Asheville Based Web Design and E-Marketing Firm Celebrates 10 Years in Business

Tough economic times, and desire to make a difference motivate this nimble company towards sustainability.

ASHEVILLE, NC (August, 2011) – Amidst an on-again, off-again recession and an almost daily emergence of new trends in the digital space, Integritive, Inc, celebrates 10 years in business.  John Miles, Chief of What’s Next and CEO of Integritive, a web design and eMarketing firm, attributes his business longevity to a unique approach to management, combined with a conservative approach to growth. Miles and the Integritive team invite clients and friends to join them September 22, from 4:30 – 7:30pm, for an Open House and ‘gratitude’ party.

Miles, a self-described Innerpreneur, leads from within, modeling the pursuit of happiness in life and in work.  “I started Integritive because I wanted a different kind of company; one that could make a difference in the world, and one that could provide a space for personal and professional growth for the employees who work within it,” said Miles.  Receiving designation in 2011 as a WorldBlu Democratic Workplace validated that business model for Miles and Integritive.  To make the list, Integritive had to embrace and model business practices of accountability and transparency.

For Miles, his democratic approach and mission of personal and professional development also had to support balanced growth for the business.  “The first five years were all about clients, and building an effective foundation for growth.  We held off growing too fast and made sure we understood the fundamentals,” said Miles.  That attention to the basics paid off in longevity and loyal employees.  Integritive is now up to 20 on the payroll, with a sister company, Integritive2, a branding and advertising agency that Miles views as a model for business success in advertising.

“I am so grateful to the clients that we work with, our partners in this process, and for the real sense of community that we’ve created here at Integritive,” said Miles.  “This 10 year celebration is more of a gratitude party, than it is a milestone for our business.”