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Go West Creative Named to the Inc. 5000 Class of 2024,
Ranked as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Landing in the Top 100 for Tennessee Businesses

(NEW YORK, August 13, 2024) – Inc. revealed today that Go West Creative has been named to the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, thanks to an impressive three-year revenue growth average of more than 200%. This achievement places Go West Creative in the Top 100 for the fastest-growing businesses in Tennessee. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household-name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Go West Creative, a renowned agency headquartered in the vibrant city of Nashville, specializes in events, experiential marketing, content strategy and production, and sports & entertainment. Go West’s success is attributed to its commitment to delivering exceptional experiences and storytelling that resonate with audiences. The agency's ability to transform visions into reality while maintaining authenticity and innovation has set it apart in the highly competitive landscape of creative agencies.

"We are incredibly proud of this recognition," said Eileen Valois, President & CEO of Go West Creative. "Our growth is a testament to the tireless dedication and creativity of our diverse and talented team. We continue to push the creative boundaries of what's possible, guided by the same tenacity and strength that define our brand. We believe in being humble and authentic to who we are, providing anticipatory service and value to our clients; and simply never settling. With this team, I just can’t wait to see where we go from here.”

“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. This year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000.

More about Go West Creative

2024 has brought pivotal change for Go West, with its former COO (Eileen Valois, who joined the agency in January of 2021) becoming the first new CEO in 40 years, positioning Go West as a woman-led business for the first time, inking the newly created position of Chief Innovation Officer, held by Rick Borja, and bringing in industry veteran, Chance Stahlhut, as their new COO. With a strong legacy of orchestrating noteworthy events and activations across the United States, Go West Creative has established itself as a trailblazer in the industry. Across the United States and EMEA, the agency has consistently delivered groundbreaking experiences since 1984. Valois and her team are committed to honoring that incredible legacy while focusing on the agency’s strategic growth for the future, as evidenced by being an Inc 5000 honoree. For more information about Go West, please visit www.gwcg.com.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology

Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

About Inc.

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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Christy Walker-Watkins – AristoPR – 615-269-7071 – Christy@aristomedia.com

Jamie Bibler – Director of Marketing, GoWest Creative – jamie@gwcg.com