CCi Voice Joins the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
'Earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 is a tremendous honor but ranking #39 in telecommunications nationwide and #31 among all companies in Connecticut makes this recognition even more meaningful. It's a testament to our team's dedication and our clients' trust as we pursue our goal of becoming the #1 most loved and respected telecom provider in the Northeast.' —Michael LeBlanc, Founder & CEO, CCi Voice
This year's Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 percent, and those companies have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
'Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company's tenacity and clarity of vision,' says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. 'These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn't just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.'
About CCi Voice
Headquartered in Bethel, Conn., CCi Voice delivers reliable and innovative voice and communication solutions to empower businesses of all sizes. Since 1968, CCi Voice has been the go-to company for thousands of customers to install and maintain their critical communications infrastructure. For information, visit CCiVoice.com.
Methodology
Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
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