EDS Service Solutions Named a 2025 Georgia Fast 40 Honoree by ACG Atlanta for Third Year in a Row
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EDS Service Solutions, a national provider of labor outsourcing and workforce management services across the travel, hospitality, logistics, automotive and aviation industries, has been named a 2025 Georgia Fast 40 honoree by the Atlanta chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.
According to ACG Atlanta, the Georgia Fast 40 program recognizes the top 40 fastest growing middle market companies in the state. Honorees are selected following a thorough review of three years of verified revenue and employment growth, which is validated by Cherry Bekaert LLP, a national accounting firm and founding sponsor of the award. Finalists also participate in interviews conducted by the ACG selection committee.
'Being named a 2025 Georgia Fast 40 honoree is a reflection of our team's dedication to service, innovation and excellence,' said Sonya Locke, chief executive officer of EDS Service Solutions. 'We are proud to be included alongside companies that are building meaningful momentum in Georgia's economy. This recognition represents our ongoing investment in operational excellence and the power of human capital.'
This year's Fast 40 honorees collectively generated more than $8.5 billion in revenue and created over 16,000 jobs statewide, reflecting the critical role of Georgia's middle market businesses in fueling economic growth. These figures were announced by the Association for Corporate Growth as part of the 2025 recognition.
As one of this year's honorees, EDS continues to expand its national footprint, delivering customized labor solutions to enterprise clients in high-volume sectors. The company remains focused on optimizing operational efficiency and empowering workforces in complex environments.
Honorees will be presented with awards and rankings at the Georgia Fast 40 Awards Celebration on Thursday, June 12, at Flourish Atlanta. The event will begin with a private reception for company leaders, followed by an evening program and networking with executives from across the region.
EDS Service Solutions is headquartered in Atlanta and led by a diverse leadership team that's grounded in a culture that values empowerment, innovation and inclusion. The company specializes in labor outsourcing, human capital management and business process services for major clients in the travel, logistics and hospitality industries. EDS operates in over 40 states with over 150 locations and 7,000 employees across the United States. With a commitment to quality and accountability, EDS helps clients strengthen operations by managing their most important asset: their people.
The Association for Corporate Growth is recognized as a leading global network focused on advancing middle market business. Its Atlanta chapter ranks among the most active in the country and produces high-impact events such as the Georgia Fast 40 Awards, M&A South and the Taste of ACG.
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