Irving Express Employment Professionals was named a 2013 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award® winner by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Express was recognized for its dedication to the principles of free enterprise and its contributions to restoring jobs and prosperity. Blue Ribbon Award winners represent the 100 best small businesses in America.
“The Blue Ribbon Award winners show that, even facing uncertainty and economic challenges, small businesses can grow and succeed,” said Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber president and CEO. “They are America’s economic engine, driving growth and job creation all across this country.”
“Being recognized as one of the 100 best small businesses is a testament to our commitment of helping people succeed,” said Mike Overby, franchisee of one of the fastest growing and largest employment staffing firms in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. “Our mission is to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.”
The awards program, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, honors companies that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas including strategy, employee development, community involvement, and customer service.
“The Chamber celebrates the outstanding achievements of these award winners and is proud to recognize them for the positive impact they are making in their communities.” continued Donohue. “These small businesses are wonderful examples of the American dream at work in our nation.”
This year’s 100 Blue Ribbon winners were selected from a record number of nationwide applicants and will be honored at America’s Small Business Summit 2013, which will be held from April 29 – May 1 in Washington, D.C. To learn more about America’s Small Business Summit, visit www.uschambersummit.com.
The Irving Express Employment Professionals franchise began operation in 1988 and serves the northwestern quarter of Dallas County with temporary help and direct hire employees in a variety of fields, including administrative, logistics, technical, sales, marketing and more.
Express is on a mission to put a million people to work annually, and worldwide, put more than 367,000 people to work in 2012 with more than 600 offices in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. Express provides expertise in evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search and human resources and works across a wide variety of industries. Temporary staffing sales for the international staffing franchise company totaled more than $2.3 billion in 2012.
The Irving office, located at 4070 N. Beltline Rd #126 is currently accepting applications. For more information, call 972-258-4981or visit www.irvingexpress.com
