Fastest Growing Companies
QCBJ’s Fastest Growing Companies event identifies and honors the region’s most dynamic companies making significant contributions to the strength of the local economy.
Honorees are ranked according to revenue growth over a two-year period; both dollar and percentage increases are taken into account. The rankings of the top companies will be announced at the event, with videos on each company. The CEO from the No. 1 Fastest Growing Company and Entrepreneur of the Year will share their stories.

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What does the Fastest Growing Companies include?
Dinner, awards ceremony, and networking before and after the event.
When does registration end?
Ticket sales close exactly one week prior to the event on Oct. 2.
*All dietary restrictions must be submitted a week prior to the event. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].What is your refund and cancellation policy?
If you are unable to attend the event you have purchased a ticket for, refunds can be processed, less the transaction fee, up to one week before the event. Event attendees are locked in one week before the event, and refunds cannot be given after that date. Please reach out to Jean Suckow to request a refund at [email protected] or by calling the QCBJ Office at 319-665-6397.
In cases of inclement weather, the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal will assess the situation and will alert all attendees if the event will be postponed or canceled. Refunds will not be offered if the postponed event is held. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, they may be exchanged for a different event of the same value, free of charge, subject to availability.
I’ve purchased a ticket(s), do I receive a physical one?
No. There are no physical tickets. Attendees are asked to check-in at the registration table prior to the event.
How are winners selected?
Honkamp confidentially gathers the financial information from each company and calculates the revenue in percentages from 2021 through 2023. They then ranked the companies by revenue growth over that three-year period.
When will the winners be announced?
Winners will be announced prior to the event on the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal website, social media channels, and published in the paper.
What is the QCBJ?
The Quad Cities Business Journal covers news that is of interest, use and importance for anyone who does business in the Quad Cities. QCBJ is not part of a chain. The newspaper is owned and operated independently by John and Aspen Lohman.
A portion of each issue is dedicated to one sector of the business community. Among many other focus issues, these topics range from diversity to small business, to politics & elections and banking. We also publish a host of supplemental materials.
Where can I get more information?
For editorial information, contact the newsroom ([email protected])
For subscription information, contact Jean Suckow ([email protected])
For advertising information, contact Marsha Luedtke ([email protected]) or John VandeMoortel ([email protected])Have questions about sponsorship opportunities?
For sponsorship information, contact Lauren Grask at [email protected].
2024 Fastest Growing Companies
2024 Fastest Growing Companies Honorees, listed in alphabetical order:
- ALM Positioners, Inc
- American Industrial Door Company
- Barrel House
- Barron Equipment Company
- C&W Transport Solutions
- CBI Bank & Trust
- Centennial Tax & Accounting
- Crawford Company
- LandJet LLC
- Mallard Pointe Kennels
- Mbrico LLC
- MoboTrex
- The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C.
- Oertel Metal Works
- Paramount Millwright Services
- Point Builders
- Revive at The Group Med Spa
- River Cities Engineering
- Rock Valley Physical Therapy
- Russell
- SmoothieCompany.com
- The Advisory Group
- Tri-City Electric Company
- Tri-City Fire Protection
- Tri-City Ironworks