Business Briefs keep you informed on what is happening around Chester County. This morning:

Evolve IP Included in Inc’s 500/5000 List for the Third Time

Inc. magazine has included Evolve IP in its 34th annual Inc. 500|5000 list which recognizes the nation’s fastest growing private companies.

This is the third time the cloud services company has been included in this exclusive group which will be unveiled in the September issue.

Founded in 2007, Wayne based Evolve IP is one of the U.S.’s leading cloud services companies and as a member of the Inc. 500/5000 joins technology pioneers and giants such as Microsoft, Intuit, Oracle that have gained this outstanding recognition in the past.

“We are very pleased to be listed in the Inc. 500/5000 for the third time,” said Thomas Gravina, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Evolve IP. “It’s a great tribute to the dedicated and talented team we have across the country,”

Softmart Promotes Four Exceptional Employees

Downingtown based Softmart, the Information Technology Solutions specialist has promoted four employees who have earned new responsibilities from their diligent service and dedication to the company.

James W. Cookwill transition from Vice President of Finance and Accounting to Chief Operating Officer, Gina Montgomery was promoted to Vice President of Corporate Strategy from Microsoft Strategic Director, Avi Mesika will continue his climb from Manager of Sales Support achieved a year ago to Manager of Small and Medium Business and Sales Support and Cate Stoner will transition from Marketing Account Executive to Marketing Manager.

“Each employee has shown an inspired drive and commitment to their role in moving the company forward,” noted Softmart President and CEO, Guy Cicconi. “I look forward to sharing in their continued success as each team member accepts a new challenge.”

Yard Sale Raises $4,350 to Help Kennett Square Homeless Shelter

Kennett Square citizens showed their generosity once again as hundreds showed up to a community yard sale to benefit a local homeless shelter. The sale raised more than $4,350 on Saturday, some of it donations from people who just wanted to help, with many local businesses also pitching in.

The HIS Mission, the homeless shelter on Birch Street in Kennett Square, had announced earlier this year they were having financial troubles. While they currently house nine homeless people, that number can get much higher, especially in the winter months.

“People were coming up to us and saying that they saw it in the newspaper and said they would like to give a donation,” said Kathy Anderson, co-organizer of the yard sale along with Cheryl Hall Ruoss, ”it was a community effort and we had some wonderful volunteers.”

Anderson and Ruoss said they may plan another benefit yard sale in the future for the homeless shelter. There is a shed on the premises that needs to be repaired, along with other work to the main house.