Inc. Magazine revealed that AVANA Companies, a family of lending and asset management platforms, located in Arrowhead Executive Center, 17235 N. 75th Ave., Suite E-145, in Glendale, has made it to its annual Inc. 5000 list out of 7MM companies the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the economy’s independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

“We are honored to be adjudged as one of the fastest growing companies in the 2021 Inc. 5000 list. In the current economic environment where the businesses are facing many challenges, we’re appreciative of our thousands of loyal customers and businesses,” says AVANA CEO Sundip Patel stated in a news release. “We’re also immensely proud of our global team, stakeholders and partners, who have been the foundation of our continued growth and improvement.”

AVANA’s ranking on the Inc. 5000 list is evidence of the growth rate of its portfolio. The staff and management will be celebrating the win by a day of service at the St. Mary’s Food Bank, which has distribution locations in Phoenix at 3131 W. Thomas Road, and in Surprise at 13050 W. Elm St.

The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will take place virtually Oct. 19-20.