Q & A with Atlanta's Top Company. The head of award-winning company shares their secrets for success

Jason R. Swenk, Company Commander - Solar Velocity, LLC

Atlanta Business Chronicle names technology and marketing firm Solar Velocity, LLC the best place to work in Atlanta in the small company category, which is defined as a company with between 10 and 100 employees.

The company's principles credit their success to their employees, and while they emphasize fun, the focus is to improve their client's return on investment through Web design and marketing strategies.

Q: Your company was name the best place to work this year. What facilitated this accomplishment?

A: Solar Velocity believes in providing exceptional service to our clients through talented and happy employees. By crafting a comfortable yet challenging work environment, Solar Velocity gives employees the ability to excel in their jobs, be rewarded for their accomplishments and take risk to keep giving a high level of value to our clients.

Q: What is your strategy for improving employee morale?

A: Solar Velocity schedules monthly outings to provide a social outlet to employees and build relationships outside the workplace. An open-door policy with management keeps communication flowing and employees engaged in all aspects of the business. Management routinely shares goals and accomplishments with employees, keeping them directly part of the growth of the company.

Q: How do you identify and retain the top employees?

A: Solar Velocity has a key employee program that identifies top employees and incents them to invest their energy in the business. By providing ongoing training, challenging opportunities, family-friendly environments and virtual stock program, key employees feel connected to the company and participate as owners in the business.