Press Release: Stellar Development Ranks #255 in Inc. Magazine's 2011 Inc. 500 List of the Nation's Fastest-Growing Private Companies.


Lakewood Ranch, FL, Aug. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stellar Development, Inc., a Lakewood Ranch-based construction firm, has been ranked No. 255 in Inc. magazine’s 2011 Inc. 500 exclusive list of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Within the construction industry, Stellar finished with the No.8 overall ranking and grabbed the No.1 ranking in the state of Florida.

"What I’ve learned as editor of Inc., I can underscore as an employee of an Inc. 500 CEO: These people are a special breed." Says Jane Berentson, Editor in Chief, she also writes in a congratulatory letter, "for more than 30 years, Inc.’s list has served as evidence of the significant accomplishments of enterprises such as yours. And, more than ever, this year’s list is a testament to the creativity, resilience, and tenacity of America’s top entrepreneurs."

"We are extremely proud and honored to have ranked so high on this prestigious list," says Stellar Development president, Maurice Opstal, "We are very fortunate to have an amazing team here at Stellar that remains focused on providing exceptional quality and service to all of our clients. This focus and dedication has allowed us to maintain robust growth despite the economic climate over the past three years."

About Inc. 500

In 1982, Inc. introduced the Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States. Since then, this prestigious list of the nation’s most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success and the place where future household names first made their mark. Oracle, Patagonia, E*Trade, American Apparel, Microsoft, and numerous other well-known brands have been honored by the Inc. 500. The Inc. 500 ranks companies by overall revenue growth over a three-year period. All 500 honoree companies are individually profiled on Inc.com as well as being featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, the leading entrepreneurial advocate for 30 years running.

About Stellar Development.

Stellar Development was founded in 1999 in Sarasota, Florida and relocated its corporate headquarters to Lakewood Ranch, Florida in 2007. The firm specializes in general contracting, preconstruction, design-build, construction management, and owner’s representative services. Stellar has managed well over $120 million in construction projects across the southeastern United States over the past 3 years.

Media Contact.
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