Inc. magazine ranked, Chattanooga based, Market Street Solutions, a Business Analytics and Big Data Consulting Firm, Number 1457 (increasing from Number 1936 in 2014, 3511 in 2013, and 4330 in 2012) on its 34th annual Inc. 500|5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This is the seventh time in the last eight years that Market Street has been recognized on this list and is one of only three Chattanooga based companies included this year.
The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent entrepreneurs. This year’s list added companies such as Fitbit, Planet Fitness, Box and Radio Flyer as well as many other well-known brands.
“To be recognized as part of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies for the seventh time is a true honor,” says Market Street Solutions CEO, Jeff Wade. “Over our 13 years in business we have seen steady revenue growth while continuing to add clients from nearly every industry of the market. Over this time, our focus has remained the same; to deliver excellent service, build relationships with our clients, partners and employees, and to create raving fans. Our continued growth is a testament to the hard work and professionalism of our team, each of whom has been instrumental to our success.”
The 2014 Inc. 5000, unveiled online at Inc.com and with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc., is one of the most competitive crops in the list's history. The average company on the list achieved a mind-boggling three-year growth of 490%. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue is $205 billion, generating 647,000 jobs over the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The story of this year’s Inc. 5000 is the story of great leadership. In an incredibly competitive business landscape, it takes something extraordinary to take your company to the top,” says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. “You have to remember that the average company on the Inc. 5000 grew nearly six-fold since 2012. Business owners don’t achieve that kind of success by accident."