ConEst Software Systems Named to Inc. 5000 Fast Growth Companies List Achieves 60.7% Growth over 3 Year Period

MANCHESTER, NH – (August 12, 2009) ) ConEst Software Systems announced today that it has been named to the exclusive 2009 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Each year, Inc. magazine and Inc.com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today’s entrepreneurial superstars—the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.

“We’re honored to be recognized again this year by Inc. magazine as one of the top-growth companies in America, particularly in these challenging economic times,” said George Hague, president and CEO of ConEst. “All of our employees can take pride in this accomplishment and we thank our customers for their loyal support that makes our continued growth possible.”

“Savvy trend spotters and those who invest in private companies know that the Inc. 5000 is the best place to find out about young companies that are achieving success through a wide variety of unprecedented business models, as well as older private companies that are still expanding at an impressive rate,” said Inc. 5000 project manager Jim Melloan. “That’s why our list is so eagerly anticipated every year.”

The 2009 Inc. 5000 serve as a unique report card on the U.S. economy. Despite the ongoing recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list actually increased to $214 billion, up $29 billion from last year, with a median three-year growth rate of 126 percent. The Inc. 5000 are responsible for creating more than 1 million jobs since their founding, making the list perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies can have on the economy. 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 on Inc.com.

About ConEst Software Systems:
ConEst Software Systems is a privately held corporation headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire serving customers worldwide since 1989. ConEst is the leading provider of a fully integrated suite of construction software solutions for estimating, design build, project management and billing software to the electrical, data cabling and low voltage contractor markets. ConEst products incorporate technology and user-friendly, timesaving features that enable their customers to manage the entire construction process from design and bid through project management and final billing to meet the demands of today’s specialty construction industry. www.conest.com

About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. www.inc.com - # # # -