Inc. Magazine Unveils Its 37th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000
SOUTHLAKE, Texas (PRWEB) August 15, 2018 -- Inc. Magazine has ranked ExcelHealth No. 160 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious business ranking, of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. ExcelHealth develops FDA cleared, muscle stimulators and TENS Units to meet a variety of pain relief and muscle conditioning needs through their proprietary brand, iReliev.
“It’s a great honor and blessing to be among Inc. 5000’s leading companies in America,” said Mike Williams, CEO and Founder of ExcelHealth. William’s added, “Our employees, customers, vendors, and partners deserve all the credit. We are both humbled and incredibly excited to receive this award. We are particularly gratified to be ranked the No.12 fastest growing health company as it reflects the consumers need worldwide for effective, all-natural, non opioid pain relief solutions.”
Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within America’s most dynamic economic segment, independent small and midsized businesses.
“The Inc. 5000 is the most persuasive evidence I know that the American Dream is still alive,” says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief, Eric Schurenberg. “The founders and CEOs of the Inc. 5000 tell us they think determination, risk taking, and vision were the keys to their success, and I believe them,” Shurenberg added.
In addition to ExcelHealth, the Inc. 5000 class of 2018 includes powerhouses such as Peloton, Brooklinen, and PopSockets. The 2018 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 538.2 %, and a median rate of 171.8 %. Not only have the companies on the 2018 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared to prior lists. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $206.1 billion in 2017, accounting for 664,095 jobs over the past three years. Companies such as Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, GoPro, Timberland, Clif Bar, Patagonia, Oracle, LinkedIn, Yelp, and Zillow are just some of the alumni of Inc. that have gone on to become household names.
The annual Inc. 5000 Gala, honoring all the companies on the list, will be held October 17-19, 2018 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX. Speakers include some of the greatest entrepreneurs such as: Tony Robbins, Best Selling Author, Philanthropist, and #1 Life and Business Strategist; Daymond John, Founder & CEO of FUBU and Shark Tank Star; Marshall Goldsmith, Renowned Leadership Coach; Barbara Corcoran, Real Estate & Business Expert and Shark Tank Star; Lisa Price, Founder of Carol’s Daughter; Norm Brodsky, Columnist for Inc. Magazine; Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder of Chobani.
For more information, visit iReliev.com. iReliev® is a registered trademark of Mike Williams and ExcelHealth. All other names and trademarks are property of their respective firms.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
The 2018 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2014 and 2018. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2014. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2017. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2014 is $100,000; the minimum for 2017 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Inc. Media
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Inc. took home the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. The total monthly audience reach for the brand has been growing significantly, from 2,000,000 in 2010 to more than 18,000,000 today.
The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of these companies. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions. For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com
Micah Mckinney, ExcelHealth Inc. dba iReliev, https://ireliev.com/, +1 (855) 723-2582, [email protected]
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