Achievers & Accolades

Local business named to the 2024 Inc. 5000

By Staff Report, posted 1 year ago

Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric was recently listed on the 2024 Inc. 5000 recognizing it as one of the fastest growing private companies in America. 

According to the Inc. website, companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 through 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of Dec. 31, 2023. The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $2 million. 

Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric boasted 150% growth over the three year period. 

To view the full list go to https://www.inc.com/inc5000/2024.

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