Inc. 5000 list includes several Chandler companies

The 2022 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private businesses in America included 144 Valley businesses. 

The annual list from the American business magazine was released this week. 

The top Valley entry was Qwick, which came in at No. 32. The Scottsdale-based company whose gig-economy app connects food and beverage professionals who want on-demand work with businesses that need them to fill shifts, was founded by Jamie Baxter in 2017. Its three-year growth from 2018-21 was measured at 10,076%. 

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on Aug. 23. 

Valley companies on the Inc. 5000 list 

Rank	Company	Growth	Industry	City	Self-description
32	Qwick	10,076%	Food & Beverage	Scottsdale	A platform for food and beverage professionals to connect with event venues.
37	Emerge	8,953%	Software	Scottsdale	Transportation and logistics startup providing access to live market conditions.
108	Kayo Energy	4,052%	Energy	Tempe	Energy solutions company that provides community access to affordable solar energy.
136	Cross Country Creative	3,426%	Advertising & Marketing	Gilbert	Full-service digital marketing agency offering law firms results-driven boutique services.
162	Zenernet	3,167%	Energy	Phoenix	A residential solar company offering customizable systems and other clean energy innovations.
202	Bad Birdie	2,632%	Retail	Scottsdale	Men's and women's golf apparel brand emphasizing fashion, comfort, and performance.
229	Pomchies	2,295%	Retail	Tempe	Fashion accessory maker featuring unique and custom color combinations.
255	Trainual	2,113%	Business Products & Services	Scottsdale	Software developer helping small businesses onboard, train, and scale teams.
260	72SOLD	2,065%	Real Estate	Scottsdale	Home seller featuring an auction-like process that creates a competitive environment.
382	Power 22	1,578%	Environmental Services	Chandler	Environmental services firm providing residential customers affordable energy through solar power.
391	7th Level Communications	1,536%	Business Products & Services	Scottsdale	Sales coaching company working with businesses and sales professionals.
414	Clutch Solutions	1,476%	IT Services	Mesa	IT consulting firm combining talent, partners, and products to provide turnkey solutions.
432	Paradigm Laboratories	1,428%	Health Services	Phoenix	Molecular laboratory serving patients, schools, first responders, and government entities.
454	HireRising	1,370%	Human Resources	Phoenix	Local IT staffing and recruiting company operating in the Phoenix area.
508	Ensemble Solutions Group	1,221%	IT Services	Mesa	Provides wireless IoT solutions through a variety of hardware, software, connectivity and help desk services.
537	CareNational Healthcare Services	1,166%	Human Resources	Scottsdale	Health care staffing company with divisions in executive search, medical management, health care support, travel nursing and special projects.
551	me4kidz	1,132%	Consumer Products	Phoenix	Manufacturer of kid- and Earth-friendly health care products using recycled, lead-free plastic and providing work for those with disabilities.
586	Atlas Healthcare Partners	1,079%	Health Services	Phoenix	Health care solutions company specializing in the development and management of ambulatory surgery centers, partnering with health systems and physicians.
599	Paradox	1,061%	Software	Scottsdale	Software company building recruiting programs that melds a personalized touch with automation, performing tasks like screening and interview scheduling.
647	BotBuilders	973%	Business Products & Services	Phoenix	Leading provider of automated, easy-to-use chatbots designed to generate leads, increase sales and improve support.
780	Ally Pediatric Therapy	817%	Health Services	Tempe	Health care company integrating ABA therapy, speech-language and feeding therapies to treat children with autism and other childhood disorders.
787	Brander Group	808%	IT Services	Scottsdale	IT and network infrastructure consulting and brokerage firm helping global brands solve critical challenges, streamline operations and lower costs.
890	Price Mortgage	715%	Financial Services	Gilbert	Top mortgage broker that provides transparent, consistent fees and wholesale rates and pricing directly to customers.
915	Cordless Media	696%	Advertising & Marketing	Tempe	Technology and services company providing niche marketing services, including one-off header bidding stacks, monetized tools, custom ad products and more.
1,002	Fusion Power	650%	Energy	Chandler	Arizona-based installer of consumer solar power systems offering design, permitting, utility coordination, installation and service for homeowners.
1,091	CapMatrix Ltd	595%	Financial Services	Phoenix	Financial services firm providing strategic advisory and transaction execution services to help businesses navigate capital markets.
1,123	CheerLending	576%	Financial Services	Chandler	Mortgage intermediary providing customers with access to potential lenders and targeted information allowing customers to make informed and actionable decisions.
1,151	Barrier Insulation & Energy	565%	Consumer Products	Glendale	Commercial and residential insulation company helping customers save on utilities and reduce energy required to keep homes and buildings cool.
1,183	True Shot Gun Club	549%	Retail	Tempe	Ammunition dealer offering a selection of target practice, self-defense, and hunting ammunition.
1,215	RosinTeam	534%	Real Estate	Scottsdale	Real estate company specializing in helping clients to build wealth in residential real estate in Arizona and California .
1,232	PathogenDx	527%	Health Services	Scottsdale	Provides disruptive molecular-based pathogen testing technology and solutions for the human diagnostics, botanical, food and agricultural industries.
1,248	Phusion Wellness	522%	Health Services	Mesa	Health services company developing and delivering personalized treatments for patients with chronic pain to improve their quality of life.
1,297	Adams Craig Acquisitions	501%	Construction	Scottsdale	Luxury home builder specializing in sustainable building in the Phoenix Metro area, repurposing and reusing materials to create new homes.
1,299	JMG Holding Partners	499%	Real Estate	Scottsdale	Real estate referral partner specializing in B2B relationships and working with a variety of national lenders and networks.
1,310	Bluum	497%	Education	Phoenix	Provides technology services support for educators designed to improve learning and maximize accessibility for students across North America.
1,328	Creation Equity	492%	Real Estate	Phoenix	An investment and real estate development firm specializing in commercial real estate, venture capital and hospitality management across several states.
1,336	Sawyer Aviation	490%	Logistics & Transportation	Scottsdale	Full-service aviation company offering private charter travel, aircraft management and sales, as well as flight education and emergency medical transport.
1,415	Blacksmith Agency	455%	Advertising & Marketing	Phoenix	Marketing agency that offers digital strategy, website audits, user persona mapping, wireframing, moodboarding, content and site architecture and more.
1,434	Handwrytten	448%	Business Products & Services	Tempe	Communication and robotics firm specializing in the automation of handwritten letters, offering access via web and mobile apps.
1,439	Icon Power	448%	Energy	Tempe	Solar energy company that sells, installs, monitors, warranties and services solar equipment and aims to accelerate shifting to renewable energy.
1,444	Scynce LED	446%	Engineering	Mesa	Indoor greenhouse lightning company offering products that optimize the expression of plants, resulting in higher quality crops.
1,498	Vensure Employer Services	427%	Human Resources	Chandler	Professional employer organization offering complete, end-to-end solutions for outsourced payroll, human resources, benefits, risk management and workers compensation services.
1,519	qBotica	423%	Software	Phoenix	Provider of intelligent document processing and robotic process automation services to help remove inefficiencies through automation.
1,522	evolvedMD	422%	Health Services	Scottsdale	Accelerator of behavioral health services in Arizona through embedding clinicians at primary care practices to drive improved patient outcomes.
1,539	ABP Electrical Systems	416%	Energy	Tempe	Leading solar electrical service provider delivering the highest level of expertise, commitment and reliability for more than two decades.
1,588	Proctorio	400%	Education	Scottsdale	Learning integrity platform company offering identity verification and remote proctoring services to schools, higher education, corporations and federal institutions worldwide.
1,621	Exclusive Surgeries Network	391%	Health Services	Peoria	Network of vetted surgeons and outpatient surgery centers offering safer, intimate direct surgery solution at 30 percent savings.
1,628	Aragon Construction Solutions	387%	Construction	Phoenix	Federally certified concrete contractors specializing in placement services such as sidewalk, curb/gutter, ADA ramps, PCCP and concrete structures.
1,635	Oats Overnight	383%	Food & Beverage	Tempe	In-house manufacture of certified gluten-free, high protein, twenty plus flavors, spoon-free overnight oats retailed nationwide.
1,660	Copperstate Farms	375%	Consumer Products	Phoenix	Arizona-based cannabis production and distribution company with a variety of product suites under its umbrella, as well as retail-concept dispensaries.
1,710	Darwin Research Group	362%	Business Products & Services	Scottsdale	Provider of market research and consulting services to the life sciences and health care industries.
1,727	Homestead Fence Co.	357%	Manufacturing	Mesa	Nationwide supplier of fencing and outdoor products specializing in long-term outdoor solutions with vinyl and aluminum materials.
1,748	Virtuous Software	352%	Software	Phoenix	Fundraising platform helping nonprofit organizations to build better donor relationships, eliminate redundant tasks and improve the donor experience.
1,751	Blue Signal	351%	Human Resources	Phoenix	Executive recruiting firm, understanding client and candidate needs to make the best placements with a focus on culture and community.
1,776	RECUR360	346%	IT Services	Cave Creek	Arizona-based firm offering financial services software, cloud infrastructure, and managed IT services for its clients.
1,824	Freestar	334%	Advertising & Marketing	Scottsdale	E-commerce services company providing advertising technology and program monetization for digital media publishers and app developers to maximize revenue.
1,850	Boomerang Capital Partners	328%	Real Estate	Mesa	Real estate finance company focused on lending and equity investment opportunities with strong growth potential and stable returns.
1,862	StaffNow	327%	Human Resources	Avondale	Staffing agency utilizing cutting edge recruiting tactics and technology to shorten hiring time while reducing cost.
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