HCK2 Partners Honored on Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses List

Online, October 29, 2011 (Newswire.com) - (Dallas) HCK2 Partners (HCK2), a full-service integrated marketing communications agency based in Dallas, was again featured in the Dallas Business Journal's annual Top 100 North Texas Women-Owned Businesses list. Up 10 spots from last year, HCK2 was ranked at number 63.

"It is great to be honored in this way," said Heather Capps, president and CEO of HCK2. "At HCK2, we strive to build time-tested relationships with our clients while providing them with the edge they need to achieve a competitive advantage in their respective marketplaces."

The "HC" in HCK2, Capps' journey with the agency began under the company's former name, Michael & Partners. She was the first employee at Michael & Partners and held every title from account executive to creative director to CFO to president in her 11 years with the firm, giving her the industry knowledge and business experience needed to purchase the firm in 2004.

"This award demonstrates the dedication and leadership Heather provides HCK2," said Kracmer, the "K2" in HCK2, managing partner and PR director. "She is active in all aspects of the company and continues to lead the way for success across HCK2's creative, interactive and public relations departments."

More than 120 submissions were received for considered for the women-owned business listing. The submissions were ranked by local fee income with all of the Top 100 exceeding $1 million in revenue. HCK2 recorded a local fee income of $3.3 million in 2010.

Under Capps' leadership, HCK2's creative, interactive and public relations departments continue to grow and exceed client expectations. Consistently ranked among the area's top five public relations agencies in North Texas by the Dallas Business Journal, the award-winning agency has served a diverse array of Fortune 1000 and industry-leading clients and, in the first three quarters of 2011 alone, has added 27 new clients to its portfolio.

About HCK2 Partners
HCK2 Partners (HCK2) is a Dallas-based full-service integrated marketing communications agency. Ranked among the top five public relations agencies in North Texas by the Dallas Business Journal, HCK2 communications programs keep clients close to customers and ahead of the competition with comprehensive media relations campaigns; creative multimedia marketing; and innovative interactive solutions. Founded in 1998, HCK2 has developed marketing communications expertise in growth industries including: construction, direct sales, energy, finance, healthcare, retail, technology and telecommunications. More information is available online at www.hck2.com.