NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Armando Montelongo Companies, Inc., today announced that it is a recipient of the 2ndannual Inc. Hire Power Award, recognizing the private businesses that have generated the most jobs in the past 18 months. The company's second year receiving this honor, Armando Montelongo Companies ranks as the #1 job creator among education companies.
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Founded and solely-owned by Armando Montelongo, one of the most successful real estate investors in America and known as the tell-it-like-it-is host of A&E's hit reality show "Flip This House", Armando Montelongo Companies consists of diverse corporate investments including a series of educational guides and workshops designed to share Armando's success at creating a personal fortune in real estate.
"We are honored to receive Inc.'s prestigious recognition for being the top private business job creator in the education industry," said Mr. Montelongo. "As a company that is always growing, we take pride in continuing to hire new talented employees that maintain a culture of personal growth and empowerment – values we also encourage our customers to embrace – throughout the enterprise."
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that only 222,000 full-time jobs were added in 2012—compare those numbers to the honorees of theInc. magazine's Hire Power Awards, which altogether created 69,182 jobs between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. These small to mid-sized companies and others just like Armando Montelongo Companies hold the key to restoring America's economic vitality.
"For the second year in a row, we are pleased to recognize the employers who are putting Americans back to work for a second time," says Eric Schurenberg, Editor-in-Chief of Inc. "The Hire Power Awards are the only awards that single out job creators. We think it's fitting to pay tribute to company founders not just for their business prowess but also for their immense contribution to the welfare of U.S. workers and the vitality of the U.S. economy."
Armando Montelongo Companies is among the 437 private growth companies that are Hire Power Award honorees, leading the way in creating more American jobs. An award ceremony, sponsored by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, will take place November 12, 2013 in San Francisco.
About Armando Montelongo Companies, Inc.
Armando Montelongo Companies promote the concept of creating a sustainable life and wealth accumulation through personal growth, self-reliance and empowerment. In 2010, the companies further diversified to include a motorsports company designed to support drivers in the Indianapolis 500. Then in 2011, it launched a media production company to promote the production of independent motion pictures and cable television programming in South Texas.
Armando Montelongo Companies is a proud recipient of the 2012 & 2013 Inc. Hire Power Award, the Best Places to Work in San Antonio 2012, and the 2011 & 2012 Inc. 500 Award. For more information about Armando Montelongo and Armando Montelongo Companies, visit http://www.armandomontelongo.com.
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