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July 19, 2009 - Valparaiso, IN - Livemercial, the world’s largest online direct response company, was named one of Indiana’s 50 Companies to Watch today.
Livemercial was selected from over 500 nominated private companies by a panel of experts composed of The Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the IEDC's Small Business Development Center network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation.
“We’re thrilled at this large honor,” said Johnny Mathis, CEO and founder of Livemercial. “It’s important that our presence in Indiana is understood and valued by the business community as we continually aim to improve it.”
Mitch Roob, secretary of commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corp, adds, "Mid-sized companies like these named Companies to Watch make up the foundation of the Indiana economy.”
An awards event will be held August 27th to honor Livemercial and the other winners for 2009.
About Companies to Watch
Companies to Watch is a unique awards program that recognizes and celebrates the contribution, innovation and energy of diverse second-stage companies in the nation. These companies work behind-the-scenes generating the bulk of new, sustainable jobs and are a powerful economic force underpinning the high quality of life most Americans enjoy.
Created and managed by the Edward Lowe Foundation, Companies to Watch is one of the foundation's initiatives to celebrate the achievements of second-stage companies. Headquartered in Cassopolis, Michigan, the foundation was established by Edward and Darlene Lowe to "champion the entrepreneurial spirit."
Learn more: www.companiestowatch.org
About Livemercial
Founded in 2003, Livemercial has delivered more than $1 billion in online sales, and created “Brain to the Bank” success stories for more than 3,000 distinct brands for their clients. In doing so, Livemercial has forever changed how single product, direct-to-consumer goods are sold online.
Headquartered in Valparaiso, Indiana, Livemercial blends the best emerging technology with the most qualified online direct response experts to deliver results and exceed expectations. Livemercial’s team of about 100 experts include web developers, creatives, search engine marketers, programmers, social media agents and media planners, sales representatives and business developers as well as one of the largest affiliate networks in the industry. The brightest people, the most groundbreaking solutions and most advanced technological systems make Livemercial a standard in the industry for online business solutions.
Learn more: www.livemercial.com
Contact: Rebecca Bamberger
BAM Communications
C: 619-917-5109
Rebecca ( @ ) bamcommunications dot biz
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