Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

NEW YORK, August 12, 2020Inc. magazine revealed TCSACCESS and TCS INTERPRETING are part of its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.

“We are gratified our two sister companies, TCSAccess and TCS Interpreting, are included in this distinguished list. We are extremely grateful to our employees and clients who work tirelessly to meet the needs of the organizations with whom we partner to serve the Blind, Low Vision and Deaf communities.” Jessica Moseley, CEO, TCS Interpreting.

The combined missions of TCS Interpreting and TCS Access is to advance equitable access for all individuals, regardless of their abilities.  Every individual should have equitable access to the tools and resources needed for success, competitive employment, and academic achievement.

TCS Interpreting is a nationwide provider of sign language interpreting to the Deaf community. We believe that native language access is a human right and we are committed to providing nationwide world-class services.

TCSAccess a team dedicated to the advancement of equal access and empowerment of persons with disabilities through the provision of Assistive Technology tools and solutions aimed at fostering independence and productivity. We specialize in the assessment, implementation and support of reasonable accommodations for individuals with a variety of support needs, including but not limited to persons who are; blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, as well as those with mobility or cognitive challenges.

 More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Not only have the companies on the 2020 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists as well. The 2020 Inc. 5000 achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 500 percent, and a median rate of 165 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $209 billion in 2019, accounting for over 1 million jobs over the past three years. 

Methodology

The 2020 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2016 and 2019. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2016. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2019. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2016 is $100,000; the minimum for 2019 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

Contact: For TCSAccess, Matt Belcher. For TCS Interpreting, Jane Gelman.