INC Magazine Recognition

For the second year in a row, INC magazine has recognized American Carpet Wholesalers of Georgia as one of the fastest growing companies in America. Last year we were number 4060 on a list of 5000 and this year we improved our market position by coming in at 3489 on the list.

With so many bankruptcies and company failures, how did we manage to not only stay on the list, but also improve our ranking. It is the attitude of our team members. They believe without question that our company is the best. It is our customers who have given us such great customer reviews and recommended our company to family and friends. It is offering a great value on name brand floors at a time when getting the most for your dollar is important. It is our suppliers who have continued to support us. It is all of these things and more that helps this company continue to thrive and outpace the competition.

Last year we were honored to be named to list. This year we are honored, humbled, and very thankful for the recognition. It would not be possible without great team members. Congratulations belong to them.

Congratulations from Inc. Magazine

This is a letter from the publisher of Inc. Magazine on making the list.


Dear Jerry,

Congratulations again on making Inc.'s list of America's fastest growing private companies. Over the years, we've seen many companies leverage their appearance on the list to actually accelerate their growth. That’s one reason I hope you’ve been sharing the achievements of American Carpet Wholesalers of GA with your employees, customers, and the many others who have contributed to its great success.

You can also view former President Bill Clinton’s speech. In both his presence at the event and in his remarks, I think he showed that he understands the important role entrepreneurs play in America’s economic success. He and I also both share the belief that entrepreneurship is one of our best hopes for expanding opportunity in the nation’s distressed and emerging communities. We'll begin recruitment in the next month for the Inner City Entrepreneur Initiative, a high-impact mentoring program between successful entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies in America's inner cities.

Sincerely,

John Koten
CEO and Editor In Chief
Mansueto Ventures

Inc Magazine Press Release

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This a lot of work and a lot of dedication by my entire staff.

MEDIA CONTACT: Jerry Bryson,
FIRST-EVER LIST OF THE 5,000 FASTEST-GROWING BUSINESSES
REPORTS TOTAL REVENUE OF $194.5 BILLION

American Carpet Wholesalers of GA, Inc. Ranks No. 4060 on the 2007 Inc. 5,000
With Three-Year Sales Growth of 60%

NEW YORK, August 23, 2007 – Inc. today ranked American Carpet Wholesalers of GA, Inc. #4060 on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The Inc. 5,000, an extension of Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 500 list, catches many businesses that are too big to grow at the pace required to make the Inc. 500, as well as a host of smaller firms. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy. “Our growth can be attributed to great employees who believe that above all else, providing the best customer service will keep the phone ringing and customers coming back over and over.” says Jerry Bryson, President and CEO.Based in Dalton, GA, American Carpet Wholesalers sells name brand floor coverings such as carpet, area rugs, commercial carpet tile, vinyl tile, hardwood flooring and laminate flooring directly to the consumer via their website ( www.carpet-wholesale.com ). Consumers save up to70% over traditional local brick and mortar establishments. A great deal of these products are in stock and ready to ship at one of their facilities