We are so excited to share with you that Mortenson Family Dental was named as one of
Business First's Fast 50! Business First's annual recognition of the 50 fastest-growing companies in the Greater Louisivlle Area boasts companies from a variety of industries.
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| Dr. Wayne with his Fast 50 award. |
Fast 50 companies must be privately owned and be headquartered in Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer or Trimble counties in Kentucky, or Clark, Floyd, Harrison or Washington counties in Indiana. They must have a 3-year operating sales history and an average of $1 million in annual revenue for their 3 most recent fiscal years. The 50 companies with the biggest percentage of revenue growth over the last 2 years make the list.
Below are the questions and Dr. Wayne Mortenson's responses that were published in the
Business First: Fast 50 edition. Dr. Wayne started the very first Mortenson Family Dental office in 1979 in Middletown, KY.
What's the best thing that has occurred at your company recently?
"Mortenson Family Dental acquired none practices in the Savannah, GA and Hilton Head, SC areas."
What's your news?
"We are acquiring practices in Iowan, Alabama and Louisiana. These acquisitions will add $18 million in annual revenue. There are 17 dentists, 40 hygienists, 42 dental assistants and 38 business-related employees involved in these transactions."
Why do you think your company has grown so fast?
"Mortenson's rapid growth has been attributable to our leadership team creating outstanding patient outcomes and experience that has generated a high level of referral and new patient flow."
What strategic steps have you taken to grow in a sluggish economy?
"The company has focused on pediatric dentistry and has increased evening and Saturday hours to make appointment times more convenient for patients. Educational efforts focused on training new employees and improving patient service."
How is your company different fro your competitors?
"Mortenson is a regional group practice that is owned and operated by its doctor and employee shareholders."
Have you hired employees in the last year?
"Yes, 55 new employees in 2010 and 100 new employees in 2011. in human resources and as dental hygienists, dentists, administrative personnel and dental assistants"
What are the biggest challenges for your company in the next 12 months?
"Training and developing employees quickly enough to staff our growth opportunities"
Describe your company's corporate culture.
"Family. Supportive. Innovative. Appreciative. Respectful."
We want to thank all of our amazing patients, friends, and fans for being such a valuable part of our growth and success!
We appreciate you!
