan and Salt Lake City, Utah. Additional information about 7 Studios can be found at http://www.sevenstudios.com

All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

SOURCE: 7 Studios

7 Studios 
Michael Fletcher, President 
310-442-7707 
info@sevenstudios.com

"We are extremely pleased to again be named to Inc.'s prestigious list of fastest-growing private companies," said Tony Grijalva, Chairman and CEO of G&A. "While our rate of growth has naturally tapered from previous years, G&A has consistently maintained strong, steady, triple-digit growth, and in fact, is becoming ever more formidable in our industry."

Having achieved 121.5 percent annual growth in 2007, G&A did earn several notable rankings within Inc.'s list of Top 5000. The firm was ranked No. 81 in the Top 100 Inc. 5000 Companies by Revenue, and reached No. 87 in the Top 100 Inc. 5,000 Companies by Gross Dollars of Growth.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, G&A Partners is one of a number of Texas companies to make Inc. Magazine's list.

G&A Partners was founded in 1995 by Antonio ("Tony") R. Grijalva and John W. Allen. The company takes on integral HR and administrative functions for growing businesses and serves as co-employer for its clients' employees. As experts in human resources, benefits, payroll, accounting and risk management, G&A relieves business owners of these responsibilities so they can focus more time on their core businesses.

About G&A Partners

G&A Partners is a Houston-based, outsourced human resource and administrative service provider that manages HR, benefits, payroll, accounting and risk management for growing businesses. G&A maintains offices throughout Texas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Corpus Christi) and has recently expanded to Chicago, IL. G&A is part of a group of companies that includes Grijalva & Allen, P.C., a CPA firm providing a full range of accounting, tax, and management consulting services. For more information about the company, visit www.gnapartners.com.

SOURCE: G&A Partners

For G&A Partners 
MaytA(C) Weitzman, 281-586-2345 
mayte@thewgrouppr.com