According to the Los Angeles Business Journal, Par Avion Meetings & Conventions, a leading conference housing, travel and registration company, ranks as one of the 50 largest women-owned businesses in Los Angeles County.

Par Avion was also classified as fourth on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of fastest growing women-owned businesses in 2004.

“As an industry veteran who built Par Avion from the ground up, I was thrilled to see our company make this year’s list of top women-owned businesses in L.A. County,” said Toby Brenner, president and CEO of Par Avion. “It was a complete surprise and a well-deserved compliment to our outstanding, dedicated employees.”

As a group, according to the Los Angeles Business Journal, the 50 largest women-owned businesses in L.A. County reported $3.6 billion in 2004 revenues, up $476.5 million or 15.3 percent from the prior year. Overall, according to the report, the 50 largest women-owned businesses in L.A. County employ 21,153 people.

“At Par Avion,” said Brenner, “an excellent management team and strong customer service have been instrumental in the company's growth over the last two decades. Innovation has also contributed to our success, as well as our ability to evolve in response to the ever-changing needs of our clients.”

“For future growth and development, Par Avion plans to focus on its new incentives division with a line-up of key executives and staff members. Further endeavors include Par Avion’s Attrition Solutions program and Hawaiian Travel Packages, which offer value-added services for customers while elevating the business to a total solutions company for convention housing and travel.”