Paul and Sandy Edgerley - Initiative for a Competitive Inner City

A Note from ICICA Note from PAUL and Sandra EdgerleyWelcome to the 2011 Inner City 100 Awards Dinner. Tonight we honorthe winning Inner City 100 companies and celebrate them as beacons ofjob creation and innovation in America’s inner cities. These Inner City 100companies are role models for entrepreneurship, cutting-edge businesspractices and job creation in our country’s cities.As the voice for urban opportunity, ICIC has catalyzed economic developmentand job creation in America’s inner cities for 17 years. We have worked tirelesslyto promote the assets of inner cities and the market opportunities that exist inour urban communities. We believe that our inner cities represent some ofAmerica’s best economic potential. This year’s Inner City 100 winners are proofof that. These companies demonstrate without question that the private sectorcan transform urban America. In the last five years, these companies grew anaverage of 379% and created more than 3,200 new jobs. This translates intonew income and wealth for inner city residents – and the renewal of our urbancommunities.The Inner City 100 Summit and Awards Dinner would not be possible withoutthe support of so many dedicated individuals and organizations. On behalf of theentire ICIC organization, we would like to thank Paul and Sandy Edgerley, our2011 Dinner Co-Chairs. We are grateful for their leadership and for the work ofthe entire Dinner Committee. We are appreciative of Inner City 100 programsponsors – Chevron Corporation, Goldman Sachs Foundation and the StaplesFoundation – and all of our supporters who stand behind ICIC’s work. Finally,we would like to recognize our media partner, Fortune, for its support andpromotion of the Inner City 100.With more Americans moving back to cities, an urban America is the future.By focusing on our cities, in particular our distressed urban communities, wecan restore the overall health and vibrancy of the U.S. economy. This year’sInner City 100 firms are showing us the way: grow sustainable businesses, hirelocal residents and create a stable community presence. Now, all we need isone million more just like them.We are honored to serve as co-chairs for the 2011 Inner City 100Awards Dinner. We are proud to support the work of ICIC to transformAmerica’s urban communities and create jobs, income and wealth forinner city residents.We are also pleased to join you this evening to celebrate the success of thisyear’s Inner City 100 winners. Tonight, we will honor these companies, theirsuccessful growth and innovative practices. We will showcase the spirit ofingenuity, hard work and dedication that these companies have demonstratedto their communities. Through their accomplishments, the Inner City 100winners challenge the private sector to do more and be more. Each winningcompany tonight hires on average more than 35% of its workforce fromdistressed urban communities, and over 94% provide full benefits to theirworkers. They set a standard for other businesses to follow and represent theimpact entrepreneurs and small businesses can have in our communities andon long-term job creation in the U.S.As much as a triumphant success story inspires us, there is more to the storythan just the numbers. We encourage you to get to know these companiesand the remarkable CEOs that share your tables. Hear their stories – each onehas an amazing story to tell. Many have developed innovative practices toovercome challenges and obstacles, which we can all learn from. We believeyou will find that every winner here tonight represents the growth that is atthe heart of all urban entrepreneurial successes.Warm regards,Paul and Sandra EdgerleyCo-ChairsThank you and welcome,Michael E. PorterChairman and Founder, ICICMary Kay LeonardPresident and CEO, ICIC45

INNER CITY 100: SHOWCASING THEFASTEST-GROWING URBAN BUSINESSES2011 Staples Foundation Hall of FameThe Inner City 100 is a national competition to identify, celebrate andsupport the 100 fastest-growing inner city companies across the U.S. Launchedin 1999, the Inner City 100 program recognizes successful inner city companiesand their CEOs as role models for entrepreneurship, innovative businesspractices and job creation in inner city communities.In the last 13 years, 661 different companies have earned positions on the InnerCity 100, generating more than $2.2 billion in annual revenues and creatingnearly 70,000 new jobs. This year’s winners have a median turnover rate of12%, and 94% of them provide health insurance to their workers. Moreover,they have demonstrated their commitment to their communities throughvolunteer work, philanthropic investments, mentoring and other businessand civic engagements.2011 INNER CITY 100: BY THE NUMBERSSince the inaugural Inner City list in 1999, a selectgroup of dynamic inner city businesses has been recognizedas repeat Inner City 100 winners because of theirastounding growth rates over a sustained period. Thesesavvy urban companies are showcased during their fifth year on the Inner City100 list as Hall of Fame recipients. They are led by remarkable entrepreneursand continue to make a sustained and meaningful contribution to their localeconomies. Over the last 13 years, 43 Inner City 100 companies have beeninducted into the Staples Foundation Hall of Fame. These companies employmore than 4,100 workers.2011 INDUCTEESEl ClasificadoLos Angeles, CAInternational Medical GroupIndianapolis, INj 51 cities and 32 states representedj 379% average 5-year growthj $11.4 million average 2009 revenuesj 6,720 employees (37% are inner city residents)j 3,227 new jobs created between 2005 and 2009We live in a world of cities. They are thefuture even more than they are the present.We have to get this right.DR. MICHAEL E. PORTERFounder and Chairman, ICIC2010ArgusCellular SpecialtiesKauffman and AssociatesPark Inc.Talon/LPEThe Roasterie2009A.M.E.’s UniformsAmerican ChristmasAscellon CorporationBankServExtreme PizzaHorizon Staffing ServicesKIRAMobilityWorksPinnacle TechnicalResourcesRaining RoseRoxbury TechnologyVisionIT2008Christy Webber LandscapesCommonwealth WorldwideChauffeured TransportationCynergy DataDocuVaultLong WaveOakleafTucker TechnologyWRScompass2007Four HandsSchaller AndersonSelrico Services2006Auction System Auctioneers& AppraisersBrightside AcademyIKANO CommunicationsNiman Ranch2005Redbarn Pet ProductsRego Realty Corporation2004Bills KhakisShawmut Designand Construction2003Belkin CorporationEnvios, R.D./ Pronto EnviosWhite Electronic DesignsPac-Van67

Dorothy A. TerrellCommunity Impact AwardSponsored by Chevron CorporationThe Dorothy A. Terrell Community Impact Award, named in honor of ICIC’sformer President and CEO, recognizes the Inner City 100 company that had thegreatest impact on its community through quality job, income and wealth creationand civic engagement. During her leadership at ICIC, Terrell brought the ImpactAward to fruition, refining how the organization could better measure inner citybusiness commitments and the resulting benefits to inner city residents.Using the data collected during the Inner City 100 application process, ICICevaluates the breadth, depth and quality of a company’s impact on its community.The Impact Award demonstrates that inner city companies have a concrete,measurable impact on the residents in their communities in terms of employment,salaries and benefits. Chevron Corporation and ICIC will present theCommunity Impact Award to Yerba Buena Engineering and Construction.2011 Dorothy A. Terrell Community Impact Award WinnerYerba Buena Engineering and ConstructionSan Francisco, CACEO: Miguel Galarza2009 Employees: 652009 Revenue: $16.1 million5-Year Standard Growth Rate: 204%The benefits of being an Inner City 100 winner arepersonal to me. The plaque and recognition are great.But, ultimately, the people’s lives that you have changedare the real satisfaction.Staples FoundationTop Minority-Owned CompanySponsored by Staples FoundationMinority entrepreneurs represent one-third of the innovative andremarkable winners on this year’s Inner City 100 list. These successful,minority-led companies are pursuing cutting-edge business opportunities andhaving a profound impact on job creation in their local communities. Theyunderstand the value of working with minority suppliers and diversifying theirworkforce to reflect their multicultural clientele. The Staples Foundation andICIC will present the Top Minority-Owned Company Award to CSI, a NativeAmerican-owned company that focuses on IT and engineering services forthe federal government.2011 Staples Foundation Top Minority-Owned CompanyCSIOklahoma City, OKCEO: Ken Novotny2009 Employees: 1812009 Revenue: $14.9 million5-Year Standard Growth Rate: 4,355%CSI is recognized as one of the leaders in the communityfor bringing new jobs into the State of Oklahoma, especiallyamong small businesses. For local graduates with computerdegrees, there are not many jobs right now in the states, butwe are trying to change that as a small company.Ken NovotnyCEO, CSIMiguel GalarzaCEO, Yerba Buena Engineering and Construction8 9

2011 INNER CITY 100 AWARDS COMMITTEETop Women-Owned CompanyThe story of gender diversity on the Inner City 100 list is compelling.Twenty-four percent of the 2011 Inner City 100 companies are women-owned.Nationally, only 2% of companies with revenues over $1 million are womenowned.Successful women entrepreneurs are having a substantial impact oninner city economies. This year’s Top Women-Owned Company Award ispresented to Perez, an architecture and interior design firm in New Orleans.2011 Top Women-Owned CompanyPerezNew Orleans, LACEO: Angela O’Byrne2009 Employees: 542009 Revenue: $8.7 million5-Year Standard Growth Rate: 102%I see Perez in the next 5 to 10 years continuing togive back to the community, continuing to share with itsemployees and growing to 1,000 people and $100 millionin net revenue. That’s a huge vision for fast growth, butI think we can achieve it.Angela O’BYRneCEO, PerezPaul EdgerleyBain Capital PartnersSandra EdgerleyThe Edgerley Family FoundationTim FergusonNext StreetJohn F. FishSuffolk ConstructionGill FishmanGill Fishman AssociatesRobert E. GalleryBank of AmericaPaul GuzziGreater Boston Chamberof CommerceRonald A. HomerAccess Capital StrategiesRBC Global AssetManagement (US) Inc.Joseph (Jay) L. HooleyState Street CorporationCharles R. Kendrick, Jr.Clarion Ventures, LLCMary Jo MeisnerThe Boston FoundationFredi ShonkoffBlue Cross Blue Shieldof MassachusettsJohn StuartPTCBennie WileyThe Wiley Group10 11

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Edward Jonesis proud to support the13th Annual Inner City 100Awards DinnerCongratulations to the2011 Inner City 100 Winners and toPaul and Sandy Edgerleyfor all of their efforts in supportof ICIC.j j jSteve & Judy PagliucaCEA-6693-A MAY 2011Congratulations to the2011 Inner City 100 Winners!A special thank you toPaul and Sandy Edgerleyin recognition of their effortson behalf of ICIC.j j jMARK NUNNELLY AND DENISE DUPRE22 23