Procrastination is the greatest threat to a company’s longevity, as many owners wrongly assume they have unlimited time to prepare for a transition. According to CPAs Darlene M. Lotz, Mark Leeder, and Rick Kutch, initiating a succession framework while a business is healthy remains the only way to ensure future stability.
For the second year running, Dallas-based network cyber resilience provider BackBox has earned a position on the Inc. 5000, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The firm attributes its sustained growth to increasing enterprise demand for reliable, automated network security solutions.
The U.S. General Services Administration has tapped LexisNexis Risk Solutions to overhaul identity verification for Login.gov, awarding contracts totaling $218 million. The deal aims to fortify the federal government’s primary digital gateway by deploying advanced biometric authentication and fraud detection tools to secure access to essential public services for millions.
Minnesota shoppers will soon get their first look at Primark as the international retailer plants its flag in the Mall of America on September 3. Occupying 35,000 square feet, the new location serves as the company’s 46th storefront in the United States, marking a significant expansion into the Midwest retail landscape.
With over 15 years of experience in financial services and technology, Avi Marcus has been appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at eLEND. His arrival signals a strategic push by the Parsippany-based mortgage lender to balance rapid AI-driven automation with rigorous regulatory oversight and corporate governance.
Investors who purchased Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) stock between February 20, 2025, and April 21, 2026, face a September 29, 2026, deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in a pending securities class action lawsuit filed by The Gross Law Firm.
Ranked 3,137th on the 2026 Inc. 5000, the Texas-based law firm McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans has officially joined the ranks of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The designation highlights a period of rapid expansion for the firm, which has seen its workforce swell by more than 415% over the past twelve years.
San Francisco officials confirmed that the 14th Annual Globee Awards for Leadership are now accepting international nominations, seeking to recognize professionals and organizations that have driven measurable business growth through innovation, market expansion, and strategic organizational development over the past year.
Investors who purchased iTonic Holdings stock between September 5, 2024, and July 29, 2025, have until September 29, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a pending class-action lawsuit. The litigation targets the firm, formerly known as Pheton Holdings, over allegations of deceptive market practices and fraudulent disclosures.
For the fifth year in a row, Dublin-based Oracle ERP consultancy SMACT Works has earned a position on the Inc. 5000 list, ranking 2,700th among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. This sustained climb reflects the firm's expansion in Cloud Advisory and systems integration services since its 2013 founding.
With a three-year revenue surge of 5,515%, North Royalton-based Encore Wound Care has secured the top spot among Cleveland’s fastest-growing private companies. The mobile provider, which specializes in bedside clinical services, landed at No. 47 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking its second consecutive year in the top 1%.
A Chicago-based inventor has designed a new shower accessory, AMAD’S AMAZING ULTIMATE SHOWERING EXPERIENCE, aimed at eliminating the physical strain of scrubbing hard-to-reach areas. The patent-pending device provides a hands-free method for cleansing the back, specifically targeting users with limited mobility or those seeking increased independence during their daily hygiene routine.
The global veterinary monitoring equipment market is poised for significant expansion, with valuations expected to climb from $0.69 billion in 2026 to $1.03 billion by 2031. Driven by a surge in pet ownership and advanced diagnostic needs, the sector is growing at a compound annual rate of 8.3%.
Investors who purchased Wise Group plc shares between May 11 and July 23, 2026, face a September 29 deadline to apply for lead plaintiff status in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation targets alleged misrepresentations regarding the company’s regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering protocols following its NASDAQ debut.
With a national ranking of 272 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, Omaha-based internal communications platform Workshop has secured the top spot for business growth in Nebraska. The company, which specializes in AI-driven employee engagement tools, also earned a place among the top 25 fastest-growing software firms in the United States.
Utah-based event technology firm RainFocus has earned the 2,247th position on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking its sixth consecutive appearance among America’s fastest-growing private companies. The ranking underscores a sustained period of expansion driven by the company’s focus on integrating agentic AI into enterprise event marketing workflows.
Investors who purchased Pentair plc stock between April 28 and July 14, 2026, are being urged to join a securities class action lawsuit. The Gross Law Firm initiated the litigation following allegations that the company failed to disclose significant inventory destocking issues that negatively impacted its financial performance.
With Phoenix ranking among the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, Tampa-based College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving is actively recruiting local entrepreneurs to anchor its expansion. The company aims to capture rising demand for residential and commercial services driven by the region's steady influx of new residents.
Spectrum Business secured the 2026 North America Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition for its dedicated internet access services. Frost & Sullivan honored the company for its ability to leverage massive fiber infrastructure and streamlined service delivery to meet the increasingly complex demands of mid-market and large enterprise clients across the United States.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared Graviton BioScience to begin human trials of GV101, a novel capsule formulation designed to treat Friedreich's ataxia. The regulatory approval, granted on August 7, 2026, paves the way for a Phase 2 study targeting the root cause of the rare neurodegenerative condition.
The global physiotherapy equipment market is poised for steady expansion, with projections indicating a rise from $6.11 billion in 2026 to $8.37 billion by 2031. This growth, representing a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%, is fueled by a transition toward connected, home-based rehabilitation and advanced robotic therapy systems.
With a three-year revenue growth of 101%, Austin-based work intelligence firm ActivTrak has earned the 3,027th position on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. The ranking marks the company’s seventh consecutive appearance, highlighting sustained demand for software that tracks how artificial intelligence alters organizational productivity and workforce capacity.
Seeking to balance residential aesthetics with personal seclusion, an inventor from Washington, Iowa, has designed UNFENCED, a portable and retractable barrier system. The product aims to provide homeowners and renters with a flexible, weather-resistant solution that can be installed or removed without permanent property modifications.
Jason P. Fowler, a partner at PARRIS Law Firm, has been invited to join the American Board of Trial Advocates, an elite national organization dedicated to preserving Seventh Amendment rights. The invitation recognizes his extensive courtroom experience and his track record of securing major jury verdicts for injured clients.
Fifty years after a mysterious pneumonia outbreak struck an American Legion convention in Philadelphia, the Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease is demanding a radical overhaul of public health policy. Despite decades of scientific advancement, the disease remains the leading cause of waterborne death in the United States, killing roughly one in ten victims.
The global market for vascular dementia treatment is projected to expand at an annual growth rate of 4.5% through 2036, driven by an aging population and a rising incidence of cerebrovascular disease. With 3 million diagnosed cases across major markets in 2025, pharmaceutical firms are accelerating development of novel therapeutic candidates.
Investors who purchased Bloom Energy Corporation stock between February 27, 2025, and July 8, 2026, are being urged to contact The Gross Law Firm regarding a class action lawsuit. The litigation centers on claims that the company misled shareholders about its reliance on Chinese-sourced scandium, artificially inflating its market valuation.
More than 200 exhibitors and thousands of industry professionals will descend upon the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando from August 19–20 for the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, an intensive gathering focused on integrating artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and long-term financial planning into modern real estate practices.
A 1,521% three-year growth rate has propelled Amazon supply chain partner ZonPrep to the 225th spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. The McDonough-based logistics firm climbed over a thousand places in a single year, underscoring a rapid expansion of its infrastructure and throughput capacity for major e-commerce brands.
Brookfield-based Best Version Media has earned the No. 4432 position on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. This recognition highlights the firm's expansion in the local marketing sector and its role in connecting small businesses with their communities.
