Applications will be accepted now through February 17, 2025
NEW
YORK, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women
Presidents Organization (WPO) and JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking
are seeking nominees for the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led
Companies™ ranking. First launched in 2007, the annual 50 Fastest
list celebrates the size and growth of women-owned or -led
companies worldwide, recognizing their contributions to innovation,
economic development and job creation across industries. This
year's 50 Fastest honorees will be recognized at the WPO
Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum on May 7-9,
2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
Honorees will gain access to networking and robust educational
opportunities presented alongside JPMorgan Chase Commercial
Banking.
"As we mark the 18th year of the 50 Fastest Growing
Women-Owned/Led Companies listing, we are honored to celebrate the
remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs who continue to
drive innovation and make a lasting impact," said Camille Burns, CEO of the Women Presidents
Organization. "This program shines a spotlight on the
transformative contributions of these businesses, and we encourage
all eligible women-owned or led companies to apply and join this
distinguished legacy of growth and excellence."
To be eligible, all 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 may apply each year and are not required to
be members of the WPO. There is no cost to apply. All applications
must be received by February 17,
2025.
"The 50 Fastest list is an incredible opportunity for business
leaders to build a community of likeminded and innovative
executives where they have the opportunity to network, learn from
and support one another and thrive in their pursuits," said
Thelma Ferguson, Global Head of
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Vice Chair, JPMorgan Chase
Commercial Banking. "We are proud to join forces with WPO once
again to uplift some of the most exciting businesses globally and
we cannot wait to celebrate the 50 Fastest this spring."
The 2024 honorees represented a diverse array of industries,
including fertility, health and wellness, security, technology,
staffing, human capital management, and more. Notably, 94% of
applicants were business founders, reflecting a continued rise in
founder-led enterprises. Collectively, the 2024 50 Fastest
generated $7 billion in revenue and
averaged 11 years in business. For more information about the 50
Fastest listing, please visit
women-presidents.com/news-events/50-fastest/.
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 exclusive
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 $4.2
trillion and operations worldwide. Through its
Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries and
Commercial Real Estate businesses, Commercial Banking serves
emerging startups to mid-corp businesses 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 digital banking and payments solutions, credit and
financing, international banking, advisory services and more.
Information about JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking is available at
www.jpmorganchase.com/commercial.
CONTACT:
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking: Marguerite Ward, marguerite.ward@chase.com
Women Presidents Organization: Kirsten
Wynn, Kirsten@women-presidents.com
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