Inc. 500 Reveals America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies

Some of the 2004 Inc. 500 Winners

New York, (October 20, 2004) - Inc. Magazine, the premier publication for small and medium-sized businesses, today released its 23rd annual Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The Inc. 500 Special Issue will appear on newsstands October 26 and will be on display until December 21, 2004.

The companies that made this list have thrived despite continued stagnation in the economy, posting an average year-over-year sales growth of 265%.

To be eligible for this year's Inc. 500, companies had to be independent and privately held through their fiscal year 2003, have at least $200,000 in net sales in the base year of 1999 and $2 million in net sales for 2003.

In addition, their 2003 sales had to exceed 2002 sales. Companies are ranked on averaged year-over-year sales growth. Inc. verifies all information using tax forms and audited financial statements from certified public accountants and by conducting interviews with company officials.

Here are some more winners:

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