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  • What is the Inc. 5000?
  • Why should my company apply?
  • How are the 2023 Inc. 5000 companies selected?
  • How does Inc. define revenue?
  • What is the difference between the Inc. 500 and the Inc. 5000?
  • Where and how do I submit a company to the Inc. 5000?
  • Is there a fee to apply for the Inc. 5000?
  • What is the refund policy?
  • When is the deadline to apply?
  • How are companies ranked on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list?

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  • Why should my company apply?
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  • Is there a fee to apply for the Inc. 5000?
  • Where and how do I submit a company to the Inc. 5000?

What is the Inc. 5000?

In 1982,  Inc. magazine introduced the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. Since then, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success and the place where future household names first make their mark. Pandora, 7-Eleven, Toys 'R' Us, Zipcar, Zappos.com, and numerous other well-known brands have been honored by the Inc. 5000. In 2007, the Inc. 500 list expanded to the Inc. 5000, giving readers a deeper, richer understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape and capturing a broader spectrum of success.

Today, the list is a distinguished editorial award, a celebration of innovation, a network of entrepreneurial leaders, and an effective public relations showcase. The Inc. 5000 ranks companies by overall revenue growth over a three-year period. All 5,000 honoree companies are individually profiled on Inc.com. The top 500 are featured in the September issue of Inc.magazine, the leading entrepreneurial advocate for 44 years running. Inc. also ranks the fastest-growing companies by industry, metro area, revenue, and number of employees, and we also highlight women and minority-run companies. 

You can now apply for the 2023 Inc. 5000  here! 

The early-rate fee to apply is $245 until March 24, 2023.
The regular-rate fee to apply is $345 from March 25 until the final deadline date of April 21, 2023.
The final deadline to submit your  Revenue Verification Materials  is  May 5, 2023.

All submission dates are until 11:59 pm Pacific Time.


Apply  here  for the 2023 Inc. 5000!
Have any questions or concerns? Email us at Inc5000@inc.com

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