Metier Named to the Inc. 500 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the Second...

WASHINGTON -- Metier, Ltd., a leader in project portfolio management software and services, today announced that it has been named to Inc. Magazine's 2005 Inc. 500. This is the second consecutive year that Metier has received this accolade. The Inc. 500 showcases a prestigious list of the

"The Inc. 500 award recognizes Metier's success and robust revenue growth," said Douglas Clark, Chief Executive Officer of Metier. "This announcement is the first in a string that will reveal forthcoming products to further accelerate revenue growth for Metier and our business partners."

"When you look at the amazing job growth among Inc. 500 companies and contrast it with the stagnation in the Fortune 500, it underscores the changing nature of our economy," said Jim Melloan, project manager for the Inc. 500. "With unprecedented global competition, companies have to be able to turn on a dime and discover innovative new ways of doing business. Increasingly, it's the smaller, agile companies like those on the Inc. 500 that are best equipped to meet these challenges."

To be eligible for this year's Inc. 500, companies had to be U.S.-based, independent and privately held through their fiscal year 2004, and have had at least $500,000 in net sales in the base year of 2001. In addition, their 2004 sales had to exceed 2003 sales. Companies are ranked on cumulative three-year sales growth from 2001 to 2004. Inc. verifies all information using tax forms and audited financial statements from certified public accountants and by conducting interviews with company officials.

About Metier, Ltd.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Metier provides innovative project portfolio management that drives project success. Since 1998, Metier's suite of patented software and award winning services has delivered performance improvements for government agencies and Global 2000 corporations. Metier is ranked as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine for the past two years. For more information about how your organization can work forward, please visit www.metier.com or call 1-877-965-9501.

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