Global call for nominations is open now
through February 19
NEW
YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women
Presidents Organization (WPO) and JPMorgan Chase Commercial
Banking are seeking nominees for the 50 Fastest Growing
Women-Owned and/or Led Companies™ ranking. Nominations are
open now and the deadline to apply is February 19, 2024.
This year's 50 Fastest honorees will be recognized at the WPO
Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum on May
15-17, 2024 in Colorado Springs,
CO, and will gain access to networking and educational
opportunities presented with JPMorgan Chase. New this year,
honorees are also invited to participate in an Accelerator cohort
to support networking, education and continued business growth. The
Accelerator will meet three times per year and provide an
opportunity for the 50 Fastest winners to address issues specific
to fast-growing businesses.
"Established 17 years ago, this ranking stands as a testament to
the phenomenal growth of women-led enterprises and their pivotal
role in shaping the global economy. It is a celebration of the
visionary women entrepreneurs steering these remarkable
organizations to unprecedented success," emphasized Camille Burns, CEO of the Women Presidents
Organization. "We extend an open invitation to women-owned or -led
companies across all industries to apply and receive the
recognition they deserve. The WPO, in collaboration with JPMorgan
Chase Commercial Banking, remains committed to making this ranking
an enduring platform for honoring excellence and inspiring the next
generation of women leaders."
To be eligible, companies must be privately held, women-owned or
led, and must have reached annual revenues of at least $500,000 in each of the last five years.
Applicants are not required to be members of the WPO and there is
no cost to apply. All applications must be received by February 19, 2024.
The 50 companies honored in 2023 spanned a range of industries
including athletic apparel, government, technology and more. Over
the last two years, the WPO saw a significant increase in the size
of businesses with average revenues increasing over $50 million from the 2022 50 Fastest list. The
2023 50 Fastest generated a combined $9.4
billion in revenues, up from $6.8
billion in 2022, and averaged 17 years in business, down
from 18 years in 2022. Consistent with the trend of leaner teams,
the average employee base decreased from 732 per business in 2022
to 450 in 2023.
"The 50 Fastest is more than a simple moment of recognition. It
provides a platform for business leaders to build their networks
and step into a community of likeminded, powerful executives," said
Thelma Ferguson, JPMorgan Chase
Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Vice Chair,
Commercial Banking. "Each year, the new entrants to the ranking
raise the bar for success, showcasing impressive growth and
meaningful community impact. We are proud to join forces with the
WPO once again to invite individuals to apply for the 2024 ranking
and cannot wait to celebrate the newest 50 Fastest members in
Colorado this spring."
For further information on the webinar or the 50 Fastest program,
please visit women-presidents.com/50fastest.
ABOUT WOMEN PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION (WPO)
The Women Presidents Organization (WPO) is a non-profit membership
organization where dynamic and diverse women business leaders
around the world tap into collective insight with access to
entrepreneurial equals, innovative ideas, and executive education.
WPO members have guided their business to generate at least
$2 million USD in gross annual sales
(or $1 million USD for a
service-based business). Each WPO chapter serves as a
professionally-facilitated peer advisory group for members where
they can harness the momentum of their successes and cultivate new
strategies that will take them even farther. Learn more at
women-presidents.com.
ABOUT JPMORGAN CHASE COMMERCIAL BANKING
JPMorgan Chase
Commercial Banking is a business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:
JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of
$3.9 trillion and operations
worldwide. Through its Middle Market Banking & Specialized
Industries, Corporate Client Banking & Specialized Industries
and Commercial Real Estate businesses, Commercial Banking serves
emerging startups to midsize businesses and large corporations as
well as government entities, not-for-profit organizations, and
commercial real estate investors, developers and owners. Clients
are supported through every stage of growth with specialized
industry expertise and tailored financial solutions including
credit and financing, treasury and payment services, international
banking and more. Information about JPMorgan Chase Commercial
Banking is available at www.jpmorganchase.com/commercial.
CONTACT:
JPMorgan Chase
Commercial Banking
Elizabeth
Connerat
Elizabeth.connerat@chase.com
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Women Presidents
Organization
Kirsten Wynn
Kirsten@women-presidents.com
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