About Red River

Established in 1995, Red River Computer delivers information technology solutions to a worldwide military and civilian customer base and the New England enterprise market including healthcare, professional services and education.

Voted the #1 high tech firm for 2007 by The New Hampshire Business Review, Red River was also recognized as the 16th largest NH-based private company. Since its inception, Red River has formed strategic alliances with leading providers of enterprise network hardware, servers, storage, and software. These partnerships enable Red River to offer the latest technology and the most comprehensive solutions to our valued customers. Red River has earned a vendor of choice status among Federal customers, winning awards for its value pricing and unsurpassed service. The company’s strong, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers and partners have generated more than 80% of sales from repeat business. Headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, Red River has regional offices in California, Massachusetts, and Virginia.

History

The following is the timeline of key events during the growth of Red River Computer Company.
 

Named Cisco’s Small Business Partner of the Year • Named Cisco’s Service Partner of the Year (3rd year in a row) • Named #1 High Tech Firm for 2007 by NH Business Magazine • Ranked 16th largest NH-based private company. • Awarded a GSA Letter of Supply by Sun Microsystems • Awarded SEWP 4 contract.


Red River strengthens its management structure by naming a corporate HQ’s Operations Manager, as well as hiring a National Sales Manager to take control of the Regional Sales division • Awarded a coveted GSA Letter of Supply by Dell Corp • Recognized by Cisco Systems as their “Top Small Business for Services” in the federal marketplace for 2006 • Earned Global ISO 9001:2000 Certifcation to further increase the standard of quality in our business processes • Started a NE commercial division.


RRCC celebrated its Tenth-Year Anniversary • Enhanced our Contracts Division by hiring a Director of Contracts and Business Development •  Established a Senior Manager for the growing Services Division • Ranked #285 in VAR Business Magazine’s Top 500 Awards, as well as #46 by VAR Government Top 100 •  Recognized by Cisco Systems as their “Top Small Business for Services” in the federal marketplace for 2005.


Red River enters new markets by establishing a federal Services Division •  Hired an industry experienced Regional Sales Manager to expand the Reston, VA office • Ranked #318 in VAR Business Magazine’s Top 500 Awards •  Listed as #22 out of New Hampshire’s 100 largest privately held businesses in terms of revenue by Business NH Magazine. 


Red River announces a major “2 million over 2 years Re-investment in the Company” campaign for future growth •  Red River expands its sales & marketing presence by opening a “DC beltway office” in Reston, VA • Named among New Hampshire’s “Fast Five” growth companies by Business NH Magazine • Red River ranks #301 for annual sales in the VAR Business 500 Awards.


Nominated “Small Business Vendor of the Year” by GSA Fast • Achieved Cisco IP Telephony certification as one of our highest levels of certification. 


Our focus was on creating more operating efficiency through centralization and communication enhancements. Developed “Team Approach” in our Invoicing / Collection area with specific sales teams • Research and sign up for federal “contract purchasing schedules” (BPA’s, BOA’s and GSA Teaming agreements, etc.) •  Expanded market share into the West Coast and Pacific region with a Outside Regional Sales Reps on the west coast.


March: Awarded a GSA schedule from the US Gov. (equivalent to ISO 9001 certification for the commercial world) •  Received highest ratings from D&B rating agency on Customer Service •  Instituted a “Business Development Director” in the Mid West section of the US. Significant increases in sales (48%) and margin (39%) over the previous year •  Nominated “Vendor of the Year” in the federal arena.

 
January 1: relocated our office to a larger more employee friendly environment at the Rivermill Complex in Lebanon, NH • 1999 was a key year in business growth. Moved from “small business ideas & concepts” to “medium size business ideas & concepts” • Created a “Sales Mentor Program” and hierarchy •  Major upgrade to our web site •  Significant expansion of sales force and office infrastructure. Implemented a “Marketing /Customer Lead Coordinator” position for market penetration • Tested the concept of “diversification” by aligning with software Co • Ergometrics and participating in “Enterprise Architecture Planning” in a consultative manner.


Began the process of creating “Value Add” in our operation by expanding our Technical personnel and going after higher “Authorizations & Certifications” from key manufacturers • Created a web site for marketing presence. Second round of infrastructure expansion for future sales growth • Developed new sales focus on Sub Contractors and Primes to fill in around the Fed-buying season.


Expanded sales force (3 new sales reps). Began “centralization” concept of key business functions to create efficiencies.


 First full year of operations. Profitable and ahead of budget in the first year • Expanded infrastructure (Admin. employees, Sales Asst. concept and software) to prepare for sales force expansion.

 
September: Red River Computer Company, Inc. was incorporated in the State of New Hampshire •  November: Red River began operations in a small office in downtown Hanover, NH. Received first U.S. Government contract over $100,000.