GCA Services Group Recognized as One of the Top 100 Privately Held Businesses in Ohio by DiversityBusiness.com
June 16, 2016 | By Business Wire News
CLEVELAND
DiversityBusiness.com, the nation’s leading multicultural social media site, has recently acknowledged GCA Services Group as one of the Top 100 Privately Held Businesses in Ohio, ranking it third. This exclusive ranking is a reflection of GCA’s overall vision, leadership and economic accomplishments in moving the economy forward. The award, known as the Div500, represents a unique class of companies that have earned the distinction of fostering a culture of sustainable growth among the communities they serve.
2016 marks DiversityBusiness.com’s 16th annual listing of Ohio’stop businesses. The “Top Businesses” are determined by a selection committee, which evaluates the eligibility for all submissions in each award category. The selection committee bases its decisions on a set of criteria, which includes reviewing each entrant’s business profile, website, and gross annual sales. The businesses selected on these lists have become highly coveted among corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions that desire to increase opportunities with privately held businesses.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of the top businesses in our home state of Ohio,” said Bob Norton, Chairman, President and CEO of GCA Services Group. “It’s a testament to our 37,000 Team Members’ focus of providing the best possible customer service and our company’s deep commitment to diversity in the workplace.”
Kenton Clarke, President, and CEO of DiversityBusiness.com, said, “We are very proud to continue to support men and women who have become the core of our nation’s innovation, productivity, and growth. I am very optimistic about our future, especially as this distinct group of entrepreneurs continues to produce immeasurable results and serve as a prime example for current and generations to come.”
The List
The List is a classification that represents the top privately held businesses in the U.S., in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, food service, and professional services. The List offers a comprehensive look at the strongest segment in the United States economy – America’s privately held businesses. Large organizational buyers who do business with multicultural, small, and women-owned businesses all use the list. The List has garnered over 20 million annual views since its inception.
About GCA Services Group, Inc.
GCA Services Group, Inc. is a leading national provider of quality facility services, including janitorial/custodial services, contamination control for cleanroom manufacturing, facilities operations and maintenance, grounds and athletic field management, diversified staffing, and more. With over 37,000 employees, GCA serves over 930 clients in a variety of sectors, including K-12 schools, higher education, corporate office buildings, manufacturing, high-tech, bio-pharmaceutical, nuclear power, defense, energy & utilities, warehouses and distribution centers, the rental car market, and others. For more information, please visit www.gcaservices.com or follow GCA on Twitter, @gcaservices.
About DiversityBusiness.com
Launched in 1999, DiversityBusiness.com is the largest organization of privately owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities. DiversityBusiness.com provides research and data collection services for diversity, including the “Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities,” “Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America” and others. Its research has been recognized and published by Forbes Magazine, Business Week and thousands of other print and internet publications. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its content and design. Its e-magazine reaches over 3 million readers; its e-newsletter reaches 2.4 million; and its website averages 1.2 million visitors a month. It is a leading provider of diversity management tools. DiversityBusiness.com is produced by Computer Consulting Associates International Inc. (CCAii.com) of Southport, CT, founded in 1980.
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GCA Services Group, Inc.
Neil Guliano, Corporate Vice President of Marketing, 216-535-4905
nguliano@gcaservices.com
