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  • What is the Inc. 5000?
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What is the Inc. 5000?

In 1982, Inc. 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 38 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 2022 Inc. 5000 here!

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The early-rate deadline to apply is March 25th, 2022, and the fee is $195.
The regular rate will be $245 From March 26th, 2022 until the deadline date of April 22rd, 2022
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The Final Deadline to submit an application is April 22rd, 2022.
The Final Deadline to submit your Revenue Verification Materials is May 6th, 2022.
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Apply here for the 2022 Inc. 5000!
Have any questions or concerns? Email us at Inc5000@inc.com

 

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