January 1, 2011 – Philadelphia SmartCEO magazine, together with Clifton Gunderson LLP, announced today its list of Philadelphia’s fastest-growing companies – the recipients of the publication’s first annual Future 50 awards. These dynamic companies, which collectively employ 60,000 people and generate over $7 billion in revenue, were profiled in the January 2011 issue of Philadelphia SmartCEO.

Future 50 is SmartCEO’s largest and most highly anticipated program of the year, recognizing 50 local companies based on their revenue and employee growth over a three-year period. These companies, each of which earn in excess of $5 million in annual revenue, represent the future of the region’s economy and are exemplary leaders in business.

In addition to recognizing Future 50 winners, SmartCEO honors 10 companies in the Emerging Growth category. Emerging Growth honors fast-growing Philadelphia companies that generate less than $5 million in revenue.

Winners will be recognized at the Philadelphia SmartCEO Future 50 event, scheduled to take place Jan. 20, 2011, at the Crystal Tea Room.

“Each Future 50 winner has effectively translated their passion and innovation into tremendous growth and success,” says Jaime Nespor-Park, publisher of SmartCEO magazine. “We are honored to recognize the 60 fastest-growing companies in Greater Philadelphia.”

For a complete list of winners, visit www.smartceo.com. Nominations for Future 50 closed in mid-October. Nominations for the 2012 program are expected to open in mid-August.