The Principal Financial Group presents the 27th Annual Inc. 500/5000 Conference for America's fastest-growing companies
The Principal and Inc. to recognize achievements of the nation's leading entrepreneurs
September 17, 2008 (Des Moines, IA) — The country's fastest-growing companies will descend upon the nation's capitol this week to take part in the 27th annual Inc. 500/5000 conference and awards, presented by the Principal Financial Group®. The event is hosted by Inc. magazine to recognize the 5,000 fastest-growing, privately-held companies in America—the well-known Inc. 500 and Inc. 5,000 lists. This year marks the event's 27th anniversary, and the sixth year The Principal® has served as a major sponsor.
“We are proud to play such a visible role in the only significant event recognizing the tremendous achievements of American entrepreneurs,” said Steve Whitty, vice president of Corporate Marketing at The Principal. “The Principal shares in Inc.'s passion to help entrepreneurial businesses network, grow and thrive.”
Each year the conference brings together the nation's fastest-growing companies for three days of networking, keynote sessions from leading entrepreneurs and business celebrities, breakout presentations on all aspects of running a successful business, and recognition of top achievements. Since 1982, Inc. magazine has published a special Inc. 500 issue devoted to the compelling success stories on winning companies. Past Inc. 500 honorees have grown into today's leading firms including Microsoft, Oracle, Timberland, Morningstar, Jamba Juice, and Domino's Pizza.
At the conference, The Principal will spotlight innovative employee benefits solutions designed to help entrepreneurs recruit and retain talented employees in a competitive labor market. In addition, The Principal will showcase winners of “The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security” as best practice examples on how top benefits for employees translate into business success.
About the Principal Financial Group
The Principal Financial Group® (The Principal ®)1 is a leader in offering businesses, individuals and institutional clients a wide range of financial products and services, including retirement and investment services, life and health insurance, and banking through its diverse family of financial services companies. A member of the Fortune 500, the Principal Financial Group has $304.2 billion in assets under management2 and serves some 18.8 million customers worldwide from offices in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the United States. Principal Financial Group, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PFG. For more information, visit www.principal.com.
1) “The Principal Financial Group” and “The Principal” are registered service marks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., a member of the Principal Financial Group
2) As of June 30, 2008
