Farmers & Fishermen Among Fastest Growing Local Companies
The company was recognized by the Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.
The Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), a global professional organization with the mission of driving middle market growth, announced the 2024 Georgia Fast 40, recognizing the top 40 fastest-growing middle market companies in Georgia. Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors was named 11th in this prestigious list of companies who were ranked amongst the fastest growing companies in Georgia.
“The companies being honored this year exemplify ACG’s focus on driving middle-market growth and demonstrate the strength and significance of this sector in Georgia,” said Meg Williams, Executive Director of the Association for Corporate Growth’s Atlanta chapter.
Kirk Halpern, Founder and CEO of Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors, commented, “We are proud to have earned this distinguished recognition from The ACG as one of the fastest growing food-purveying companies in Georgia. Farmers & Fishermen is devoted to serving regional farmers and fishermen, other small businesses, the professional food service and home delivery community. As we grow and purvey the finest protein and delicacies, we lift other businesses along the way, and serve a need in the community. We are deeply committed to exceptional quality, outstanding customer service and extremely proud of our team of talented employees and all the businesses who play important roles in our company’s growth and continued success.”
This announcement is driven by growth as applicants were required to submit three years of verifiable revenue and employment growth records, which were validated by the national accounting firm and founding Diamond sponsor, Cherry Bekaert LLP. An ACG committee evaluated each company and conducted interviews with all qualified applicants.
According to ACG all the companies on the list are for-profit and headquartered in Georgia. These firms reported 2023 year-end revenues ranging from $15 million up to $1 billion.
“These 40-plus companies represent almost 7,500 new jobs and over $2.3 billion in revenue growth over the last three years,” said Brooks Morris, Chair of the Georgia Fast 40 Awards and Principal with Cresa. “In speaking with many of the CEO’s, the supportive business environment and accessibility of capital contribute to growth. By far the biggest challenge is the tightness of the labor market even though our honorees employ almost 17,000 people. We are proud to honor these companies and look forward to learning more insights online and at the celebration in June.”
ACG Atlanta presented the award and company rankings at the 2024 Georgia Fast 40 Celebration on June 27, 2024. More than 300 Atlanta business community members joined the revelry at Flourish Atlanta. For more information, please visit www.farmersandfishermen.com.
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