Tuscaloosa Marketing Firm GRO Once Again Lands On Inc. 5000 List

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa-based digital marketing firm GRO for the second consecutive year has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 List, which spotlights the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

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As part of the rankings, GRO came in at No. 1,503 overall and No. 16 in the state of Alabama, which follows the company posting three-year revenue growth at 383%.

"I am incredibly proud of our team at GRO for achieving this monumental recognition on the Inc. 5000 list for a second year in a row," GRO President Matt Pavlick said. "Their hard work and unwavering commitment to serving our partners are what makes us thrive. I look forward to a future filled with continued growth, innovation, and a relentless focus on delivering top-tier digital marketing solutions to those who have trusted us on this journey."

Pavlick has made quite the splash in the community after his firm was launched in 2018 and, most recently, he was named The H. Pettus Randall Entrepreneur of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama in February.

To underscore the honor, other businesses have been honored in the past such as Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known brands.

This marks the second year that GRO has earned Inc. 5000 honors. In 2022, GRO achieved the #157 overall ranking and #4 ranking in Alabama.

Pavlick said the Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and hiring challenges.

"I am elated to hear the news! We were pumped to make the cut last year, and finding out that we made it a second year is a massive achievement," Senior Vice President of Agency Operations at GRO Justin Widmayer said. "A big shoutout to the GRO team. Their constant focus on caring for our clients and providing them with a positive return on investment is a huge reason we have such strong partnerships with our clients. Having such a great group of people well-aligned with the GRO’s core values makes this possible for us and our clients."

The Inc. 5000 list will be featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available in print beginning Tuesday, Aug. 23.

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