Inc. Magazine Recognizes Storm Smart in Annual 'Inc 500' List

Press Release from Storm Smart Industries

STORM SMART INDUSTRIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
8 A.M. EDT, August 24, 2006

Inc. Magazine Recognizes Storm Smart in Annual 'Inc. 500' List

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA: Storm Smart Industries, the largest hurricane protection company in Southwest Florida, has been included by Inc. Magazine in their annual “Inc. 500” listing of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. Coming in at #387, Storm Smart is the highest listed hurricane protection company, as well as the only honoree based in Fort Myers.

While Storm Smart has been experiencing triple-digit growth for the past several years, the past two years of increased storm activity has brought hurricane preparedness to the forefront of people’s minds. Brian Rist, Owner and CEO of Storm Smart Industries, states “We take great pride in how our team of over 150 committed professionals have risen to the challenges of such tremendous growth and continue to provide our customers with first-rate products and service. I want to take this time to personally thank every member of the Storm Smart family, especially our wonderful customers who have entrusted us with the protection of their homes, and ultimately, the safety of their family’s lives. We do not take that responsibility lightly and will continue to earn that trust, one customer at a time.”

While Storm Smart has an extensive advertising program, the majority of their sales originate from customer referrals, a fact that employees take with great pride.

Along with this year’s ‘Inc 500’ listing, Storm Smart has also been recognized by the Lee County FL Commissioners for sponsoring the All Hazards Guide, as well as receiving a “2006 Best” award from the Fort Myers News-Press.