Apply for the New Mexico Technology Flying 40

February 11, 2010

Albuquerque, NM --  Applications are now being taken for the 2010 New Mexico Technology Flying 40 program.  New Mexico’s Flying 40 awards will be given to the state’s fastest growing technology-based businesses. 

The deadline for applications to be submitted is Friday, March 19, 2010.  Applications are available at the Technology Ventures Corporation website:  http://techventures.org/events/flying-40/

The Flying 40 is a selection of the top 40 revenue-generating technology companies in the state.  The selection criteria are based on revenue and revenue growth.  Last year’s Flying 40 companies had combined revenues of more than $811 million and employed over 4,300 people in New Mexico. 

Forbes magazine says, “The greater Albuquerque region is the single ‘best place for business and careers’.”  “It’s these technology-based companies that caused Forbes to rank us #1,“ said TVC President Sherman McCorkle. “2009 was a difficult year for everyone in business, and our technology-based economy sector was no exception. Given these challenges, the Flying 40 continues to be an example of the finest New Mexico has to offer.” 

The event is sponsored by KPMG, LLP, New Mexico Bank & Trust, the Albuquerque Journal Business Outlook, the Sandia Science & Technology Park Development Corp. (SSTPDC), the Albuquerque Isotopes and Technology Ventures Corporation. 

The technology companies selected for the Flying 40 will be honored at an awards ceremony at Isotopes Park on Tuesday, June 22, 2010.  For event details, please contact Roberta Eads at 505-843-4205.