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Sciton Earns a Spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Annual ranking spotlights the fastest-growing private companies shaping the future of business in America PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Inc. magazine yesterday announced that Sciton, a leading manufacturer of laser and light-powered medical aesthetic devices, has earned a coveted spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Now in its 28th year of operation, Sciton continues to set the standard in the aesthetics industry for clinical excellence, exceptional craftsmanship, and science-driven innovation. Inclusion in the Inc. 5000 places Sciton among an elite group of companies that have demonstrated resilience, agility, and vision in a year defined by economic uncertainty, rapid technological advancement, and shifting market demands. 'We're honored to be recognized among the fastest-growing companies in America,' says Sciton CEO Aaron Burton. 'Making the Inc. 5000 list is a proud achievement we share with our entire Sciton family and a reminder of why we do what we do: for our people. Our commitment to growth isn't about numbers; it's about investing in our people — helping them learn, develop, and advance within Sciton. Our leadership team is dedicated to driving profitable growth so we can provide more opportunities and share more of our profits with our people. This milestone energizes us to keep climbing, laser-focused on helping our people thrive.' This year's Inc. 5000 honorees represent the nation's most dynamic and inspiring businesses. Past recipients include household names such as Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, and Patagonia. Earning a place on this list underscores Sciton's continued commitment to supporting aesthetic providers worldwide with technologies that deliver exceptional results for their patients. 'Making the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for the third time is rewarding and reflects the strength of our people-first culture and the incredible value we create for our customers,' says Michael Keith, Sciton's Marketing Director. 'Our world-class team is united by the goal of helping customers thrive and deliver results patients love. Strong values and a shared commitment to excellence drive the durable growth this achievement represents.' As the company looks ahead to the coming year, it plans to continue expanding its global presence, developing technologies that push the boundaries of medical aesthetics, and cultivating a culture where innovation and provider success go hand in hand. To explore career opportunities with one of America's fastest-growing medical aesthetics device companies, visit and follow Sciton on LinkedIn at Complete results of the 2025 Inc. 5000, including company profiles, can be found at About ScitonSciton, Inc., headquartered in Palo Alto, California, is an employee-owned medical device company founded in 1997 by industry visionaries James Hobart, PhD, and Daniel K. Negus, PhD. Known for its commitment to high-quality laser and light solutions, Sciton's products serve a range of medical and aesthetic needs, including women's health, skin resurfacing, phototherapy, vascular and pigmented lesions, scar revision, acne treatment, and hair reduction. Sciton's direct sales operate in over 10 countries, with a distribution network reaching 45+ countries worldwide, providing innovative solutions and setting new standards in medical and aesthetic excellence.
CBC
18-06-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Nova Scotia village moves to drop 'Cornwallis' from its name
A village in western Nova Scotia is moving to change its name in the latest example of a community distancing itself from a controversial figure in the province's history. The village commission of Cornwallis Square voted in April to change its name to Kings Square, capping off a process that started a number of years ago following a request from the Annapolis Valley First Nation, which is part of the community. "We felt it was the right thing to do," said Michael Keith, chair of the village commission. The village, which is roughly 15 kilometres west of Kentville, took its name from Edward Cornwallis, the former British governor of Nova Scotia who issued a proclamation in 1749 promising a bounty of 10 guineas for each Mi'kmaw person killed. A statue of Cornwallis was removed from a downtown Halifax park in 2018 and several communities have since renamed streets that featured his name following criticism from Mi'kmaw leaders and activists. "With ours in particular, where the First Nation is within the boundaries of our village, I think it was more important to do it," Keith said. The new name was inspired in part by Kings County, which the village is located in. 'Long overdue' The village's name has been a constant reminder of how the Mi'kmaq have been treated historically, said an Annapolis Valley First Nation band councillor. "It's long overdue and I welcome it," said Nastasya Kennedy of the name change. "For generations, we've had to walk past names and monuments that honour people who wanted to cause deep harm to us," she said. Members of the First Nation were asked by the village commission to be part of the renaming process from the start, said Kennedy. "True reconciliation means sharing the process, not just the outcome," she said. "That's one lesson we can carry forward together." The village needs the approval of the Nova Scotia government to officially change its name. The province is considering the village's request and whether enough community engagement has taken place, according to a spokesperson with the Department of Municipal Affairs. In the meantime, Kennedy said the First Nation continues to call on the province to change the name of the Cornwallis River, which runs for nearly 50 kilometres through the Annapolis Valley. "It's been an ongoing issue to change that before my time here as well," she said. The province has received the request from the First Nation to change the name of the river, a spokesperson said in an email. "We are planning to work through a process with the Mi'kmaq and local communities to consider renaming the river," the email said.
