Nominations Open for the 2025 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, presented by The Women Presidents Organization and JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking
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, [email protected]
Women Presidents Organization: Kirsten Wynn, [email protected]
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