Chicago's fastest-growing companies: Crain's Fast 50 2023
With 23 companies not featured in last year's ranking, Crain's 2023 Fast 50 is a testament to the continued strength of Chicago's small and midsize businesses.
Many of these companies were impacted by COVID and its aftermath. Several were radically changed — for the better. Concert promoter Cardenas Marketing Network (No. 47, with over 350% five-year growth) saw a surge in revenue thanks to pent-up demand for live music after pandemic restrictions were lifted. The 57-employee company made $390 million in revenue last year.
In general, logistics, tech and financial service companies tend to top the list. There are 11 logistics companies among this year's Fast 50, of which four — Unilogic, Setna iO, OSM Worldwide and OTR Transportation — weren't on last year's list.
And like last year, Chicago's leading cannabis players all made the top 10, thanks in part to expansion into new states.
Read on for our full ranking of Chicago's fastest-growing companies and exclusive profiles on all 50.
Missed your chance to apply for Crain's 2023 Fast 50? To ensure your company submits on time next year, contact Crain's data and research analyst Sophie Rodgers.
Source: Crain's Chicago Business
