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Nova Ortho-Med, Inc. named as one of the nation's 50 Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses
Nova Ortho-Med, Inc. named as one of the nation’s
“50 Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses”
by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation
May 2008 - Nova Ortho-Med, Inc. has been named by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC-EF) as one of its 50 Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses. The official announcement will be made during the 23rd Anniversary CelebrAsian Annual National Business Opportunity Conference ‘08, on May 27-29 at the Hilton Washington hotel in Washington, DC. A special presentation will take place at The White House on May 28, and at the Excellence Awards Gala Dinner at the Hilton Washington the same evening.
"Improving the lives of our customers is the heart and soul of Nova. We are honored to receive this award and will continue to lead our industry with great products, exceptional service, and genuine care for our customers," said Nova Ortho-Med, Inc. President and CEO Sue Chen.
"We congratulate our 50 Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses for generating robust growth over the years—yet another indicator that through innovation, hard work and ingenuity, Asian Americans are at the forefront as engines of growth in our national economy," said USPAACC-EF National President & CEO Susan Au Allen.
To qualify for the ranking, companies must be owned by one or more Asian Americans (at least 51% ownership), among other eligibility criteria. Based on percentage revenue growth over three years, selection was determined through direct applications and nominations. All finalists and winners were independently verified by the accounting and consulting firm of BDO Seidman, LLP.
The conference connects the largest number of Asian American suppliers with buyers from Fortune 500 corporations, the Federal government and small/minority-owned business community. Through prescheduled one-on-one matchmaking meetings, participants learn about contract opportunities in the era of globalization and outsourcing, different procurement trends and requirements to enhance competitiveness in the marketplace.
About USPAACC-EF: The US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC-EF) was formed in 1984 as a national, non-profit organization representing all Asian Americans and Asian American related groups in business. USPAACC-EF promotes, nurtures, and propels economic growth by opening doors to contract, educational and professional opportunities for Asian Americans and their business partners in corporate America, the federal government, and the small and minority business community in the U.S. and Asia.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, USPAACC-EF has a nationwide reach through regional chapters in Northern and Southern California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, and Washington, DC-Maryland-Virginia in the National Capital Area.
