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Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
EDS Service Solutions Named a 2025 Georgia Fast 40 Honoree by ACG Atlanta for Third Year in a Row
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EDS Service Solutions, a national provider of labor outsourcing and workforce management services across the travel, hospitality, logistics, automotive and aviation industries, has been named a 2025 Georgia Fast 40 honoree by the Atlanta chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth. According to ACG Atlanta, the Georgia Fast 40 program recognizes the top 40 fastest growing middle market companies in the state. Honorees are selected following a thorough review of three years of verified revenue and employment growth, which is validated by Cherry Bekaert LLP, a national accounting firm and founding sponsor of the award. Finalists also participate in interviews conducted by the ACG selection committee. 'Being named a 2025 Georgia Fast 40 honoree is a reflection of our team's dedication to service, innovation and excellence,' said Sonya Locke, chief executive officer of EDS Service Solutions. 'We are proud to be included alongside companies that are building meaningful momentum in Georgia's economy. This recognition represents our ongoing investment in operational excellence and the power of human capital.' This year's Fast 40 honorees collectively generated more than $8.5 billion in revenue and created over 16,000 jobs statewide, reflecting the critical role of Georgia's middle market businesses in fueling economic growth. These figures were announced by the Association for Corporate Growth as part of the 2025 recognition. As one of this year's honorees, EDS continues to expand its national footprint, delivering customized labor solutions to enterprise clients in high-volume sectors. The company remains focused on optimizing operational efficiency and empowering workforces in complex environments. Honorees will be presented with awards and rankings at the Georgia Fast 40 Awards Celebration on Thursday, June 12, at Flourish Atlanta. The event will begin with a private reception for company leaders, followed by an evening program and networking with executives from across the region. EDS Service Solutions is headquartered in Atlanta and led by a diverse leadership team that's grounded in a culture that values empowerment, innovation and inclusion. The company specializes in labor outsourcing, human capital management and business process services for major clients in the travel, logistics and hospitality industries. EDS operates in over 40 states with over 150 locations and 7,000 employees across the United States. With a commitment to quality and accountability, EDS helps clients strengthen operations by managing their most important asset: their people. The Association for Corporate Growth is recognized as a leading global network focused on advancing middle market business. Its Atlanta chapter ranks among the most active in the country and produces high-impact events such as the Georgia Fast 40 Awards, M&A South and the Taste of ACG.
Business Upturn
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
Force Marketing Named 2025 Georgia Fast 40 Honoree and EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist in the Southeast
By GlobeNewswire Published on May 24, 2025, 00:57 IST Atlanta, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Force Marketing, a data-driven technology and marketing leader in the automotive industry, has been named a 2025 Georgia Fast 40 honoree by ACG Atlanta and celebrates CEO John Fitzpatrick's nomination as a finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year® Southeast Region. The recognitions mark a breakout moment for the company, which has quietly been growing at a rapid but sustained pace behind the scenes—and is now turning heads across the industry. 'While we're certainly proud of our consistent 25% year-over-year growth for the past three years, we're equally, if not more, excited about our 95% client retention rate,' said Fitzpatrick. 'That's the real foundation of our momentum. Our OEM and dealer partners are growing with us, and we're bringing even more dealers into the fold. That kind of impact is what makes milestones like these award recognitions truly meaningful.' Long known as a legacy name in automotive marketing, Force is rewriting the playbook with a unified data tech stack–including its automotive-specific CDP, Audience IQ–that supports both variable and fixed operations. The company's acquisition of GSM (Gulf States Toyota's longtime marketing partner) in 2021 was a major turning point, giving Force unmatched depth in after sales loyalty and lifecycle marketing. Audience IQ houses a full-stack suite of solutions including DRIVE (streaming CTV pre-market & in-market audiences), Conquest Connect, Recapture and ATOM, Force empowers dealers with proprietary audience targeting, dynamic creative and end-to-end retention tools that drive results across every dealership department. 'Our growth story is powered by people,' added Fitzpatrick. 'We have world-class team member retention—over 95% for the last three years—all while operating fully remote with 115 team members across 21 states and counting. Our team is the secret sauce behind every milestone, every innovation, and every client success story.' As Force expands and continues delivering results for OEMs and dealer groups across the country, one thing is clear: this isn't just growth— it's evolving the way dealers connect with their customers. About Force Marketing Founded in 2006, Force Holdings, LLC is a leading marketing technology provider to the automotive industry whose family of brands includes: Force Marketing, WeDrive Automotive and Gulf States Marketing (GSM). Headquartered in Atlanta with over 110 team members strategically positioned all over the U.S., the Force Family of Brands focuses on partnering and fostering relationships with dealers and OEMs nationwide to maximize ROAS, speed to market and improved lifetime customer value metrics. More information about Force Marketing's comprehensive suite of tech-enabled products can be found at . Attachment Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Force Marketing Named 2025 Georgia Fast 40 Honoree and EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist in the Southeast
Force Marketing is entering a defining chapter as they have evolved from a legacy automotive agency into a modern, data-powered marketing tech partner driving growth, loyalty, and national recognition Force Marketing Atlanta, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Force Marketing, a data-driven technology and marketing leader in the automotive industry, has been named a 2025 Georgia Fast 40 honoree by ACG Atlanta and celebrates CEO John Fitzpatrick's nomination as a finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year® Southeast Region. The recognitions mark a breakout moment for the company, which has quietly been growing at a rapid but sustained pace behind the scenes—and is now turning heads across the industry. 'While we're certainly proud of our consistent 25% year-over-year growth for the past three years, we're equally, if not more, excited about our 95% client retention rate,' said Fitzpatrick. 'That's the real foundation of our momentum. Our OEM and dealer partners are growing with us, and we're bringing even more dealers into the fold. That kind of impact is what makes milestones like these award recognitions truly meaningful.' Long known as a legacy name in automotive marketing, Force is rewriting the playbook with a unified data tech stack–including its automotive-specific CDP, Audience IQ–that supports both variable and fixed operations. The company's acquisition of GSM (Gulf States Toyota's longtime marketing partner) in 2021 was a major turning point, giving Force unmatched depth in after sales loyalty and lifecycle marketing. Audience IQ houses a full-stack suite of solutions including DRIVE (streaming CTV pre-market & in-market audiences), Conquest Connect, Recapture and ATOM, Force empowers dealers with proprietary audience targeting, dynamic creative and end-to-end retention tools that drive results across every dealership department. 'Our growth story is powered by people,' added Fitzpatrick. 'We have world-class team member retention—over 95% for the last three years—all while operating fully remote with 115 team members across 21 states and counting. Our team is the secret sauce behind every milestone, every innovation, and every client success story.' As Force expands and continues delivering results for OEMs and dealer groups across the country, one thing is clear: this isn't just growth— it's evolving the way dealers connect with their customers. About Force Marketing Founded in 2006, Force Holdings, LLC is a leading marketing technology provider to the automotive industry whose family of brands includes: Force Marketing, WeDrive Automotive and Gulf States Marketing (GSM). Headquartered in Atlanta with over 110 team members strategically positioned all over the U.S., the Force Family of Brands focuses on partnering and fostering relationships with dealers and OEMs nationwide to maximize ROAS, speed to market and improved lifetime customer value metrics. More information about Force Marketing's comprehensive suite of tech-enabled products can be found at Attachment Force Marketing CONTACT: Media Contacts: Kerry Crump, kcrump@ Kelly Frommer, kfrommer@ in to access your portfolio
