Ajax Union wants to be the first to congratulate all of the honorees of the 2025 Inc. 5000! It’s difficult to manage the kind of growth that makes a business an Inc. 5000 company in any year, and this year’s winners managed to do so during a time of rapid change, AI disruption, and unprecedented opportunities.
As an Inc. 5000 company ourselves, Ajax Union is uniquely positioned to serve the community of the Inc. 5000 – the largest, most successful, private, growing companies in America. We know what it takes to nurture and develop fast-growing companies – because we are one.
We understand that to build and maintain a fast-growing company, you need:
- A strategy “The right strategy will save you a decade.”
- The right people in the right seats
- Alignment between sales and marketing
- Repeatable processes (and to follow them!)
- Clearly defined values – ours are Amazing Communication, Ownership Mentality, and Versatility
Yes, marketing is important – but it only works if a strong, business-first foundation is in place. Ajax Union has found success as a marketing agency because everything we do is a result of effective systems – think EOS and Scaling Up – that have allowed us to scale at the speed of an Inc. 5000 company.
We have worked for and with many Inc. 5000 companies and those companies have seen success because of our efforts. We are proud to be associated with companies that have made the list and stayed on the list – Aprio, ProCFO Partners, and Litify just to name a few.
Looking at the 2025 list, we’re excited to see where the growth is happening: AI & Data companies averaged 2,000% growth (with AKOOL leading the pack at 37,364% in just 4 years). Healthcare, Travel, and Logistics are also seeing explosive expansion. And while California still leads, states like Texas, Florida, and Virginia are emerging as new growth hotspots. This is where the next big opportunities lie.
If you’re looking to work with a marketing agency that understands your unique challenges as one of the largest and fastest-growing companies in America, let’s have a conversation to discuss our strategy and your business goals and how we can help. Schedule a strategy session with us TODAY.
And if you’re looking for ways to approach or connect with other Inc. 5000 honorees, we can help with that too. Leveraging the list effectively can open doors to new clients, partnerships, investors, and top talent. As a fellow Inc. 5000 company, Ajax Union knows how to turn this recognition into real business opportunities — and we’d love to show you how.
What is the Inc. 5000 List and why do you want to be on it?
In 1982, Inc. introduced the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing, privately held companies in the United States. In 2007, the Inc. 500 expanded to become the Inc. 5000 – offering a deeper, richer understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape and capturing a broader spectrum of success stories.
The 2025 Inc. 5000 list has now been published on Inc.com, and the September issue of Inc., profiling the top 500 of the Inc. 5000, is already on newsstands.
To be considered, all companies featured on the Inc. 5000 must:
- Have generated revenue by March 31, 2021
- Have generated at least $100,000 in revenue in 2021
- Have generated at least $2 million in revenue in 2024
- Be privately held, for-profit, based in the U.S., and independent (not a subsidiary or division of another company) as of December 31, 2024
Companies on the 2025 list are ranked according to their percentage revenue growth over three years, from 2021 to 2024. Since then, some honorees may have gone public or been acquired. All companies also undergo Inc.’s editorial review before being featured.
Getting featured on the Inc. 5000 continues to bring powerful benefits that bolster credibility, brand recognition, marketing and sales efforts, and HR initiatives like employee morale and recruiting. Every company chosen for the Inc. 5000 benefits from:
- Dedicated Company Profile on Inc.com: Every honoree receives a dedicated profile page that earns millions of impressions annually.
- Worldwide Spotlight: The elite Inc. 5000 list gives your company credibility with clients, investors, and the media – often leading to meaningful growth opportunities.
- Team Recognition: Public recognition of your team’s hard work helps celebrate success and can attract top talent.
The 2025 Inc. 5000 Vision Conference and other networking opportunities
The 2025 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala has just wrapped up this September, bringing together the nation’s fastest-growing companies for three days of connection, learning, and celebration. The event featured powerful main stage presentations from entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and thought leaders, along with breakout sessions that included panels, interviews, roundtables, and hands-on workshops.
This year’s conference was hosted in person with thousands of CEOs and executives in attendance, while also offering a virtual component for those joining remotely. The highlight, as always, was the black-tie Inc. 5000 Gala, where honorees came together to celebrate their achievements and network with peers.
Tickets are available HERE.
Attendance at these events is invaluable – many networking organizations and peer groups have arisen through the dedication of Inc. 5000 executives and business leaders. For example, in 2011 – the first year Ajax Union was featured on the list – Lewis Schiff and Norm Brodsky formed the Inc. 5000 Business Owners Council. The goal of the group was to meet regularly to introduce each other to new ideas, new experts, and new connections.
Our CEO, Joe Apfelbaum, was an active, vocal member of the Business Owners Council. After the group disbanded, Joe used the network he developed to lead roundtables of Inc. 5000 CEOs, helping welcome new members and build a thriving community of fast-growing companies to support and learn from one another.
Today, Lewis Schiff and Norm Brodsky continue that mission with the Building of Giants initiative – a powerful community where Inc. 5000 leaders share strategies, insights, and opportunities for growth. More information about this initiative can be found HERE.
