The Ivy Group, Ltd. has been selected as one of the Top 500 Emerging Businesses in the United States by DiversityBusiness.com. Over 650,000 businesses were invited to participate in the 9th annual business survey, and due to their continued success, The Ivy Group has distinguished itself as one of the top entrepreneurs in the country.

The Ivy Group was selected based on its annual gross revenues, which will serve as the basis of DiversityBusiness.com's annual "Top Business List." The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the United States economy--America's privately held companies. The Ivy Group has been designated along with some of the most recognized and respected companies in the country.

"We attribute our success to our focus on our customers, some of whom have been with us from our earliest days," said Managing Partner Pam Fitzgerald. "We are also proud of the fact that we can serve as role models for the emerging businesses owned by women."

The Ivy Group, Ltd. has received national Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), entitling them to membership in the Women's President Organization (WPO). Nancy Davis, Partner, is also President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Business Owners.