Association for Corporate Growth’s Denver Chapter Names ESM Recipient of Emerging Growth Award
2009 honors bestowed upon education industry’s leading student relationship management provider stemming from 40 percent year-over-year growth
Highlands Ranch, Colorado (March 10, 2009) - ESM, a student relationship management provider that helps educational institutions increase enrollment and retention, has been named the recipient of the 2009 Emerging Growth Award. The honor, annually distributed on behalf of the Association for Corporate Growth’s (ACG) Denver Chapter, recognizes organizations with annual sales of $500 million or less that consistently achieve significant revenue and employee growth.
Posting nearly 40 percent gains each year since 2004, ESM’s notable growth stems partially from its innovative approach to helping individuals improve their lives through education and assisting institutions in effectively managing the student lifecycle from inquiry to program completion. ESM’s highly trained education consultants utilize well-developed sales processes and sophisticated technology to deliver rapid, cost-effective lead processing, high contact rates, and strong conversion rates.
Additionally, ESM credits a sizable portion of its corporate growth to cultivating a unique, employee-friendly culture. Establishing such rapport and cohesion among the company’s 600+ employees nationwide means creating a model work environment and incorporating the right combination of resources and empowerment to help people move their careers forward. This simple yet often overlooked competency has proven tremendously effective with regard to employee retention.
“At a time when many organizations are struggling to stay in the black because of the softening economy, ESM continues to experience excellent growth and has emerged as a leader in the education services market,” explains Rick Fort, ESM founder and CEO.
ESM will formally accept the Emerging Growth Award at a ceremony on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the Inverness Hotel in Englewood, Colorado.