MasiMax Receives Prestigious Award for Growth

MasiMax has been welcomed to the 22nd annual Inc. 500 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses. MasiMax ranked 91st on the list of 500, with 5-year sales growth of 1,568%.

Inc. Magazine is the premier publication for small and medium-sized businesses. To be eligible for 2003’s Inc. 500, companies had to be independent and privately held through their fiscal year 2002, have had at least $200,000 in sales in the base year of 1998, and their 2002 sales had to exceed 2001 sales.

MasiMax takes great pride in this award, as it reflects our commitment to and our strong track record of high customer satisfaction, effective strategic planning, and prudent fiscal management.

MasiMax Resources, Inc. Rockville, MD 2002 Revenue: $17.2 million Growth (1998-2002): 1,568% No. 91 Founded: 1994 Employees: 125 This health communications company runs conference and exhibits, distributes newsletters and press releases about new medical findings, and runs public education programs about diseases like AIDS and diabetes. Its biggest customer is the federal government. Founder Marilyn Massey has a master’s degree from Yale School of Public Health, but says her start-up company couldn’t have survived without the help of the SBA’s 8(a) program, which helps smaller companies get government contracts. Special Service: The company’s environmental health and safety team, which assesses occupational hazards, worked around the clock during the anthrax scare in late 2001. Best Assets: Massey recommends employing a knowledgeable CFO, fostering a good relationship with a bank and accountant, and paying all your bills on time.