Arizona is home to many innovative companies that are driving the state’s economy and that is reflected in the state’s showing on this year’s Inc. 5000 list. A total of 117 Arizona companies made the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private firms in America for 2021. That is an increase of 10 Arizona companies over 2021.

Paradigm Laboratoriesa high complexity molecular and infectious disease laboratory ranked No. 224 on the 2021 annual Inc. 5000 list with a three-year revenue growth of 1,961%. Paradigm was also ranked on last year’s 2020 Inc. 5000 list at No. 2,871.

“We’re honored to receive this recognition for a second consecutive year,” said Ethan Sasz, founder and CEO of Paradigm Laboratories. “This success is a directly attributed to the tireless, hardworking efforts of our talented team of employees working day-and-night to help keep our citizens safe by administering and processing hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 tests.”  He added, “While we wish the year 2020 was not one known for its disruptive and devasting losses due to coronavirus, we’re humbled to have pivoted our business to make a small difference in helping fulfill statewide mass accurate, rapid COVID-19 diagnostic testing for its citizens.”


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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 www.inc.com/inc5000.

“We’re proud to once again receive national recognition for our remarkable growth,” said Angela Olea, RN, Assisted Living Locators CEO. “Our record pace of franchise sales, even during the on-going pandemic, demonstrates that franchisee candidates are recognizing the senior space growth potential and the essential need for Assisted Living Locators services.”

The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc., which will be available on newsstands on August 20.

“Perhaps the only thing better than securing a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for the ninth year running is doing so alongside some of our incredible Members and other rehab therapy providers,” said Nancy Ham, WebPT CEO. “This past year, WebPT has doubled down on both innovation and grit—and, as a result, we maintained our reputation as a true industry partner and helped many clinics grow stronger and reach more patients through innovations like Virtual Visits. We look forward to standing side by side with our Members as we all continue to grow in this new normal.”

AvAir, a Chandler-based industry-leading inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, was named on the Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies in America” list for a fourth year.

“We’re honored to be included on this highly respected list alongside America’s top companies,” said Mike Bianco, CEO of AvAir. “In the past year, AvAir has made strategic partnerships throughout the pandemic and customized inventory solutions that provided liquidity to companies when they needed it most. This unique position and decades of preparation allowed AvAir to continue to grow despite the challenges created by the pandemic and we look forward to expanding further in years to come.”

Arizona-licensed cannabis company Giving Tree Dispensary is No. 4617 on thel Inc. 5000 list.

“It is incredibly rewarding to be ranked alongside some of the most recognized and iconic U.S. businesses as a woman-owned cannabis company,” stated Lilach Mazor Power, founder and CEO at Giving Tree Dispensary.

Arizona-based companies on Inc. 5000 list

Here are the Arizona-based companies that made the Inc. 5000 list, with ranking, percentage growth, industry, and the city in which it is based.

6. Brander Group, 27,096%, IT Management, Scottsdale

47. Clutch Solutions, 6,999%, Computer Hardware, Gilbert

138. Arizona Custom Blends Manufacturing, 2,975%, Manufacturing, Tempe

146. Icon Power, 2,823%, Construction, Tempe

148. BIM Designs, 2,800%, Construction, Phoenix

175. Kayo Energy, 2,402%, Energy, Tempe

221. Pomchies, 1,987%, Retail, Tempe

224. Paradigm Laboratories, 1,961%, Health, Phoenix

225. Paradox, 1,941%, Software, Scottsdale

323. RallyUp, 1,431%, Software, Phoenix

346. me4kidz, 1,368%, Consumer Products & Services, Phoenix

403. AMB WELLNESS PARTNERS, 1,201%, Consumer Products & Services, Scottsdale

475. StaffNow, 1,012%, Human Resources, Avondale

530. Emerge, 910%, Logistics & Transportation, Scottsdale

532. Handwrytten, 909%, Business Products & Services, Phoenix

698. Vensure Employer Services, 702%, Human Resources, Chandler

807. Freestar, 601%, Advertising & Marketing, Scottsdale

901. Oats Overnight, 537%, Food & Beverage, Tempe

913. Maverick Performance Products, 529%, Energy, Chandler

926. Proctorio, 520%, Education, Scottsdale

938. First Direct Financial, 513%, Financial Services, Phoenix

1,003. Cordless Media, 482%, Advertising & Marketing, Tempe

1,245. Willmeng Construction, 387%, Construction, Phoenix

1,306. Emerald Pools and Spas, 366%, Construction, Phoenix

1,328. MiCamp Solutions, 360%, Financial Services, Scottsdale

1,352. Printed Mint, 352%, Manufacturing, Phoenix

1,660. Moxie Pest Control Phoenix, 277%, Consumer Products & Services, Phoenix

1,669. Unity Communications, 275%, Business Products & Services, Gilbert

1,689. HELTON & CO, 271%, Retail, Mesa

1,750. Blue Signal, 261%, Business Products & Services, Phoenix

1,760. Design Pickle, 259%, Business Products & Services, Scottsdale

1,824. Bubbies Ice Cream, 249%, Food & Beverage, Chandler

1,840. JJ Safety, 247%, Business Products & Services, Mesa

1850: Tower Capital, 245%, Real Estate Finance, Scottsdale

1,870. Simple Living Solutions, 240%, Consumer Products & Services, Scottsdale

1,900. CampusLogic, 236%, Software, Chandler

1,915. Sparkle and Splash Pools, 233%, Business Products & Services, Tucson

1,982. FOR Energy, 224%, Energy, Phoenix

1,998. Gearfire, 222%, Software, Scottsdale

2,001. Boat Bling, 222%, Consumer Products & Services, Phoenix

2,053. cloudIT, 215%, IT Management, Phoenix

2,123. Tru Realty, 205%, Real Estate, Scottsdale

2,163. Trinity Air Medical, 200%, Logistics & Transportation, Tempe

2,175. SV3, 199%, Consumer Products & Services, Phoenix

2,266. Resolute, 188%, Business Products & Services, Scottsdale

2,273. FlexPrint, 187%, Business Products & Services, Mesa

2,300. eVisit, 186%, Software, Mesa

2,308. Open Source Integrators, 185%, IT Systems Development, Gilbert

2,371. Cannabox, 178%, Retail, Phoenix

2,399. Grand Canyon Gas Logs, 176%, Manufacturing, Phoenix

2,415. Sundell & Associates, 175%, Food & Beverage, Flagstaff

2,416. Trox, 175%, Education, Phoenix

2,426. SANTE Realty Investments, 174%, Real Estate, Chandler

2,435. Redline Electric & Solar, 173%, Construction, Tempe

2,437. Canyon State electric, 173%, Construction, Phoenix

2,467. Cross & Wild, 170%, Advertising & Marketing, Tucson

2,504. Isos Technology, 167%, Software, Tempe

2,538. TCA AZ, 165%, Media, Phoenix

2,541. Offsite Office Equipment Storage, 164%, Logistics & Transportation, Phoenix

2,569. Integrate.com, 161%, Software, Phoenix

2,656. A1 Garage Door Service, 153%, Consumer Products & Services, Phoenix

2,740. ER2, 147%, IT Management, Mesa

2,748. Exerscribe, 147%, Consumer Products & Services, Scottsdale

2,802. Liveops, 142%, Business Products & Services, Scottsdale

2,836. WearMe Pro, 139%, Retail, Tempe

2,851. PXG – Parsons Xtreme Golf, 138%, Consumer Products & Services, Scottsdale

2,962. WealthAbility®, 130%, Financial Services, Tempe

3,038. Total Care Connections, 125%, Health, Tempe

3,071. Staylisted, 123%, Advertising & Marketing, Phoenix

3,117. IMPACT Technology Recruiting, 121%, Business Products & Services, Phoenix

3,144. RevolutionParts, 119%, Software, Phoenix

3,209. Avana Companies, 114%, Financial Services, Glendale

3,211. WebPT, 114%, Software, Phoenix

3,215. Grand Canyon State Glass Design, 114%, Construction, Phoenix

3,313. North&Co., 108%, Real Estate, Phoenix

3,321. Dogtopia Enterprises, 108%, Consumer Products & Services, Phoenix

3,375. Picmonic, 105%, Education, Gilbert

3,381. MST Solutions, 104%, Software, Chandler

3,385. Adopt Technologies, 104%, IT Management, Phoenix

3,416. R&R Law Group, 103%, Government Services, Scottsdale

3,424. Valenz, 102%, Health, Phoenix

3,452. CareNational Healthcare Services, 101%, Human Resources, Scottsdale

3,502. Synapse Studios, 98%, Software, Tempe

3,528. Arizona Fireplaces, 97%, Manufacturing, Phoenix

3,530. Boomerang Capital Partners, 97%, Financial Services, Mesa

3,549. Venture REI, 96%, Real Estate, Scottsdale

3,700. Growth Academy, 90%, Education, Gilbert

3,718. QuickFrames USA, 90%, Manufacturing, Mesa

3,723. AMBIANCE POOL SERVICE, 89%, Consumer Products & Services, Tucson

3,737. RestorationHQ, 89%, Construction, Phoenix

3,749. OpenWorks, 88%, Business Products & Services, Phoenix

3,785. Vertech Industrial Systems, 86%, Engineering, Phoenix

3,805. Centauri Health Solutions, 85%, Health, Scottsdale

3,838. Ice Now, 83%, Food & Beverage, Phoenix

3,900. Omni Pool Builder & Design, 81%, Consumer Products & Services, Tucson

3,957. Kowalski Construction, 79%, Construction, Phoenix

4,120. Whiz Kidz Preschools, 73%, Education, Scottsdale

4,153. Air Control Air Conditioning, 72%, Construction, Lake Havasu City

4,219. SHADE Industries, 69%, Construction, Phoenix

4,261. IQ Total Source, 68%, Business Products & Services, Scottsdale

4,269. DMD Systems Recovery, 68%, Environmental Services, Tempe

4,305. Envision Painting, 66%, Construction, Gilbert

4,389. On Q Property Management, 63%, Real Estate, Gilbert

4,426. Edemnify, 62%, Insurance, Phoenix

4,439. vCORE Technology Partners, 61%, IT Management, Scottsdale

4,575. Assisted Living Locators, 57%, Health, Scottsdale

4,608. HomeSmart International, 56%, Real Estate, Scottsdale

4,617. Giving Tree Dispensary, 55%, Retail, Phoenix

4,619. Pyramid Technologies, 55%, Manufacturing, Mesa

4,683. AvAir, 52%, Logistics & Transportation, Chandler

4,747. Poly Print, 50%, Manufacturing, Tucson

4,810. OH Partners, 47%, Advertising & Marketing, Phoenix

4,962. Levrose Real Estate, 40%, Real Estate, Scottsdale

4,973. Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate, 40%, Real Estate, Tempe