a3 Freight Payment made the Inc. 5000 list. Promoted via press releases and social media. The 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th paragraphs are original content I wrote for A3 -- developed a quote for CEO, stats for media pick-up, and overview of A3's accomplishments in 2023.
A3 Freight Payment ranks No. 3,014 among Inc. 5000’s America’s fastest-growing private companies
NEW YORK | Aug. 15, 2023 – Inc. revealed that A3 Freight Payment, headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., ranks No. 3,014 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.
“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”
The 216 logistics companies featured in the Inc. 5000 listing have added 30,669 jobs in the last three years. The Inc. 5000 lists 17 logistics companies in Tennessee that have contributed to 1,963 jobs. A3 is ranked 13th in the state with a 172 percent growth rate.
“A3 is thrilled to be recognized nationally for our entrepreneurial efforts, all of which could not have been possible without the direction of our leadership, team, and clients,” said Ross Harris, Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to additional growth opportunities while continuing to offer superb cost-effective client-focused services.”
The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. This year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years. For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000.
A3 was recognized for the eighth year in a row as one of the nation’s Top 100 Logistics IT providers for 2023, providing customers with world-class logistics IT solutions. Inbound Logistics, the pioneering magazine empowering demand-driven enterprises, recognizes companies that enable logistics and supply chain excellence that position enterprises to scale and grow.
A3 combines freight payment, spend analytics, and business intelligence tools to deliver a comprehensive spend management solution. The company’s corporate office is in Memphis, Tenn., and serves the global logistics industry. Learn more at www.a3FreightPayment.com.
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