The 2024 CO— 100 List

The Best and Brightest Small Businesses in America

The Results are In!

We are proud to introduce the 2024 CO—100! This exclusive list recognizes 100 of the best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses across America, celebrated for their remarkable contributions in driving innovation, growth, and ingenuity both locally and globally. These businesses shine through their inspiring ideas and the ways they overcome challenges, enrich community impact, foster vibrant company cultures, and engage customers. Join us in honoring these trailblazers who are shaping the future of small business.

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The CO— 100 By the Numbers

  • Revenue

    The 2024 CO— 100 generates more than $400M in annual revenue, with 95% anticipating additional growth this year.

  • Job Creation

    The 2024 CO—100 employs 5,000+ people, with 92% planning to hire more this calendar year.

  • Reach

    The 2024 CO—100 comprises businesses from 32 states across 16 industries and represents 50+ local area chambers of commerce.

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Our Expert Panel

We’ve carefully selected a distinguished panel of business and media experts to judge the CO—100. Learn more about our judges here.

  • Jeanette Mulvey

    Vice President and Editor-in-Chief
    CO—
  • Caleb Silver

    Editor in Chief & S.V.P.
    Investopedia
  • Lillian Werbin

    CEO & Co-Owner
    Elderly Instruments
    America's Top Small Business Winner
  • Eric Schurenberg

    Founder
    Alliance for Trust in Media
    Former CEO
    Inc. and Fast Company
  • Ramon Ray

    Publisher
    ZoneofGenius.com
  • Bridget Weston

    CEO
    SCORE
  • Tom Sullivan

    Vice President, Small Business Policy
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Anthony Ha

    Technology Journalist; Weekend Editor
    TechCrunch
  • Carmen West

    Vice President, Equality of Opportunity Initiative
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Hadley Douglas

    Co-Founder and President
    The Drink Progressively Group
    America's Top Small Business Winner
  • J.D. LaRock

    President and CEO
    Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
  • Ingrid Jacques

    National Opinion Columnist
    USA TODAY
  • Shanique Streete

    Executive Director, Programs
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
  • Karen Kerrigan

    President & CEO
    Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
  • Loren Feldman

    Founder and Editor-in-Chief
    21 Hats
  • Will Chen

    Founder & CEO
    P.L.A.Y. Pet Lifestyle And You
    America's Top Small Business Finalist 2023
  • Barry Moltz

    Small Business Expert
    M&A Advisor
  • Rieva Lesonsky

    Owner
    Small Business Currents
  • Brian Moran

    Founder & CEO
    Small Business Edge, Brian Moran & Associates
    Co-Founder
    Bricks or Sticks
  • April Peterson

    Owner
    River Rock Outfitter
    America's Top Small Business Finalist 2023
  • Denise Berkhalter

    National Director of Communications
    Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
  • Joe Shamess

    Founding General Partner
    Flintlock Capital
    Chair
    U.S. Chamber Small Business Council
  • Heesun Lho

    Vice President of Programs
    Tory Burch Foundation
  • Chad Brooks

    Managing Editor
    Business.com and Business News Daily
  • Sara Armstrong

    Vice President and Managing Director, Federation Relations and Grassroots Advocacy
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Melinda Emerson

    President
    SmallBizLady Enterprises
  • Traci Tapani

    Owner
    Wyoming Machine
    Vice Chair
    U.S. Chamber Small Business Council
  • Bill Rossi

    President
    Rossi Enterprises
    Member
    U.S. Chamber Small Business Council
  • Paul Cheek

    Executive Director
    Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship
    Senior Lecturer
    MIT
  • Brenda Nolby

    President
    Jam Hops
    America's Top Small Business Winner
  • Melissa Bercier

    Founder & President
    Couch Clarity
  • Rishi Popat

    Owner
    Popat Orthodontics & Madison Pediatric Dentistry
    Community Leader, Lecturer, Inventor
  • Felicia Sinusas

    Associate Director of Publicity
    Harvard Business Review Press
  • Desiree Browne

    Senior Manager, Digital Content and Education
    Tory Burch Foundation
  • Richard Green

    Executive Editor
    Lexington Herald-Leader
  • Zawadi Bryant

    Founder and CEO
    Caidence Health
    Member
    U.S. Chamber Small Business Council
    Investor, Advisor, and Mentor

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The annual list of CO—100 includes thriving, successful companies that are committed to growing the American economy and supporting their local communities.

The 2024 Full List

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