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We’re proud of what IC100 winners have accomplished!

Inner City 100 (IC100) winners are forces of opportunity, optimism, and transformation in urban, under-resourced communities. They provide residents and surrounding anchor institutions with vital services, hire locally, and generate wealth for the betterment of their neighborhoods.

We’re honored to call the companies below IC100 winners. Their successes are an inspiration to other entrepreneurs, and their stories prove what is possible in our urban communities.

Blog Features

eSmart Recycling: “Our company’s ‘why’ is holistic sustainability. It’s about taking care of the earth, people, communities, and those around you, including your team. We’ve learned that a little goes a long way.” Read more about the environmental and community impact of Tony Selvaggio’s company.

BC Design Haus: “I don’t just want to give [my clients] great work or exceed their expectations. I want to know that what my agency does has affected their business in a positive way. When our partnership has helped them reach their goals, then we’ve done our job by adding value to their business.” Read more about Bernadette Capulong’s thriving creative agency. 

Daddy’s Soul Food & Grille: Following in the footsteps of his father, Benjamin Smith spent many years working in restaurants and hotels, but it was the opportunity to help rebuild the community he loves that helped him find his life’s passion. Read more about how this 2021 IC100 winner has enriched the Milwaukee neighborhood where he’s built a successful family business.

Somerset Academy Early Learning Center: Countless setbacks couldn’t deter Philadelphia businesswoman Barbara Chavous-Pennock from creating a safe space for her community’s children and families. Read more about this 2021 IC100 Winner.

See more stories of past IC100 winners in our Impact Report!

Special Award Video Features

Every year, three exceptional recipients from Inner City 100 (IC100) winners are acknowledged with one of these special awards:

1. The FedEx Champion of Global Entrepreneurship Award celebrates a company’s embodiment of FedEx’s commitment to diversity, global trade, and economic development.
2. The Chevron Dorothy A. Terrell Community Impact Award, named after ICIC’s former President and CEO, recognizes the Inner City 100 company making significant contributions to its community through impactful job creation and civic engagement.
3. Lastly, the Business Growth Award is granted to the #1 fastest-growing company on the IC100 list.

Special award winners for the current year are featured here. Delve into the stories of select past special award winners:

PRINTFRESH, LLC – RECIPENT OF THE 2023 BUSINESS GROWTH AWARD

SISTERS TRAVELING SOLO – RECIPIENT OF THE 2022 FEDEX CHAMPION OF GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD 

CUBE CARE CO. – RECIPIENT OF THE 2023 FEDEX CHAMPION OF GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD

O2EPCM, INC. – RECIPIENT OF THE 2023 CHEVRON DOROTHY A. TERRELL 

ASPIRE CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN – RECIPIENT OF THE 2022 CHEVRON DOROTHY A. TERRELL COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD