(March 12, 2010) Inc. magazine is seeking applicants for its annual list of the 500|5000 fastest-growing companies in America.

The Inc. 500|5000 ranks companies by overall revenue growth over a three-year period, bringing national and local acclaim to honorees.

Each company honored will be profiled on inc.com and the top 500 companies will be featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine.

Inc. describes winning the award as a distinct honor that can be celebrated by employees and promoted to potential customers, partners and members of the media.

Interim Awards

Companies that have grown at all between 2006 and 2009 should apply. The deadline is Friday, April 30, 2010. If a company applies early, it will be eligible for all monthly Inc. drawings for conference registrations and may even be the “Applicant of the Week”—which is rewarded with an Inc. profile.

To apply for the Inc. 500|5000, use the link at www.calchamber.com/inc500, or for more information call (800) 248-0308.