
PROVIDENCE – The deadlines to apply for PBN’s 2021 Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies programs are approaching.
The two award programs, the Fastest Growing Companies Program and the Innovation Companies Program, are entering their 10th year. The award ceremony will be held on Sept. 23 at the Omni Providence Hotel.
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The fastest-growing program recognizes the region’s top companies based on three-year revenue growth. Twenty private companies will be recognized in four revenue categories: $75 million and up, $25 million to $75 million, $5 million to $25 million, and $250,000 to $5 million.
The deadline to apply for the fastest-growing program is July 28th. Businesses in Rhode Island and Bristol County, Mass. may apply.
The innovation-companies program will recognize private, public and nonprofit organizations for their innovations in a variety of industries. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of judges. The deadline to apply for the program is Aug. 4.
Industries eligible for the program include:
- Architecture, construction and engineering
- Biotechnology and life sciences
- Creative marketing, advertising, PR, and design
- Education (all levels)
- Energy and environment
- Financial services
- Food, beverages and agriculture
- Health and wellness
- Innovative collaboration
- IT services
- Manufacturing
- Nonprofits and social services
- Professional services (hospitality, law, real estate)
- Technology
Application forms for both award programs may be found online.
The event’s partners sponsors are Cox and Gallo|Thomas Insurance.











