J. Gregory PEO has earned a coveted spot at No. 642 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, recognizing its impressive 536% three-year revenue growth and its place among America's fastest-growing private companies. The Florida-based professional employer organization credits its people-first approach and practical HR solutions for helping businesses reduce complexity, strengthen teams, and grow with confidence.
LAKE SUZY, Fla., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- J. Gregory PEO today announced it has been ranked No. 642 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
"Ranking No. 642 on a list of 5,000 influential companies across the country reflects the work our team has put into growth," says Greg Howard, CEO and President of J. Gregory PEO. "We are proud to share this recognition and celebrate the people behind it."
This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
"Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement."
Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now.
Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About J. Gregory PEO
J. Gregory PEO is a Florida-based professional employer organization that helps small to mid-sized companies and growing businesses all over the country spend less time managing administrative complexity and more time building great companies. With a people-first, partnership-driven approach, J. Gregory PEO delivers integrated payroll and payroll tax administration, employee benefits, human resources support, workers' compensation, risk management, compliance guidance, and employee support services. By combining responsive local service with practical HR solutions, J. Gregory PEO helps employers reduce risk, strengthen their teams, and create better workplaces throughout Florida and beyond.
Learn more at www.jgregorypeo.com.
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