DRT Ranked #771 in Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 500|5000

Inc. Magazine Ranks DRT Strategies, Inc. in Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies – the Inc.500|5000 for the Third Consecutive Year

DRT Strategies, Inc. Ranks No. 771 on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 449%

Arlington, VA – October 3, 2012 – Inc. Magazine ranked DRT Strategies, Inc. No. 771 on its sixth annual Inc. 500|5000, 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. In addition, the publication recognized DRT Strategies in other important business categories, ranking the company nationally at:

• No. 86 of Top Women-Run Companies
• No. 61 of Top Government Services Companies
• No. 70 of Top Companies in the Washington, DC Metro Area
• No. 57 of Top Companies in Virginia
• No. 24 of Top East Asian-Run Companies
• No. 150 of Top Companies with Revenue between $10-20 Million

“Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is,” says Inc. Editor Eric Schurenberg.

“On behalf of all of our very talented associates, we are honored to be included in the Inc. 500|5000 for the third year in a row,” remarked Susan M. Kidd, founder and CEO of DRT Strategies. “Strong year-over-year results come from focusing on developing great people, deploying the best teams, and delivering outstanding work product to our clients. By working collaboratively with our clients, we help them to bring their innovative business visions to life.”

About DRT Strategies

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) is a leading management consulting firm and provider of information technology, program management, and financial management services. DRT specializes in the implementation of innovative web solutions, cloud-based IT services, enterprise system requirements, design, and quality assurance, project and program management, strategy planning and development, and business process engineering. DRT also provides consulting services supporting acquisition, budgeting, financial planning, financial management, grants management, and financial/grants analysis.

DRT serves large federal civilian government agencies, the U. S. Navy, and enterprise clients in the technology and financial services sectors. The company is a certified woman-owned, 8(a) small business (WOSB), holds ISO 9001: 2008 certification, and has achieved CMMI-DEV Level 2. DRT is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia with offices in San Diego, California and Atlanta, Georgia. More information on the company can be found at www.drtstrategies.com.

About Inc. 500|5000 in 2012

In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2012 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 97 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created over 400,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $299 billion. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.

Methodology
The 2012 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2008 to 2011. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2008. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2011. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2008 is $100,000; the minimum for 2011 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 were featured in Inc.’s September 2012 issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at www.inc.com/500.

About Inc.
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 6,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

About the Inc. 500|5000 Conference
Each year, Inc. and Inc.com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today’s entrepreneurial superstars—the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony brings together members of the Inc. community, both a new class of Inc. 500|5000 honorees and the list’s alumni, for three days of powerful networking, inspired learning, and momentous celebration. Please join us October 3–5, 2012, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information about the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony and to register, visit www.inc500conference.com or call 866-901-3205.