E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Ranks No. 3478 on the 2014 Inc. 5000

New York, August 20, 2014 – Inc. magazine today ranked E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co. No. 3478 on its 33^rd annual Inc. 500/5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent entrepreneurs.

“We are delighted to have made the Inc. 5000 list, demonstrating a 95% growth over the past three years.  The E.E. Ward team continues to prosper as a result of our dedication to excellence in customer service while providing relocation and logistical services with an unmatched sense of comfort and security,” said Brian Brooks, co-owner and President.

The 2014 Inc. 5000 is the most competitive crop in the list’s history.  The average company on the list achieved a mind-boggling three-year growth of 516%.  The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue is $211 billion, generating 505,000 jobs over the past three years.  Complete results of the Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.  The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring all the companies on the list will be held from October 15 through 17 in Phoenix.

Methodology

The 2014 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2010 to 2013.  To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2010.  They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent – not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies – as of December 31, 2013.  The minimum revenue required for 2010 is $100,000; the minimum for 2013 is $2 million.

About E.E. Ward

E.E. Ward is a nationally recognized leader in the relocation and transportation industry offering comprehensive services including commercial and household moving, delivery services and logistics.  E.E Ward has received numerous awards for its high level of service, including, Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio’s 2012 Torch Award for Ethical Enterprises and the BBB Business Integrity Award, Angie’s List Super Service Award, Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council 2010 Minority Business Enterprise Supplier of the Year, and Columbus Board of Realtors Preferred Vendor for Moving Services.  E.E. Ward has been recognized as one of the nation’s oldest African-American owned businesses.  For more information please visit www.eeward.com