Conde Group

San Diego Business Journal’s Annual Most Admired CEO Awards

krush — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:02:43 +0000

Karen Conde of Conde Group, Inc is a recipient of SDBJ’s Annual Most Admired CEO Awards of 2011

San Diego, December 8th, 2011 – San Diego Business Journal held its annual ceremony for the Most Admired CEO awards and Conde Group’s CEO, Karen Conde, was one of the recipients of this prestigious honor. The list of finalists represents San Diego’s most dynamic local industry leaders. Some of the honorees include Father Joe Carroll, President and CEO of Emeritus of Father Joe’s Villages, Reid Carr, President and CEO of Red Door Interactive and Ronne Froman, RADM (Retired), CEO and Founder of National Veterans Transition Services, Inc.

Since Karen Conde became CEO of Conde Group, Inc, in 2003, the technology/project management staffing firm has experienced significant growth. Conde shifted the company’s focus, once heavily invested in the finance and automotive industries, to more recession-proof sectors, such as alternative energy, e-commerce, insurance and interactive media. As a result, Conde Group has enjoyed record revenues while helping clients across the country achieve their goals.

This year, in 2011, Conde Group was recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing privately held companies and was also ranked #58 in the San Diego Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in San Diego. This was the 6th consecutive year of being recognized for this award.

The award-winning San Diego Business Journal is a weekly publication that examines and analyzes the many ways that the San Diego economy operates. The SDBJ highlights San Diego businesses and their decision-makers as well as focusing on up-to-the-minute changes and innovations in the local economy. One of the most widely read features in The SDBJ is The List, which ranks the top businesses in any given industry.

For more information on Conde Group, Inc please visit www.condegroup.com.

CONTACT:
Lisa LaJeunesse
(858)366-0105 ext 104
llajeunesse@condegroup.com

Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc.500|5000

krush — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:11:39 +0000

Conde Group, Inc Ranks No. 3426 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 52%

NEW YORK, August 23, 2011 — Inc. magazine today ranked Conde Group, Inc. NO 3426 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Online retailer ideeli tops this year’s list. Conde Group, Inc. joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, Dunkin Donuts and Metrokane, makers of the Rabbit corkscrew, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list.

In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.

CONTACT:
Lisa LaJeunesse
(858)366-0105 ext 104
llajeunesse@condegroup.com

“Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500|5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is.”
Jane Berentson

More about Inc. and the Inc. 500|5000

Methodology

The 2011 Inc. 500 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2007 to 2010. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2010. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2007 is $100,000; the minimum for 2010 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at www.inc.com/500.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com.

About the Inc. 500|5000 Conference

Each year, Inc. and Inc.com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today’s entrepreneurial superstars—the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony brings together members of the Inc. community, both a new class of Inc. 500|5000 honorees and the list’s alumni, for three days of powerful networking, inspired learning, and momentous celebration. Please join us September 22–24, 2011, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, located minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. For more information about the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony and to register, visit www.inc500conference.com or call 866-901-3205.

Conde Group, Inc. Moves Its’ RPO into New Division at iCrossing

krush — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:00:52 +0000

iCrossing, a global digital marketing company is one of the largest independent digital marketing agencies in the world.

In January of 2010 Conde Group was awarded the exclusive RPO agreement to enhance and support the development of cutting edge proprietary software and DB systems within the Product Development group. After eleven months and more than thirteen strategic hires, iCrossing recognized the partnership and value Conde brought to their business and wanted to talk expansion.

After discussing the successes Conde Group was able to achieve with and for Product Development, key executives referred CG and specifically the RPO model to the Search Media team. The Search Media team consists of more than sixty five people in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Arizona. As a whole, Search Media has selected Conde Group to exclusively grow the search team by close to twenty percent.

Conde Group, Inc is a woman-owned professional IT/Project Management staffing firm that has built its reputation and success on our unique “bridge building” philosophy that brings together the most qualified professionals and our valued clients and ultimately turns our client’s vision into results. Our goal is to match well qualified IT and Project Management professionals to our clients’ specific needs. Conde Group, Inc was founded in 2003 by Karen Conde, a 30- year business professional with experience in various executive level positions in the IT/Project Management training and staffing industry. For more information please visit www.condegroup.com.

Conde Group, Inc Wins Seat on Vendor Panel at State Fund Workers Compensation

krush — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:36:11 +0000

State Fund Workers Compensation is the largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance in California. Established in 1914 by the California legislature, State Fund assures California employers of the availability of complete workers’ compensation insurance protection at the lowest possible cost.

After a large RFP initiative in August 2010, Conde Group, Inc was recently awarded a 3 –year seat on State Funds’ exclusive vendor panel which, in turn, bids for Project Management and IT staffing services. “This is a huge win and business opportunity for Conde Group, Inc, says CEO, Karen Conde. “We are well positioned with a strong team in our San Mateo office as well as a strong pool of candidates to not only meet but exceed the requirements of State Fund. “

In addition to submitting top job candidates, Conde Group, Inc incorporates both technical and behavioral interview questions and identifies key skills and behaviors for success through their individual project “needs analysis”.

Conde Group, Inc Attends Historic Ground-Breaking Event with Partner, BrightSource Energy

krush — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:41:12 +0000

BrightSource Energy, Inc , developer of utility scale solar power plants, today celebrated the commencement of construction on its Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System. California Governor Schwarzenegger, and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joined with members of the BrightSource Energy team, including Conde Group, Inc, their exclusive vendor for all their staffing needs, to commemorate the historic event. When constructed, Ivanpah will be the world’s largest solar power plant.

Schwarzenegger announced that “the construction of this renewable energy plant is great news for our state, and further proof that it is possible to both protect the environment and grow the economy”.

Conde Group, Inc was honored to be part of such a wonderful, historic event.

Conde Group, Inc On The Move

krush — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:42:34 +0000

Conde Group, Inc., a leading IT/Project Management staffing firm is doing its part to help our economy. Do to the growing demand of new budgets and projects from its clients, Conde Group, Inc has hired several new employees and isn’t done yet.

“The market is definitely on an upswing as we are moving wider and deeper into our existing client and prospective client base”, says CEO Karen Conde. “Our staff augmentation business continues strong as does our RPO business and we only see it getting stronger moving into 2011.”

Conde Group, Inc Ranked in the Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year

krush — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:43:30 +0000

For the fifth consecutive year, Conde Group, Inc., the leading Technology Staffing and Consulting firm, has been ranked by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies.

Company rankings are based on percentage of growth and include all of San Diego County, ranging from the U.S. – Mexico border to the Riverside and Orange County lines, including all coastal and inland communities.

“We continue to keep client –centric, focusing our efforts on forming strategic partnerships with both clients and consultants “, says CEO Karen Conde. “We work hard at focusing on what we do best: being the best in the field, producing quality results with quality staff and taking care of clients and consultants alike.”

Conde Group, Inc.’s services helps to strengthen and drive their client’s competitive advantages providing substantial add value to any projects and help companies achieve their strategic initiatives. By working diligently, strategically and ethically, Conde Group, Inc found the silver lining during challenging economic times and proved again to be the leading Technology Staffing and Consulting firm.

Conde Group, Inc. and BrightSource Energy Expand their Partnership

krush — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:40:06 +0000

BrightSource Energy, Inc, a developer of utility-scale thermal power plants has increased its scope and size of services with Conde Group, Inc. Moving forward, Conde Group, Inc. will not only continue to staff 100 percent of all hiring but will also be helping with the transitioning of employees from their Israel world headquarters to their North American headquarters in Oakland , CA.

BrightSource Energy recently announced power generation company NRG Energy invested up to $300 million making them the largest ownership stake in one of Bright Source’s largest project, Ivanpah.

BrightSource Energy’s world class project development team has collectively developed, constructed, and managed more than 20GW of power projects.

Bringing The Best to Your Workforce … ONLINE

krush — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:11:49 +0000

Conde Group, Inc. launches Social Media Redesign

(San Diego, CA) In today’s world the information we get, send and use is digital: our phones receive our email, our ipods play our music, we print digital pictures, we use e-forms, we text, we Yelp, we Google. Conde Group, Inc. is bringing their unique “bridge building” philosophy into the new age with their recent Social Media Redesign.

With their new venture into social media marketing through the use of Twitter, Facebook and a Company Blog, Conde Group, Inc. is now accessible anytime, anywhere. By connecting to clients and candidates online, Conde Group, Inc. is able to utilize and grow their existing network in a unique and authentic way and tap into previously inaccessible pools of talent.

Moving into 2010, 33 percent of companies plan to use social media to strengthen their brand. Through the use of Twitter, Facebook and their Company Blog, Conde Group, Inc. is not only sharing current, up to date information and trends in staffing and technology but creating awareness around the current market. They are also able to reach unique candidates that aren’t on job boards allowing them to stay cutting edge with competitive resources.

Additionally, the relationships Conde Group, Inc. is creating through their new media outreach are not location specific. This is essential since Conde Group, Inc. staffs projects throughout the U.S.

Although Perin Behar is overseeing their social media management, Conde Group, Inc.’s move into the online community is a team effort with the entire office collaborating and creating weekly blogs. Specifically, Conde Group, Inc is focusing their Blog to connect with clients, Twitter to connect with candidates by posting new jobs, and Facebook to connect with both.

By educating both candidates and clients alike, all parties are able to make more informed choices, thus creating a profitable relationship that benefits all parties involved. With a focus on bringing talented and competitive clients and candidates together, Conde Group, Inc. now has additional outlets to serve as a resource to those they do business with.

Check out their updated look online at www.condegroup.com, follow them on Twitter at Twitter/condegroup, see their weekly blog updates at blog.condegroup.com, and watch them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2289195&id=38405177&ref=nf#!/pages/San-Diego-CA/Conde-Group/274417176174?ref=ts.

Conde Group, Inc. Announced as Exclusive Staffing Partner for iCrossing

krush — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:09:33 +0000

(San Diego, CA) iCrossing, a global digital marketing company, is moving forward with several cutting edge technology project implementations and has chosen Conde Group, Inc. exclusively to provide them with cutting edge resources.

After a rigorous review process of their top 3 performing vendors, Conde Group, Inc. is now the exclusive vendor for iCrossing’s staffing needs thanks to their recent RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing).

iCrossing has grown to one of the largest independent digital marketing agencies in the world since their inception in 1998. With their recent growth, iCrossing identified the need for competitive staffing solutions and the need to partner with the leading Technology Staffing and Consulting firm.

Moving forward, Conde Group, Inc. will be staffing 100 percent of all Product Development Technology Hiring for 2010, with several project implementations already in development.

With yet another exclusive staffing relationship, Conde Group, Inc. is continuing to grow their RPO department, just one of their three new divisions in 2009, as a result of increased demand for staffing strategy and greater emphasis on core recruiting.

In 2009, iCrossing received top honors for both its paid search and search engine optimization (SEO) in the Forrester Wave. They were also ranked as the number 1 U.S. search marketing agency and number 11 digital agency in Advertising Age’s Agency report and named Search Agency of the Year by OMMA magazine.

By using technology to manage the complexities of marketing as it moves into the digital age, Conde Group, Inc. has been able to utilize their candidate pool and overall targeted staffing strategies to help iCrossing create real, measurable success.