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10. Blacc Spot Media

Launched in 2011, Blacc Spot Media develops communications software. Since 2013, the Atlanta company has grown sales by 2,019%, generating $2.9 million in revenue last year. It’s headed up by founder and CEO Lantre Barre. Rank: 215.


9. Mobile Defenders

This Kentwood, Michigan, provider of cell phone repair parts to small businesses and individuals booked $35 million in sales last year, up 2,019% from 2013.Mobile Defenders is led by its president, Jordan Notenbaum.


8. Greenup Industries

This Gonzalez, Louisiana, firm, launched by Rodney Greenup in 2012, provides maintenance and repair services to oil and gas companies. It booked $14.9 million in sales last year, up 2,079% from 2013.


7. Preparing People Barber Styling College

This Dallas trade school teaches barbering and hair styling. The business, launched in 2011 by founder Kea Garrett, booked $3.1 million in sales last year, up 2,376% from 2013.

6. RWD Consulting

This Washington, D.C., management consulting firmroped in $7.9 million in 2016 revenue, up 2,555% from 2013. Since 2004, CEO Robert W. Dozier has grown the company to serve over 40 federal agencies and businesses.


5. Active Faith Sports

Ex-NBA player Lanny Smith founded Active Faith in 2010 to sell Christianity-inspired sports apparel. The Houston company has grown sales by 2,486% over three years, booking $7.5 million in 2016.

4. MCB Lighting & Electrical

The Washington, D.C., electric and mechanical distributor grew sales by 2,642% over the last three years, generating $8.9 million last year. Charles Baker launched MCB Lighting & Electrical back in 2000.


3. The Bizzell Group

Anton Bizzell's firm in Lanham, Maryland, launched in 2010, assists government agencies on health, energy, and other projects. Since 2013, the Bizzell Group has grown sales by 2,829%, posting $8.5 million last year. Rank:


2. A. Prentice Ray & Associates

Founded in 2012, A. Prentice Ray has grown sales by 4,391% over the last three years, generating $73 million last year. CEO Angela Prentice heads up the Washington, D.C., firm, which provides IT and other business services.


1. Right Direction Technology Solutions


Joey Hutchins leads Right Direction Technology Solutions, a Baltimore IT services firm. Since 2013, Hutchins has helped the business grow sales by 5,141%, generating $14.9 million last year.
 
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