Congratulations to the team at ExactTarget for being recognized by Deloitte as one of the fastest growing tech companies in the country.

Here’s a snapshot from the announcement:

INDIANAPOLIS–(Business Wire)– Deloitte LLP announced today that ExactTarget ranked number 254 on the Technology Fast 500, the ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America.

Based on percentage of revenue growth from 2004-2008, Technology Fast 500 named ExactTarget to the list for its 524 percent revenue growth during the five-year period.

"Our consistent growth and innovation continues to provide marketers the most reliable and sophisticated platform to connect with their clients and drive real ROI," said Scott Dorsey, ExactTarget`s chief executive officer and co-founder. "While I am incredibly proud of the ExactTarget team for their work to achieve five years of continuous growth, the real credit goes to the tens of thousands of marketers who use our platform to drive business results. Without them, none of this would be possible."

Overall, Technology Fast 500 2009 award winners logged growth rates ranging from 212 to 146,050 percent over five years, with an average growth rate of 2,486 percent.

"With its impressive five-year growth, ExactTarget has earned its position among the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America," said Mark Jensen, Managing Partner, Technology and Venture Capital Services, Deloitte & Touche LLP. "Deloitte is proud to honor ExactTarget for its achievement."