Inc. magazine named Hargrove, a provider of tradeshow, event and exhibit services, to its 32nd annual Inc. 500|5000 list of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. The list provides a comprehensive look at America’s independent entrepreneurs.
“Our goal has been to offer our clients creative solutions combined with a commitment to our clients’ success. We owe our ongoing growth to the extraordinary team of Hargrove employees who share a belief in our industry, company and a commitment to extraordinary customer service. I am honored to share this recognition with our team,” said Tim McGill, CEO, Hargrove.
Hargrove revenues increased by 78 percent over three years culminating in 2012 when the company produced some of the most complex events on a global stage, including the 2012 NATO and G8 Summits and Democratic National Convention in addition to the hundreds of projects it produces annually throughout the U.S.
One of the largest general contractors in the U.S. and an events company, Hargrove is also an exhibits fabricator as well as a certified woman-owned business founded and based near Washington, D.C. with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to national associations.
The company is providing décor and general contracting services for the Inc. 500/5000 Conference and Awards Ceremony to be held Oct. 10-12 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2013 Inc. 500|5000 companies is 142 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created over 520,000 jobs in the past three years and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $241 billion.
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/5000.