They have jobs — and a hard time filling so many of them. They have capital to spend but may need more investors soon. And they have tremendous needs for things such as new equipment and bigger office space.
Presenting the 2016 Austin Fast 50 — dozens of companies big and small that are growing faster than Austin itself. Freedom Solar Power was ranked number four. View the full slideshow to find out which other companies made the esteemed list.
The Oct. 28 weekly print and digital edition of ABJ has an even deeper dive on these companies, the fastest-growing of which came in with a raw growth rate of almost 1,000 percent. The ranking of the winners was announced Oct. 27 — go here to see who attended the awards dinner.
This annual contest, which ranks companies based solely on revenue growth during the past three years, yields one of the best sources of business intelligence around, especially for job seekers, service providers and investors. One of these companies may become your next employer, strategic partner or fearless competitor.