Inc. Names Best Version Media to Its 2026 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Midwest
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BROOKFIELD, Wis., April 1, 2026
BROOKFIELD, Wis., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that Best Version Media (BVM) has been ranked No. 107 on its sixth annual Inc. Regionals Midwest list – the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Midwest. The region includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list, the Regionals list offers a data-driven look at the independent small businesses driving growth across the Midwest economy. Companies on this year's list demonstrate exceptional revenue expansion, resilience, and job creation during a challenging economic period.
"Ranking among the fastest-growing companies in the Midwest is a powerful validation of the culture we've built at BVM," said CEO Kevin O'Brien. "Our growth has never been about chasing a ranking; it's been about staying true to our values and supporting our people. Earning recognition from Inc. proves that people-first leadership provides the strongest foundation for scaling a business."
Between 2022 and 2024, the 144 private companies on this year's list had a median growth rate of 69 percent; by 2024, they'd also added 8,171 jobs and $5.2 billion to the region's economy.
"The honorees on this year's Inc. Regionals list achieved exceptional growth at a time when the odds were against them. Amid inflation, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing economic uncertainty, they didn't just persevere – they innovated, adapted, and thrived. Their resilience made them standouts in their industries and true growth engines in their regions," said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc.
About Best Version Media
Best Version Media simplifies local marketing by offering print and digital solutions to small and midsize businesses, helping them be found, chosen, and trusted in their local community. To learn more, visit www.bestversionmedia.com.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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