AppRiver, LLC, a leading provider of email messaging and Web security solutions, was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. The annual Best Companies list appears in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine. One-hundred companies are ranked in small, medium and large employer categories.

“The top companies seek high energy employees who vigorously accept the organization’s core values,” says Florida Trend Publisher Andy Corty. “The companies that attract these great employees are the same companies that show growth even in a challenging business environment.  It’s our pleasure to recognize them and encourage others to build Florida’s competitive advantage.”

The Best Companies To Work For In Florida program was created by Florida Trend and Best Companies Group and is endorsed by the HR Florida State Council.

To participate, companies or government entities had to employ at least 15 workers in Florida and have been in operation at least one year. Companies that chose to participate underwent an evaluation of their workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The process also included a survey to measure employee satisfaction. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the registration, survey and analysis and determined the final rankings.

“Our Best Companies To Work For coverage always seeks to offer lessons for companies that aspire to create a Best-Company workplace,” says Mark Howard, executive editor.

“For six consecutive years we are extremely proud to have been named a Florida Trend Best Company To Work For,” says AppRiver CEO and Co-founder Michael Murdoch. “Our team brings a collection of immense talents and we put a dedicated focus on creating a rewarding job experience for them. Every day they propel the success of our rapidly expanding business.”

Founded in 2002, AppRiver provides award-winning email and Web security solutions to more than 45,000 businesses around the globe. To sustain high performance and continue superior business results, AppRiver offers employee programs through an internal training program, referred to as “AppRiver University.” Incorporating four critical factors of employee engagement -- opportunity, learning, quality of life and work-life balance-- AppRiver provides on-site training and certification opportunities for employees, offering several courses designed to develop both technical and professional skills.

For a list of the 100 Best Companies To Work For In Florida, please visit www.FloridaTrend.com/BestCompanies.

About Florida Trend

Florida Trend is an award-winning business magazine read by 250,000 senior business executives, civic leaders and government officials each month. Delivered via print, tablet, mobile and email newsletter, Florida Trend covers business news, executives, industry analysis, regional news round-ups and executive lifestyle. For more information, visit www.FloridaTrend.com.

About Best Companies Group

Best Companies Group works with national and local partners to establish and manage “Best Places to Work,” “Best Companies” and “Best Employers” programs. Through its thorough workplace assessment, utilizing employer questionnaires and employee-satisfaction surveys, BCG identifies and recognizes companies that have been successful in creating and maintaining workplace excellence. For more information, visit www.BestCompaniesGroup.com.

About AppRiver

AppRiver is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider offering award-winning email and Web security solutions to businesses of all sizes. Understanding the need to protect networks from today's increasingly complex IT threats, AppRiver offers businesses a comprehensive, yet affordable subscription-based solution that incorporates the latest spam and virus protection, email encryption and Web security on the market. In addition, the company provides a complete managed service for Microsoft Exchange, as well as a bundled Office 365 solution. Since its inception, AppRiver has sustained an impressive 93% customer retention rate while growing its customer base to more than 47,000 companies and 8.5 million mailboxes worldwide. The company maintains offices in Florida, Georgia, Texas, New York, Switzerland and Spain, and is led by an Ernst & Young Florida Entrepreneur of the Year award winner.  More information may be found at www.appriver.com.