Avalon Technologies doubles staff in Bloomfield Hills

Avalon Technologies launched in 2002, but the IT firm has really seen its growth take off in recent years. The Bloomfield Hills-based company has enjoyed either high-double-digit revenue growth or triple-digit revenue growth since 2006. That has allowed the firm to hire five people over the last year, doubling its staff to 10 employees. It's also looking to continue hiring and to bring on some interns to help accommodate its growth. "We predict we will do another 100 percent in new business this year," says Brian Flynn, founder & president of Avalon Technologies. Avalon Technologies' bread and butter is helping medium-to-large-sized business manage their data center demands. It has done work with the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Browns, University of Michigan and Genessee County, among others. Flynn expects the growth to continue through word-of-mouth referrals as his firm's work continues to speak for itself. "The name Avalon is getting out there more and more," Flynn says. "People are looking for us." Source: Brian Flynn, founder & president of Avalon Technologies Writer: Jon Zemke Read more about Metro Detroit's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem at SEMichiganStartup.com.