Washington, DC-based social impact firm celebrates its fourth time on the prestigious list, after people-centered pivots led to record growth following global pandemic
WASHINGTON (Aug. 13, 2024) 鈥� Today, Inc. Magazine revealed that , a social impact firm based in Washington, DC, has been named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list as one of America鈥檚 fastest-growing private companies.
The companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage of revenue growth from 2020 to 2023 鈥� a period made particularly tough for businesses by the coronavirus pandemic shutdown and other significant global challenges. During this period, LINK adopted a hybrid growth posture, kept its entire team employed and expanded its hiring commitments, opened new branches across the US and internationally, curated a hyperlocally based global growth strategy, and doubled down on their mission-driven and community-based work.
鈥淚n an extraordinarily complex moment, we doubled down on what matters 鈥� our people, our clients, and our communities,鈥� said Michael Akin, President of LINK Strategic Partners. 鈥淚t was a well-intentioned response to prioritize people over profits during an unprecedented crisis; one that ultimately became a winning strategy. The inclusion on this list among some of the most dynamic companies in the world, validates our firm鈥檚 philosophy that doing good and doing well are not mutually exclusive. We are truly proud and humbled to be a part of the 2024 Inc. 5000!鈥�
Operating at the intersection of community engagement and strategic communications, LINK is a full-service social impact firm that only takes on work with clients that have a mission-based approach to benefit communities. The 2024 list marks the organization鈥檚 fourth appearance, having been featured previously on the Inc. 5000 list in 2019, 2020 and 2022, and named to the 2021 Inc. Best in Business List of companies that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact in the world.
鈥淐ongratulations to LINK Strategic Partners on being named to the Inc 5000 list!鈥� said Derek Ford, president and CEO, Washington DC Economic Partnership. 鈥淟INK is a great example of a local DC business that has grown and is now making a significant impact on the global stage. This honor highlights the thriving environment Washington DC offers for businesses to succeed and expand!鈥�
The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. This year鈥檚 Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.
鈥淥ne of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,鈥� said Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as Editor-in-Chief. 鈥淭o see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year鈥檚 honorees.鈥�
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 . The Inc. 5000 annual conference will be hosted in-person October 16-18, 2024 in Palm Desert, California.