Taylor Studios Listed Among the 5000
Fastest Growing Companies

For immediate release: September 16th, 2009

Rantoul-IL - Recently, the 2009 Inc. 5000 list was announced. Taylor Studios, an exhibit design-build firm, claimed the 4,230th slot. Their revenues increased from $3.2 million in 2005 to $4.6 million in 2008 and had a three-year growth-rate of 41.5 percent.

Company co-founder and president, Betty Brennan, credits their success to improving their proposal writing skills and sales process, adding an account manager position, and completing substantial projects like scenic work for the World War I Museum at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO and the 9,341 square foot groundform for the Gettysburg Cyclorama at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, PA. According to Brennan, "after 18 years in the industry our reputation for high quality work is well known. Additionally, our constant improvement in processes from design to project management has led to our continued success."

Founded in 1991 and located in Rantoul, IL, Taylor Studios collaborates with visitor centers, museums, nature centers, hospitals, universities, corporations, and zoos to design, build, and install exhibits. They are known for their quality and attention to detail. Their experience encompasses immersive environments, outdoor signage, scenic work, interactives, models, murals, and dioramas. They are the first and only exhibit design and fabrication company to back their work with a five-year warranty. In 2000, Inc. Magazine name Taylor Studios among the 500 fastest growing companies in America. In 2007 and 2009, they were listed among the 5000 fastest growing companies. This growth can be attributed to their outstanding quality and their ability to complete projects on time and within budget.