Inner City 100 Nomination Information
The Inner City 100 is a national listing of 100 of the fastest growing companies located in America’s inner cities. The annual list showcases businesses that are thriving in urban areas across the country, creating jobs, income and wealth for inner city residents. It is the most ambitious project in America to uncover and celebrate inner city entrepreneurship and business success. ICIC relies on nominating partners to help us find these companies, and without the help of people and organizations in cities around the country, this program would not be possible.
Qualifying Criteria
To determine their eligibility for the 2009 Inner City 100, companies are asked to complete a brief one-page application form. To qualify, a company must:
- Be an independent, for-profit corporation, partnership or proprietorship
- Be headquartered or have 51% or more of its physical operations in economically distressed urban areas
- Have ten or more full-time employees
- Have a five year operating sales history that includes sales of at least $200,000 in 2003 and at least $1 million in 2007, and an increase in sales between 2006 and 2007
What’s in it for nominators?
Participating partners will have the opportunity to send representatives to the Inner City 100 Summit, and will be recognized in local press releases. These lists also bring positive attention to their host cities and the results of local economic development initiatives.
What’s in it for companies?
The Inner City 100 list receives substantial national and media attention. Past winners have cited meeting major investors, winning multi-million dollar contracts and gaining increased credibility as direct results of appearing on the list.
Do you know companies like this?
Please nominate today!
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