Beacon Technologies

Systems integrator

"We take care of people, not technology."

"Doing what you love and getting paid for it. Also, having a balance between work and family."

"Cash is king."

"Hiring professional managers"

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Company Details

Location: Nashville, TN
Founders: Bill Hapner, 40, Charles Blankership, 55

Website: www.beacontech.net

Year Started: February 1998

Initial Investment: $80K

Turned a Profit: 1998

First Million: 1999

2002 Sales: $5.1M

2006 Sales: $18.9M

Number of Employees:

Day 1: 3

2006: 125

2007: 135*

* Projected by 2008

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