COMPANY AWARDS
Inc. 500 Reveals "America's 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies"
#479 Inc. Magazine, October 2003
#342 Inc. Magazine, October 2002
#142 Inc. Magazine, October 2001
Ethnic-chic™ furniture importer, Four Hands, has made the list of Top 500 fastest growing private companies in the country for three consecutive years. Inc. Magazine, the premier publication for small and medium-sized businesses ranks the nation's leading entrepreneurial firms according to sales growth over the 5 previous years. Former Inc.500 names that have gone on to become household names include E*Trade, Microsoft, Timberland, Domino's Pizza, and Patagonia. Four Hands ranked #479 on the 2003 list and reached 335% growth over the past 5 years. Four Hands' sales have grown from $1 million in 1997 to $26 million in 2004.
The companies that made this list have thrived through continued stagnation in the economy, posting an average five-year sales growth of 1,312%. With aggregate revenue of $14.4 billion, Inc. 500 companies are a formidable market force. And while the United States shed 1.5 million jobs in 2002, Inc. 500 companies - half of which were launched with less than $20,000 - provided employment for 67,973 people.
"The entrepreneurs you'll find on the Inc. 500 have the type of attitude we need to get this economy moving again," said Inc. Magazine editor-in-chief John Koten. "For them, a tough market is not an excuse for poor performance, but an opportunity to innovate and rise above the competition."
Brett Hatton, President and CEO, of Four Hands said, "It is quite an honor to be among the Top 500 fastest-growing private companies in America for the third year in a row. It has been through commitment and attention to detail that has allowed us to propel the company to the heights that it has reached since 1996. We will continue to stay focused on our mission and vision. We want to change Four Hands from a good company to a great company."
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"ARTS Awards in Accent Furniture"
19th Annual ARTS Awards Nominee, 2007
18th Annual ARTS Awards, 2006
15th Annual ARTS Awards, 2003
14th Annual ARTS Awards, 2002
The ARTS Awards, presented each January during the Dallas International Gift and Home Accessories Market, is the premier awards program for the decorative accessories industry and recognizes excellence from retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives and designers in every region of the United States.
Four Hands, the ultimate explorer of style, has been honored for their passion for innovative designs and imports, and fashion forward style.
"This list of winners represents the very best in the business," said Sharon Davis, Executive Director of the Accessories Resource Team. "We congratulate them for their hard work for setting an industry standard of excellence," said Davis.
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"ICIC-Inc Inner City 100 - Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Inner City"
#50 Inc. Magazine, May 2007
#62 Inc. Magazine, April 2006
#70 Inc. Magazine, June 2005
#59 Inc. Magazine, April 2004
#24 Inc. Magazine, May 2003
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) is a national, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School Professor Michael E. Porter, following several years of pioneering research on inner-city business and economic development. With affiliates in three cities and significant on-the-ground activities in many others, ICIC has rapidly established itself as a national force in inner-city economic development. By identifying the competitive potential of inner cities; strategic location, local market demand, growth opportunities via integration with the regional economy and availability of labor, ICIC aims to build the business case for doing business in America's inner cities. ICIC's mission is to spark new thinking about the business potential of inner cities, thereby creating jobs and wealth for inner-city residents.
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Home Magazine Annual American Furniture Award
2006 "Home Magazine Announces the 12th Annual American Furniture Awards"
2004 "Home Magazine Announces the Year's Best in Furniture, Floor Coverings, and Lighting."
Home magazine hosts the American Furniture Awards each year to honor the most outstanding furniture designers and manufacturers. In selecting award-winning designs, Home magazine asks distinguished designers to search for the latest fashion forward furniture styles. Pieces are judged on style, versatility and practicality. 2004 - Four Hands was pleased to accept the award for the Woodrow Chaise Lounge, of the Whitmore Collection. 2006 - award for Baroque arm chair.
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"Austin's Top 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies"
#22 Austin Business Journal, September 2007
#16 Austin Business Journal, September 2006
#14 Austin Business Journal, September 2005
#6 Austin Business Journal, September 2004
#14 Austin Business Journal, September 2003
#16 Austin Business Journal, September 2002
#15 Austin Business Journal, September 2001
#3 Austin Business Journal, September 2000
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