Third Straight Appearance Reflects Sustained Growth, Client Trust and Expanding Capabilities
BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ascend | An Argano Company (“Ascend”) today announced that it ranks No. 1,477 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking its third consecutive appearance on the annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Ascend earned this recognition after achieving 239% revenue growth from 2022 to 2025, the three-year period measured for the 2026 list. The Inc. 5000 is the nation’s most prestigious ranking of successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while advancing innovation, creating jobs and helping shape the future of the economy. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle and Patagonia.
“Making the Inc. 5000 once is a major milestone, but earning a spot for three consecutive years speaks to sustained excellence. That momentum is a direct result of our dedicated consultants and the deep trust our clients place in us year after year. Now, as an Argano company, we are naturally positioned to accelerate that growth, expanding our capabilities and reach to deliver even greater results over the next three years,” said Lou Sylaj, CEO of Ascend.
The 2026 Inc. 5000 reflects the many ways today’s private companies are redefining growth. Across AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products and professional services, honorees are broadening their impact, creating jobs and demonstrating the continued strength of entrepreneurial ambition in the U.S. economy. The 5,000 companies on this year’s list posted a median three-year revenue growth rate of 130% and collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine.
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Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Ascend | An Argano Company
Ascend is one of North America’s largest exclusive UKG partners. With more than 130 certified consultants and over 300 active projects, Ascend is a trusted provider of implementation and advisory services across the UKG Pro HCM, UKG Pro Workforce Management, and UKG Ready solutions. Combining deep product expertise with personalized service, Ascend helps enterprise, midmarket, and SMB organizations maximize the value of their UKG investment. Its dedicated team delivers practical guidance, exceptional value, and a smooth, successful experience at every stage of the customer journey.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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