Inc. Magazine Unveils Its 37th Annual List of
America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000
For the 3rd Time, A.M. Sun Solar Appears on the Inc. 5000,
Ranking No. 1484 with a Three-Year Revenue Growth of 317 Percent.
This Makes Them the 2nd Fastest Growing Company on the Central Coast for 2017.
Paso Robles, August 15, 2018 – Inc. magazine today revealed that A.M. Sun Solar is No. 1484 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This is the third year in a row that A.M. Sun Solar has made the list making them the second fastest growing company on the Central Coast, and securing them a spot as one out of four companies that make the list three years in a row. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
“It’s an honor to be listed alongside other business leaders on the Central Coast for the third year in a row. We are so proud of our team and thankful for our clients who make our success possible.” Said Cory Howe, CEO of A.M. Sun Solar.
Not only have the companies on the 2018 Inc. 5000 (which are listed online at Inc.com, with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc., available on newsstands August 15) been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2018 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 538.2 percent, and a median rate of 171.8 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $206.1 billion in 2017, accounting for 664,095 jobs over the past three years.
“If your company is on the Inc. 5000, it’s unparalleled recognition of your years of hard work and sacrifice,” says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. “The lines of business may come and go, or come and stay. What doesn’t change is the way entrepreneurs create and accelerate the forces that shape our lives.”
For more information contact:
Brian Potter
Director Of Marketing
A.M. Sun Solar
805-772-6786
bpotter@amsunsolar.com
More about A.M. Sun Solar
A.M. Sun Solar is the local leader in custom solar solutions and installations on the Central Coast. For over 15 years, A.M. Sun Solar has provided high quality, cost efficient solar energy to residences and small businesses in San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. With a wide variety of financing solutions available, affordable pricing, custom solutions and complete installations from permit to interconnection, A.M. Sun Solar is the go to local solar company on the Central Coast.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
The 2018 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2014 and 2017. 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. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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 contact:
Inc. Media
Drew Kerr
212-849-8250
dkerr@mansueto.co
