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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Projectline is proud to be selected as a finalist in Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2010 Washington’s Best Workplaces program.

Based on employee feedback about company leadership, work/life balance, benefits offerings, and more, the award is a true indication that the spirit and vitality of Projectline’s culture has remained even as the company has grown.

“This is really a huge honor,” says Human Resources Manager Leisl Hill. “It’s my first year here at Projectline, and the amount of openness and camaraderie I’ve seen is pretty exceptional. It’s awesome to know that our team feels valued and supported.”

The Puget Sound Business Journal will announce and celebrate each of the list’s finalists at a ceremony on August 12th.

 

Projectline Services has established operations in the UK to better serve existing global clients and offer its services to new clients based in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Led by owners Mike Kichline, David Jones, and Anika Lehde, Projectline’s strategic move into Europe will enable the firm to bring its integrated marketing processes and customer engagement expertise to technology companies with offices in the fast-growing region.

“We’re extremely excited about the opportunity to be closer to our existing GMT client base, and to bolster our team with local talent as we continue to take on new global programs and customers,” says Projectline President Mike Kichline. “The London area is an ideal fit for us as we endeavor to serve a broader clientele around the world.”

Vice President Anika Lehde adds, “It’s really important to us that our mission—which centers around a commitment to positive impact—carries over and is upheld by our UK team. Making sure we have a positive impact on our clients, each other, and the local community has been a fundamental part of our success, so we’ll continue to maintain that undertaking as we expand.”

Damian Hoffman, a senior member of the Projectline team for the past three years, will be the UK team lead.