H2B Consulting Named No. 1350 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List
- Aug 10
- 2 min read

H2B Consulting (H2B) today announced it has been ranked No. 1350 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. H2B also ranks No. 41 in the Human Resources Industry Among the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy.
“Being named to the Inc. 5000 is an incredible honor, but I am most proud of the team responsible for it,” said Debi Easterday, Founder and CEO of H2B Consulting. “Every bit of H2B’s growth has been made possible by the people on this team who care deeply about our clients, about the work we are doing and about each other. To have that work recognized by Inc. makes what we have collectively built even more meaningful.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and human resources, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000. To learn more about H2B, visit h2bconsulting.com.
About H2B Consulting
H2B Consulting helps growing companies build the teams they need through flexible recruiting and workforce solutions tailored to their business, budget, and stage of growth. From a single critical hire to fully outsourced recruiting or project-based support, H2B provides Executive Search and Direct Hire, RPO and Outsourced Recruiting, Contract and Fractional Talent, Staff Augmentation, and Project-Based Services.
With expertise across Legal, Dental, Technology, Pharma & Biotech, and Healthcare, H2B supports startups, growth-focused businesses, and established organizations without the cost and complexity of building everything in-house.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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