You should only include permanent (W-2) employees in the employee count. Do not include 1099 or contract employees.
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Early Rate: Friday, July 18, 2025
Companies with fewer than 1,000employees: $495
Companies with more than 1,000 employees: $895
Preferred Rate: Friday, August 15, 2025
Companies with fewer than 1,000 employees: $695
Companies with more than 1,000 employees: $995
Application Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025
Companies with fewer than 1,000 employees: $895
Companies with more than 1,000 employees: $1295
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