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PGLS 2022 Moxie Award Finalist

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Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) is pleased to announce that it was selected as a finalist in the education category for the 2022 Moxie Awards. This prestigious award recognizes companies and organizations in the Washington, D.C. metro area that demonstrate Boldness in Business. The winner in each category will be announced at the 2022 Moxie Award Ceremony & Dinner on October 26, 2022.

“Congratulations to the entire team at PGLS who earned this distinguished recognition. PGLS’s dedication to our mission inspires innovation, facilitates growth, and empowers us to help to bridge communication gaps around the world every day.”

Mohamed Hussein, Founder and CEO of PGLS

“The Moxie Award program recognizes tenacious organizations that exemplify innovation, growth, and community service. We are excited to share the stories of how the D.C. business community has risen to the challenges of the pandemic and not only survived but thrived. Our 2022 Finalists continue to make D.C. a great place to live and work.”

Katie Jordan, Moxie Award Chair

PGLS’s culture is ambitious, supportive, and bold.  We solve problems faster by sharing insights and knowledge with each other. Our team is talented and driven; always taking opportunities to both teach and learn as we challenge each other.  We celebrate success and recognize those who go above and beyond. At PGLS, every word matters. We embrace that sentiment and use it to leverage language and elevate our clients’ missions.

The 2022 Moxie Award categories include:

  • Business and Professional Services
  • Consumer Services
  • Cybersecurity
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • GovCon (<50 Employees)
  • GovCon (50-99 Employees)
  • GovCon (100-199 Employees)
  • GovCon (200-299 Employees)
  • GovCon (300+ Employees)
  • Healthcare
  • Nonprofit
  • Nonprofit (20 Employees or less)
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Software
  • Technology
  • Technology (<50 Employees)
  • Woman-Owned

PGLS is a leading provider of global language and business solutions dedicated to unlocking the full potential of communication – empowering our clients to achieve growth, enhance experiences, and transform information into actionable insights. Committed to innovation and excellence, PGLS offers a range of services designed to meet the evolving needs of our diverse clientele. From language and communication solutions to market intelligence, staff augmentation, and growth advisory, PGLS is redefining the landscape of global business and communication, empowering organizations to succeed in a dynamic world. 

PGLS Named as Finalist for 2022 SECAF Awards

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Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a finalist for the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) 2022 Government Contractor Awards. Winners will be announced at the 14th Annual SECAF Awards Gala on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The event celebrates SECAF members and other government contracting organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to industry excellence.

PGLS was named a finalist in the category of Government Project of the Year.  This prestigious award is given to recognize the efforts of an exemplary program delivering significant value to the federal government.

“The SECAF Awards give us an opportunity to highlight the small and emerging contractors that are succeeding in our market; along with the people, in and out of government, that are driving our market to success. PGLS exemplifies the successful journey that can result from a commitment to serving the public sector market.”

Mitchell Ross, Chair of the SECAF Board of Directors


About The 14th Annual SECAF Awards Gala

The 14th Annual SECAF Awards Gala is the premier commemorative event honoring the small and emerging government contractors and the players in the ecosystem that rely on small businesses. The event will be held at the Awards Gala on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

About The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum

For more than 20 years, the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) has empowered government contractors to scale and succeed.  SECAF is comprised of senior leaders from active government contractors and established service providers. Members have access to the connections, events, education, tools, and resources needed to stay on top of industry trends, win government contracts, and experience exponential growth. For more information, visit www.secaf.org.

PGLS is a leading provider of global language and business solutions dedicated to unlocking the full potential of communication – empowering our clients to achieve growth, enhance experiences, and transform information into actionable insights. Committed to innovation and excellence, PGLS offers a range of services designed to meet the evolving needs of our diverse clientele. From language and communication solutions to market intelligence, staff augmentation, and growth advisory, PGLS is redefining the landscape of global business and communication, empowering organizations to succeed in a dynamic world. 

Piedmont Global Language Solutions Ranked as Industry Leader

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Slator 2022 LSPI & Nimdzi 100 Released

Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) makes its debut, appearing on two major industry rankings, the Slator 2022 Language Service Provider Index (LSPI) and the Nimdzi 100 Ranking of Language Service Providers (LSPs). PGLS received the Leader designation, landing in the top 50 on the Slator 2022 LSPI, and ranked in the top 75 on the Nimdzi 100.

At PGLS, every word matters. As an industry leader, we provide unique, innovative, and scalable solutions that advance the global missions and interests of our trusted partners. We are proud to be a minority-owned company making swift progress to improve language access and remove language barriers. We value our important work and are honored by the recognition of our efforts by Slator and Nimdzi.

Slator is a leading provider of news, analysis, and research for the language services industry. The Slator LSPI is a ranking, by order of revenue, and index of the world’s largest LSPs, and segmented into four groups: Super Agencies, Leaders, Challengers, and Boutiques. The 2022 LSPI included more than 300 companies.

Nimdzi is a market research and international consulting company. The Nimdzi 100 concentrates on ranking LSPs with $10 million or more in total revenue (not specific to language services). Nimdzi estimates that the language services industry reached $60.5 billion in 2021, and at a CAGR of 7.0%, is projected to be $84.9 billion by 2026.

“I am thrilled to see the industry growing and grateful for the positive contributions of our PGLS team, clients, partners, advisors, and friends. This momentous designation was made possible through the dedication of these exceptional and talented individuals who consistently help to bridge communication gaps around the world every day. I believe this is just the tip of the iceberg and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s to come.”

Mohamed Hussein, Founder and CEO of PGLS

PGLS is a leading provider of global language and business solutions dedicated to unlocking the full potential of communication – empowering our clients to achieve growth, enhance experiences, and transform information into actionable insights. Committed to innovation and excellence, PGLS offers a range of services designed to meet the evolving needs of our diverse clientele. From language and communication solutions to market intelligence, staff augmentation, and growth advisory, PGLS is redefining the landscape of global business and communication, empowering organizations to succeed in a dynamic world. 

PGLS Recognized as Top 100 MBE

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Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) is honored to be recognized as a Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the Capital Region Minority Supplier Diversity Council (CRMSDC). This prestigious award recognizes owners of minority business enterprises in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia who have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial accomplishments, a high level of professionalism, and have made substantial contributions to their community.

PGLS is a leading provider of global language and business solutions dedicated to unlocking the full potential of communication – empowering our clients to achieve growth, enhance experiences, and transform information into actionable insights. Committed to innovation and excellence, PGLS offers a range of services designed to meet the evolving needs of our diverse clientele. From language and communication solutions to market intelligence, staff augmentation, and growth advisory, PGLS is redefining the landscape of global business and communication, empowering organizations to succeed in a dynamic world. 

PGLS Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification

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Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS), a leading provider of comprehensive language services, is pleased to have successfully achieved its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification following a successful audit at its main offices in Northern Virginia. This achievement further establishes PGLS in its commitment to delivering quality services to its clients.

PGLS is a leading provider of global language and business solutions dedicated to unlocking the full potential of communication – empowering our clients to achieve growth, enhance experiences, and transform information into actionable insights. Committed to innovation and excellence, PGLS offers a range of services designed to meet the evolving needs of our diverse clientele. From language and communication solutions to market intelligence, staff augmentation, and growth advisory, PGLS is redefining the landscape of global business and communication, empowering organizations to succeed in a dynamic world. 

PGLS Awarded GSA Language Services Contract 738 II

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Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS), a leading provider of comprehensive language services, is pleased to have been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contract for Language Services. This is a major milestone for PGLS that will allow its government customers to more readily contract its services.

PGLS is a leading provider of global language and business solutions dedicated to unlocking the full potential of communication – empowering our clients to achieve growth, enhance experiences, and transform information into actionable insights. Committed to innovation and excellence, PGLS offers a range of services designed to meet the evolving needs of our diverse clientele. From language and communication solutions to market intelligence, staff augmentation, and growth advisory, PGLS is redefining the landscape of global business and communication, empowering organizations to succeed in a dynamic world. 

PGLS Named a Finalist in the 2017 Moxie Award

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Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) is pleased to announce that it was selected as a finalist in the the 2017 Moxie Awards. This prestigious award recognizes companies and organizations in the Washington, D.C. metro area that demonstrate Boldness in Business.

“I want to congratulate our team for enabling us to be recognized as among the boldest and most innovative organizations in the D.C. metro community.”

Mohamed Hussein, Founder and CEO of PGLS

“The Moxie Award program recognizes tenacious organizations that exemplify innovation, growth, and community service. We are excited to share the stories of how the D.C. business community has risen to the challenges of the pandemic and not only survived but thrived. Our Finalists continue to make D.C. a great place to live and work.”

Katie Jordan, Moxie Award Chair

PGLS is a leading provider of global language and business solutions dedicated to unlocking the full potential of communication – empowering our clients to achieve growth, enhance experiences, and transform information into actionable insights. Committed to innovation and excellence, PGLS offers a range of services designed to meet the evolving needs of our diverse clientele. From language and communication solutions to market intelligence, staff augmentation, and growth advisory, PGLS is redefining the landscape of global business and communication, empowering organizations to succeed in a dynamic world. 

PGLS certified as an MBE by the NMSDC

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Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS), a leading provider of comprehensive language services, is pleased to announce its certification with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is one of the country’s leading corporate membership organizations. The NMSDC has 23 affiliate regional councils nationwide and nearly 1,500 corporate members throughout its network. Corporate members include many of the largest public and privately-owned companies, as well healthcare companies, colleges, and universities.

PGLS is a leading provider of global language and business solutions dedicated to unlocking the full potential of communication – empowering our clients to achieve growth, enhance experiences, and transform information into actionable insights. Committed to innovation and excellence, PGLS offers a range of services designed to meet the evolving needs of our diverse clientele. From language and communication solutions to market intelligence, staff augmentation, and growth advisory, PGLS is redefining the landscape of global business and communication, empowering organizations to succeed in a dynamic world.