Bergen

Press release:

Bergen NY, August 24, 2011 – For the fifth year in a row, Inc. Magazine has named Liberty Pumps to its annual ranking of the 5000 fastest-growing privately owned companies in America.

This year the firm placed No. 3745 – its highest ranking yet. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent entrepreneurs.

The companies on this year’s list report having created over 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.

In the past three years Liberty has added 33 jobs to support sales growth of over 40%.

"Liberty Pumps is pleased to be recognized by Inc. as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.  Everyone in our entire organization has helped play a part in this success. Our ability to provide exciting new products, fueled by an aggressive sales and marketing team and then backed by a high level of service to the customer- has resulted in this tremendous honor for our company" said Charlie Cook, President and CEO of Liberty Pumps.

In addition, the company, which manufactures sump, sewage and other types of pumps for residential and commercial use has also been cited as a Rochester’s Top 100 Company 10 out of the past 12 years.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region can be found at www.inc5000.com.

Jennifer Vereecken, of Bergen, participated in C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" this summer with former Democratic National Committee Chair Tim Kaine.

Jennifer is a senior this year Byron-Bergen High School and took part in the live taping of the broadcast program as a correspondent for the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) from George Mason University's Arlington campus.

With distinguished faculty, guest speakers and direct access to elite D.C. practitioners, WJMC offers aspiring journalists and student leaders an unparalleled experience. The week-long program encourages and inspires young leaders from across the country who desire a unique experience focused on successful careers in this dynamic industry.

The National Youth Correspondents were members of the live broadcat "Washington Journal" having the opportunity to ask questions. The show featured Former Democratic National Committee Chair Tim Kaine and Tucker Carlson.

Kaine, the former governor of Virginia, took a series of questions from the correspondents that ranged in topics from how social media effects the political landscape to his take on the current economic crisis and debt ceiling debate.

WJMC is a highly competitive program. Just 150 high-school seniors were selected as correspondents representing their cities, states and high schools. Correspondents were selected or nominated based on demonstrated leadership and interest in journalism and the ever-changing landscape of media, in addition to their academic excellence.

George Mason University is located in Northern Virginia, minutes from the nation's capitol. In addition to environmental science and policy, Mason offers strong undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering and information technology, organizational psychology, health care, and visual and performing arts.

Two local students were named to the Deans' List at Paul Smith's College during the Spring 2011 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.

Craig Holland, of Bergen, who is enrolled in the School of Forestry and Natural Resources.

Mercedes Mosher, of Le Roy, who is enrolled in the School of Hospitality, Resort and Culinary Management.

At Paul Smith's College is on the shores of Lower St. Regis Lake and it's the only four-year institution of higher education in the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park of New York State. Its programs include hospitality, culinary arts, forestry, natural resources, entrepreneurship, the sciences, and more. The college draws on industries and resources available "in our own backyard" while preparing students for successful careers anywhere.