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.

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.

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.”

Published by SagaCity Media, Seattle Met delivers a signature mix of in-depth news stories, provocative essays, and essential guides to the best of the city.

Projectline is happy to announce a recent expansion of its corporate philanthropy efforts. In addition to longstanding traditions of corporate volunteering and Kiva loans, Projectline has begun making monthly contributions to non-profit organizations whose needs are better served by monetary donations than volunteer support. Recipient organizations are nominated by Projectline employees, and thus far have included Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, the Urban Rest Stop, and Blank Canvas.

If you know of a Seattle-area registered non-profit that could use Projectline’s support, please drop us a line at extraordinary@projectlineinc.com.

For the third consecutive year, Projectline Services, Inc. has earned a place on Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

For more than thirty years, the Inc. list has served as evidence of the significant accomplishments of America’s top entrepreneurs. The 2010 list, in particular, speaks to the creativity and resilience of businesses who have continued to grow in a down economy.

Projectline owners David Jones, Mike Kichline, and Anika Lehde are proud to celebrate the company’s ongoing year over year growth. “Our Business Intelligence and Marketing Operations divisions have really been thriving this year,” says President Mike Kichline. “We’re excited that we’ve been able to maintain success in our Customer Engagement Marketing and Consulting Services divisions while expanding these newer arms of our business,” adds Vice President Anika Lehde.

David Jones contributes: “It’s great to see how we’ve maintained a steady growth curve in a down economy. Our expectations for the next year are even loftier and we are excited about the new clients we have taken on.”

Jones, Kichline, and Lehde also continue to closely monitor the overall health of their business, keeping a constant eye on the wellbeing, success, and happiness of their team. “It’s so great to be able to put this award on the wall next to our Best Workplaces awards,” says Human Resources Manager Leisl Hill. “Not only are our employees happy, they’re productive, their clients are happy, and they’re helping this company grow.”

Microsoft SharePoint Senior Product Manager and Projectline client Mitch Gatchalian echoes this sentiment. “Our programs have consistently been enhanced by the professionalism of our partners at Projectline. Their commitment to their customers’ success has really shined through over the past years. Congratulations to the Projectline team for this well-earned achievement.”

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