Richmond, VA, August 23, 2011 – Inc. magazine today ranked TBL Networks, Inc. number 406 on its 30th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. TBL Networks is the only company in Central Virginia from the IT Services group to make the Inc. 500, and ranked 34th overall in IT Services.

TBL Networks is a major source of expertise for the technology sector in Central Virginia.  In 2010, TBL Networks was named Collaboration Partner of the Year for Cisco’s East Area as well as RichTech’s Emerging Company of the Year. Recently, TBL Networks was included on CRN’s Next-Gen 250 channel partner list.  TBL Networks is the only technology integrator in Virginia with five Cisco Voice CCIEs, employs the state’s only VMware VCDX, and had two engineers recognized as 2011 VMware vExperts.

TBL Networks has experienced remarkable expansion in the marketplace, with a three-year sales growth of 836% that earned them their ranking with Inc.  “It is a tremendous honor for TBL Networks to be listed on the Inc. 500,” said TBL President and CEO Alan Sears.  “This award is a testament to the hard work and expertise of our staff.  Their commitment to providing outstanding customer service to our clients is a major component of our success.”

The 2011 Inc. 500 is unveiled in the September issue of Inc., available on newsstands beginning August 23. TBL Networks is profiled in the magazine and online at http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/tbl-networks.

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About TBL Networks, Inc.
TBL Networks is about moving forward with innovative technology.  With over 60 years of combined technical expertise, we empower clients’ collaboration, virtualization and data centers to do more with less. TBL delivers these advanced solutions directly where it counts the most – the desktop.  Building secure and reliable solutions that introduce efficiencies in human interaction is how we see the future.  Let us take you there at http://www.theblinkylight.com.