Inner City 100

Celebrating Small Business Growth and Community Impact

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Since 1999, ICIC has identified and celebrated the 100 fastest-growing businesses in under-resourced communities across the nation. The Inner City 100 (IC100) award awards are published annually and unveiled in December.

IC100 winners are catalysts of opportunity, optimism, and transformation in the communities where they are located. These businesses have created meaningful employment and brought economic revitalization to their neighborhoods. They are a testament to the competitive business advantages of under-resourced communities and inspire entrepreneurs nationwide.

Award Benefits

  • National recognition and media coverage
  • Networking opportunities with an expansive community of successful entrepreneurs from across the country
  • An opportunity to have a feature video produced or a story written highlighting your company’s story, successes, and community impact that will be distributed across ICIC’s platform and networks and can be used in your company’s marketing collateral
  • A robust communications toolkit to help strategically promote and market your company as a winner of the IC100 award to customers and target audiences

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2023 IC100 Special Award Winners

Every year, ICIC selects three IC100 winners to receive the following awards:

Business Growth Award: This award recognizes the fastest-growing business on the 2023 Inner City 100 list. Selection and ranking are based on percentage revenue growth from 2018 through 2022.

PRINTFRESH, LLC – RECIPIENT OF THE BUSINESS GROWTH AWARD 

Printfresh, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based clothing brand, was founded in 2016 by textile designer and fashion entrepreneur Amy Voloshin and her husband (and business partner) Leo Voloshin. A majority woman-owned business, Printfresh received the 2023 Business Growth Award. This marks the second consecutive year that Printfresh has earned this distinct honor.

Chevron Dorothy A. Terrell Community Impact Award: Named in honor of ICIC’s former President and CEO, this award recognizes the IC100 company that has the greatest impact on its community through quality job creation and civic engagement.

O2EPCM – RECIPIENT OF THE CHEVRON DOROTHY A. TERRELL COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD 

O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management (O2EPCM) specializes in providing comprehensive solutions in program and project management, construction management, project controls, QA/QC management, BIM, inspection, and staffing/staff augmentation.

FedEx Champion of Global Entrepreneurship Award: This award recognizes an Inner City 100 company for its embodiment of the FedEx commitment to diversity, global trade, empowering entrepreneurs, and creating employment opportunities.

Cube Care Co. – RECIPIENT OF THE FEDEX CHAMPION OF GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD 

Cube Care is a provider of healthcare interior decorative products, specializing in comprehensive curtain management services, including maintenance, manufacturing, and installation.

Do you fit this profile or know a business that fits this profile? Nominate today!

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For questions or if you’re interested in getting involved with the IC100 (as a donor, mentor, or sponsor), contact us at InnerCity100@icic.org.


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