San Francisco, CA – September 1, 2011 – Inc. magazine recently ranked Thorburn Associates in the top 5000 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Thorburn Associates joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, and Dunkin Donuts, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list.

In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.

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 at www.inc.com/5000.

"Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is,” says Inc. magazine Editor Jane Berentson.

About Thorburn Associates

Thorburn Associates Inc. (TA) is a multi-disciplinary design and engineering firm specializing in acoustics, technology and lighting design for the commercial, corporate, leisure, public, residential, and retail industries. TA has established and maintains a standard of excellence in order to consistently deliver premier quality design while maintaining client interest and professional standards.

Headquartered in Castro Valley, CA, with regional offices in the Los Angeles, Orlando, Charlotte, and Raleigh-Durham area, TA has worked on over 2000 projects since being established in 1992. Thorburn Associates has been recognized as one of the leading firms in the design industry. TA projects have received multiple awards, from the International Communications Industry Association (ICIA-InfoComm), the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA).

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 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com.

Thorburn Associates is Press-Friendly! Do you need information or quotes pertaining to audiovisual technology, design, acoustics, architectural lighting design or engineering? We've got the expertise and we'll cooperate with your editorial deadline. Thorburn Associates principal Lisa A. Thorburn, LEED AP, CTS is a recognized voice in the A/E/C industry. Thorburn Associates principal Steven J. Thorburn, PE, LEED AP, Associate AIA is a respected industry spokesperson, educator, columnist and immediate past president of the Themed Entertainment Association. Contact us for a timely response.

Thorburn Associates: 19 years of Designing Quality Environments

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