Huntsville, AL – Three Eastside portfolio companies have been recognized by Inc. magazine as part of the prestigious “2010 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.”The 2010 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2006-2009. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based and privately held, for profit, independent (not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies), and have had at least $80,000 in revenue in 2006, and $2 million in revenue in 2009.

Ranking #1046 on the list, PeopleTec experienced financial growth of 280% from 2006-2009. At #1148, nLogic grew 260% from 2006-2009. And at #1705 on the list, Torch Technologies grew 164% from 2006-2009.

For more than 30 years, Inc’s list has served as evidence of the significant accomplishments of enterprises.  And more than ever, this year’s list is a testament to the creativity, resilience, and tenacity of America’s top entrepreneurs.

As an Inc. 5000 honoree, these companies share a prestigious pedigree with such notable alumni as Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Jamba Juice, Timberland, Visa, Clif Bar, Patagonia, Oracle, and scores of other powerhouses.

Congratulations to each of these companies for their accomplishments. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region and other criteria, can be found at: www.inc.com/5000