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Projectline Awards First International Volunteer Travel Grant

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In late January, Projectline announced its first International Employee Volunteer Travel Grant as an extension of its local volunteer program. Each year, the grant will give two Projectline employees the opportunity to travel abroad to help with a cause near and dear to their hearts.

Projectline’s first grant winner is Jessie Morris, a marketing consultant who has been with the company for nearly five years. “As soon as I heard of the opportunity, I knew it was something I had to do. I’m so excited and grateful for the opportunity Projectline has given not only to me, but to the people who will benefit from this volunteerism and the Projectliners who will receive this grant in the years to come. This is truly a unique opportunity and shows Projectline’s dedication to changing the world,” she says.

Jessie will be flying to northern Tanzania in July 2012 to volunteer with the Tamiha Foundation, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic and related issues. Tamiha serves its community with an orphanage, a vocational school for women, and HIV/AIDS awareness and support programs. Watch the video that Jessie put together to understand the importance of the work Tamiha is dedicated to.

In addition to volunteering in Tanzania, Jessie will be running her first full marathon to raise some much-needed money for the foundation. “It’s crazy to think about how such a small amount of money can go such a long way,” she says. “When you consider that it costs only US$150 to feed all 100 children at the orphanage for one month, it’s hard not to want to make a positive change and support the programs that are dedicated to changing so many people’s lives. Any amount—small or large—helps.”

To make your positive impact, please learn more about Jessie’s efforts and donate by visiting Hitting the Pavement for Tanzania.

Projectline UK Partners with Volunteer Centre Westminster

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As part of Projectline’s mission to have a positive impact on its community, the team at Projectline’s European headquarters has joined forces with Volunteer Centre Westminster (VCW) to help increase awareness of the organisation and expand its volunteer base. Projectline will be offering expertise, such as social media consulting, case study production, and newsletter development, pro bono to VCW on a monthly basis.

Projectline and Volunteer Centre Westminster marketing partnershipEstablished in 1986, VCW works with anyone who wants to volunteer in the City of Westminster (their services cover the seven boroughs that make up Central London) and any organisation that wants to involve volunteers in these areas. Many of Projectline’s clients live and work in this area, providing an additional tie between Projectline and VCW.

“Volunteer Centre Westminster was the perfect organisation for our UK office to partner with in their volunteer efforts. Because the Projectline team is somewhat geographically distributed, volunteering remotely using the marketing skills they have at hand will allow a greater impact. We are happy that the administrators at VCW feel that they can use our services,” says Anika Lehde, Vice President at Projectline Services, Inc.

Projectline’s initial project was to review and make recommendations on a draft email survey that VCW plans to send to partners to gain more understanding of the value its services provide. A second project is now underway to produce case studies on the various initiatives that VCW has run. Projectline is committed to providing consistent time and effort each month to help VCW increase exposure of its volunteer opportunities.

If you live or work near the City of Westminster and are interested in learning more, follow VCW on Twitter. To learn more about Projectline and its commitment to community, follow Projectline on Twitter.

For more information on this story, contact Anais de Bourayne at Projectline or Dawn Newton at Volunteer Centre Westminster.

Projectline Opens Philadelphia-area Office to Provide BI and Marketing Operations Services to East Coast Clients

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Projectline has expanded its national operations with the opening of its Pennsylvania offices: 744 W. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087. Projectline employees have been serving regional clients in the Philadelphia area since October 2011. Now, a strong team of seven full-time Projectline professional consultants will work from Devon Square 2 to offer digital marketing, business intelligence, and marketing operations services for SAP North America and other area technology companies.

With operations in Seattle, San Francisco, and London, Projectline’s new reach into northeastern North America will help consultants more effectively provide services in the East Coast and EMEA time zones. By opening the Philadelphia area office—and new operations in Toronto, Ontario, kicked off in August 2011—Projectline can better serve its growing list of clients with global marketing needs. Projectline is currently recruiting to fill two more marketing analyst positions at Devon Square 2.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for Projectline to continue to strengthen our commitments and provide broader support for our existing clients—while we continue to expand into new markets,” says Mike Kichline, Co-Owner of Projectline Services, Inc.

 

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Inc. Magazine Recognizes Projectline in List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Nation

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Inc. Magazine today ranked Projectline Services, Inc. No. 2347 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000 list, which ranks private U.S. firms based on their revenue growth between 2007 and 2010. This accomplishment marks the fourth year in a row that Projectline has made the list.

“Particularly in this tough economy, it is an honor to be recognized by Inc. Magazine,” said Projectline CEO Mike Kichline. “When David Jones, Anika Lehde, and I decided to go into business together, we talked about creating a company that, above all, employees liked working for. We believe that that has been a huge contributor to our overall success.”

“Each of our employees, at every level of our organization, is encouraged to practice positive impact, as well as personal empowerment and growth,” said Vice President Anika Lehde. “Not only does this nurture our corporate culture, it’s evident in the work our teams produce for clients, so the benefits really come full circle.”

Between 2007 and 2010, Projectline recorded a 103% growth rate, topping the list’s median growth rate of 94%, and added more than 70 employees. In total, the companies that make up the Inc. 500|5000 have created 350,000 jobs over the past three years.

Projectline Named One of Washington’s Best by Puget Sound Business Journal

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For the fourth consecutive year, Projectline has been named one of Washington’s Best Workplaces by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The Best Workplaces program was launched in 2007 to identify and recognize best practices in the hiring and retention of great people. Out of a pool of more than 230 nominated companies, the survey responses provided by Projectline employees regarding benefits, leadership, and company culture earned Projectline its place on the list of finalists.

“This is the third Best Workplace recognition we’ve received this year,” says Projectline Human Resources Manager Leisl Hill [previous 2011 recognitions have come from Inc. Magazine and Seattle Met]. “We couldn’t be more amazed or excited.”

“We’ve worked hard to create an environment where employees can flourish,” adds Vice President Anika Lehde. “But what keeps our company healthy and thriving is the employees themselves. We have a ton of awesome, talented people here who maintain the culture and spirit of the company day-to-day.”

Puget Sound Business Journal is the region’s premier source of business information, serving an unparalleled audience of business and community leaders.

Inc. Names Projectline Top Small Company

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Projectline has been named one of the nation’s top workplaces in Inc. Magazine and Winning Workplaces’ Top Small Company Workplaces competition—an annual contest that recognizes successful organizations with unique, exceptional cultures. One of only fifty companies awarded in the Small Company category, this recognition is a true honor for Projectline, whose owners are committed to maintaining a culturally vital company.

“These firms represent some of the finest privately held companies in the world,” states Bob LaPointe, president of Inc. “Their stories, appearing in the June issue of Inc., clearly demonstrate that taking an innovative approach to creating the right culture—one in which human capital is embedded in a company’s value proposition—can create real competitive leadership. Each of these Top Small Company Workplaces offers an environment in which people flourish and, as a result, profit follows.”

This sentiment echoes Projectline’s corporate ideology. “When David Jones, Anika Lehde, and I decided to go into business together, we talked about creating a company that employees liked working for,” says Projectline CEO Mike Kichline. “We achieved that, and it’s contributed hugely to our overall success.”

“Each of our employees, at every level of our organization, is encouraged to practice positive impact, as well as personal empowerment and growth,” says Vice President Anika Lehde. “Not only does this nurture our corporate culture, it’s evident in the work our teams produce for clients, so the benefits really come full circle.”

Projectline owners are excited about continuing to cultivate this unique corporate environment as the company expands its global reach. “In addition to our Seattle headquarters, we have offices in London, and we’re opening in Toronto next quarter,” says COO David Jones. “A key part of our expansion strategy is to promote the same principles and culture that have generated so much success here.”

Inc. and Winning Workplaces assembled a panel of experts in leadership and small to mid-sized business to select contest finalists. Top Small Companies were chosen based on metrics and qualitative assessments of the companies’ achievements in creating and sustaining holistically healthy work environments where people are valued as much as profit.

May 27, 2011: ETA comments from COO David Jones.

Projectline Deemed Best Place to Work by Seattle Met

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Among thousands of Pacific Northwest employers, Projectline has been named one of the Top 20 by Seattle news, culture, and lifestyle magazine Seattle Met.

This award joins Projectline’s collection of best-company recognitions; in prior years, Projectline has earned similar titles from the Puget Sound Business Journal, Seattle Business Monthly, Seattle Times’ NWJobs, and others.

What ranks Projectline on top? In the Seattle Met competition, as in many competitions of this nature, the feedback submitted by Projectline employees secured the company’s spot on the list. Creature comforts in Projectline offices, open and honest communication among all employees, and fun perks (like great parties and team building events) set Projectline apart.

“We’re really excited about this award,” says Projectline Human Resources Manager Leisl Hill. “The fact that our employees continue to show their support in these competitions is amazing. Plus, Seattle Met is one of our favorite local publications—this list is a new feature for them, so it’s very cool to be included.”

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