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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lily Smith LSmith@thinkcommunica.com Inc. Names AccuShred as a 2024 Power Partner Award Winner For a Second Year The annual list recognizes the country's leading B2B companies that have proven track records of supporting entrepreneurs and helping companies grow TOLEDO, OHIO - October 22, 2024 – For the second consecutive year, AccuShred, a NAID-certified high-security data protection company, announced that it has been recognized by Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping the future, through its third annual Power Partner Awards. Companies on the Inc. Power Partner Award list received top marks from clients for being instrumental in helping leadership navigate the dynamic world of startups. These B2B partners support entrepreneurs across various facets of business, including hiring, compliance, infrastructure development, cloud migration, data protection, fundraising and more, allowing founders to focus on their core missions. This year, AccuShred was honored among 359 companies in marketing and advertising, health and wellness, financial services, legal, logistics, public relations and productivity, as well as other critical areas of business. “Being named an Inc. Power Partner for the second year in a row is a tremendous honor for us,” said Nate Segall, president of AccuShred. “This recognition reflects the trust and appreciation our clients have in our ability to support their growth and navigate challenges in today’s evolving business landscape. We take pride in building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, and this award is a testament to the dedication and expertise our team brings to every partnership.” As a true community partner, AccuShred works to support causes important to its team members, customers and industry. New in 2024, AccuShred partnered with Evertreen to plant one tree for every ton of paper shredded and recycled each month, and an additional five trees for each new customer who signs up for recurring services, aiming to plant 2,500 trees annually. This initiative supports efforts to combat deforestation, protect habitats in 12 countries and address the climate crisis. Since starting this endeavor in June, AccuShred has planted 1,013 trees across Honduras, Madagascar and Nepal. Additionally, AccuShred reached a significant milestone in its fight against breast cancer, donating a total of $200,000 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northwest Ohio Affiliate throughout its "Shred Cancer" program. This initiative allows customers to use secure Pink Shred Bins for sensitive document destruction, with each donation matched by AccuShred, ensuring 100% of the funds support breast cancer research and awareness. As one of the first in the industry to introduce Pink Shred Bins, AccuShred set a new standard for its impactful community efforts. “This is our definitive listing of vendors and suppliers who have demonstrated excellence in serving small- and midsize customers,” says Inc. editor in chief Mike Hofman. “As part of the vetting process, our team of editors, researchers and reporters gathered information on companies’ products and services, assessed their reputation as captured in online comments and forums, and collected customer testimonials to ensure that the sales pitch matches the actual client experience. In every case, we spoke to founders like you who were happy to attest to a vendor’s genuine commitment to a mutually beneficial business partnership. We’re happy to be the conduit for that positive word of mouth.” To view the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/power-partner-awards/2024 The November 2024 Issue of Inc. magazine is available online now at https://www.inc.com/magazine and will be on newsstands beginning October 29, 2024. ### About AccuShred AccuShred, based in Toledo, Ohio, is a NAID-certified high-security data protection company that provides service to clients in Ohio, Michigan and Northeast Indiana. AccuShred is an innovative leader focused on the complete secure destruction of sensitive paper and electronic records and various forms of media, including hard drives, tapes and disks, as well as privacy assessment and data breach reporting solutions. The company is an EPA-approved vendor for electronic waste recycling. AccuShred is a subsidiary of the State Paper and Metal Company. For more information, call (419) 244-SHRED (7473) or visit www.accushred.net. About Inc. Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.'s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, digital, print, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com. AccuShred 1114 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, 43610 United States For all inquiries, please contact us at: lsmith@thinkcommunica.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Lily Smith
LSmith@thinkcommunica.com
Inc. Names AccuShred as a 2024 Power Partner Award Winner For a Second Year
The annual list recognizes the country's leading B2B companies that have proven track records of supporting entrepreneurs and helping companies grow
TOLEDO, OHIO - October 22, 2024 – For the second consecutive year, AccuShred, a NAID-certified high-security data protection company, announced that it has been recognized by Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping the future, through its third annual Power Partner Awards.
Companies on the Inc. Power Partner Award list received top marks from clients for being instrumental in helping leadership navigate the dynamic world of startups. These B2B partners support entrepreneurs across various facets of business, including hiring, compliance, infrastructure development, cloud migration, data protection, fundraising and more, allowing founders to focus on their core missions.
This year, AccuShred was honored among 359 companies in marketing and advertising, health and wellness, financial services, legal, logistics, public relations and productivity, as well as other critical areas of business.
“Being named an Inc. Power Partner for the second year in a row is a tremendous honor for us,” said Nate Segall, president of AccuShred. “This recognition reflects the trust and appreciation our clients have in our ability to support their growth and navigate challenges in today’s evolving business landscape. We take pride in building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, and this award is a testament to the dedication and expertise our team brings to every partnership.”
As a true community partner, AccuShred works to support causes important to its team members, customers and industry. New in 2024, AccuShred partnered with Evertreen to plant one tree for every ton of paper shredded and recycled each month, and an additional five trees for each new customer who signs up for recurring services, aiming to plant 2,500 trees annually. This initiative supports efforts to combat deforestation, protect habitats in 12 countries and address the climate crisis. Since starting this endeavor in June, AccuShred has planted 1,013 trees across Honduras, Madagascar and Nepal.
Additionally, AccuShred reached a significant milestone in its fight against breast cancer, donating a total of $200,000 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northwest Ohio Affiliate throughout its "Shred Cancer" program. This initiative allows customers to use secure Pink Shred Bins for sensitive document destruction, with each donation matched by AccuShred, ensuring 100% of the funds support breast cancer research and awareness. As one of the first in the industry to introduce Pink Shred Bins, AccuShred set a new standard for its impactful community efforts.
“This is our definitive listing of vendors and suppliers who have demonstrated excellence in serving small- and midsize customers,” says Inc. editor in chief Mike Hofman. “As part of the vetting process, our team of editors, researchers and reporters gathered information on companies’ products and services, assessed their reputation as captured in online comments and forums, and collected customer testimonials to ensure that the sales pitch matches the actual client experience. In every case, we spoke to founders like you who were happy to attest to a vendor’s genuine commitment to a mutually beneficial business partnership. We’re happy to be the conduit for that positive word of mouth.”
To view the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/power-partner-awards/2024
The November 2024 Issue of Inc. magazine is available online now at https://www.inc.com/magazine and will be on newsstands beginning October 29, 2024.
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About AccuShred
AccuShred, based in Toledo, Ohio, is a NAID-certified high-security data protection company that provides service to clients in Ohio, Michigan and Northeast Indiana. AccuShred is an innovative leader focused on the complete secure destruction of sensitive paper and electronic records and various forms of media, including hard drives, tapes and disks, as well as privacy assessment and data breach reporting solutions. The company is an EPA-approved vendor for electronic waste recycling. AccuShred is a subsidiary of the State Paper and Metal Company. For more information, call (419) 244-SHRED (7473) or visit www.accushred.net.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.'s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, digital, print, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
AccuShred 1114 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, 43610 United States For all inquiries, please contact us at: lsmith@thinkcommunica.com