This evening, ABA Centers was named No. 1 on the South Florida Business Journal’s 2024 Fastest Growing Companies list during a reception at Gulfstream Park’s Sport of Kings Theater.
In the two-year time period assessed for this list, ABA Centers had a revenue growth 4,817 percent, which is more than double the growth percentage of the runner-up in the “over $25 million in revenue” category.
A new take on an existing need, a novel approach to delivery, or an elevated customer experience make companies successful among their stakeholders and customers – and worthy of recognition. The businesses honored as South Florida Business Journal’s Fastest-Growing Companies showcase the South Florida region as a home of world-class innovation.
“To be recognized as a top leader is no small feat – especially when I look around the room and see just what amazing companies we’re up against – and it speaks volumes to our nearly 1,500 team members and their drive to transform lives through compassionate care and future-focused solutions,” remarked Dr. Ted Bender, Chief Operating Officer of ABA Centers, in his acceptance speech.
Headquartered in downtown Fort Lauderdale, ABA Centers was established due to its founder Christopher Barnett’s personal experience in trying to acquire a diagnosis and then quality care for his own daughter on the spectrum, who first spent years dealing with a misdiagnosis and missing out on the proper treatment that she desperately needed. Mr. Barnett was able to see what was available in terms of autism care from a parent’s perspective. The inadequacies, the lack of services available, and the long wait lists that families experienced were infuriating and simply unacceptable.
This award bestowed by the South Florida Business Journal comes on the heels of ABA Centers making its debut on this year’s Inc. 5000 as the No. 5 fastest growing private company in America due to an outstanding revenue growth of 32,192 percent in the three-year period assessed for the list. A de novo and self-funded growth strategy set ABA Centers apart – and ahead – of thousands of other enterprises vying for a spot on this highly coveted line-up. The organization has carved out a self-sufficient path to success that has proven to be substantial and sustainable, without any private equity investment, nor any significant debt financing.
More information about South Florida Business Journal’s 2024 Fastest Growing Companies can be found at https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2024/08/22/2024-fastest-growing-companies-over-25-million.html
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