Blue Bridge Financial announced that it has been named one of the fastest growing companies in Western New York, for the second consecutive year. Presented by Buffalo Business First, the Fast Track Awards are presented to privately-held companies who have achieved the strongest sales growth in Western New York. This year, Blue Bridge ranked sixth on the list, based on a revenue increase of 97% during the most recent two-year period.

“We are honored and excited to be recognized among the other outstanding Western New York businesses who receive this prestigious award,” said Mark DeBacker, Blue Bridge CEO. “This kind of recognition validates our mission to facilitate the growth of American small business by offering fast, efficient and personalized business funding. By earning the trust of business owners, as well as our vendor and broker partners, we can ensure that our success trajectory continues to build throughout 2016 and beyond.”

Brandy Corcoran Carlson, Blue Bridge vice president of Strategy and Business Development added, “Our business relationships have enabled Blue Bridge to sustain impressive sales increases, year after year, as we provide much-needed financing to small businesses in underserved industries. The success of all the 2016 Fast Track recipients indicates that American small business is alive and well, and we are proud to stand among those who contribute to the strength of our nation’s economy.”

This is the second Fast Track award for Blue Bridge Financial, which ranked first on the list in 2015. Founded in 2009, Blue Bridge Financial provides flexible financing solutions for specialty industries that are often underserved by traditional funding sources, such as banks. Through Blue Bridge, businesses can receive credit approval in less than four hours and funding for equipment and inventory purchases as soon as the next day. Manufacturers, vendors and distributors also partner with Blue Bridge to provide funding for customers, and thus facilitate and increase sales.