The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs.

“To be honored this year is a particularly notable achievement. To rank among the 2012 Inc. 5000, your company had to thrive through three of the toughest years this economy has seen in living memory.”

–Eric Schurenberg, Editor-in-Chief, Inc.

http://www.inc.com/inc5000/list