The Campus Special Named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America

ATLANTA, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Campus Special has been named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America.  After 5 consecutive years of double digit growth, The Campus Special makes its debut on the list at #1390.

The Campus Special, the nation’s largest provider of coupon books for college students announced today that it has made the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America at #1390.  The Atlanta based marketing firm has seen 5 consecutive years of double digit growth. Coupon redemption in the US has increased 27% since 2007 forcing consumers to make smarter decisions on spending.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100817/INC5000LOGO)

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100817/INC5000LOGO)

“We are honored to be included on the prestigious list as one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America," says Chau Nguyen, Co-Founder of The Campus Special.  “As a start-up, our original goal was to save college students money.  We worked hard to provide students with a targeted coupon book with discounts on every day needs.  When the recession hit, we saw it as an opportunity to leverage the economy and help our advertisers adapt their marketing strategy, while helping students survive tough times.  Today The Campus Special publishes at 100 college campuses and is one of the most recognizable publications within the 18-24 year old demographic.  I’d like to thank all of our employees, clients, and students for their continued support.  We are committed to serving as a bridge between college students and local businesses.”

“Our goal in 2011 is to break into the Inc. 500 list and we have a few projects underway to get us there.  This fall, The Campus Special launched an online Food Court which allows students to order food online from restaurants in their college towns.  We’ve created a marketplace where local restaurant owners can market to students via the web and students can order from the convenience of their computer or mobile device.  2,000 restaurants have already signed up for the service and students have already started ordering as Fall semester kicks off.”

The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2006 through 2009. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2006, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they have to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies -- as of December 31, 2009.  Notable alumni include Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Jamba Juice, Timberland, Visa, Clif Bar, Patagonia, Oracle, and scores of other powerhouses.   

About The Campus Special

The Campus Special is the nation's largest distributor of coupons on college campuses and a virtual Food Court where students can order food online.  We work with 100 college campuses reaching 4 million students in 38 states and servicing over 7,000 clients.  Our award winning internship program has helped over 1,500 college students gain hands on experience in marketing/sales.  Visit us on the web at www.CampusSpecial.com.

SOURCE The Campus Special