Capital TechSearch is a nominee for 2008 Greater Richmond Companies to Watch –The Venture Forum’s annual event spotlights early-stage businesses in Greater Richmond. It will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, from 5:30 pm to 7:00pm at Toad’s Place in Richmond.
Richmond, VA –- October 3, 2008 – Capital TechSearch has been nominated as a 2008 Greater Richmond Company to Watch (GRCTW). The annual event recognizes a select group of innovative companies with high growth potential.
The event, hosted by the Venture Forum and Troutman Sanders, along with sponsors LeClairRyan, Williams Mullen, Hirschler Fleischer, First Capital Bank, VACO, Virginia Commercial Finance, and The Help Desk Company, will also feature a presentation, “How Professional Online Networking Will Change the Business World”, by Mike Gamson, VP of Corporate Sales for the online business networking site LinkedIn.
Company President Dave Ingram says, “We’re very pleased to be part of the Companies to Watch. Even with the economy struggling right now, there is always a need for companies to hire, and retain great employees.” Recently honored as a member of the Inc. 5000 for its growth, they have offices in Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC.
Capital TechSearch has a four-pronged approach to its business:
1. Our proprietary methodology – All steps in our patent-pending methodology are captured and managed in our Applicant Tracking System which ensures that we have appropriate support documentation for our clients for each step in our process. Through the use of this methodology, and the technology that supports it, we have been able to help many of our clients build world-class IT organizations.
2. A strong focus on treating our employees and contractors well – In a time of layoffs and cutting back on company benefits, we’re going in the other direction. Capital TechSearch made aggressive moves to help the Southeast retain and attract top IT professionals by offering new, industry-leading benefits. This program provides 401(k) company match from day one and a major medical PPO to all full time employees. And these benefits are so good everyone from the head of the company to on-site consultants is offered the same plans.
3. Our strong commitment to the Richmond community – We believe that all companies have a moral obligation to be a strong member of the community. We commit 7.5% of our net income to community organizations. The more successful we are, the more we give.
4. Looking forward to embrace new ways to reach our audiences – In early 2009, my book, “15 Bedtime Stories That Keep Entrepreneurs Awake At Night,” will be published. Aimed squarely at the new entrepreneur, “15 Bedtime Stories” contains my own experiences as an entrepreneur and these stories illustrate the importance of hiring the right attorneys and CPA’s, dealing with human resource issues and the importance of philanthropy.
