SummitET Ranks Fourth Year in a Row in Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

SummitET Ranks Fourth Year in a Row in Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

August 15, 2023 - St. Petersburg, FL  – Today, Inc. magazine released its annual list of the nation’s 5000 fastest growing companies. Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®) made the data-driven list for the fourth year since 2020, with SummitET’s ranking occurring as a result of a three year revenue growth. This prestigious list provides a unique look at the top performing companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.  

“We are honored to be recognized for our support to our nation’s economy and security though our unique preparedness services.” said John Duda, SummitET CEO. “Our growth is driven by client confidence in achieving their preparedness goals and objectives through industry-knowledge and impeccable customer service. Our emphasis on our customer is what continues to put us out in front of the competition.”  

The Inc. 5000 encompasses nearly every industry and realm of business, proving that incredible growth is possible with solid foundations and tenacity. Complete results including company profiles can be found at 2023’s Inc. 5000, and the interactive database can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria.

The annual Inc. 5000 Conference and Gala honoring the companies on the list will take place in San Antonio, Texas October 31 – November 2, 2023. Speakers will include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.

 

About SummitET®

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET) is a veteran-owned small business that offers innovative preparedness solutions. When founded, our team sought to develop a flexible model that could be adapted to serve the needs of any organization, large or small. Drawing from a diverse base of experience in emergency management and response, as well as communications within the government, military, and private sectors, the SummitET team offers a comprehensive approach to the management and mitigation of risk. By combining the latest developments in learning and technology with the application of best practices in organizational behavior, strategy, and planning, SummitET has become an industry leader who serves a broad range of clients.

 

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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SummitET Earns ISO Certification

SummitET Earns ISO Certification

St. Petersburg, FL  – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced unconditional certification has been awarded for the ISO 9001:2015 Compliant Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely...

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SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced the addition of Adam Montella, MPA, MHS-V, CMP as the company’s new Senior Vice President. Adam is an internationally recognized subject matter expert, speaker, and writer on...

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SummitET Earns ISO Certification

SummitET Earns ISO Certification

SummitET, an ISO 9001:2015 certified company

St. Petersburg, FL  – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced unconditional certification has been awarded for the ISO 9001:2015 Compliant Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely recognized quality management system standard.  

The certification process involves implementing the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and subsequently passing a registrar’s audit. Performance Review Institute (PRI) Registrar recognizes SummitET for having met the stringent requirements of this international standard, their ongoing commitment to satisfying stakeholders, and their dedication to continual improvement of their management system. 

“As a growing small business, quality of our services and client satisfaction are of utmost importance,” said John Duda, CEO of SummitET. “Our team of experts works tirelessly to ensure that we are delivering the best possible solutions to our clients, and by earning the ISO 9001 certification we’re able to objectively demonstrate that we consistently provide services that meet applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and that we continually improve our processes.”

“SummitET has demonstrated commitment to world class quality management by implementing and becoming certified to the ISO 9001 standard. They have joined an elite number of organizations worldwide who have achieved certification to this globally recognized QMS,” said Randy Daugharthy, Vice President – Registrar at the Performance Review Institute Registrar. “PRI Registrar is proud to partner with SummitET in this accomplishment and looks forward to continued support of their objective of quality management excellence.” 

About SummitET®

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®) is a Florida-based, veteran-owned preparedness solutions company that provides proven full spectrum solutions to threats facing U.S. and International government and non-government organizations, as well as private entities through industry-leading experts and impeccable customer service.

 

About PRI Registrar 

Since 1995, Performance Review Institute Registrar, an independent certification body, has certified a multitude of organizations to international quality, environment, health & safety and information security standards. As an affiliate of SAE International, PRI Registrar is a not-for-profit organization, uniquely motivated with a mission and commitment to improve performance in any industry it serves. To learn more information, visit www.priregistrar.org or contact PRI Registrar at priregistrar@p-r-i.org today.  

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SummitET Earns ISO Certification

SummitET Earns ISO Certification

St. Petersburg, FL  – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced unconditional certification has been awarded for the ISO 9001:2015 Compliant Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely...

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SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced the addition of Adam Montella, MPA, MHS-V, CMP as the company’s new Senior Vice President. Adam is an internationally recognized subject matter expert, speaker, and writer on...

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SummitET Ranks Third Year in a Row in Inc. Magazine Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

SummitET Ranks Third Year in a Row in Inc. Magazine Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

August 19, 2022 – St. Petersburg, FL.  – Today, Inc. magazine released its annual list of the nation’s 5000 fastest growing companies. Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®) made the list for the third year in a row with SummitET’s listing occurred as a result of a three-year revenue growth. This prestigious list provides a unique look at the top performing companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.

“Our team of experts continue to gain momentum in the government, public, and private preparedness space,” said John Duda, SummitET CEO. “We’re extremely honored to be recognized for supporting our nation’s economy though our unique offering of services. Our growth in our customer base is driven by client confidence in supporting their objectives and our quality assurance.”

The Inc. 5000 encompasses nearly every industry and realm of business, proving that incredible growth is possible with solid foundations and tenacity. Complete results including company profiles can be found at 2022’s Inc. 5000, and the interactive database can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria.  

The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held in Phoenix, AZ from October 19-21, 2022. Speakers will include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.

 

About SummitET®
Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET) is a veteran-owned small business that offers innovative preparedness solutions. When founded, our team sought to develop a flexible model that could be adapted to serve the needs of any organization, large or small. Drawing from a diverse base of experience in emergency management and response, as well as communications within the government, military, and private sectors, the SummitET team offers a comprehensive approach to the management and mitigation of risk. By combining the latest developments in learning and technology with the application of best practices in organizational behavior, strategy, and planning, SummitET has become an industry leader who serves a broad range of clients.

 

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Methodology

 Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

 

About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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SummitET Earns ISO Certification

SummitET Earns ISO Certification

St. Petersburg, FL  – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced unconditional certification has been awarded for the ISO 9001:2015 Compliant Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely...

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SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced the addition of Adam Montella, MPA, MHS-V, CMP as the company’s new Senior Vice President. Adam is an internationally recognized subject matter expert, speaker, and writer on...

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SummitET Receives 2021 Hire Vets Medallion Award from U.S. Department of Labor

SummitET Receives 2021 Hire Vets Medallion Award from U.S. Department of Labor

November 10, 2021 – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia recognized Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company® as one of the 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during an award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Labor. SummitET earned the GOLD Award for the second year in a row. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program recognizing job creators who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans. 
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“Thirty-eight percent of our team members are former military,” states John Duda, SummitET CEO. “We are proud to be a veteran-owned company and honored to employ military veterans whose skill sets so clearly complement our core capabilities.” 

SummitET joins 848 other companies throughout the United States who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, ensuring veterans have a long-term career and growth plan, and using the diverse skills they acquired through their military service. 

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is based on several criteria, ranging from veteran hiring and retention, providing veteran-specific resources, leadership programming, dedicated human resources, and compensation and tuition assistance programs – with requirements varying for large, medium, and small employers. 

Are you interested in joining our diverse team? See our careers here.

  

About SummitET®
Summit Exercises and Training LLC is a St. Petersburg, Florida-based, veteran-owned small company that provides proven full spectrum preparedness solutions through industry-leading experts and impeccable customer service. Our diverse team supports corporate and governmental organizations and agencies in providing systematic risk reduction that developing solutions that address issues such as critical infrastructure protection, national security threats involving terrorism and WMD, radiological and emergency preparedness, cybersecurity, workplace violence safety, active shooter programs, and strategic communications. 

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program 

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by leading businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting and retaining veterans. The 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Program will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2022. For more information about the program and the application process, visit www.HIREVets.gov. 

  

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SummitET Earns ISO Certification

SummitET Earns ISO Certification

St. Petersburg, FL  – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced unconditional certification has been awarded for the ISO 9001:2015 Compliant Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely...

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SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced the addition of Adam Montella, MPA, MHS-V, CMP as the company’s new Senior Vice President. Adam is an internationally recognized subject matter expert, speaker, and writer on...

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SummitET Achieves SHRM Recertification Provider Status

SummitET Achieves SHRM Recertification Provider Status

November 16, 2020 – St. Petersburg, FL. Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announces its acceptance into The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Recertification Provider Program. SHRM is the foremost expert, convener, and thought leader on issues impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally.  

SHRM recognizes the value of professional development through lifelong learning, as well as the need for different learning formats suited to individual professionals. SHRM offers instructor-led and self-paced continuing education activities that qualify for recertification credit. As a SHRM recertification provider, SummitET becomes a force-multiplier by providing lifelong education and professional development opportunities for our clients as well as those seeking professional development credits (PDCs). 

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“The SHRM Recertification Provider Program is a tremendous opportunity for SummitET to expand our products and promote our company on a platform accessible to over 100,000 HR professionals domestically and globally. Additionally, this program allows SummitET to offer our clients a service complementary to our core programs,” said John Duda, CEO of SummitET. 

Find SummitET SHRM Recertification qualified workshops by visiting our website at www.summitet.com/workshops. Or visit shrm.org for information regarding SHRM recertification. 

About SummitET®
Summit Exercises and Training LLC is a St. Petersburg, Florida-based, veteran-owned small company that provides proven full spectrum preparedness solutions through industry-leading experts and impeccable customer service. Our diverse team supports corporate and governmental organizations and agencies in providing systematic risk reduction that developing solutions that address issues such as critical infrastructure protection, national security threats involving terrorism and WMD, radiological and emergency preparedness, cybersecurity, workplace violence safety, active shooter programs, and strategic communications. 

 

Media Contact
Mark Basnight
Email: MarkBasnight@SummitET.com 
Phone: +1 630-642-5595 

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SummitET Earns ISO Certification

SummitET Earns ISO Certification

St. Petersburg, FL  – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced unconditional certification has been awarded for the ISO 9001:2015 Compliant Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely...

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SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced the addition of Adam Montella, MPA, MHS-V, CMP as the company’s new Senior Vice President. Adam is an internationally recognized subject matter expert, speaker, and writer on...

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SummitET Receives 2021 Hire Vets Medallion Award from U.S. Department of Labor

SummitET Receives 2020 Hire Vets Medallion Award from U.S. Department of Labor

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November 11, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia recognized Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company® as one of the 675 recipients of the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during an award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Labor. SummitET earned the GOLD Award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program recognizing job creators who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans. 

“We are proud to be a veteran-owned company and honored to employ military veterans to support our team and customers following their service to our country,” states John Duda, SummitET CEO. “Thirty-eight percent of our associates are former military. Our core capabilities often require skill sets that most military personnel already possess, so it is a perfect match for us.” 

SummitET joins 674 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, ensuring veterans have a long-term career and growth plan, and   using the diverse skills they acquired through their military service. 

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is based on several criteria, ranging from veteran hiring and retention, providing veteran-specific resources, leadership programming, dedicated human resources, and compensation and tuition assistance programs – with requirements varying for large, medium, and small employers. 

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About SummitET®
Summit Exercises and Training LLC is a St. Petersburg, Florida-based, veteran-owned small company that provides proven full spectrum preparedness solutions through industry-leading experts and impeccable customer service. Our diverse team supports corporate and governmental organizations and agencies in providing systematic risk reduction that developing solutions that address issues such as critical infrastructure protection, national security threats involving terrorism and WMD, radiological and emergency preparedness, cybersecurity, workplace violence safety, active shooter programs, and strategic communications. 

 

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program  

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by leading businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting and retaining veterans. The 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Program will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2021. For more information about the program and the application process, visit www.HIREVets.gov. 

 

Media Contact
Mark Basnight
Email: MarkBasnight@SummitET.com 
Phone: +1 630-642-5595 

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SummitET Earns ISO Certification

SummitET Earns ISO Certification

St. Petersburg, FL  – Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced unconditional certification has been awarded for the ISO 9001:2015 Compliant Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely...

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SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

SummitET Appoints Adam Montella as Senior Vice President

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a Preparedness Solutions Company®, announced the addition of Adam Montella, MPA, MHS-V, CMP as the company’s new Senior Vice President. Adam is an internationally recognized subject matter expert, speaker, and writer on...

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