61 Charlotte metro area companies make the 2015 Inc. 5000 

The editors of Inc. have released their 2015 annual ranking of the fastest growing private companies in America and 61 Charlotte companies are on the list.

Facts

• Charlotte’s IT Services industry has the largest representation with 10 companies. Business Products & Services and Human Resources tied for second with 6 companies in each industry.
• 3 Food and Beverage companies made the list: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Hissho Sushi, and Bojangles’.
• The highest ranking Charlotte company is XOOM Energy who provides electricity and natural gas solutions to homes and businesses in deregulated energy markets. They’re located in Huntersville.
• The combined revenue of these 61 Charlotte metro area companies is close to $3.5 billion dollars.
• Energy is the fastest growing industry on the 5000 list based on aggregate growth rate at 255%, with Media tailing close behind at 247%. Advertising & Marketing is third with an aggregate growth rate of 201%.
• Charlotte is ranked 20 Fastest Growing Metro Area by number of companies on the list.

Congratulations @Skookum for #1,234 placement on the @inc5000! Not bad for a first showing! #CLT @Inc pic.twitter.com/Pnmq91iV8E

— Michael Scully (@viaScully) August 12, 2015

Charlotte Companies on the List