Consumer Cellular Honored with Inc. Magazines Hire Power Award

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Cellular, rated the number one cell phone service for the third
consecutive year and the exclusive wireless provider for AARP members,
has earned a spot on Inc. Magazines Hire Power list of the nations
top job creators. Adding 347 jobs from 2008-2011, Consumer Cellular
ranked as the 68th largest job creator in the nation and the
second largest in the telecommunications industry.
“We are thrilled to be included on this list and among some great
companies who are growing and hiring”
We are thrilled to be included on this list and among some great
companies who are growing and hiring, said John Marick, CEO of Consumer
Cellular. Weve continued to grow during some challenging economic
years because of our people and the value they provide for our
customers, and well continue to build on that success by hiring more
great people. Its been a win-win for our customers and our company.
Consumer Cellular has experienced rapid growth over the past several
years, adding subscribers who are looking for affordable cell phone
plans and reliable customer service. The company has been hiring
employees to meet that demand, opening its third customer service center
this August in Redmond, Ore., where they plan to have 150 employees by
the end of 2012. The company also has contact centers located in Phoenix
and at its headquarters in Portland, Ore.
The inclusion on Inc. Magazines prestigious Hire Power list is
Consumer Cellulars second inclusion in the magazine this year. The
publication also recognized the company in its annual Inc. 5000 list of
the fastest growing companies (by revenue) in the country. For more
coverage of the Hire Power Awards, including the full list, please visit www.inc.com/hire-power.
Methodology
The Inc. Hire Power list measures the number of jobs added from 2008
through 2011. To qualify, companies must have been founded before
January 1, 2008, and be U.S.-based, privately held, and independent.
Additionally, companies must have had at least 50 full-time U.S.-based
employees in 2011. Employees are defined as those who are working a
minimum of 30 hours per week and receiving benefits from the company.
Qualifying full-time and part-time employees are included; independent
contractors are not.
About Consumer Cellular
Consumer Cellular is a top-rated carrier that provides no contract cell
phones and service plans to those 50+. Founded in 1995 on the belief
that everyone should have affordable access to the safety and
convenience of cellular service, Consumer Cellular is privately held
with more than 650 employees. The Portland, Ore.-based company utilizes
the nations largest voice and data network, covering more than 296
million people - or 97 percent of the U.S. population. Consumer
Cellulars cell phones and plans are sold nationwide at leading
retailers such as Sears and RadioShack dealer franchise locations, as
well as direct to consumers at www.consumercellular.com
or 800-686-4460. The company has been ranked on the Inc.
5000 List for three years in a row. For cell phone tutorials,
features, applications and company news, connect with Consumer Cellular
on Facebook.com/consumercellular,
Twitter.com/consumer_cell
and YouTube.com/consumercellular.

Information Source: Business Wire