Free top 10 of 247
| # | Company | City | Industry | Employees (est.) | 1-yr growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AC Sandhills | Aberdeen | Amusement Parks, Arcades & Attractions | ~64 | 200%+ (estimated) |
| 2 | Boone Dermatology Clinic | Boone | Physicians Clinics | ~64 | 200%+ (estimated) |
| 3 | Cary Skin Center | Cary | Medical & Surgical Hospitals | ~59 | 200%+ (estimated) |
| 4 | JCMC | Jacksonville | Physicians Clinics | ~53 | 200%+ (estimated) |
| 5 | Oxford Preparatory School | Oxford | K-12 Schools | ~42 | 200%+ (estimated) |
| 6 | Top Gun | Concord | Non-Profit & Charitable Organizations | ~39 | 200%+ (estimated) |
| 7 | Universal Chevrolet | Wendell | Automobile Dealers | ~39 | 200%+ (estimated) |
| 8 | Mast Design | Valle Crucis | Department Stores, Shopping Centers & Superstores | ~35 | 200%+ (estimated) |
| 9 | Carolina Transportation | Candler | Freight & Logistics Services | ~65 | +100–200% |
| 10 | Feyer Ford | Plymouth | Automobile Dealers | ~63 | +100–200% |
Edition October 2026. Source: licensed B2B firmographic and technographic data. Company-level only.
What the data shows
- 63 of 247 (26%) have an estimated 45–55 employees, right around the 50-employee line; 127 are estimated at 50 or more already.
- Most common growth band: +20–50% (121 of 247 companies, 49%).
- 23 of 247 (9%) at least doubled headcount in a year (figures over 200% are estimates).
- Biggest industries: Automobile Dealers (16), Physicians Clinics (15), Commercial & Residential Construction (11).
- Charlotte has the most (38 of 247, 15%); the list spans 90 towns and cities.
- Size mix: 120 under 50 staff, 127 with 50–199 (median 50 employees).
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Notes and limits
- Employee counts are estimates: modelled headcount from licensed B2B firmographic and technographic data, not payroll or IRS full-time-equivalent counts. Whether FMLA or the ACA employer rules apply depends on the employer's own counts.
- Companies with an estimated 35–65 employees whose headcount grew 15%+ in a year, listed by growth band, then size.
- Growth is shown as a band: +15–20%, +20–50%, +50–100%, +100–200% or 200%+ (estimated). Within a band, companies are listed largest first; the order inside a band is not a growth ranking.
- "200%+ (estimated)" means the growth figure is above 200% and has not been verified; treat it as an estimate.
- Likely branches of larger groups, government bodies, colleges and universities are left out (private schools and non-profits are kept).
- Company-level data only: no personal contacts. Not legal, tax or benefits advice.
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FAQ
- Why does 50 employees matter?
- Several US rules start at 50 employees. FMLA covers employers with 50+ employees, and under the ACA, employers with 50+ full-time employees (including equivalents) are "applicable large employers" with coverage and reporting duties. Growing firms near 50 often need HR, payroll, benefits or a PEO.
- Are these exact headcounts?
- No. They are estimates (modelled headcount), not payroll or FTE counts. Use them to prioritise outreach, then confirm with the company.
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