Apply to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in your region
Companies that made at least $1 million in 2023 can apply to be recognized as a growth leader on the Inc. Regionals list of the fastest-growing companies specifically in their home region. It’s a local award that carries national recognition and benefits.
The Inc. Regionals lists recognize the innovative achievements of companies in generating sustainable growth and jobs, and is one of the most esteemed honors growing private businesses and business leaders can receive.
Get the Recognition You Deserve
Powerful Publicity
Benefit from extraordinary exposure in national, local, and industry media. The Inc. Regionals have received millions of media impressions in years past.
Business Prospects
Gain outstanding visibility with potential clients and hires by being listed on Inc.com
Valuable Connections
Join an exclusive community of leading entrepreneurs from every industry and region. The opportunities to partner and share knowledge are unparalleled.
Significant Prestige
Feel the difference being an Inc. Regionals company makes on your company morale—and when you call on prospects. It’s a mark of achievement that commands respect.
2025 Applications Are Now Closed
Important Dates
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November 15, 2024
Early-Rate Deadline
The early-rate deadline is Friday, November 15 at 11:59 PM PT.
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January 3, 2025
Extended Deadline
The final deadline has been extended to Friday, December 13 at 11:59 PM PT.
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Mid-February 2025
List Notification
All applicants will be notified via email if they were chosen for the list
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Late-March 2025
List Announcement
All Inc. Regional Honorees will appear on Inc.com with the announcement of the full list
Frequently Asked Questions
An Extension of the Inc. 5000, which lists the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, the Inc. Regionals are rankings of the fastest growing companies in a particular region.
For 2025, there are seven Inc. Regionals lists: Mid-Atlantic (DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, and NC), Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, and WI), Northeast (PA, NY, VT, NH, ME, MA, CT, RI, and NJ), Pacific (CA, OR, WA, HI, and AK), Rocky Mountains (MT, ID, WY, NV, UT, and CO), Southeast (SC, KY, TN, GA, AR, AL, MS, LA, FL, and PUERTO RICO), Southwest (AZ. NM, OK, and TX).
All of the following must be true of your company in order to qualify for the 2025 Inc. Regionals. Your company must:
- Have generated revenue by March 31, 2021
- Have generated at least $100,000 in revenue in 2021*
- Have generated at least $1 million in revenue in 2023*
- Be privately held, for profit; based in the U.S., and independent (not a subsidiary or division of another company).
Companies are ranked according to the percentage growth of their annual revenue over a two-year period. To assess this, we ask for your 2021 and 2023 revenues. This gives us a two-year growth period, using 2021 as a base year for growth.
The equation for growth percentage is:
[(Recent Yearly revenue - Base Year revenue) / Base Year revenue] x 100 = total growth percentage
For example, if 2021 revenue was $3 million and 2021 revenue is $15 million:
$15 million - $3 million = $12 million
12,000,000 / 3,000,000 = 4
4 x 100 = 400
Growth rate is 400 percent
Yes. There is a nonrefundable processing fee for all applicants. The application fee is $495 until January 3, 2025. Identifying the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. is an enormous editorial project that, among other things, raises awareness of entrepreneurship as a valuable force in our economy. The processing fee covers only a portion of the operational costs of this undertaking.
Refund Policy: If you need to cancel your application, just get in touch with us by replying to your confirmation email or emailing us at inc5000@inc.com. All sales are final. Refunds are not available but you can receive a credit to the 2026 Inc. Regionals Application. The deadline to cancel applications is December 6 at 11:59 PM PST.
“As an entrepreneur I’m quick to move the finish line. This is one success that I can’t & won’t ignore. It’s validation for all the hustle!”
Tara Wilson Agency, Inc. 5000 Honoree