From left to right: Raphael, Max, and Carlos Alcabes of West Seattle-based Sleepers in Seattle made Inc. Magazine's 2012 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
West Seattle company Sleepers in Seattle – selling sleeper and leather sofas to the masses – has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s fastest growing entrepreneurial ventures. Inc.’s website shows Sleepers is ranked 2453 out of 5000 companies that made the list. They have experienced a three-year growth of 99 percent with revenue of $1.3 million in 2008 jumping to $2.6 million in 2011.
The West Seattle Herald chronicled the Alcabes family business’s significant growth in 2011.
Press release from Sleepers in Seattle
Sleepers In Seattle, a leading retailer of sleeper sofas and leather and fabric sofas, was recently recognized for its outstanding economic growth and performance by Inc. Magazine. Eric Schurenberg, Editor in Chief of Inc. Magazine recently announced that Sleepers In Seattle had made the prestigious 2012 Inc. 500|5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Many of today's most successful U.S. companies received their first national recognition when they appeared on the Inc. list. They include Microsoft, Intuit, Jamba Juice and Zappos.com.
Sleepers In Seattle is a Seattle, WA based company with a retail outlet in West Seattle, and a thriving e-commerce presence.
"Receiving this award is an honor and a testament to our dedication to providing superior customer service both in our retail store and on our three company websites. With continuous development to our online platform and newly formed partnerships with some of the industry's top manufacturers, we look forward to many more years of sustained growth." said company president, Carlos Alcabes.
Inc. Magazine will recognize Sleepers In Seattle and the other honorees at the 2012 Inc. 500/5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona in October. The event brings together current honorees and alumni to recognize the achievements of these top entrepreneurs and the contributions they have made to the global economy.