Denver, CO August 19, 2022 – Inc. revealed that Bio-One is No. 4,365 on its annual Inc. 5000
list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list
represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most
dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft,
Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees
on the Inc. 5000.
Sandi Ellis, President of Bio-One, had this to say about the achievement: “We are honored to be
recognized and this is only possible because of our amazing Bio-One owners across the United
States. Every Bio-One owner works hard in their community, and we thank them for their time,
dedication, and sacrifices.”
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also
demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of
Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to
2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three
years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that
can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The
top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be
available on August 23.
“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of
recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc.
“Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation,
hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”
Ellis said, “While the ranking is a wonderful reflection of the company’s growth in the past 12
years, I am also excited for the future of Bio-One. We’re investing in new technology, improving
our digital strategies, and are in the middle of launching a new brand. It’s an exciting time to be
part of Bio-One!”
Bio-One Inc. is the first crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise with over 125 locations.
Each location is owned and operated locally by caring members of their respective
communities. In an effort to boost business growth and impact more areas, Bio-One was
acquired by Five Star Franchising last year. Bio-One has been ranked in Entrepreneur
magazine’s 43rd Annual Franchise 500 for 2022, and in 2021 placed number one in
Entrepreneur’s Best of the Best for Crime Scene Cleaning and Trauma Scene Cleaning.
CONTACT:
Sandi Ellis
(303) 625-6543
Sandi.Ellis@BioOneInc.com
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from
2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by
March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not
subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on
the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is
$100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline
applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were
calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc.
magazine’s September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Inc.
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The perception of hoarding has changed over the past years. Being acknowledged as a mental health disorder by the American Psychiatric Association in 2013 has certainly given law enforcement, mental health professionals, and public service workers a better, more sensitive understanding as to what is hoarding and what it means to struggle with this disorder.
When it comes to animal hoarding, the issue becomes more delicate, as it involves the lives of creatures who are, unfortunately, unable to defend and act for themselves. Approaching these scenarios with care and compassion could be a turning point in both human and animal lives. Understanding that hoarding actually is a mental disorder will change people and the community’s view on the difficult and, sometimes, traumatic scenarios they face if they look to help someone struggling with animal hoarding.
By definition, animal hoarding is a situation where a person is housing more animals than what they’re capable of while maintaining minimum standards of hygiene, nutrition, and welfare. The accumulation of animals has overwhelmed the person’s ability to provide them with the proper care and it usually results in a public health issue, as it affects both the person’s property and the community surrounding them.
Animal hoarding scenarios are dangerous and highly infectious. Animals are often kept in cages stacked indoors and are left in their own feces and urine. While cats and dogs are the most common victims of hoarding, there is no restriction to specific animals or breeds. Animal feces and urine carry multiple bacteria and diseases, so help from professionals may be necessary to decontaminate the areas from ammonia gasses and strong odors resulting from this waste.
A few signs to help identify a possible animal hoarding scenario include:
The person has lost count on how many animals are inside the property.
Animal hoarders often pose as animal shelters or rescue facilities. The main differentiator between hoarders and animal shelters is that hoarders usually live alone and they resist letting anyone inside their house or property due to the poor living conditions that the animals are in.
The person tends to isolate from friends, family, and the community.
If you do get the chance of seeing the animals and the conditions they’re living in, you may notice that they are either obese or emaciated. Caregivers don’t control their nutrition, and in the most severe cases, humane and welfare organizations have encountered scenarios where animals are found deceased.
Just like hoarding, animal hoarding may be associated with other mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and others. Facing an animal hoarding scenario is not easy, but anyone with the intention of helping must keep in mind that the victims have lost control and they need help and support.
Bio-One of St Paul is available 24/7 - 365 days a year
If you ever need help with approaching an animal hoarding scenario, let Bio-One of St Paul help you. Our specialists are aware of the extreme conditions in which both victims and animals may be, and our ultimate goal is to protect the life of everyone involved.
We serve the Greater Minneapolis - St Paul area: Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mendota Heights, Mounds View, New Brighton North Oaks, North Saint Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, Saint Anthony, Saint Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, and surrounding communities.
If you or your loved ones are dealing with hoarding, give us a call: 651-308-1096. Bio-One… Help First, Business Second!
Hoarding is not as easy and straightforward as you may think. It’s much deeper than what is shown on television shows (though they share an important part, the visual aspect of hoarding) because in these situations, getting help and actually turning the life of the victim around is usually a longer process.
When a person is struggling with hoarding disorder, their belongings have a different meaning. Something triggered the individual to develop this condition, and it is with the help of professionals that not only victims but families and other parties involved will have a new perspective on life.
Hoarding scenarios may be overwhelming and dangerous, that is when Bio-One of St Paul comes in to help. Our specialists are trained to be mindful, caring, and compassionate during these difficult situations. At the end of the day, hoarding poses multiple health and safety threats that should be approached by professionals in the quickest, most efficient way possible.
When it comes to hoarding, there are a few things that everyone facing it should know. If you ever need help with hoarded properties, do not hesitate to call our specialists. Here are five things you should about hoarding:
Hoarding disorder is different than collecting
A person struggling with hoarding disorder has difficulty with throwing or giving away possessions, no matter how useless they may seem for others. The thought of parting with their belongings causes stress and anxiety and, in some cases, people turn to hoarding as a way of filling voids.
The key to differentiating hoarding from collecting is the fact that hoarders buy and search for things in a compulsive way, but there is no interest in showing off or allowing others to see how they’re living and having these items. A collector often shows their possessions with pride; a hoarder usually feels embarrassed and ashamed of their situation, which is why they choose to isolate themselves from family and friends.
There is not a specific reason as to why people develop hoarding disorder, but there are risk factors
There are multiple risk factors for someone struggling with hoarding disorder. One of the most common reasons people turn to hoard is having experienced a traumatic life event: losing a loved one, a romantic separation, divorce, losing a pet, moving to a new city… if these situations are shocking and abrupt, people may not know how to face them. Another reason is that the victim experiences stress and strong emotions at an early age.
Hoarding disorder is associated with other mental health conditions
A person struggling with hoarding disorder may be facing other mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Understanding hoarding and the reasons behind it is the best way to prepare in case you are looking to help someone struggling with it.
Hoarding is recognized as a mental health disorder on its own
Hoarding was designated a mental health disorder by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fifth Edition, in 2013. This designation led to a better understanding of the condition, and it allowed mental health professionals to develop treatment and multiple forms of therapy to overcome it. During these situations, intervention from mental health professionals plays an important role in helping the victim recover from hoarding.
Bio-One of St Paul specialists work closely with victims and families involved, guiding them in the necessary steps that must be followed to successfully tackle the situation and restore the property to a safe, hazard-free environment.
Hoarding situations must be approached with deep care, compassion, and understanding
Facing a hoarding situation is not easy. Sometimes, people may forget that victims are actually dealing with a mental health condition, and they need as much help and support as possible. It’s understandable that seeing someone you care about in such conditions may be confusing, unpleasant, and even infuriating but, if you ever decide to stage a hoarding intervention, you need to put your own personal feelings, perspectives, and bias aside, and focus on helping the individual get the help they need to overcome hoarding.
Bio-One of St Paul is available 24/7 - 365 days a year
If you ever need help with approaching a hoarding scenario, let Bio-One of St Paul help you. We serve the Greater Minneapolis - St Paul area: Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mendota Heights, Mounds View, New Brighton North Oaks, North Saint Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, Saint Anthony, Saint Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, and surrounding communities.
If you or your loved ones are dealing with hoarding, give us a call: 651-308-1096. Bio-One… Help First, Business Second!
Usually, in the face of a traumatic life event like a crime, or the loss of a family member under strenuous circumstances, there is a careful cleaning that must be done to ensure the safety of everyone involved in that scenario. It is a well-known fact that blood carries diseases.
Traumatic situations usually involve blood and bodily fluids that must be handled by professionals, as the cleaning and restoring process can be emotionally too difficult to endure, besides the multiple biohazards associated with taking care of these scenes without the proper training and expertise.
Bio-One of St Paul specialists are ready to help you in your greatest time of need. We are sharing the most common diseases transmitted by blood and why you should trust a remediation company like Bio-One to sanitize, disinfect, and restore your house or property to its original pre-incident condition, while we dispose of all the biohazardous materials that may pose a health risk for you or your loved ones.
What are bloodborne pathogens?
Bloodborne pathogens gather all microorganisms that can be harmful to humans. These microorganisms carry multiple diseases like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, to HIV, and humans can be exposed to it via unattended blood spills, blood residue, remnants from crime and trauma scenes, and the items that have been contaminated by blood. Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted from dried blood and other bodily fluids.
Emergency personnel, healthcare workers, and first responders are constantly exposed to bloodborne pathogens. When handling potentially hazardous materials, they are required to use the necessary PPE and equipment that guarantees not only their safety but the safety of the people they have contact with.
Bio-One of St Paul is available 24/7 - 465 days a year
Bio-One of St Paul works with emergency responders, personnel, victim advocate groups, and non-profit organizations to assist families who have experienced traumatic life situations in remediating their houses or properties from blood and other biohazardous waste material. Bio-One serves as the last responders in these situations, and our job goes far beyond cleaning and disinfecting your house or property.
On one hand, it is of utmost importance to remediate these scenarios in a timely manner, following the most rigorous and practices to ensure you and your loved ones are safe from bloodborne pathogens, which ultimately translate into disease and infection outbreaks. On the other hand, having someone who acts as an extension of your family during these difficult transitions is fundamental. That is what sets us apart from any other cleaning company.
Bio-One of St Paul certified technicians are trained to be mindful and respectful of all situations. We strive to be someone you can rely on, as you allow us to take care of your house, your property, your home.
If you ever need assistance with cleaning and disinfecting your house or property from a traumatic event, let Bio-One of St Paul help you. We serve the Greater Minnesota - St. Paul area: Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mendota Heights, Mounds View, New Brighton North Oaks, North Saint Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, Saint Anthony, Saint Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, and surrounding communities.
If you or your loved ones are dealing with a traumatic event, give us a call: 651-308-1096. Bio-One… Help First, Business Second!
What exactly is mold, and how can it affect your life?
Mold is a type of fungi. It’s present in both indoor and outdoor environments and, under normal circumstances, it plays an important part in the cycle of nature. In outdoor environments, mold helps break down organic matter from dead leaves, trees, and plants. Mold is also present in the decomposition process of dead animals.
Mold is present in the air, so we are always in the presence of mold. Outdoors, it doesn’t represent a life threat; mold can become a problem when it starts growing indoors.
Mold can grow and disseminate very quickly. Organic matter and water are the only elements necessary for mold to grow. To give you an idea of what “organic matter” is in your property: it’s everything from the walls, the foundations, and your house furniture. Mold can grow on wood, ceiling tiles, wallpapers, wall insulation, flooring, upholstery… even glass!
Some people are more sensitive to mold than others. Those with respiratory conditions such as asthma, lung diseases, or just allergies, are more likely to struggle with mold damage.
When it comes to mold, prevention, and prompt fixing is key
Mold is usually present in damp environments, and its spores can easily travel through the HVAC system, therefore, affecting the entire property. It’s important to promptly fix water-related problems like broken pipes, leaks, and anything that poses excessive moisture in your house or property. Bio-One of St. Paul certified technicians follow the most rigorous guidelines and procedures to contain and properly remove mold from highly contaminated areas.
Bio-One of St. Paul specialists conduct a thorough inspection in all the areas of the property to find the source of mold damage. Sometimes, mold remediation entails tearing out and reconstructing areas after the mold remediation job is completed. Bio-One of St. Paul specialists will guide you in everything that needs to be done to completely restore your house or property from mold damage.
Bio-One of St. Paul is available 24/7
If you or someone you love is struggling with mold damage, Bio-One of St. Paul certified specialists are ready to help. It’s important to tackle mold damage in a timely manner, as it can quickly disseminate through the property, causing severe damage.
Bio-One of St. Paul specialists will also make sure to follow up and make everyone is satisfied with our work. Our team is available 24/7 - 365 days a year. We serve the Greater Minnesota - St. Paul area: Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mendota Heights, Mounds View, New Brighton North Oaks, North Saint Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, Saint Anthony, Saint Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, and surrounding communities.
If you or your loved ones are dealing with a traumatic event, give us a call: 651-308-1096. Bio-One… Help First, Business Second!
Bio-One of St. Paul hoarding cleanup services are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Hoarding scenarios may be difficult to approach and tackling the situation without the proper training can be dangerous for everyone involved: the victims, their loved ones, and even their community.
Simply put, hoarding is classified as a mental disorder, in which an individual has constant difficulty with parting from belongings. Anything from clothing, collectibles, newspapers, food, to animals. For a hoarder, items have a different meaning, they are, in a way, emotionally attached to these belongings. Unconsciously, they are putting themselves in high-risk situations, as houses or properties impacted by hoarding often contain biohazards and other dangerous elements, derive from the clutter and waste.
For Bio-One of St. Paul certified specialists, each situation is unique, and we strive to be a supportive group that helps you overcome hoarding disorder. At the end of the day, we want to make sure the house or property is free from biohazardous elements that may put your life at risk. Returning to a clean, sanitized, and organized home is a big step in the process of overcoming hoarding.
Step-by-step, our specialists will build trust with the victims to make the cleaning process as smooth as possible
There is a social stigma when it comes to hoarding. For some people, even recognizing that they might be struggling with hoarding is hard, as they fear judgment and disapproval from their loved ones or even from strangers.
The truth is, it doesn’t matter how a person got an unfortunate situation. As long as the person has the desire to change and make things right again, Bio-One of St. Paul certified specialists will be there to help and assist you or your loved one.
We will focus on building trust during the whole cleaning process. Our specialists are trained to be mindful and caring of all possessions, and they will make it a priority to gather and save all the items of value such as documents, photographs, and other collectibles. Our approach is to work closely with the victim, trying to make them feel as comfortable as possible as we take care of cleaning and decluttering the house or property.
Bio-One of St. Paul is available 24/7
If you or someone you love is struggling with hoarding, Bio-One of St. Paul certified specialists are ready to help. In the face of a hoarding situation, it’s important to rely on a caring, compassionate team that ensures the victims get their lives and their homes back.
Bio-One of St. Paul specialists will also make sure to follow up and make everyone is satisfied with our work. Our team is available 24/7 - 365 days a year. We serve the Greater Minnesota - St. Paul area: Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mendota Heights, Mounds View, New Brighton North Oaks, North Saint Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, Saint Anthony, Saint Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, and surrounding communities.
If you or your loved ones are dealing with a traumatic event, give us a call: 651-308-1096. Bio-One… Help First, Business Second!
Losing a loved one under traumatic circumstances is very painful. Whether it’s due to a crime, homicide, suicide, or sudden death, the thought of facing these situations might be just too strenuous. Besides the upsetting and emotionally taxing efforts that come with dealing with these situations on your own, there are multiple biohazards and risk factors that can put your life, and the lives of the victim’s family in danger.
Bio-One of St. Paul is the company you want to trust when it comes to crime and trauma scene cleanup services throughout the state of Minnesota. Bio-One’s certified technicians are trained on the conviction of helping families and victims in their greatest time of need.
Bio-One of St. Paul specialists are prepared to assist you with any life-threatening situation. Our services are available on emergency response, 24/7 - 365 days a year.
Disinfection, Sanitation, and Decontamination services in a private, discreet manner
Bio-One of St. Paul certified technicians follow the most strict and rigorous processes to remove all biohazards from traumatic scenarios, including crime scenes, suicide, undiscovered death, and any situation that involves blood and bodily fluids. Facing these events requires help from a professional team, as blood and other organic matter can transmit many diseases and infections if they’re not properly disinfected.
Our job is to take care of cleaning these situations, so you don’t have to. Bio-One of St. Paul specialists are trained to deal with traumatic situations with the utmost care, compassion, and empathy for everyone affected. We are more than just a cleaning company; we strive to provide you with emotional support and guidance through difficult, unexpected life challenges.
Biohazardous scenarios must be cleaned as soon as possible
Bio-One of St. Paul works along with local law enforcement and public service agencies to assist victims of crime and trauma scenarios in the most effective time possible. Bloodborne pathogens can easily result in disease outbreaks like Hepatitis if they’re not cleaned in a timely manner.
Our technicians can remove anything from blood residue, bodily fluids, and decomposed matter. We can also clean and disinfect scenes when the removal of contaminated items is necessary. Our services include proper disposal of biohazardous waste to make sure you and your loved ones remain safe at all times. We will help you alleviate the pain of these events, so you can focus on healing.
We have put together a list of local victim support Centers in the state of Minnesota. Click here to learn more.
Bio-One of St. Paul is available 24/7
Bio-One of St. Paul specialists are ready to help you in your greatest time of need. Our team is available 24/7 - 365 days a year. We serve the Greater Minnesota - St. Paul area: Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mendota Heights, Mounds View, New Brighton North Oaks, North Saint Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, Saint Anthony, Saint Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, and surrounding communities.
If you or your loved ones are dealing with a traumatic event, give us a call: 651-308-1096. Bio-One… Help First, Business Second!
