Strategic's memberships include: FEDA (The Foodservice Equipment Dealers Association) FCSI (Foodservice Consultants Society International) NATSO (North American Truck Stop Operators) Restaurant Leadership Conference Advisory Council Novation Health Care industry buying group Many Strategic team members are CFSP-rated and ServSafeŽ certified. In addition to numerous awards received from our manufacturers around the country, Strategic is proud to be recognized for our commitment to outstanding client service as well as the communities in which we work. Recent awards include: Outback "Vendor of the Decade" Strategic was named a "Vendor of the Decade" by Outback Steakhouse Inc. in 2003. The award commemorated 10 years of superior customer service, including Strategic's same day shipping commitment and nearly 100% fill rates. Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Magazine "Distribution Giants" 2005 Strategic was once again named by Foodservice Equipment and Supplies magazine as one of the top five equipment and supplies distributors in the United States. The rankings, based on sales volume, were determined by the editors of the publication and Reed Research Group. Dallas-Fort Worth Top Private Companies In 2004 Strategic was named by the Dallas Morning News as one of the largest privately held companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The rankings were based on revenues for the most recent fiscal year. Other companies recognized in the annual list included Kinko's Inc., Dr. Pepper/Seven Up Bottling Group, The Container Store, and the Dallas Cowboys Football Club, Ltd. 2003 "Industry Appreciation Award" The Albany, Georgia Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Strategic for outstanding economic and community service by granting the "Industry Appreciation Award" in the service category. The honor was given for Strategic's positive local impact, capital investment, employment level, payroll and growth.