Inc. has released its annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately-held companies in the United States – and there’s no shortage of promotional products firms among the high achievers.

More than 50 businesses with ties to promo feature on the 2019 Inc. 5000. They include Counselor’s 2019 Fastest-Growing Supplier iClick (asi/62124; Rank: 1208), nine company-affiliates of Top 40 distributor Proforma (asi/300094), and United Franchise Group (Rank: 4348), the parent company of Top 40 distributor Fully Promoted (asi/384000). Other ad specialty-related businesses include Brandito (asi/325944; Rank: 3344), Culture Studio (asi/700559; Rank: 2793), Whitestone Branding (Rank: 1623), SoBe Promos (asi/245603; Rank: 1783), MRL Promotions (asi/258137; Rank: 1282), The Ice Box (asi/229395; Rank: 4254) and more.

“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have followed so many different paths to success,” says Inc. Editor-in-Chief James Ledbetter. “There’s no single course you can follow or investment you can take that will guarantee this kind of spectacular growth. But what they have in common is persistence and seizing opportunities.”

Proforma executives said they were proud of their owner-affiliates who made the list, noting that 69 Proforma affiliate-owners have been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list in the past five years alone. “It’s exciting to lead a network of owners who are shaping the future of the print and promo industry,” said Proforma Founder Greg Muzzillo.

Ray Titus, CEO and founder of United Franchise Group, also expressed positive sentiments. “Being recognized by Inc. Magazine is a true honor because it not only recognizes our growth as a company, but it’s a reflection of the hard work and dedication each of our employees and franchisees brings to the workplace every day,” said Titus.

The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held from October 10-12, 2019, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ.