San Diego Business Journal Names SmartDrive One of San Diego’s Best Places to Work for the Second Straight Year and among Fastest Growing Companies

SAN DIEGO, June 22, 2016 — SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced that the San Diego Business Journal has named SmartDrive one of San Diego’s best places to work for the second year in a row and one of San Diego’s fastest growing private companies. Inclusion is the Best Places to Work list recognizes SmartDrive’s contributions to the county’s economy, workforce and businesses, while selection as one of San Diego’s fastest growing private companies is based on revenue growth from 2013 to 2015.

Best Places to Work in San Diego is a survey and awards program designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in San Diego. This list comprises 100 employers and SmartDrive is one of 28 medium size companies (50-249 employees) included. Among the requirements for participation in the awards program, companies must have a facility in San Diego and have been in business for at least one year. SmartDrive is headquartered in San Diego and was founded in 2004.

The San Diego Business Journal’s 2016 Fastest Growing Private Companies honors 150 businesses that are role models for entrepreneurs who seek to turn their ideas into big results. Inclusion in the list is based on SmartDrive’s impressive 88 percent revenue growth over two years.

“We’re honored to be recognized by San Diego Business Journal for both our corporate culture and significant business growth, both of which reflect the hard work and results achieved by our outstanding employees,” stated Steve Mitgang, CEO of SmartDrive. “Attracting and retaining top talent is critical to our success and it’s gratifying to have third-party validation of our commitment to creating a work environment that values and empowers employees, without whom our substantial growth would not be possible.”

Companies from across San Diego County entered the Best Places to Work in San Diego survey process. The first part entailed evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. Combined survey scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. List-making companies will be honored at an awards ceremony on Aug. 11.

Fastest Growing Private Companies are determined based on gross fiscal year revenues for 2013, 2014 and 2015. A total of 150 companies are included in the 2016 list and will be recognized at a reception on July 13.

For more information on the Best Places to Work in San Diego and Fastest Growing Private Companies 2016 program, visit San Diego Business Journal.

For more information on SmartDrive Systems, please visit www.smartdrive.net.